Guides
Money notes for people paid once a month.
Short, practical, no jargon. Written by the people who build Halfpenny and get paid on the 1st too.
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Budget
6 min
The 50/30/20 rule is a starting point, not a law
Why the classic split breaks in expensive cities, and how to set your own three numbers in ten minutes.
Saving
4 min
Pay yourself first, the boring way
Saving works when it happens before you can decide. Here is the one rule that does it.
Payday
5 min
What to do in the 48 hours after payday
A short checklist: bills, buffer, savings, then spending. In that order.
Family
7 min
Splitting a flat’s costs without the awkward texts
Shared jars, fair splits by income, and a monthly five-minute money check-in.
Saving
5 min
How big should your emergency buffer be?
One month of fixed costs is the first goal. Here is how to get there in six paydays.