This Mental Health Awareness Week, we want to talk about something that doesn't come up often enough: how money stress quietly drains us. 💙
Worrying about whether you're saving enough.
Whether you're doing the right thing. Whether it's all going to work out.
Plum won't solve everything. But it does remove one weight: the daily decisions around money. Automations just happen. Savings move quietly. You don't have to keep thinking about it.
Less mental load. More headspace for life. That's the point. If you're struggling with financial anxiety, you're not alone.
Plum is not a bank. T&Cs apply. Capital at risk when you invest.
#plum #mentalhealthawarenessweek #financialwellness #moneyanxiety #mentalhealth #savingmoney #automation
April is here, and bills are going up.
Energy, council tax, broadband, water... there’s a lot landing at once. 😬
But there are a few things you can do right now to soften the blow.
💡 Switch to a cheaper energy tariff before your current one renews. Could you qualify for a discount or social tariff?
📱 Haggle your broadband and mobile bills.
🛒 Review your subscriptions. How many are you actually using?
💜 Set up automatic savings now, even a small amount, so rising costs don't quietly wipe out your financial progress.
The price hikes are coming either way. Getting ahead of them is the move.
Plum is not a bank. T&Cs and ISA rules apply. Capital at risk when you invest.
#plum #aprilpricehikes #billsgoingup #moneytips #ukfinance #savemoney #financialwellbeing #costofliving
🚨NEW 🚨 PERKS 🚨ALERT 🚨
Yep that’s right! We’ve added some amazing new perks to Plum for customers on our Boost and Max plans:
🧑💻A free monthly subscription to @NordVPN
🏖️7% off flights and hotels via @lastminute_com
🏥60% off a preventive health check-up with @lucislife_en
Check them out in-app (customers in UK & France only for now)!
And more coming soon… watch this space 👀
Plum isn’t a bank. T&Cs apply.
Saving doesn’t have to mean locking your money away 🔓💜
Plum's Easy Access Savings Pocket is built for real life.
No long-term commitments.
No complicated rules.
No pressure.
Just a simple place to set money aside, earn interest and dip into it when you need to.
Whether you’re building an emergency cushion, saving for a trip (or just creating a bit more breathing room) flexibility matters.
You stay in control. Your money stays accessible. Your habits stay consistent.
What’s not to love?
Plum is not a bank. T&Cs apply.
#plum #savingmadeeasy #ukfinance #financialhabits #moneyconfidence
TFW you set up automatic savings and now your future self is quietly thriving 😌
No stress. No overthinking. Just money being put aside while you get on with life.
Set it once. Let Plum do the rest. 💜
Plum is not a bank. T&Cs and ISA rules apply. Capital at risk when you invest. You will need to review periodically whether automation is suitable for your circumstances.
#plum #moneysaving #ukfinance #automaticsavings #financialwellbeing
It's National Pet Day 🐾
From office cameos to home office companions, Plum's pets are a big part of the team. Whether they're supervising calls, demanding treats, or just keeping us company, they make every day that bit better.
We've pulled together some of our favourite furry (and not so furry) faces to celebrate the occasion 👀
We'd love to see yours, too!
Drop them in the comments ⬇️
#nationalpetday #plum #officepets #petlovers #teamplum #workfromhome #petsofinstagram
When your community creates something this thoughtful… we have to share it 💜
Amelia, a student at Falmouth University, sent us this illustration inspired by conversations about “cute debt” and the buy-now-pay-later culture.
She wanted to explore how debt is sometimes dressed up as aesthetic, playful or harmless and how that messaging especially targets young women.
What we love is the intention behind it.
Money should feel empowering, not glamorised, when it comes to both debt saving and spending.
Building habits without shame. Having honest conversations about the system we are all navigating.
Amelia, thank you for sharing your work with us. We are huge fans of your creativity and the thinking behind it 🎨
Go and show her some love 👉 @mimibutlin
Plum is not a bank. T&Cs and ISA rules apply. Capital at risk when you invest.
