budgeting

How to build an emergency fund as a couple in the UK: agree how much to save (e.g. 3–6 months of essential outgoings), where to hold it (easy-access, FSCS-protected), and how to contribute fairly. Joint vs separate pots and practical steps.

A practical financial checklist for newlyweds: what to do in your first year after marriage—accounts, bills, protection (wills, postnup), and shared goals. UK-focused and step-by-step.

A practical guide to merging finances when you get married: what "merging" can mean, when to do it, your options (full joint, bills-only, or coordinated separate), and practical steps for UK couples.

How to set financial goals as a couple in the UK: agree on shared goals (emergency fund, retirement, holidays), prioritise together, and track and review when life changes. Practical steps and no single "right" order—only what works for you both.

How to pay off debt as a couple in the UK: agree who pays what, whether to prioritise debt over other goals, and how to contribute fairly. UK debt solutions, breathing space, and free advice—without shame.

How to save for a house deposit as a couple in the UK: agree contributions fairly (50/50 or proportional), choose where to hold the money, and use options like the Lifetime ISA. Practical steps and no single "right" answer—only what works for you both.

How to save for retirement as a couple in the UK: align on workplace pensions, personal pensions, and ISAs; agree how much each of you saves and how to track and review together without merging pots. UK-focused and practical.