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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 August 23, 2015 at 7:59 am by Nigel Brokenshire
May the force be with you
A famous quote from a famous movie to catch your attention. But unlike Luke Skywalker who had his trusty lightsaber our weapon of choice now tends to be our smartphone. It is astonishing the way in which we are dependent on our phones not only for calls and texting, but in nearly all facets of… Read More
Posted on August 18, 2015 at 11:14 am by BeeMyMinder
Helping your child prepare financially for university
There comes a time in a lot of parents’ lives when their son or daughter is ready to head off to university. Aside from the pride and elation you feel, there is also the financial worry. You want to support your child on one of their first independent ventures, and here are some ways you… Read More
Posted on July 16, 2015 at 9:28 am by BeeMyMinder
Introducing Our New Pages
This month we are buzzing as we welcome several new pages to our site, so we thought introducing them on our blog was the perfect way to announce the additions! Following feedback from our valued users, we found that people wanted more information about household utilities and how BeeMyMinder could help. We got our worker… Read More
Posted on May 20, 2015 at 4:48 pm by BeeMyMinder
5 Ways To Cut The Cost Of Motoring
As well as safety and reliability, there are several things you need to take into account when choosing a car, including the cost of running one! When thinking about costs of owning/keeping a car, many often just think about fuel consumption, but there’s a lot more to it! You need to consider the costs of keeping… Read More
Posted on April 16, 2015 at 10:22 am by Nigel Brokenshire
Obtaining Financial Security
Being financially secure is one of life’s goals. It is having the means to live the lifestyle you so desire and being in a position to address any of life’s unexpected situations. However, financial security is not just a monetary figure, but something more. My own approach to this is something I review, refine and… Read More