Money Watch – Personal Finance Blog

Take control of your money and tax with the HMRC app

It’s secure, free to download, and easy to use. Get on it, and join millions of people already saving time with the HMRC app.

Key Features:
- Quick setup: sign in using face recognition, fingerprint scan, or a six-digit PIN
- Stay in control: check your tax code and see your pay before it even shows in your bank, so you know you're paying the right amount
- Claim a tax refund: find out if you’re due any tax back from us and quickly claim a refund if you’re owed one
- Check your State Pension: see how much State Pension you could get, when you can get it and how to increase it, if you can
- Self Assessment: a safe and secure way to make Self Assessment payments and get information you'll need to file
- Child Benefit support: claim, manage, and update your Child Benefit details
- National Insurance: find and save your National Insurance number so you have it when you need it
- Go paperless: opt to receive key messages from HMRC online

Download the HMRC app today and stay on top of your money and taxes

BE THE BOSS OF YOUR MONEY
Manage your money with confidence, whenever and wherever you need. Join our 10 million App users – get the app and get started.

Seeing your balance, paying a bill or checking your transactions are just the start. Here’s some of the great stuff we’ve got going on in the App.

SPEND? SAVE? BORROW? INSURE? INVEST? APPLY IN THE APP TODAY
-Not yet banking with us? Don’t worry – download the App, it’s the quickest and easiest way to apply for a bank account with us.
-You can share documents with us in real-time using your built-in camera to complete your application quickly.

TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR EVERYDAY SPENDING
-Ever fallen into the subscription trap after that free trial? See, block and cancel subscriptions anytime.
-Need to settle up or transfer money fast? With Faster Payments you can sort it in quick time.
-Splitting the bill? Friend forgot their card? Request and receive money you’re owed from family and friends using ‘Request a Payment’.
-Get support all day and night, every day.

STAY IN THE KNOW WITH REAL TIME INSIGHTS
-Know what’s going on with your money in real-time, with upcoming payments and instant notifications when money’s coming in and going out.
-Wondering where your money goes? See where you’re spending and where you might be able to save, with Spending Insights.

MAKE YOUR MONEY WORK HARDER FOR YOU
-Enjoy a cheeky bargain or three with Everyday Offers. Earn cashback of up to 15% from a range of retailers with our current accounts and credit cards.
-Turn your pennies to pounds – using ‘Save the Change’. We’ll round up your debit card spend to the nearest pound and move it into a chosen savings account with us.
-Keep track of your credit score for free, with helpful tips and tools to improve it.

KEEPING YOU AND YOUR MONEY SAFE
-Use your fingerprint or face to login - it’s the fastest and most secure way to bank.
-Whether your card is lost, stolen or turned into a chew toy, you can relax knowing you can freeze it, unfreeze it or order a new one in seconds.
-With the latest security tech we keep your money safe and stop those pesky hackers in their tracks.
-Your eligible deposits with Lloyds are protected up to £85,000 by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme. Find out more at lloydsbank.com/FSCS

LEAVE US A REVIEW ABOUT OUR APP
We’re always ready to listen and make things better for you.

Lloyds and Lloyds Bank are trading names of Lloyds Bank Plc (registered in England and Wales (no. 2065), registered office: 25 Gresham Street, London EC2V 7HN). Authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority under registration number 119278.

The app is available to customers with a UK personal bank account and valid registered phone number.

LEGAL INFORMATION
This app is designed and intended for Lloyds UK customers to access and service UK personal products, and for customers of Lloyds Bank Corporate Markets plc, using the business names Lloyds Bank International and Lloyds Bank International Private Banking, to access and service personal products held in Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man. It should only be downloaded for this purpose.

While the app can be downloaded from App Stores outside the UK, this does not mean we are inviting, offering or recommending you engage in any transactions or establish a customer relationship with Lloyds or Lloyds Bank Corporate Markets plc.

Any confirmation that our product or service complies with European Union law is made to Apple to meet this legal requirement. This does not imply any representation, warranty, or statement to you and should not be relied upon for entering into any contract.

Join the 75+ million customers worldwide who use our app to spend, send, and save smarter.

Make your spend, well-spent
Pay any way, with physical cards, virtual cards, single-use virtual cards for extra protection, Google or Apple Pay
Spend abroad with great exchange rates (fees additional to the rate provided may apply)
Access 55+ K in-network ATMs worldwide with no fees
Link your external bank accounts to stay on top of all your spending
Design a physical card you vibe with (fees may apply).

Set your kids up for financial success. Get them a Revolut ＜18 account, with their own card, so they can learn about money in a safe and fun way

Send money near, far, wherever they are
Request or send 25+ currencies with a tap to anyone, anywhere
Chat, send, and receive money, in one place. Whatever your plans, transfers are almost instant between your Revolut friends with P2P payments
Split and settle bills in one place. You can even share a fun GIF to diffuse any tension

Save the interest-ing way
Access your savings whenever you need to, with zero penalties or fees
Build your savings effortlessly — set up recurring transfers and round up spare change to stash cash

Explore Stock Trading (capital at risk)
Start trading stocks from $1 (other fees may apply)
Choose from 2,000+ stocks to invest in some of the world's most popular companies
Enjoy no-commission stock trading within your monthly allowance (other fees may apply)

All investments involve risk, including possible loss of principal. Investment accounts and disclosures may be displayed together. Self-directed brokerage products are provided by Revolut Securities Inc., member FINRA/SIPC. Brokerage Products • Not FDIC Insured • No Bank Guarantee • May Lose Value. Automated investing is provided by Revolut Wealth Inc, an SEC-registered investment adviser.

