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Starting out

Financial planning for beginners

You’re earning your own money for the first time. It’s exciting — but also overwhelming. Fynla gives you a clear starting point for financial planning, without the jargon.

Is this the right stage of your journey?

  • You’ve just started earning for the first time

  • You have student loan debt and need graduate money management

  • You’re not sure what a pension even does

  • You want to build first-time savings habits but don’t know where to start

What Fynla shows you at this stage

Emergency fund tracker

See how close you are to a three-month safety net — and what it will take to get there.

Student loan overview

Understand your plan type, repayment threshold, and how long it will take to clear.

Workplace pension basics

See what your employer is putting in, what you’re contributing, and what it could grow to.

Simple net worth dashboard

Everything you own minus everything you owe — one clear number to track from day one.

What do I need to start my journey?

To get the most from Fynla, have these details ready. You don’t need everything at once — you can always come back and add more later.

About You

Basic personal details

  • Date of birth
  • Employment status
  • Marital status
  • Number of dependants

Income & Tax

Your earnings and tax details

  • Annual salary or income
  • Tax code (from payslip)
  • Student loan plan type
  • Any additional income

Monthly Spending

A rough idea of your outgoings

  • Rent or mortgage payment
  • Bills and utilities
  • Food and essentials
  • Subscriptions

Savings & Assets

What you have right now

  • Savings account balances
  • ISA balances
  • Workplace pension value
  • Any other savings

Debts & Liabilities

What you currently owe

  • Student loan balance
  • Credit card balances
  • Personal loans
  • Overdraft amounts

Your Goals

What you want to achieve

  • Emergency fund target
  • Savings goals
  • Short-term priorities
  • What matters most to you
Start your journey

You can always skip steps and come back later

Small steps that make a big difference

Your first £1,000

Building an emergency fund feels impossible at first. Fynla breaks it into monthly targets and tracks your progress — so you can see that £1,000 safety net getting closer every month.

Free money you might be missing

If your employer matches pension contributions and you’re not contributing enough to get the full match, you’re leaving free money on the table. Fynla shows you exactly what you’re missing.

Janice

Fresh out of university with a student loan and her first workplace pension. She’s building an emergency fund and learning what her money is actually doing. Fynla shows her exactly where she stands — and what to focus on first.

See it in action

Explore Fynla through a real scenario — no sign-up required.

Try Starting out demo