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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, 2018 at 12:30 pm by BeeMyMinder
How much could your New Year resolutions save you – infographic
We all know that the New Year brings new resolutions, but if we knew the financial gains with keeping these resolutions, do you think we’d be able to stick with them? We do, so that’s why we’ve created this infographic to highlight just how much you could save by keeping your New Year resolutions. … Read More
Posted on December 15, 2017 at 3:32 pm by BeeMyMinder
New Year Money Saving Resolutions
We all know someone who sets an unrealistic resolution for the New Year, and chances are these resolutions will soon be forgotten. If you’re making your own resolutions, why not focus your efforts on something different? Instead of aiming to swim with dolphins, write a best selling novel or scale Mount Everest, focus on setting… Read More
Posted on November 21, 2017 at 10:30 am by BeeMyMinder
How to get the best deal on your energy bills
As with any household finance, utilities are a constant outgoing that can soon spiral out of control. However, we believe that everyone should be able to benefit from the best deal on their energy bills. That’s why this month we’ve pooled together our top ways for you to do just that. If you think that… Read More
Posted on November 15, 2017 at 10:47 am by BeeMyMinder
Save money and stay warm this winter – infographic
The nights are drawing in, and without a doubt, you’ll be turning the thermostat up to keep your home nice and warm. However, with the rise in utility costs, sometimes you have to look for unique ways to keep the costs down. That’s why we’ve created this infographic, complete with some handy hints, tips and… Read More
Posted on October 19, 2017 at 12:30 pm by BeeMyMinder
How to take charge of your insurance policies
Whether you’re streamlining your policy storage or managing your insurance reminders, huge piles of paperwork can quickly overwhelm even the most organised individual. That’s why this month we’ve created a list of our top tips for taking charge of your insurance policies, each designed to help you cut your admin time and increase your potential… Read More