Simple tools and guides to help you manage money, tax, and everyday decisions in the UK.
Understand Your Money. Make Better Decisions.
Know Your Pound is here to help you take control of your finances with clear, practical tools and guides tailored to the UK. Whether you're figuring out your salary after tax, working towards a savings goal, or planning to buy a home, we aim to make complex topics feel simple and manageable.
All our resources are completely free to use, updated regularly for the latest tax year, and written in plain English. We believe that everyone should have access to tools that help them research and make confident decisions.
Explore our calculators, guides and quizzes are designed to support you through life's financial planning and milestones, from starting your career to planning for retirement.
Popular Tools
Take-Home Pay Calculator
Work out your net salary after tax, NI, pension, and student loan deductions.
Compound Interest Calculator
Estimate future investment value with compound interest and monthly contributions.
Mortgage Calculator
Calculate monthly payments or see how much you can afford to borrow.
Popular Money Guides
Beginner’s Guide to UK Tax Bands and Allowances
Understand how income tax works, including thresholds and allowances for 2025/26.
How Student Loan Repayments Work in the UK
Find out how much you'll repay, when repayments begin, and when your loan is written off.
National Insurance Explained
Learn what you pay, why it matters, and how rates vary for employees and the self-employed.