Natalie Gil
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“How I built a £600 Festival Fund for a summer of fun”
Leo, 29, uses Pots to give himself financial flexibility at festivals. Here's how.
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“How I’m saving for my £7k wedding in just five months”
Julia, 30, got a last-minute package deal on her wedding to save money. Here's how she's saving up for the big day.
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“How we managed different money personalities on our group holiday”
Ariana, 26, and her friends had a great holiday despite their contrasting approaches to money.
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“I got into nearly £2k debt trying to escape a bad job”
How Kitty, 23, an accountant from Eastbourne, budgeted her way out of debt in three months.
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“Our wedding cost £4k and there’s nothing I’d do differently”
Lauren, 31, saved money on her big day by rethinking what a wedding ‘should’ look like.
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“How we avoid falling out about money on our 10-person holiday”
Sam, 36, organises his friendship group's holiday. Here's how he keeps the peace when it comes to money.
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“I stopped buying Tesco Meal Deals and put all the money in a Pot”
Grace, 27, is getting healthy and saving money at the same time using Pots.
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“I used nine Pots to save for every aspect of my wedding”
Lily, 32, and her fiancé used Pots to save for their wedding without having to sacrifice their daily lifestyle.
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7 tips to save for your wedding – while still enjoying yourself
The average cost of a wedding is £18,400. Here's how to make saving up more manageable.
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4 easy ways to make money stress-free on your next group holiday
For a stress-free trip with friends or family this summer, here are four ways to cut the risk of friction around finances.
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The ‘pay not to be there’ challenge could save you over £500 in six months
The cost of an average night out is rising. Here's one easy way to bring your monthly costs down.
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“It’s not always the Bank of Mum and Dad, it’s sometimes the Bank of Kids”
Alice, 25, has provided for her family since she was a teenager and is saving to buy her parents a house.
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How to start a ‘Spontaneity Fund’ for last-minute trips
If you want to take advantage of cheaper travel deals right now, consider starting a 'Spontaneity Fund'.
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“I keep a £500 ‘Spontaneity Fund’ for last-minute holidays”
Josh, 26, has a 'Spontaneity Fund' to help him take advantage of cheap travel deals.
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7 ways to boost your summer savings – while still having fun
If you'd like to increase your savings in time for summer without making huge sacrifices, read on.