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14 May 2025
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Mental Health Awareness Week: Money, Mental Health and Community


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Mental Health Awareness Week: Money, Mental Health and Community
Mental Health Awareness Week is a chance for all of us to pause, reflect and check in – with ourselves and each other. And this year’s theme, community, reminds us how much better we feel when we’re connected, supported and understood.
MMM
May 143 min read
29 views


The Hidden Cost: Why Employers Can’t Afford to Overlook Financial Stress
When it comes to employee wellbeing, most employers are doing more than ever. Mental health support, flexible working, and physical wellness programmes are becoming standard across many workplace-including the NHS.
MMM
Apr 102 min read
106 views


Employee Expectations Have Shifted - Is Your Wellbeing Offer Keeping Up?
Over the past few years, employee expectations around wellbeing have changed. What used to be seen as a ‘nice to have’- like mental health support or flexible working - is now a standard part of what people look for in an employer.
MMM
Apr 102 min read
71 views


Why a Holistic Approach to Financial Education Matters
Financial wellness is a critical aspect of an employee's overall wellbeing, and given the current challenging financial climate, employers are under pressure to support their workforce in this area.
MMM
Apr 103 min read
32 views


The Power of Financial Education: Unlocking Money Confidence
In today's complex financial landscape, it's more crucial than ever for employees to have a solid grasp of money management principles.
MMM
Apr 102 min read
63 views


Why Understanding Your NHS Pension Scheme Matters More Than You Think
The NHS Pension Scheme is one of the most valuable benefits available to NHS staff - but it’s also one of the most complex. And when something is difficult to understand, it’s easy to put off learning about it.
MMM
Apr 103 min read
14 views


Debt Awareness Week – Removing the stigma around debt
Debt Awareness Week – Removing the stigma around debt
MMM
Mar 213 min read
44 views


Bridging the gender pension gap this International Women’s Day
Bridging the gender pension gap this International Women’s Day
MMM
Mar 33 min read
111 views


Welcome to Time to Talk Day
This Time to Talk Day 6th February 2025, we’re focusing on conversations that truly matter – your financial goals and how we can help you ac
MMM
Feb 33 min read
229 views


Your end of tax year checklist
Make the most of your tax-free allowances As the year ends, it’s natural to reflect on the past 12 months and look ahead to a fresh...
MMM
Dec 17, 20244 min read
1,645 views


Proud Winners of the Investors in People Award for Best Change Management Initiative
We are beyond excited to announce that we have won the 2024 Investors in People Award for Best Change Management Initiative!
MMM
Nov 21, 20242 min read
128 views


The Importance of Talking About Money: Do One Thing
Each November, Money Helper hosts Talk Money Week, aiming to start conversations around money and finances in the workplace, family and...
MMM
Oct 22, 20245 min read
441 views


Pension Awareness Week
The Importance of Pension Awareness: Why You Should Care
MMM
Aug 7, 20243 min read
6,745 views


The Hidden Benefits of the LGPS
Let's talk about the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), why it’s so good, and how as an LGPS member you have options to make your retir
MMM
May 30, 20242 min read
5,891 views


Strategies for Managing Money Worries
Money matters, and its impact extends beyond our personal lives—it significantly influences our productivity and wellbeing at work.
MMM
May 22, 20242 min read
658 views


Tips and Tricks for a Financially Secure Future
Ensuring a comfortable retirement requires careful planning and proactive decision-making.
MMM
May 22, 20242 min read
1,651 views


Mental Health Awareness Week 2024
How the cost-of-living crisis is costing us our mental wellbeing
MMM
May 9, 20244 min read
370 views


Sunderland STARS Event
Last Friday, the newly rebranded My Money Matters team (previously AVC Wise) had the pleasure of sponsoring the annual Sunderland Talent...
MMM
Apr 26, 20241 min read
68 views


Exciting News: AVC Wise Rebrands as My Money Matters!
We are thrilled to announce that as of today, AVC Wise rebrands and becomes My Money Matters. This change reflects our ongoing commitment...
MMM
Apr 22, 20242 min read
1,701 views


