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Petal is feeling proud!

2mins has been named runner-up in the Best Fintech category at the “Oscars of Financial Literacy”. Here’s why the judges recognised our quirky approach.

What on earth is council tax?

Council tax might not be the most exciting bill in the world, but understanding it can make managing money feel a lot less confusing. Here’s a simple guide to what council tax is, how bands work, who pays it, and whether you could get a discount.

A fun guide to student loans!

Student loans can feel confusing, dramatic and slightly terrifying. Here’s a simple (and hopefully entertaining) guide to what’s actually going on.

Pension tax relief explained…using Christmas cake!

Pension tax relief can feel confusing, but this Christmas cake analogy makes tax bands and pension contributions much easier to understand.

How to claim pension tax relief

If you’re a higher-rate or additional-rate taxpayer, you may be owed extra pension tax relief that isn’t added automatically. Here’s how to claim it through a Self Assessment tax return.

Meet the 2mins herd!

Meet the lovable, eccentric animals at the heart of the 2mins mission: to make finance fun and engaging for everyone!

The story of 2mins: from idea to app

Discover how a father–daughter duo transformed a simple idea (and a quirky cast of animals) into 2mins: the free app making financial education fun, fast, and refreshingly different!

How can we make money knowledge more accessible?

Financial knowledge has been locked behind jargon and complexity for too long. By making money simple, fun, and part of everyday life, we can turn confusion into confidence.

Using humour in financial education: some kind of joke?

Think financial education has to be dull? Think again! Explore how 2mins uses humour, not just as a gimmick, but as a proven tool to break down knowledge barriers and make money matters memorable.