Money

The Financial Capability Strategy for the UK

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The Financial Capability Strategy for the UK does not roll off the tongue that easily but it is a report that was commissioned by Money Advice Service (an independent organisation which gives free, unbiased money guidance) and was published in October 2015 to explore peoples’ financial capability. There was another study carried out in 2019,… Read More

Beginner’s Guide to Electric Vehicles

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I had a reminder from BeeMyMinder that my MOT was due. As I was sitting waiting for the MOT to be done, it got me wondering about electric cars and whether it’s beneficial to buy one. I know very little about them so did some research and here is a quick guide on electric vehicles… Read More

Pros and cons of having a joint bank account

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If you’re living with your partner and hoping to save up some money together for an event or a holiday or just deciding to share your expenses equally, it is worth considering opening a joint bank account. There are pros and cons to this and we’re here to tell you all about them! Pros  Savings… Read More

Lifestyle habits you can adopt to help save money

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Whether you’re constantly asking yourself where your money’s gone, or simply want to save for that special occasion, sometimes it can be a struggle to set money aside each month. According to a report by The Money Charity, for the month of November 2019, 12.6m households (46% of the total) didn’t have any savings set… Read More

Our top ways to organise your bills, once and for all

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There are two routes that you can take when it comes to organising your bills and managing your finances. You could employ a financial advisor, or go solo. Depending on your own unique needs, or for more complex financial planning, a professional might be necessary. However, this service does come with a cost, upwards of… Read More