End the overspend
Get instant spending notifications to keep track of every payment
Use smart budgeting and analytics tools to stop wondering where your money went, and start telling it where to go
Worried about missing upcoming payments or subscription charges? Don't be — we'll notify you beforehand
Upgrade to one of our paid plans to get exclusive cards, more benefits, and even cooler perks. Pick the plan that's right for you: Premium or Metal (Paid Plan T&Cs and subscription fees apply).

Unlock security features that you control
Freeze and unfreeze your card in a tap
Use single-use cards with new details generated each time you use it, for an extra layer of protection
Set spending limits and get notifications to keep track of your money

How we protect your money
Our sophisticated fraud prevention system flags high-risk transactions and pings you an alert, so you can spot scams, and nip 'em in the bud
Extensive identity verification keeps sign-ups secure, and your account is protected with passcodes and biometrics
We're available 24/7 via our in-app customer support

Funds in your Revolut Prepaid Card Account are held at or transferred to Lead Bank, Member FDIC, and are insured by the FDIC up to $250,000 applicable limits by the FDIC in the event Lead Bank fails if specific deposit insurance requirements are met. See FDIC-Prepaid Cards and Deposit Insurance Coverage.

Savings Account services provided by Cross River Bank, Member FDIC, insured up to $250,000.

California Privacy Notice: https://www.revolut.com/en-US/legal/privacy

Revolut Ltd (No. 08804411) is authorized by the Financial Conduct Authority under the Electronic Money Regulations 2011 (Firm Reference 900562). Registered address: 107 Greenwich Street, 20th Floor, New York, NY 10006

MAKE YOUR MONEY MORE MONZO

Images and description are relevant for the UK only.

Hi, we're Monzo – a bank that lives on your phone.

Numbers are kind of our thing. Here are a few of our favourites:

15 million: how many people bank with us
800,000: how many businesses bank with us
24/7: the hours and days you can chat to our customer support

OPEN A FREE MOBILE BANK ACCOUNT IN MINUTES
Track spending, save money, split bills and manage your finances, all in one app
Sent money by mistake? Undo a payment within seconds before it leaves your account

GET TO KNOW WHERE YOUR MONEY GOES
Get instant notifications when money comes in and out of your account
Learn about your spending habits with weekly and monthly insights
Schedule your bills or regular monthly payments and manage subscriptions
Get that payday feeling one business day early when your salary is paid via Bacs
Free yourself from travel fees. Pay anywhere, in any currency on your debit or credit card (we pass Mastercard's exchange rate directly onto you, without hidden fees)

SUPERCHARGE YOUR SAVINGS WITH POTS
Create personalised Pots to separate spending money and savings
Turn spare change into savings with automatic roundups
Earn interest on money with Instant Access Savings Pots

SPLIT AND PAY THE MONZO WAY
Split bills, send reminders, and keep track of joint costs
Get paid back or make payments with a link (limits apply: £500 for requesting money and £250 for making payments with a link)

INVEST IN WHAT MATTERS TO YOU
Choose from a range of investing options to suit your interests, financial goals, and the level of risk you’re happy with
Start with as little as £1
Grow your investing know-how with bite-sized topics on investing essentials
The value of your investments may go up or down. You could get back less than you put in. UK residents 18+. Ts&Cs apply

MONZO FLEX: AN AWARD-WINNING CREDIT CARD
Monzo Flex is a credit card you can count on. It gives you real-time balance updates, a credit limit up to £10,000 and a 0% offer you can use time and time again.

Protect eligible purchases made with the Flex card with Section 75 Protection
Apply from your Monzo bank account. Eligibility criteria & Ts&Cs apply. 18+. Not keeping up with payments may negatively impact credit score
Representative example: 29% APR representative (variable). £1200 credit limit. 29% yearly interest (variable)

BUSINESS BANKING FEELS BETTER WITH MONZO
Monzo Business Banking helps small businesses stay on top of their finances. Voted Best Business Banking Provider at the 2024 British Bank Awards.

Choose from Lite for free or upgrade to Pro or Team from £9 p/month
Enjoy automated Tax Pots, multi-user access, invoicing, expense cards and more
Connect Xero, FreeAgent, Sage or QuickBooks for taxes and accounting
Send and receive money internationally: make payments from your bank account (depending on the currency, you may need a Wise account. Fees apply) and receive money from 40+ currencies via SWIFT
Only sole traders and limited company directors in the UK can apply. Ts&Cs apply.

TRUSTED BY MILLIONS
15 million customers and counting
Voted Best Business Banking Provider – 2024 British Bank Awards

Download Monzo today and join millions using mobile banking to make money simple.
Manage your finances, savings, travel payments, credit cards and business banking, all in one award-winning app.

Your eligible deposits in Monzo are protected by The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) up to a value of £120,000 per person.

You'll need a Monzo current account to access Investments, Instant Access Savings Pots and the Monzo Flex Credit Card.

