Money Watch – Personal Finance Blog

UK's #1 app for active trading & long-term investing.* (76% 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. 76% 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

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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)
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Design a physical card you vibe with (fees may apply).

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Split and settle bills in one place. You can even share a fun GIF to diffuse any tension

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Grow your money with up to 4.25%* APY with Savings Vaults, 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

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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
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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.

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Use smart budgeting and analytics tools to stop wondering where your money went, and start telling it where to go
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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.

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

*The highest APY is available to users on a Premium or Metal plan. Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is a variable rate and subject to change. These APYs are accurate as of October, 20th, 2023. Monthly fees apply for Premium and Metal plans. Terms and Conditions Apply. No minimum amount required. Savings Vault services provided by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC

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

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

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

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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.

USE KLARNA WITH APPLE PAY
Split the cost with Klarna on Apple Pay, available in-store and online.⁴

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.

TRACK ALL YOUR DELIVERIES
Get real-time updates, arrival times, and pickup photos.

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 not insured by the FDIC and are not deposits. Physical card only included with a paid Klarna Membership Plan. 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. 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
⁴Paying over time on Apple Pay: Loans not offered by Apple. Subject to eligibility requirements and approval. Not available in all markets, and may not be available for all types of purchases, such as subscriptions and recurring transactions. Available with Apple Pay online and in app, on iPhone and iPad. Not available in-store. Software requirements apply. Additional terms may apply. For more eligibility and feature details, see https://support.apple.com/120477.
Apple Pay is a service provided by Apple Payments Services LLC, a subsidiary of Apple Inc. Neither Apple Inc. nor Apple Payments Services LLC is a bank. Any card used in Apple Pay is offered by the card issuer.
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.

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- 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.

Join over 6 million of our customers who are using the Nationwide banking app for their everyday banking needs. It’s simple to get started.

# I’ve never used the app before. How do I start? #
Download the Nationwide banking app and follow the instructions on screen, you’ll need your Nationwide account details or customer number.
You can log in with Face ID, Touch ID or passnumber if your device allows.
Once you have set up biometrics on your account, you will be able to confirm new payments with Face ID or Touch ID. We will ask you to take a selfie. We might still need to verify your identity using your card reader, so please keep it somewhere safe just in case.

# How safe is the Nationwide banking app? #
Our Digital Banking promise means:
• We'll refund any money taken from your account without your authorisation
• We'll monitor and protect your account 24/7 with the latest technology
• We'll provide you with education on how to stay safe including top tips and information on the latest fraud and scam trends

Please see our website for full terms and conditions. T&Cs apply.

# You can use the app to: #

• View your accounts and statements; savings, loans, mortgages, credit cards and current accounts.
• Browse our product offerings, and open new accounts.
• Customise your banking app home screen. You can choose slimmer account tiles to see more on your screen.
• Manage your payments – set up, cancel and amend standing orders in the app. You can cancel Direct Debits too.
• Authenticate transactions in the internet bank and when shopping online.
• Report lost, stolen or damaged cards. You can also freeze / unfreeze your debit card.
• Add your cards to Apple Pay.
• Download copies of your monthly statements for some accounts.
• Search for or scan transactions at a glance. The app shows you pending transactions and includes easy identifiers such as brand logos and the organisation’s location and contact details.
• Set savings goals and your own contactless payment limits. You can also turn off contactless payments.
• Round up your spending and save the extra directly into your savings account.
• If you ever find gambling becomes a problem for you, use the app to set a gambling block.
• Personalise your settings to update your personal details, get text alerts and go paperless.

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).

Manage your Argos Pay account anywhere, anytime, with our secure mobile app. It's free to download now, just use the details you signed up with.


Stay in control with the mobile app and manage your account easily:

•Check your latest balance and available credit limit
•View your latest transactions, including transactions that are still pending
•Track the progress of your Instalment and Buy Now, Pay Later plans
•Make a payment on your account
•Set up or manage your Direct Debit
•Select your spending alerts
•Update your contact details & manage your contact preferences
•Get in contact with us and view our FAQs

Credit provided by NewDay Ltd. 18+. UK only. Subject to status. T&Cs apply.

Vistro is a UK planning app that turns your real numbers into a clear picture of when — and how — you could retire.

Most apps stop at "save more, retire someday." Vistro help project your pensions, ISAs, property, mortgage, and State Pension year by year, so you can see exactly when the maths works for you.

