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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 April 15, 2015 at 5:22 pm by BeeMyMinder
How To Get The Best Deal On Your Car Insurance
Are you paying more than you should for your car insurance? Maybe you’re a creature of habit and have been stuck with the same provider for years? At first it may seem like a chore, but spending that extra time on car insurance providers could save you (in some cases) hundreds! There are a few… Read More
Posted on March 13, 2015 at 4:49 pm by Nigel Brokenshire
Trusting a website with your data
Is BeeMyMinder safe? A question I’ve been asked before and one I tend to respond to by asking them “how do you know other sites are safe?” The usual response is, “well… they just are”, or “I actually don’t know”. I have some fundamental rules I follow to make my online experience more secure and… Read More
Posted on March 6, 2015 at 11:09 am by BeeMyMinder
How to Improve Your Credit Rating
We’re back with part two of the credit topic and this month we’re focusing on how to improve your credit rating. Last month we showed you how to check your credit report, so you should now know what your score is and whether you need to improve it or not. Your credit rating affects your… Read More
Posted on February 13, 2015 at 7:36 am by Nigel Brokenshire
Pain before Gain with Car Insurance
In need to find new car insurance Mrs B (my wife) had set aside time to find the best deal. I was there to help and so was BeeMyMinder and after some early frustrations and setbacks we got there in the end. What happened, what was the outcome and what would we (she) recommend? … Read More
Posted on February 12, 2015 at 2:54 pm by BeeMyMinder
How to Check Your Credit Report
Checking that your credit report is in tip-top shape is important for many reasons. It affects your ability on getting a mortgage, loans, credit cards and many more financial products. Credit reports will tell your bank or lender about your credit history, which will then help them assess how much of a risk lending you… Read More