UK Residents only, Ts&Cs apply. Award is by Smart Money People.
Registered address: Broadwalk House, 5 Appold St, London EC2A 2AG

At Moneybox, we want to give everyone the means to get more out of life.

• Open a competitive Cash ISA
• Save for your first home with our market-leading Lifetime ISA
• Start investing in our range of funds, ETFs, and stocks
• Find and combine old pensions and build your retirement fund

All with an award-winning app used by over 1 million people across the UK.


Capital at risk. Investing should be long term. The value of your investments can go up and down, and you may get back less than you invest. A 25% government penalty applies if you withdraw money from a Lifetime ISA for any reason other than buying your first home (up to £450,000) or for retirement, and you may get back less than you paid into your Lifetime ISA. Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and may be subject to change in the future.

Choose from our range of award-winning accounts:

• Cash ISAs
• Lifetime ISA
• Stocks and Shares ISA
• General Investment Account
• Junior ISA
• Personal Pension
• Savings accounts

Buy your first home with our market-leading Lifetime ISA:

• Save up to £4,000 a year and get a 25% government bonus of up to £1,000 free every year
• Get free Mortgage Advice
• Browse 90+ lenders and find a mortgage that’s right for you

*Government early withdrawal charge may apply to the Lifetime ISA. ISA and tax rules apply. Moneybox Mortgage Advice is provided by Moneybox Mortgages Ltd. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up your mortgage repayments.


Choose one of our two Cash ISAs and make the most of your £20,000 annual ISA tax-free allowance:


• Get our top-paying rate while making up to three withdrawals every 12 months with our Cash ISA
• Earn a competitive rate and enjoy unlimited withdrawals with our Open Access Cash ISA.

ISA and tax rules apply.

Plan for your future with helpful tools:

• Learn how a Lifetime ISA could boost your savings with our Deposit Calculator
• See how your contributions can add up over time with our ISA Time Machine.

Set up automations and build healthy habits:

• Automate your regular deposits and boosts on payday
• Round up your spending to the nearest pound
• Save or your invest spare change

Build your long-term wealth with a Moneybox Stocks & Shares ISA

• Start investing from as little as just £1
• Choose from our three expertly-curated starting options: Cautious, Balanced or Adventurous
• Own shares in top US stocks

Capital at risk. ISA and tax rules apply.

Build a retirement fund worth waiting for:

• Track down and combine your old workplace pensions with our free provider search tool
• Get 25% tax relief from the government on contributions to your Personal Pension

You can only access your pension once you reach the minimum pension age. Check T&Cs for transfer eligibility. Consider the product charges and benefits, and whether the profile of the investments offered matches your needs. Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and may be subject to change in the future. Capital at risk.

Moneybox is a registered trade mark of Digital Moneybox Limited. Digital Moneybox Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, no. 712935 (and no. 792703 for payment services activities), registered in England and Wales, no. 09597755.

Trusted and transparent:

• Your savings and investments are protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme. For more information, please see the FSCS Protection page on the Moneybox website.
• For our investment products, we charge £1 a month (subscription fee) and 0.45% of the value of your investments per year. There are fund provider costs on top of this - see in-app for detail. To help you get started, we do not charge the subscription fee for the first three months
• There are no account fees for our Cash Lifetime ISA or Savings Accounts
• We use bank-level 256-bit encryption for all your personal information
• Registered address: Moneybox 1-2 Hatfields, London SE1 9PG

Get started - Download Moneybox today.

UK's #1 app for active trading & long-term investing.* (77% of retail CFD accounts lose money when trading with this provider)
Access global financial markets commission-free and hassle-free.
Start with a free, lifetime practice account with virtual money.

Trading 212 Invest & ISA:

- Unlimited commission-free trades;
- 13,000+ Real Stocks and ETFs from the UK, the US, Germany, France, Spain, the Netherlands and others;
- High interest on your uninvested cash: 3.8% on GBP, 2.2% on EUR, 3.30% on USD, and more. Paid daily. Terms apply.
- Multi-currency account: deposit, invest and earn interest in 13 currencies;
- Fractional shares, Pies and AutoInvest: create a diversified portfolio and invest automatically, reinvest dividends, or copy popular portfolios;
- Trading 212 Card - experience revolutionary low exchange rates;
- Extended hours trading with fractional shares;
- 24/5 trading for US stocks: non-stop market access from Monday until Friday via more trading sessions;
- Portfolio transfers: transfer shares from and to other brokers. Free of charge;
- Trading 212 community: see how others invest;
- Uncompromising, direct trade execution - we don’t sell your order flow.

Trading 212 Cash ISA:

- 3.60% AER (variable tracker rate), earned daily, paid monthly;
- Flexible - withdraw anytime;
- Completely free - no account fees.

ISA accounts are provided by Trading 212 UK Ltd.


Trading 212 CFD:

- 9,000+ CFDs on Stocks, Forex, Gold, Silver, Oil, Indices and more;
- Competitive spreads even at news time;
- Smooth and easy to use charts for technical analysis, powered by TradingView.

...and always an outstanding live customer service, responding within seconds.

Investments can fall and rise. You may get back less than you invested. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 77% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.


Trading 212 provides execution-only service. Not investment advice or portfolio management. Automatic investing refers to executing scheduled deposits. You are responsible for all investment and rebalancing decisions.


