Abigail Foster

💸 Teaching financial education in schools, workplaces & online here for you!

[Laura Kuenssberg @bbclaurak]

See you tomorrow!

[Abigail Foster @abirosefoster]

The Spring Budget 2024 is taking place tomorrow.

I had the pleasure of working with @10DowningStreet and @hmtreasury to help explain what the budget actually is and what it means for you 💷

What do you think will be mentioned tomorrow?

[Abigail Foster @abirosefoster]

Have you checked your payslip this month?🎯

🔎Check your tax code - 1257L is standard
💼Pension contributions - your employer should match your input in a workplace pension
📚Deductions - keep an eye on student loans and ensure you're on the right plan

[Abigail Foster @abirosefoster]

Feeling truly inspired after the @OneYoungWorld Summit!

Sometimes, I wonder why me, but then I remember I'm:
🤚 Teaching financial education to reduce inequality
💜 A voice on Instagram for financial engagement
🔎 Advocating for accessible education

#OneYoungWorld

[Abigail Foster @abirosefoster]

Headlines🚨
💻 Federal trade commission accused Amazon of being a monopoly and "tricking customers into signing up to prime"
🎬 Hollywood writers will end their strike at 12am Pacific time, after nearly 5 months
💸 Big Four accountancy firms shed staff after pandemic hiring boom

[Abigail Foster @abirosefoster]

Did you know this about National Insurance?👀

[Abigail Foster @abirosefoster]

Today's news🚨
⭐️Big Mamma is valued at €270m after selling a majority stake to private equity firm behind Gail’s Bakery
⭐️Students face disruption as uni staff join picket lines
⭐️Lego abandons effort to ditch oil-based plastics as material led to higher carbon emissions

[Abigail Foster @abirosefoster]

It's #PensionAwarenessWeek and we're sharing the facts so you can make informed financial decisions💸

[Abigail Foster @abirosefoster]

New to investing?📊

Here are 3 pointers from an ACA Chartered Accountant to get you started💰

📈 Explore a Stocks & Shares ISA for smart investments
🔎 Begin small, grow steadily
💸 Invest in what matters to you, not just profit

Got any burning questions about investing?

[Abigail Foster @abirosefoster]

Are you interested in having financial education brought to your students?

Drop a 💸 emoji in the comments for more details about Elent's Financial Education Workshops

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[Abigail Foster @abirosefoster]

Don't sabotage your future self and get to grips with your tax code🎯💸

Abi breaks down the acronyms on your payslip, explaining the basics of personal allowance and the standard UK tax code of 1257L.

There are so many out there and things can feel confusing!

[Abigail Foster @abirosefoster]

🚨Reminder to check your payslip🚨

💸Check your tax code is correct
💰Pension contributions
🎓Student loan deductions - are you paying off the right plan? Did you go to university?

[Abigail Foster @abirosefoster]

Our workshops go beyond numbers. They empower dreams☁️

Whether you're a student, an employee, or a parent, Elent's financial education unlocks the doors to a brighter financial future.

Comment a 💸 for more info on our services.

[Abigail Foster @abirosefoster]

⭐️ Sadiq Khan drops plan for zero emissions zone in central London, shifting focus to hitting 2023 net zero targets
⭐️ UK flight disruption will take days to resolve after glitch
⭐️ Food prices are still rising faster than wages although overall rate of retail inflation falls

[Abigail Foster @abirosefoster]

How would your life be different if you were taught financial education at school?

[Abigail Foster @abirosefoster]

Have you misunderstood the gender pay gap?

The #genderpaygap is NOT when men are paid more than women for working the same job. This is illegal and should 100% be called out❌

This is what the gender pay gap really is👇

[Abigail Foster @abirosefoster]

Have you noticed a difference in your gas and electricity costs?

[Abigail Foster @abirosefoster]

Thursday news:
⭐️A Level results out today, remember your grades don't define you
⭐️Lower gas and electricity costs were the main reasons for the drop from 7.9 to 6.8% in the inflation rate to july 2023
⭐️Bank of Ireland had a glitch yesterday and let people print "free" cash

[Abigail Foster @abirosefoster]

Today's news;
⭐️ State pension is looking to see an 8.2% hike due to the Triple Lock Agreement
⭐️ UK inflation rate drops again to 6.8% in July but still above the 2% target
⭐️ 1/3 of A level students are considering living at home during university due to costs

[Abigail Foster @abirosefoster]

If you're saving for your first home, here are my top 3 tips🏠:

1. Monitor the best savings accounts to keep your deposit
2. Start a budget
3. Check your eligibility for everything early on