PRIVATE BY DESIGN

• All your data stays on your device. Vistro has no servers and can't see your numbers.
• No accounts. No tracking. No ads.
• Face ID or Touch ID lock available.

PLAN YOUR RETIREMENT

• Build multiple retirement plans and compare them side by side. See the trade-offs between retiring earlier with less monthly income, versus working longer for more.
• Plan by date ("I want to retire at 55") or by lifestyle (Minimum, Moderate, Comfortable, Gold Standard) — Vistro tells you when each target is reachable.
• Model early retirement properly with bridge ISAs: select savings accounts to fund the gap between retirement and your pension access age.
• Choose your drawdown style — level for steady income, or front-loaded for higher income early on.
• See your runway: a year-by-year chart of pension, bridge, and boost balances from retirement to age 90, with a Pot Empty marker if the maths runs short.

YOUR MONEY, YOUR PICTURE

• Track savings, pensions, properties, mortgages, assets, and liabilities — all in one place.
• Net worth projections out to your drawdown horizon.
• Property equity tracked with partner ownership splits and mortgage amortisation, including overpayment modelling.
• Per-account growth rates: set what you assume for each savings account, pension pot, and property. No hidden defaults.

UK-SPECIFIC

• State Pension integrated by age and entitlement.
• Normal Minimum Pension Age handled correctly — the app knows your access age based on your date of birth.
• Tax-free lump sum (25%) modelled with the LSA cap.
• Auto-enrolment, salary sacrifice, and additional pension contributions all supported.

Vistro is a planning tool, not financial advice. The projections are honest estimates based on the numbers you enter; they don't predict the future. Always consult a regulated financial adviser before making major retirement decisions.

Reached No.1 in UK Finance Charts on the App Store. Also featured on BBC Radio 4 & Sunday Times.

Unlike some free tax calculator apps, Tax Tool has all calculations and data built-in, so there's no need for an internet connection - use it anytime and anywhere, even if you don't have a signal!


SPECIAL FEATURES

• Perform Reverse Salary Calculations for working out your target salary from the take-home pay you need - useful for job interviews and pay rise negotiations

• View a pocket guide of key UK tax rates, limits and allowances, including Income Tax, National Insurance, Capital Gains Tax, Stamp Duty Land Tax and Pension Schemes

• Email your results, including a breakdown of the calculation, for sharing or backup purposes


CUSTOMER REVIEWS

"There's a reason for the high review scores posted for this app...it is an extremely well designed and thought out app."

"Brilliant app. Just saved me £160. Email and print give a very clear printed breakdown."

"This app is easy to use...I rarely write app reviews, but this one deserves all the praise it gets..."

"Outstanding - one of the best personal finance apps available."


OVERVIEW

Tax Tool is designed for UK taxpayers in paid employment, using the Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) system of automatic tax deduction.

The app was inspired by the quality of Apple's own apps. It was designed to be comprehensive, but also to be very easy to use and input information, with immediate results.

Choose to enter as much or as little as you want: accuracy is improved if you enter more information and if you enter your Tax Code, but it still gives a useful rough guide if you enter none of these.

A key feature is that it can perform reverse salary calculations. You can enter your desired take-home pay (what you need to receive, after payroll taxes are deducted, to cover your everyday lifestyle) and Tax Tool will instantly work out the salary needed to achieve that target. You can easily flip between these to work out net pay from gross salary or vice-versa.

The app also performs UK VAT calculations, and contains a handy reference for UK tax rates, limits and allowances.

Quick and simple: this is not designed to be a replacement for a full tax return (it doesn’t ask for full details on all your financial affairs), but it does provide a quick and useful estimate of the amount you will receive in your pay packet as an employee.


ADDITIONAL FEATURES

• Instant calculations as you type
• Doesn't need an Internet connection
• Shows a detailed breakdown of the calculations, including Income Tax paid at each band
• Flexible periods: enter and view results annually, monthly, four weekly, fortnightly, weekly, daily or hourly
• Calculates your National Insurance contributions, as well as your employer's
• Includes a VAT calculator, with Reverse function
• Calculates PAYE tax for tax years 2026/27, 2025/26, all the way back to 2009/10
• Provides an instant rough guide. Enter optional settings to improve accuracy
• Works with iOS 18 & iOS 26.