Zero commission refers to no broker fee being charged for buying or selling shares.
FX fee of 0.15% applies when buying or selling securities denominated in a currency different from that of your Trading 212 account.


* Based on statistics by data.ai as of January 2025.


Trading 212 is the following companies:

Trading 212 UK Ltd. authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (Register number 609146).
Trading 212 Markets Ltd. authorised and regulated by the CySEC, Cyprus (Register number 398/21).
FXFlat Bank GmbH is authorised and regulated by German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) (BaFin ID number 10109603).
Trading 212 AU PTY Ltd. authorised and regulated by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (License number 541122).
Trading 212 Ltd. authorised and regulated by the FSC, Bulgaria (Register number RG-03-0237).

Seller: Trading 212
Address: Aldermary House 10-15 Queen Street, London, EC4N 1TX

Earn money as an online tester? As often and whenever you want?

Join Germany's largest platform for paid online jobs and join over 2,900,000 online testers.

After signing up for free, you'll immediately have access to countless online surveys.

- Earn over USD 850 directly after download, whether on the go or from the comfort of your home, maximum flexibility guaranteed.
- Choose from the largest assortment in the German-speaking area, orders that fit you exactly.
- You will be regularly invited to the latest surveys.
- Orders with multi goals allow you to achieve higher earnings through continuous testing.
- Fast and secure payout: Get paid within 24 hours.
- Upgrade to a premium tester and earn exclusive access to higher-paying assignments.
- Tested, Verified, Recommended! We value authenticity and trustworthiness. Not for nothing we are recommended by Verbraucherschutz.de. In addition, testerup.com is certified with the TÜV - eKomi rating of 4.3/5.

FLEXIBLE WAYS TO PAY
Shop anywhere in the app with flexible payment options. Choose to pay in 4 interest-free payments, pay the full amount, in 30 days or over time.¹

SHOP WITH THE KLARNA CARD²
Pay with Klarna anywhere Visa is accepted. Pay now or pay later with the card. No credit impact to apply. Unlock exclusive benefits with a membership.

UP TO 10% CASHBACK
Shop in the app and earn up to 10% cashback.³ Get cashback at hundreds of stores.

UNLOCK YOUR KLARNA BALANCE²
Add money in the Klarna app and pay flexibly, anywhere you shop. Get instant refunds, earn cashback at eligible stores, and convert your cashback into money in your balance.

SAVE WITH KLARNA⁴
Earn interest with our flexible savings account – free to get started and no monthly fees.

KLARNA MOBILE
Get reliable coverage on AT&T’s network with unlimited 5G that stays fast⁵ for just $35/month. No hassle, cancel anytime.⁶

FIND THE BEST PRICE, EVERY TIME
Search for any product and instantly compare prices across stores.

HASSLE-FREE RETURNS
Need to send something back? Report a return and we’ll pause your payments.

24/7 CUSTOMER SERVICE
Use our chat for 24/7 support.

¹Monthly financing through Klarna issued by WebBank. Other CA resident loans made or arranged pursuant to a California Financing Law license. NMLS #1353190.
²Deposits in your balance account are held at WebBank, Member FDIC. Klarna is not an FDIC-insured bank and deposit insurance only covers the failure of WebBank. Your deposits in the balance account are eligible for pass-through deposit insurance coverage if certain conditions are satisfied. Funds may be made available to you before WebBank receives them (“early availability funds”); such early availability funds may not be FDIC insured until received by WebBank. Loans that you obtain using the Klarna Card are not insured by the FDIC and are not deposits. Account disclosures: https://cdn.klarna.com/1.0/shared/content/legal/terms/0/en_us/tmp-balance-deposit-account-disclosures
Paid membership required for a physical card. A one-time plastic card fee applies.
Klarna Membership offered in partnership with WebBank for a monthly fee. Cancel any time in the App. Exclusions, conditions, and limitations apply to membership benefits. Klarna Membership Terms apply: https://cdn.klarna.com/1.0/shared/content/legal/terms/en-US/tmp-klarna-membership-plan
Annual value amount reflects your Membership's total available benefits, such as all waived fees, cashback, and discounts. Actual results will vary based on benefit usage.
³Klarna Cashback Rewards are awarded as points which can be redeemed for a credit to your Klarna balance and other benefits. Earn cashback on Klarna App purchases. Klarna balance account required to receive cashback. Cashback issuance depends on store approval and may be affected by cookie settings, combining offers, product exclusions, or other factors beyond our control. Limitations, terms, and conditions apply: https://cdn.klarna.com/1.0/shared/content/legal/terms/en-US/cashback
⁴Annual Percentage Yield (APY) accurate as of June 1, 2026 and subject to change. Membership required to receive and maintain APY boost. Membership APY Boost only applies to balances up to $50,000. Excess balances earn the base interest rate. Fees may reduce earnings. Deposits in your savings account are held at WebBank, Member FDIC. Klarna is not an FDIC-insured bank and deposit insurance only covers the failure of WebBank. Your deposits in the savings account are eligible for pass-through deposit insurance coverage if certain conditions are satisfied. See Account disclosures for current rates: https://cdn.klarna.com/1.0/shared/content/legal/terms/en-US/klarna-savings-account-rates-and-fees
⁵Actual speeds vary by location, network, and device. Subject to Acceptable Use Policy. Unlocked device and no. required. Some numbers not eligible.
⁶Cancel up to 24 hours before renewal in the Klarna app.

