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

In this week's episode, Damien provides a roundup of the best budgeting apps available in the UK, highlighting the features, fees and who they might be suitable for. Next, Damien reveals how much income you can get from a £100,000 pension pot. Finally, Damien explains 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
• Snoop review
• Emma review
• Moneyhub review
• Starling review
• Monzo review
• Revolut review
• How much can I get from £100k pension pot
• The best annuity for £100k