Optional Settings available:
• Scottish tax (SRIT) - all extra bands from 2018 onwards
• Tax Codes - recognises L, M, N, K, T, P, X, Y, BR, D0, D1, NT, 0T, M1 and W1 codes, plus Scottish S and Welsh C versions
• Contributions to company pensions (as a percentage or fixed amount). Also supports salary sacrifice pensions and contributions taken from net pay
• Childcare Vouchers
• Student Loan repayments (Plan 1 and Plan 2 schemes supported)
• Overtime and Bonuses (basic support for percentage or fixed annual amounts)
• Tax deductions
• Benefits-in-kind
• Contributions to charities
• Salary sacrifice (three types)
• Regular deductions from net pay
• Marriage Allowance transfers
• High Income Child Benefit Charge estimation
• Ability to switch off National Insurance calculations if State Pension Age reached.

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

Calculator thought from scratch! Calculate, comment and correct instantly.

What happens if you combine a standard calculator App, a classic desktop calculator and a note App ?

CalcTape brings you the best of these and even more.
It is your companion for all daily calculation needs and easily masters all scenarios you can imagine.
CalcTape is NOT a scientific calculator app, but do we need these in daily use ?

Ever did a long calculation with many figures and asked yourself:
"Did I enter the last figure correctly ?"
"The result looks strange somehow !"
With CalcTape you keep an overview, can check all figures and correct figures instantly inplace with
all subsequent results being adjusted automatically !
Missed a figure ? No problem: Just insert it in the right place easily by entering a new line.

You can place the cursor everywhere you like in the calculation: It's like a note where
you can change anything you like in any place with the advantage, that changing numbers
or operators updates your calculation immediately!

CalcTape can be considered an "Excel Lite with a calculator interface".

You can also keep the calculation for your records (documents) and create templates:
Replacing the figures in your template and getting the correct results is a breeze.
Commenting figures and results gives sense to your calculations, so you can understand
what you did when viewing the calculation a month later.
Customize CalcTape to your needs and place only those buttons on your keypad that you really
need everyday. Create your own functions to e.g. add a specific percent rate with a tap on
a single button.

CalcTape features:
- Save your calculations into files
- Create own functions or text snippets to be entered when pressing a button (long press a button to enter the Button screen)
- Create own keypad layouts (change assignment of all buttons except numbers and backspace / change button sizes)
- Select between different keypad layouts (the "function keypad" contains no numbers and is nearly completely customizable)
to get more buttons or other functions, 2 keypads are directly accessible in the main screen
- Share your calculations using standard iOS sharing capabilities, e.g. email
- Sync your calculations with iPhone, iPad, Mac and PC using iCloud Drive.
- Calculate TAX, VAT and other percent values easily
- Use CalcTape for budget, accounting and expense tracking in the office and at home, everyday.

CalcTape, more than a calculator.


FAQ:
- Start a new calculation on the same sheet by simply tapping the "=" key twice.
- Do a long tap on a button to assign another existing function or to create a user function for it.
- If you accidentally hit "AC" you can use "Undo" to get your calculation back.

Compound Interest Calc + is the best app for quickly calculating compound interest and the future value of investments.

Compound Interest Calc + features:

· support for starting principal, interest, duration, inflation and additional deposits
· support for additions to be made at the beginning or end of the period
· daily, weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, bi-monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual compound frequency and additions frequency options
· results that include final balance, inflation adjusted, total interest and total additions
· PDF and CSV (Excel or Numbers) export options
· saving of calculations for viewing later
· comparing the results of saved calculations
· a complete amortization schedule
· a beautifully designed interface
· available in English, French, and Spanish!

I love feedback! I want this app to work for you. Let me know if you’d like to see any additional features or if something is not quite working correctly. You can submit feedback right from within the app.

Expense claims don’t need to be complicated.

ForcesClaims is a simple, secure app designed to help service personnel track expenses, manage receipts, and stay on top of allowances during events, exercises, and deployments.
Whether you’re submitting a single claim or managing multiple events, ForcesClaims keeps everything organised in one place.

Key features
• Create events and track claim limits
• Scan or upload receipts using your camera or photo library
• Automatically extract totals from receipts using AI
• Track daily and remaining allowance amounts. No matter what country you are in, ForcesClaims can tell you what the daily allowance is according to JSP 752.
• Organise claims by status (draft, submitted, paid)
• Secure, on-device storage — your data stays on your phone
• Track Motor Mileage Allowance (MMA) claims and create a log of business miles to evidence your HMRC tax claim at the end of the tax year.
Designed with real workflows in mind
ForcesClaims is built around how expense claims actually work, helping you avoid lost receipts, missed limits, and unnecessary admin.