PayPal is a smart way to securely shop in-store and online, earn rewards points on brands you love, send money and much more

EARN REWARDS WHEN YOU SHOP
Earn points on brands you love with in-app offers. Redeem points on checkout purchases
*Eligible items only. Terms and exclusions apply: PayPal.com/rewards-terms

SEND AND REQUEST MONEY, SECURELY & IN SECONDS
Send money fast within the US and internationally to 110+ countries
Encrypted payments help keep financial details private and secure

EARN POINTS ON EVERYDAY PURCHASES WITH THE PAYPAL DEBIT CARD
Choose a monthly category and earn 5% back in rewards points*
No monthly fees.
*on up to $1000 spend/month. Terms apply: http://paypal.com/rewardspal
The PayPal Debit Mastercard® is issued by The Bancorp Bank N.A. (“The Bancorp”), pursuant to a license by Mastercard International Incorporated and may be used everywhere Mastercard is accepted. Mastercard and the circles design are registered trademarks of Mastercard International Incorporated. The Bancorp is issuer of the Card only and not responsible for the associated accounts or other products, services, or offers from PayPal. PayPal is a financial technology company, not a bank. The Card is linked to your PayPal Balance account. See PayPal Balance Terms and Conditions: https://www.paypal.com/us/legalhub/pp-balance-tnc#holding

CRYPTOCURRENCY
Buy, sell and hold Bitcoin, Ethereum, PayPal USD, Bitcoin Cash and Litecoin with PayPal*
*PayPal, Inc. is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the NY Dept. of Financial Services. To buy, sell, transfer, and hold crypto is subject to risks, may result in significant losses, and not available where prohibited by law. We do not make recommendations about crypto transactions. Consider seeking advice from a financial and tax advisor. Crypto custody, trades and transfer services are performed for us by Paxos Trust Co. LLC or other appropriately authorized provider. See terms: paypal.com/crypto_terms

GROW YOUR MONEY WITH HIGH-YIELD PAYPAL SAVINGS
Roll your money into PayPal Savings and earn a competitive APY*
Easily manage your account in the app. Transfer money in and out, set individual goals, and track your progress as your savings grows.
*PayPal Savings annual percentage yield (APY) is a variable rate and can change at any time, including after the account is opened. PayPal is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking service provided by Synchrony Bank, Member FDIC. PayPal Balance account is required to use PayPal Savings

TRACK YOUR PACKAGES
View orders and delivery status until they arrive safely at your door. Simply link your Gmail or Outlook to get started
Not all sellers are participants

BUY NOW PAY LATER
*Pay in 4 is available upon approval for purchases of $30 - $1500 and is currently not available to residents of MO. 18 years old or older to apply. PayPal, Inc.: Loans to CA residents are made or arranged pursuant to a CA Financing Law License. GA Installment Lender Licensee, NMLS #910457. RI Small Loan Lender Licensee. NM residents: Go to paypal.com/us/webapps/mpp/campaigns/newmexicodisclosure. Learn more at paypal.com/payin4
About Pay Monthly: WebBank is the lender of Pay Monthly. PayPal, Inc. (NMLS #910457): RI Loan Broker Licensee. VT Loan Solicitation Licensee. VT residents: THIS IS A LOAN SOLICITATION ONLY. PAYPAL, INC. IS NOT THE LENDER. INFORMATION RECEIVED WILL BE SHARED WITH ONE OR MORE THIRD PARTIES IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR LOAN INQUIRY. THE LENDER MAY NOT BE SUBJECT TO ALL VERMONT LENDING LAWS. THE LENDER MAY BE SUBJECT TO FEDERAL LENDING LAWS

PayPal
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Welcome to the new Hastings Direct app, which is packed full of features designed to take the hassle out of managing your insurance. You’ll find your policy details and insurance documents as well as contact numbers and claims tips all stored safely and securely in the app to access whenever and wherever you need them.

So, whether you want to manage your policy, need help if you’ve broken down or have to make a claim you can get the help you need, quickly.

MANAGE YOUR POLICY:

- One-click links to important information for your Hastings Direct, Premier, Essentials and YouDrive polices – quick access to your policy number, what you’re covered for, excesses and renewal date*
- Something changed? Update your car, address or add a new driver in a few easy steps*
- Need more information and hate rummaging through paperwork? Keep all your key documents in one place that’s accessible 24/7*
- View your car, home, van and bike policies all in one place
- Constantly forgetting passwords? Switch to Touch ID / Face ID or a 6-digit pin
- Stay safe - Customise security features and read our privacy policy

BREAKDOWN ASSISTANCE:

- Get help when you need it most – Hit ‘click to call’ and you’ll connect directly to your breakdown provider

CLAIMS:
- Need to make a claim? Use the app to register a claim
- Got a query about an existing claim? Our app will help you find the answer
- Get in touch directly - Send important information to us via email

We’re working hard to release lots of exciting new functions to help make your life that little bit easier, so make sure you keep your app updated. If you’ve got any suggestions on how we can improve the app or if you require technical support, please email mobileappsupport@hastingsdirect.com.

