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The Financial Capability Strategy for the UK
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, the re ... Read More -
Beginner’s Guide to Electric Vehicles
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 in the UK. The basics They run on a lithium-ion battery which you ca ... Read More -
Lifestyle habits you can adopt to help save money
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 aside, or had less than £1,500 ... Read More -
Top tips for managing your household finances
Many households around the UK occasionally struggle to maintain control over their finances. A report released by the Office for National Statistics showed that the average weekly household spend rose from £554.20 at the end of 2017 to £572.60 at the end of the financial year ending 2018. The largest amounts related to lifestyle and general househo ... Read More -
Why people don’t achieve their financial goals – animation
There are plenty of reasons that people don’t achieve their financial goals, but sometimes it can be a struggle to understand why. That’s why this month we wanted to show you some of the ways that money-saving goals can fail. So there we have it, five reasons why people can’t achieve their savings goals. What do you think? ... Read More
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Posted on May 10, 2016 at 5:55 am by BeeMyMinder
After a 100% home loan?
Barclays bank has described their Family Springboard that offers a 100% home loan as a ”mortgage that allows family members to help each other get on or move up the property ladder”. Here at BeeMyMinder, we know that finances and getting a mortgage can be confusing, and that’s why we’ve decided to give you a… Read More
Posted on April 11, 2016 at 6:42 am by Nigel Brokenshire
Don’t be barking mad
I read that a report by the Association of British Insurers (ABI) stated that 911,000 pet insurance claims were made in 2015, up 9% from 2014. This represents £657million, or £1.8m per day. For someone who does not have a pet I’m astounded by this high number but when I understand that 1 in 4 UK… Read More
Posted on April 8, 2016 at 7:34 am by BeeMyMinder
How to bag yourself a cheaper hotel room
We all want to save money where we can, especially when it comes to hotels. At BeeMyMinder, we’re always looking for ways to save money and helping others do the same. You can bag yourself a hotel room with similar services and quality for far less these days, so why spend more? We’ve put together… Read More
Posted on March 20, 2016 at 8:25 pm by Nigel Brokenshire
Pensions shake up. How does it affect you?
There are planned changes for state pensions from April 6th 2016, so I thought it helpful to explain what they are so you can consider the impact on you. While I am a few years off retirement I know it is good to be aware and informed now. In my previous blog I explored the… Read More
Posted on March 15, 2016 at 11:40 am by BeeMyMinder
Preparing for the end of the tax year
It’s not long now until the end of the financial year and it’s always best to be as organised as you can to avoid panic. It’s a little late to start organising yourself now, but we thought we’d give you a handful of tips to help you with stress-free preparation for the next end of… Read More