Privacy first: All data is stored locally on your device. ForcesClaims does not require an account and does not share your data with third parties.

ForcesClaims is an independent app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Ministry of Defence.

“Money Manager” is an optimized application for personal account management.

Household account management is complicated. But we make it simple by simplifying the things that are complex. The default settings will get you started, and once you get used to it, you can alter the settings according to your needs with the highly flexible and customizable functions available.

- Super easy and simple to enter data anytime, anywhere.
- View your spending tendencies graphically.
- View statistics by simply entering the data.
- Search and calculator functions.
- Set up sub-categories and main categories as necessary.
- Manage all your accounts at once.
- Use multiple currencies.
- Check weekly, monthly, and annual statistics.
- Use calendar view.
- Use budget planning features to plan weekly, monthly, and annual budgets.
- Change the start date of the month.

※ Applying double entry bookkeeping
It facilitates efficient account management. Automatic double entry bookkeeping.

※ PC manager function
You can view ‘“The New Money Manager” application using Wi-Fi. You can edit and sort the data by date, category or account group on the screen of your PC. In addition, you can see fluctuations of your accounts indicated on graphs on your PC.

※ Budget management function
You can manage your budget. It shows your budget and expenditures on a graph so you can compare the number of your expenditures against your budget quickly.

※ Credit Card / Debit Card management function
When entering a future payment date, you can see the payment amount and outstanding balance on the accounts page. You can connect your debit card to your accounts so that expenses are automatically recorded under a specific account.

※ Passcode
You can specify the desired time lapse before the app requests a passcode.

※ Automatic money transfer and frequency functions
You can set up automatic money transfers between your accounts and configure the frequency of those transfers.

※ Sort expenses by the recipient
You can sort your expenses by the recipient and view this information graphically.

※ Payment Profiles
You can easily enter frequent expenditures by creating payment profiles.

※ Backup / Restore
You can backup and restore your data via email, iTunes and iCloud.

※ Multiple currency support – you can have individual entries in multiple currencies, and configure each account to calculate the total balance in your desired currency.

Subscription pricing and terms:

Money Manager offers auto-renewing monthly subscription at US$2.49/month and an auto-renewing yearly subscription at US$19.99/year to provide you with unlimited access to the Money Manager Data Sync Service while you maintain an active subscription.

Payment will be charged to the credit card connected to your iTunes Account when you confirm the initial subscription purchase.
Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and the cost of the renewal will be identified.
You may manage your subscription and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after the purchase.

Read more about our terms and conditions here:
https://realbyteapps.com/policy/terms.html

Privacy Policy:
https://realbyteapps.com/policy/privacy.html

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

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

5-Stars - "By Far, This is one of the best Money Apps that I have seen. Fantastic, Great Job"

5-Stars - "This app is worth every penny.. Great info and breakdown.. I am so looking forward to being debt free!!"

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5-Stars - "The details, features and thought that went into creating this app are endless."

5-Stars - "Super easy to use; choice of strategies to choose for to pay off debts. Most helpful app for paying down debt I've come across."

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

UNLIMITED & ADD-FREE APP
With this app, you can keep track of your subscriptions with no limitations. Also, since it's a paid app your rating and feedback always matter.

EASILY ADD SUBSCRIPTIONS
Adding subscriptions is easy, just choose from one of the predefined subscriptions, and add it. You can edit it anytime.

ALWAYS RECEIVE NOTIFICATIONS
Receive notifications about your subscriptions just before they are about to end or renew!

CREATE CUSTOM SUBSCRIPTIONS
The default subscriptions are not enough? You can always create a custom subscription and customize its color and icon.

SORT YOUR SUBSCRIPTIONS
Use one of the sorting options to find your subscriptions easily.

DARK MODE & CUSTOMIZABLE THEME
The app has built-in dark mode support, and the ability to switch themes anytime.

Stock Market Hours gives you an easy way to check if a stock market is open or closed.

- Includes 30+ markets from around the world.
- Equities / Futures / Forex
- Countdown till open and close
- Easy color-coded design
- Automatic timezone conversion to your current phone timezone.

Disclaimer:
Information for reference only. Market Hours does not include holiday, lunch breaks or early close data. Thirteen32 Pty Ltd or its associates are not to be held responsible for any loss of any kind.