Disclaimer

Minimum Hastings Direct app requirements:

- iOS 12.0 or newer
- Phone must not previously or currently be jailbroken**

*Customers with policies beginning with ‘H’ are automatically redirected to our mobile website to view or change their policy
**allowing root access to files which remove all restrictions from the phone


Hastings Insurance Services Limited, trading as Hastings Direct, is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (register number 311492).

*** No. 1 Ranked Finance App in the US & UK ***

'Debt Manager' has one aim - To help you GET OUT OF DEBT FAST!

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Debt Manager helps you to organize, track and pay off all your debts in the cheapest and fastest possible way. It does this using the Debt Snowball method, which is recognised by leading financial advisors as the most effective way to pay off multiple debts.

You will be amazed at how much time and money you could save by applying this simple strategy, and this app will show you how. So if you want to become debt free, get started now!

*** Features ***
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√ Simple and intuitive user interface
- helps you see results quickly and clearly

√ Hints and tips
- don't worry, we will guide you through the process

√ Summary shows your payoff progress
- includes progress bar, your debt free date and your interest/time savings

√ Choose from multiple pay off Strategies
- Lowest Balance First
- Highest Interest First
- Highest Balance First
- Custom Order

√ An unlimited number of debts can be entered
- each debt can be individually analysed
- payments may be entered as a percentage of balance
- support for introductory rates e.g. 0% for 6 months

√ Monthly Payments may be recorded
- either automatic or manual recording
- allows you to keep track of your progress

√ Backup & Restore
- use popular Dropbox service for online storage
- keep your data safe
- manually sync between devices

√ Choice of payment periods
- handles monthly, weekly and fortnightly payments

√ Extra Payments can be entered against each debt
- helps pay off your debts even faster
- can be entered Monthly, Yearly or as a One Off

√ Transactions can be entered against each debt
- allows you to take into account expenses/purchases
- can be entered Monthly, Yearly or as a One Off
- will increase the debt balance

√ Try out various 'What-If' scenarios e.g.
- a change in interest rate
- increased monthly payments

√ Export the debt details via Email
- professionally formatted PDF or HTML
- export individual debts or overall summary
- includes full amortization schedules
- charts are attached to the email export

√ Interactive reports
- easy visualisation of the debt breakdown
- compare debts side by side
- press, hold and slide to see the costs per month
- pinch to zoom

√ Set of Calculators are included to help you compute:
- monthly payments
- extra payments
- payoff date
- refinance benefits

√ Notification of payments due
- so you never forget to record a payment

√ Passcode protection
- keep your data safe

√ Full manual is embedded within the app
- has all the info you will ever need

Road Trip is the fastest and easiest app for tracking of your car’s fuel economy, maintenance history, and expenses.

Road Trip is a one-time purchase. There are no ads, subscriptions, or recurring fees. Your data is always private.

Remember to checkout Road Trip Lite and Road Trip HD for the iPad.
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"There’s a ton of MPG apps on the App Store but Road Trip is the best because of its amazingly dense summary screen and its best in class fuel entry screen."
— Jason D. O'Grady, zdnet.com

"The most comprehensive road travel app of them all, Road Trip allows you to track mileage, fuel prices, graph out trip expenses, and even export the data to CSV"
— Ben Parr, mashable.com

"The part we like the most is the cool graph that shows fuel costs and average mpg over time. And it lets you look at the cost per day to keep those wheels turning."
— Car and Driver Magazine
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Road Trip will…
• Track your fuel economy and fuel costs.
• Track your maintenance history.
• Track and compare your vacations and trip costs.
• Remind you when regular maintenance is due.
• Prevent expensive premature maintenance.
• Show you how much money you spend on your car.

FEATURES
• Mileage and fuel economy tracking.
• Service and repair log, with service reminders.
• Expense tracking.
• Trip tracking and reporting.
• Comprehensive statistics.
• Full international support (Metric, US, and Imperial units).
• Unlimited number of vehicles.
• Full screen, interactive graphs.
• Customizable Shortcuts
• Home Screen Quick Actions
• Siri voice integration

COMPREHENSIVE STATISTICS
• All key statistics and graphs on a single page.
• Cost per day, Cost per km, Moving Average.
• Maximum distance per tank.
• Monthly and Yearly distance and cost estimates.
• Vehicle depreciation statistics.

AUTOMATIC BACKUP AND SYNC
• Automatically sync between multiple of iOS device using Dropbox or iCloud.
• Automatically backup to Dropbox, including CSV files.

PRIVACY
• Your Road Trip data always remains private. We do not collect data from your iOS device, and we do not have access to the data you store in iCloud or Dropbox.

ADVANCED FEATURES
• Tripmeter or Odometer distance entry.
• Partial fill-ups, Same-day fill-ups, and Missed fill-ups.
• Currency Conversion.
• Geo-tagging and mapping.
• Searching and filtering.
• Jerrycan Fuel Tracking.
• Trip Cost Calculator.
• Distance-To-Empty Calculator.
• Tire log, including support for summer and winter tires.
• Distance correction for inaccurate odometers.
• Monthly and Yearly distance and cost estimates.
• Trip Computer Logging (fuel economy, average speed, temperature)
• Graphs for comparing MPG vs. Fuel Type, Driving Conditions, Average Speed, and Temperature.
• Odometer replacement.
• Vehicle purchase price and depreciation tracking.

