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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 October 25, 2016 at 4:17 pm by Nigel Brokenshire
Let the buyer beware
We often hear and use the term “let the buyer beware” or caveat emptor and as a consumer we need to be careful when we purchase goods or services. However, there are times where what we end up buying is not what we really needed or in fact not what it seems. We experienced a… Read More
Posted on October 18, 2016 at 1:00 pm by BeeMyMinder
How to Save on Utility Bills
Utility bills are a constant in modern-day life, and sometimes it can be hard to keep the running costs down in your home. Here at BeeMyMinder, we like to help people save money, and the same applies to saving money on your utility bills. Keep reading for our top tips on how to save… Read More
Posted on October 10, 2016 at 3:11 pm by BeeMyMinder
Top Tips for Student Money Saving: Part 2
Leading on from the first instalment of our Top Tips for Student Money Saving series, we’ve pooled together even more tips to help you save money whilst studying. To read the first post, take a look here. Part one of this series covered how to save money on your utility bills, and how to… Read More
Posted on September 20, 2016 at 12:30 pm by BeeMyMinder
Top Tips for Student Money Saving: Part 1
Saving money is becoming harder and harder, and as a student it can be tempting to have one big blowout when your grant or loan comes through. But remember, you need to budget yourself throughout the year so you’re not caught short when an unexpected bill arrives that needs to be paid. Keep reading… Read More
Posted on August 17, 2016 at 12:30 pm by BeeMyMinder
Top Tips for Back to School Savings
It’s that time of year again, you’re nearing the end of the summer holidays and the back to school period is fast approaching. Regardless of how many children you have, buying all the school supplies can be an expensive venture, especially when it comes to books, stationary and new uniforms. How do they grow… Read More