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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 August 16, 2016 at 6:50 am by Nigel Brokenshire
6 Options for the Bank of Mum and Dad
It seems like there is no better time to climb onto the UK property ladder. With the Bank of England dropping the base rate (making mortgage deals cheaper), Brexit putting the ‘skids’ on a rampant property market and the government offering shared ownership schemes. However, many first time buyers are still struggling to save for… Read More
Posted on July 20, 2016 at 1:00 pm by BeeMyMinder
How to get organised this Summer
For many of us, figuring out how to organise your paperwork can seem like an arduous task. All the bills, all the insurance documents, all the important reminders, they soon add up. Here at BeeMyMinder, we love to help people become more organised, so we’ve put together our top tips for how to get organised… Read More
Posted on June 23, 2016 at 5:23 pm by Nigel Brokenshire
It’s a boy
If you have recently started a family (like I have) then it’s good to understand what government support is out there for you. Key are Child Benefit payments and in this blog I’ll quickly cover the main points so you know what it is, who gets it and what to do to claim. I’ll also… Read More
Posted on June 14, 2016 at 2:46 pm by BeeMyMinder
Top Tips for Cutting Holiday Costs
If you’re planning a holiday this summer, then you don’t have to break the bank to enjoy your time away. From ever-popular “Stay-cations” to house swapping, you’ll always be able save money before travelling. Here at BeeMyMinder, we understand the importance of financial planning, so we’ve collected some of our top tips for cutting… Read More
Posted on May 19, 2016 at 7:40 am by Nigel Brokenshire
Costs of starting a family
All going well, this time next month I’ll be a Dad. I’m excited about starting a family but also daunted about the sleepless nights. But one thing I won’t be losing sleep over is my household financials. I’ve looked into the future costs and started to plan now. Read on to learn my top tips… Read More