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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 January 16, 2015 at 10:16 am by Nigel Brokenshire
Start the New Year on the front foot
First off – Happy New Year to everyone, I hope you all enjoyed the festive period and it did not hit your wallets too hard! It’s that time of the year when people make New Year resolutions, set goals and make commitments for the year ahead. However, how many of us actually succeed in sticking… Read More
Posted on January 15, 2015 at 2:28 pm by BeeMyMinder
Types of mortgages
So, you’re thinking about taking that big step and getting a mortgage. As a first time buyer, this process can be overwhelming as there are several kinds of mortgages to choose from. Here is some useful information on what types of mortgages are available, to give you an idea of which is right for you!… Read More
Posted on December 4, 2014 at 12:44 pm by BeeMyMinder
First time buyers’ guide
Buying your first home is exciting, scary and confusing. With all the documents, figures, mortgage lenders, advisers, it’s understandable why people feel daunted by it all. Here’s part one of our first time buyers’ guide that should help those who are looking to purchase a property. What exactly is a mortgage? A mortgage is where… Read More
Posted on November 28, 2014 at 7:55 am by Nigel Brokenshire
Mortgage Anyone?
Have you had to try and get a mortgage lately? Do you know why many are finding it harder to get one? Well here is a summary of my experience trying to get a mortgage. Background On 26th April 2014 the Mortgage Market Review (MMR) came into effect, setting out new ‘tighter’ lending criteria. Basically,… Read More
Posted on November 13, 2014 at 11:32 am by BeeMyMinder
Winter worries – reduce energy costs this winter
The days are getting shorter and colder, meaning the heating in your home is coming on more frequently, and for the past year, you may have forgotten just how expensive energy bills can be! It’s not cheap to heat your home, with industry reports stating that households are facing a 20% hike in dual fuel… Read More