UK investing apps, ISAs and money rules, explained plainly

Research-based comparisons of investing apps, ISAs and budgeting tools — written for UK millennials, Gen Z and gamers. Every figure is checked against the provider's current pricing page or GOV.UK, and dated.

Are UK Investing Apps Safe? FSCS Protection and What Happens If Your Broker Goes Bust (2026)

16 October 2026

Are UK investing apps safe in 2026? How FCA rules, segregated assets and the £85,000 FSCS limit work, what happens if a broker fails, and what isn't covered.

First Time Buyer ISA vs Lifetime ISA (2026): Which Should You Open Before April 2028?

16 October 2026

First Time Buyer ISA vs Lifetime ISA: what's proposed for April 2028, what's confirmed, and whether to open a LISA now or wait. Figures as of October 2026.

How to Transfer Your Stocks & Shares ISA in 2026 (and Why Waiting Until 2027 Could Cost You)

16 October 2026

How to transfer a stocks and shares ISA in the UK (2026): the steps, 30-day limit, cash vs in-specie, exit fees and mistakes that cost you your allowance.

Trading 212 Review UK (2026): Is It Safe, and Who Is It Actually Best For?

6 October 2026

Trading 212 review UK 2026: is it safe, what does it really cost, and who should use it? FCA status, FSCS cover, 0.15% FX fee, ISA and SIPP — checked Oct 2026.

Workplace Pensions at 18: What the Auto-Enrolment Age Change Really Means (2026)

26 September 2026

Auto-enrolment could drop to age 18, but it hasn't yet and no start date is set. Here's what is actually law, what is only a power on paper, and what 18-21s can do now.

Autumn Budget 2026: 5 Things Under-35s Should Do Before 28 October (and 2 Things Not To)

23 September 2026

The Autumn Budget lands on 28 October 2026. Here's what's already confirmed, five moves worth making before then, and two you shouldn't make on a rumour.

Best Investing Apps for Students in the UK (2026): Start With £1 and Zero Fees

18 September 2026

The best investing apps for UK students in 2026, compared on minimums, fees and ISAs — where £1 a week actually works, and what to sort out first.

Overpay Your Student Loan or Invest? The 2026 Answer for Plan 2 and Plan 5 Borrowers

15 September 2026

Overpay your student loan or invest? For most Plan 2 and Plan 5 borrowers in 2026 the answer is invest — here's the maths, the exceptions and what to do instead.