• Import and Export CSV

• Electric vehicle tracking (in kW.h)
• Home electricity tracking (in kW.h)
• Motorboat tracking (in Hours)
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Lots more information and screen shots on the website:
https://darrensoft.ca/roadtrip/

Questions? Suggestions? We want to hear from you!
Email us: support@darrensoft.ca

Apple's iPad APP OF THE WEEK (UK and Ireland), March 2011

AppStore Rewind 2011, one of Apple's favourite iPhone finance apps of 2011 (UK and Ireland)

Closely monitor your household energy and water usage and the chances are you will SAVE MONEY!

This useful application makes it easy to monitor your household utility meters. Once you start entering readings, your usage, costs and savings are calculated and displayed in easy to visualise graphs.

KEY FEATURES
- Monitor up to five separate meters, e.g. electricity, gas, water, solar ... etc
- Quick entry of readings, as often as you like
- Use the rear-facing torch/flashlight when reading your meters (if your device has one)
- Local reminders so you don't forget to enter your readings
- Displays usage and costs for the latest readings period, and compares this with your average or previous year
- Plots graphs of usage and costs per day, week, month, quarter or year, so that you can visualise changes over time, e.g. against the previous year
- Multiple colour themes (black, red, blue, green ... etc)
- Import historical readings from a CSV file
- Backup your data and sync it between devices by email, AirDrop, Dropbox or iCloud
- Export your readings as a CSV file for easy import into a spreadsheet
- Universal app, works on the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad

METERS, CURRENCY AND RATES
- User configurable units, so the app could be used for other types of measurement
- Support for meters that count up (e.g. electricity, gas, water ... etc) or down (e.g. oil)
- Uses the currency from your device's region setting, but you can override this per meter (e.g. for holiday homes)
- Handles a wide range of rates and charges, e.g. fixed or time based rates, per-unit rates, stepped rates for up to 12 levels, Economy 7/10, time of day meters ... etc

BILLS
- Check your bills by comparing any pair of readings (e.g. those submitted to your supplier)
- View your usage and costs since your last bill, as well as an estimate of when and how much your next bill will be

POWER USER FEATURES (via a ONE-TIME in-app purchase)
- Additional meter types, reading combinations and ways of calculating usage
- Support for rate changes, if/when you switch supplier or they change your rates
- Support for resetting your readings, e.g. if you get a replacement meter
- Automatic backups to iCloud

PRO USER FEATURES (via a ONE-TIME in-app purchase)
- Removes the restriction on meter numbers, e.g. for landlords, businesses and professionals

SUPPORT
Please use the link to my support page from the AppStore page or from the app itself (or simply go to http://grahamhaley.co.uk/meters/.

Alternatively, contact me directly via my support pages and you will get a quick response.

DataMan is the simplest and clearest app to track your data usage. In just a glance, you can know if you're safe from busting your data cap. Never worry about overage again.

REAL-TIME TRACKING
Track cellular and WiFi in real-time directly on iOS. No more waiting for your carrier to update.

SMART FORECAST
Intelligent usage forecast predicts if you'll stay within your data cap. So you can take precautions.

DATAMAN WIDGET
Instantly check your usage at a glance. Just swipe on your Home or Lock screen to view.

CUSTOM USAGE ALERTS
Alerts warn you before you hit your data cap. Four custom alert thresholds.

DATA PLANS
Auto reset on your monthly bill cycle date. Support all billing periods and rollover data with DataMan Pro.

SIRI SHORTCUT
Get data usage forecast just by asking Siri. An easier, faster way to track your usage with voice.

APPLE WATCH
Designed for your wrist to quickly show your most important stats in complication and app.

BEAUTIFUL INTERFACE
Get the key statistics you need most in a beautiful, intuitive interface. It's so easy to track your data usage.


"Simplest and clearest" NYTimes
"The widget you should be using" Business Insider
"We like the easy-to-use DataMan" TIME
"Download this great app right now" BGR
"Superpretty, superuseful" Cult of Mac
"Handy money-saver with colorful alerts" Guardian
Featured on USAToday, Macworld, 9to5Mac, AppAdvice, SlashGear and many more.


DATAMAN PRO
Access extra features with PRO subscription
• Free trial 7 days
• Daily usage history
• Push usage alerts
• Manage multiple plans
• App icon badge
• Custom billing periods
• Rollover data
• Map usage locations
• Export statistics
• Widget styles
• Themes and more


PRIVATE AND SECURE
No VPN, no login. Your data is important and private. That's why we take your privacy seriously. Our privacy policy: https://xvision.me/privacy


Subscription Information. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase.

Privacy Policy - https://xvision.me/privacy
Terms of Use - https://xvision.me/eula

The app provides an easy to use system for tracking, organising, and exporting your fares & expenses. Enter fares & expenses as you go or from your worksheet, check your daily totals for cash, card, account or any other payment methods, and export details or totals for use in spreadsheets, word processors or other apps.

Entering details is quick & easy. Commonly used entries can be saved and their details recalled with a single tap. Entries can be tagged to make them easier to find.

Totals can be displayed by day, week, month or year. Subtotals are given for accounts and different payment types (cash, card, etc.).

