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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 June 13, 2017 at 10:30 am by BeeMyMinder
How to get cheaper summer travel insurance
We all know the travel insurance is a must when you’re booking your summer holiday, but they can quickly become expensive, especially if you’re making a purchase directly through a travel agency. That’s why this month we’ve created this list of top ways to help you get cheaper summer holiday travel insurance, so you can… Read More
Posted on May 25, 2017 at 9:12 am by Nigel Brokenshire
BeeAware of Ransomware
As we become more digitally enabled, the concerns about how secure your information is increases. The recent worldwide cyber-attack is a fine example of the potential risk. Understand what happened and be informed on what BeeMyMinder has put in place to help combat this, but also your role to be safe while online. Ransomware… Read More
Posted on May 16, 2017 at 12:30 pm by BeeMyMinder
Free activities to do this summer
For many of us, the summer holidays are all about enjoying time with friends, family and the sunshine. However, the cost can soon add up. One way of countering this rising cost would be to create a household budget planner. If you’re able to set money aside each week for any activities you might have… Read More
Posted on April 24, 2017 at 6:33 am by Nigel Brokenshire
Life as an Entrepreneur
I’m not even sure if I can call myself an entrepreneur. However, if you recognise an entrepreneur as someone who believes in an idea, takes the leap of faith to try and make it happen (whether successful or not) then I think I’m one. Read on as I outline my journey thus far, provide some helpful… Read More
Posted on April 11, 2017 at 12:30 pm by BeeMyMinder
Money saving tips for landlords
Despite the rise in stamp duty for investors in the buy-to-let market, many still see property as an extremely attractive investment. However, the costs can soon start to rise, especially if you’re a first time investor. This month we’ve created a list of money saving tips for landlords, ideal for first-timers and serial-buyers alike. These… Read More