Podcast Ep 485 - Best budgeting apps 2025, £100k pension pot income, read books & magazines for free

In this week's episode, I provide a roundup of the best budgeting apps available in the UK, highlighting the features, fees and who they might be suitable for. Next, I reveal how much income you can get from a £100,000 pension pot. Finally, I explain how anyone can download books, magazines, newspapers and even audiobooks for free.


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00:00 - Introduction to Episode 485
01:49 - Best Budgeting Apps for 2025
03:03 - Detailed Review of the Best Budgeting Apps for 2025
06:29 - Budgeting Apps Compared
15:44 - How much income can you get from a £100k pension pot
16:10 - Retirement living standards
20:05 - Retirement Income Options
28:36 - Accessing Free Books and Magazines
28:45 - Using the Libby App for Library Access


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Links referred to in the podcast:

Best budgeting apps in the UK for 2025 - https://moneytothemasses.com/quick-sa...

Snoop review - https://moneytothemasses.com/banking/...

Emma review - https://moneytothemasses.com/banking/...

Moneyhub review - https://moneytothemasses.com/banking/...

Starling review - https://moneytothemasses.com/banking/...

Monzo review - https://moneytothemasses.com/banking/...

Revolut review - https://moneytothemasses.com/quick-sa...

How much can I get from £100k pension pot - https://moneytothemasses.com/saving-f...

The best annuity for £100k - https://moneytothemasses.com/saving-f...

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