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UK personal finance, clearly explained

Plain-English guides to salary tax, mortgages, pensions, and more — backed by HMRC and ONS data, updated for 2025/26.

Salary & Tax
Updated April 2026 · 2025/26 rates

UK Salary Calculator — Take-Home Pay After Tax & NI

How income tax, National Insurance, pension contributions and student loan repayments actually work — with real examples for every salary band.

Mortgage
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UK Mortgage Guide — Repayments, Overpaying & Remortgaging

How mortgage repayments are calculated, when overpaying makes sense, and what to look for when remortgaging.

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Pension
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UK Pension Guide — How Much to Save and When to Start

Workplace pensions, tax relief, the annual allowance, and how to project your pot at retirement.

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FIRE
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FIRE in the UK — Your Financial Independence Number

The 4% rule, safe withdrawal rates, and how to calculate the pot you need to retire early in the UK.

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Tax
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UK Capital Gains Tax Guide — Rates, Allowances & Reporting

CGT on shares, property and other assets. The annual exempt amount, 60-day reporting rule, and how to reduce your bill.

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Inheritance Tax
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UK Inheritance Tax Guide — Thresholds, Exemptions & the 2027 Changes

Nil-rate bands, RNRB, spouse transfer, and what the April 2027 pension changes mean for your estate.

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