-
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
TheBuzzBlog
Posted on January 13, 2017 at 12:30 pm by BeeMyMinder
How to increase savings in 2017
For many, the New Year brings a repetitive list of resolutions, and to increase savings is nearly always top of the list. From cutting back on eating out to storing bills online, there’s so many ways you can achieve your savings goals. The Money Advice Services undertook a study into the nations’ saving habits, and their findings showed… Read More
Posted on December 20, 2016 at 8:16 am by Nigel Brokenshire
Time for reflection
Many people are in the midst of Christmas and looking forward to spending time with loved ones and wondering what the New Year will bring for them. Some start early and work on plans for 2017 to ensure they achieve their goals. Whether financial, personal, professional etc. It’s also a good time for you to… Read More
Posted on December 14, 2016 at 12:30 pm by BeeMyMinder
Top Tips for Saving Money in 2017
With the New Year fast approaching, many individuals and families around the country are frantically scribbling on pieces of paper their resolutions for 2017. Undoubtedly “saving money” is going to be near the top the list, but come the Spring many savings accounts are empty, and these carefully crafted resolutions have flown out of the… Read More
Posted on November 28, 2016 at 11:24 am by Nigel Brokenshire
Practice what you preach
I’m the first to tell anyone not to auto-renew any policy but to take the time to search the market, switch providers and find a better deal. It has been a proven process that has allowed me to make savings year on year. So when I tried again with my car insurance I was in… Read More
Posted on November 22, 2016 at 12:30 pm by BeeMyMinder
How to Save Money for Christmas
Tis (nearly) the season to be spending, and many households in the UK feel the financial pinch come the New Year. Analysing the spending habits of the UK, over the Christmas period in 2015, the total sales rose to £75.96bn, with online shopping equating almost a quarter (24.4%) of sales. Here at BeeMyMinder, we… Read More