#plum #moneyculture #financialconfidence #ukfinance #womenandmoney
More ISA millionaires than lottery winners? 👀
New analysis of HMRC data suggests that may already be the case.
As of April 2023:
🔹 5,070 held ISAs worth £1 million or more
🔹 2,770 investors just below the £1m mark
🔹 Nearly 60,000 had pots above £500k 
With market gains since then, many of those investors may already have crossed into millionaire territory.
The key difference?
Lottery wins happen overnight.
Investment wealth is usually built slowly.
Contribution by contribution.
Year after year.
That is the power of long-term investing and tax-efficient accounts like ISAs.
Plum helps automate contributions into your ISA so investing does not rely on motivation or perfect timing. 💜
Set it once.
Invest regularly.
Let consistency do the work.
Plum is not a bank. T&Cs and ISA rules apply. Capital at risk when you invest.
#plum #isa #ukfinance #investingforbeginners #financialhabits
Easter eggs, roast dinners, days out, holiday clubs... it all adds up fast. 🐣
We asked personal finance expert, Rajan Lakhani, for his top tips on having a brilliant Easter without blowing the budget, and he delivered.
Swipe for his advice on keeping costs down this bank holiday weekend. 💜
Plum is not a bank. T&Cs and ISA rules apply. This is not financial advice. Capital at risk when you invest.
#plum #easterbudget #moneytips #ukfinance #savemoney #easterweekend #familyeaster #budgetingtips
The ISA deadline is coming.
Are you ready? ⏰💜
You have until 5 April to use your annual ISA allowance. After that, it resets and any unused allowance is lost.
The ISA allowance is £20,000 per year. That is £20,000 you can save or invest without paying tax on your returns.
If your money is sitting in a standard account, you could be missing out on tax-free growth.
There’s not long left to make the most of this year’s allowance. Plum makes it simple. Start saving into your ISA today and let automation do the rest. 💥
Plum is not a bank. T&Cs and ISA rules apply. This is not financial advice. You should review regularly whether automation is suitable for your circumstances. Tax treatment may vary. Capital at risk.
#plum #isadeadline #ukfinance #taxfreesaving #financialhabits
Student loans are back in the headlines 👀
New thresholds. Different plans. Longer repayment terms.
And plenty of uncertainty.
For many people, it can feel frustrating or confusing trying to keep up with changes. If you are wondering what it all means for you, you are definitely not alone.
Policies can shift. Thresholds can move. Governments can face pressure and rethink decisions. What feels fixed today may look different in a few years.
Here is the simple bit:
You cannot control the system.
You can control your habits around it. 💜
Whether you are on Plan 2 with a higher threshold or Plan 5 with earlier, longer repayments, the focus is the same: build stability around what you can influence.
That means:
✅ Growing a savings cushion
✅ Automating good habits
✅ Making steady progress alongside repayments
Student loans may evolve over time. Your financial resilience does not have to wait for policy clarity.
Plum helps you build savings and invest gradually, without needing perfect routines or constant effort.
Plum is not a bank. T&Cs and ISA rules apply. Capital at risk when you invest.
#plum #studentloans #ukfinance #financialhabits #moneyconfidence
Financial admin does not have to feel overwhelming. Small habits can mean less stress and more control over time.
Here are a few that genuinely make a difference:
💜 Set up automatic savings: Pay yourself first so progress does not rely on motivation each month.
⏱ Schedule a 10-minute weekly money check-in: Review spending. Check subscriptions. Track progress. Short and consistent beats are rare and intense.
🗂 Create separate pots for different goals
Emergency fund. Travel. Bills. Clear categories make decisions easier.
✂ Unsubscribe from what you do not use
Small monthly leaks add up faster than you think.
Financial control is not about perfection. It is about building systems that work quietly in the background.
What is one small money habit that has made your life easier? 👇
Plum is not a bank. T&Cs and ISA rules apply. Capital at risk when you invest.
#plum #financialhabits #ukfinance #moneyconfidence #autosaving