Accounts can be set up in advance or created on the fly. All the fares for an account can be listed separately.

Payment methods can be set up to suit your working practices and adjusted as you like.

There’s a bulk delete feature for clearing out old records.

A full help system is included in the app.

This app is a full-featured emulator of the TI BAII Plus financial calculator, developed specifically for CFA/FRM candidates and finance professionals. It replicates all functions of the original calculator with a clean, fast, and user-friendly interface.

- Identical functionality to the TI BAII Plus Professional (PB, DPB, DUR, MIRR)
- No ads, no in-app purchases
- Fast, reliable, and easy to use
- Ideal for finance and accounting students and professionals
- Optimal for CFA, FRM and CPA exam preparation
- Regularly tested and updated

Created and supported by a dedicated developer. For questions or feedback, please contact cfa.calculator@gmail.com.

This app was specifically designed for goldbugs with a watch companion App. This app can display a complication that shows the price of gold live on your wrist and iPhone Lock Screen in Dollars, Euro's, Australian Dollars or British Pounds. It also indicates if the trend is moving upward or downward. Now you can watch the implosion of the current monetary system live from your wrist and Lock Screen!

Ace Budget 3 is an easy to use personal finance application to help you track your spending and keep to a budget. You can create daily, weekly, monthly, semimonthly, quarterly, and yearly budgets. You will be able to schedule recurring transactions, set reminders, view graphs, compare historical data, and much more. Every feature of Ace Budget 3 is designed to be quick, clean, intuitive, and easy to use.

FEATURES

* Face ID and Touch ID Support
- Use Face ID or Touch ID to authenticate and launch the app quicker and more conveniently.

* Sync Data via iCloud
- Sync your data across iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch devices.

* Universal Binary
- Designed for iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad devices. No need to buy separate apps for each device.

* Charts and Reports
- See your monthly income and expenses through charts and reports.

* Photo Receipts
- Capture and store photo receipt as part of a transaction.

* AirPrint Support
- Print reports directly from your iPhone or iPad to any AirPrint-enabled printer.

* Multiple Budget Cycles
- Create daily, weekly, biweekly, semimonthly, monthly, quarterly, or yearly budget cycles.

* Transaction Reminder
- Set reminders for scheduled transactions to warn you when expenses are due.

* Transactions Scheduling
- Schedule recurring transactions based on the start date and frequency you choose.

* Quick Entry List
- Create a repeating transaction list for quick selection instead of retyping details.

* Smart Autocomplete
- As you type, a list will show the previously entered descriptions for you to select from to save re-typing.

* Search
- Quickly search for transactions and edit from the same screen.

* Budget History
- At the end each cycle, all information for a budget category is archived and can be easily viewed for comparative purposes.

* Transfer
- Move funds from one budget category to another in a single operation.

* Export Capability
- Export budget data in CSV or HTML format for external viewing.

* Customization Settings & Themes
- Configurable settings and themes to customize the application based on your preferences.

* Budget Delete Lock
- Prevents accidental deletion of all the transactions under a budget category.

* Customizable Sorting
- Sort transactions based on your preference either ASC or DESC order by date.

* Backup / Restore
- You can backup and restore via Dropbox, email, or iTunes file sharing.

* Clean, Intuitive User Interface

* FREE Ace Budget 3 Lite Version
- Please download the Ace Budget 3 Lite version to try before you buy.

* If you like this app, then please support us with a positive rating. Thank you!

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The Seafarer's Earnings Deduction (seafarer's tax) eligibility calculator. SeafarersCalc allows quick and easy checking of voyage dates to determine whether they meet the half-days rule. As the dates are entered, a 'traffic light' indicator shows whether the voyage is valid or invalid. Once a set of valid dates is entered, the eligible voyages go green and you should make a claim.

See the capabilities of the most advanced financial calculator from Texas Instruments — the BA II Plus™ Professional calculator. This calculator is a great choice for business professionals and college students, in both corporate and university settings.

FULL RANGE OF FINANCE AND SCIENCE FUNCTIONS
• Performs Time-Value-of-Money (TVM) calculations including annuities, loans, mortgages, leases and savings
• TVM P/Y=1 default matches current BA II Plus™ and BA II Plus™ Professional calculators
• Generates amortization schedules
• Calculates IRR, MIRR, NPV and NFV for cash-flow analysis
• Stores up to 32 uneven cash flows with one- to four-digit frequencies and analyzes the impact of changes in variables
• Evaluates bond prices and yields “to maturity” or “to call”
• Choose from six methods for calculating depreciation, book value and remaining depreciable amount
• Performs analysis on one- and two-variable statistics with four regression options: linear, logarithmic, exponential and power
• Determines the days between dates
• Calculates breakeven, profit margins and percent change
• Includes trigonometric and logarithmic scientific functions
• Choose between chain and Algebraic Operating System calculation methods

OTHER FEATURES
• Stores 10 values in memory which are retained by the Constant Memory feature
• Enable key click sounds in Settings
• Switches to second functions fast with one-touch 2nd function key
• Support for split screen, portrait and landscape modes
• Ability to copy individual calculation results to other apps
• Includes both BA II Plus™ and BA II Plus™ Professional calculator features
• The look corresponds to BA II Plus™ Professional calculator