Celebrating Success: AVC Wise Named 'UK Employer of the Year’
We are thrilled to announce that AVC Wise have won the Investors in People award for 'UK Employer of the Year'! This recognition is a...
MMM
Mar 14, 20242 min read
317 views


Mental Health Awareness Week: Money, Mental Health and Community
Mental Health Awareness Week is a chance for all of us to pause, reflect and check in – with ourselves and each other. And this year’s theme, community, reminds us how much better we feel when we’re connected, supported and understood.
MMM
May 143 min read
29
1


The Hidden Cost: Why Employers Can’t Afford to Overlook Financial Stress
When it comes to employee wellbeing, most employers are doing more than ever. Mental health support, flexible working, and physical wellness programmes are becoming standard across many workplace-including the NHS.
MMM
Apr 102 min read
106
1


Employee Expectations Have Shifted - Is Your Wellbeing Offer Keeping Up?
Over the past few years, employee expectations around wellbeing have changed. What used to be seen as a ‘nice to have’- like mental health support or flexible working - is now a standard part of what people look for in an employer.
MMM
Apr 102 min read
71
1


Why a Holistic Approach to Financial Education Matters
Financial wellness is a critical aspect of an employee's overall wellbeing, and given the current challenging financial climate, employers are under pressure to support their workforce in this area.
MMM
Apr 103 min read
32
1


The Power of Financial Education: Unlocking Money Confidence
In today's complex financial landscape, it's more crucial than ever for employees to have a solid grasp of money management principles.
MMM
Apr 102 min read
63
0


Why Understanding Your NHS Pension Scheme Matters More Than You Think
The NHS Pension Scheme is one of the most valuable benefits available to NHS staff - but it’s also one of the most complex. And when something is difficult to understand, it’s easy to put off learning about it.
MMM
Apr 103 min read
14
0


Debt Awareness Week – Removing the stigma around debt
Debt Awareness Week – Removing the stigma around debt
MMM
Mar 213 min read
44
1


Bridging the gender pension gap this International Women’s Day
Bridging the gender pension gap this International Women’s Day
MMM
Mar 33 min read
111
0


Welcome to Time to Talk Day
This Time to Talk Day 6th February 2025, we’re focusing on conversations that truly matter – your financial goals and how we can help you ac
MMM
Feb 33 min read
229
1


Your end of tax year checklist
Make the most of your tax-free allowances As the year ends, it’s natural to reflect on the past 12 months and look ahead to a fresh...
MMM
Dec 17, 20244 min read
1,645
1


Proud Winners of the Investors in People Award for Best Change Management Initiative
We are beyond excited to announce that we have won the 2024 Investors in People Award for Best Change Management Initiative!
MMM
Nov 21, 20242 min read
128
1


The Importance of Talking About Money: Do One Thing
Each November, Money Helper hosts Talk Money Week, aiming to start conversations around money and finances in the workplace, family and...
MMM
Oct 22, 20245 min read
441
5


Pension Awareness Week
The Importance of Pension Awareness: Why You Should Care
MMM
Aug 7, 20243 min read
6,745
5


The Hidden Benefits of the LGPS
Let's talk about the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), why it’s so good, and how as an LGPS member you have options to make your retir
MMM
May 30, 20242 min read
5,891
2


Strategies for Managing Money Worries
Money matters, and its impact extends beyond our personal lives—it significantly influences our productivity and wellbeing at work.
MMM
May 22, 20242 min read
658
0


Tips and Tricks for a Financially Secure Future
Ensuring a comfortable retirement requires careful planning and proactive decision-making.
MMM
May 22, 20242 min read
1,651
0


Mental Health Awareness Week 2024
How the cost-of-living crisis is costing us our mental wellbeing
MMM
May 9, 20244 min read
370
0


Sunderland STARS Event
Last Friday, the newly rebranded My Money Matters team (previously AVC Wise) had the pleasure of sponsoring the annual Sunderland Talent...
MMM
Apr 26, 20241 min read
68


Exciting News: AVC Wise Rebrands as My Money Matters!
We are thrilled to announce that as of today, AVC Wise rebrands and becomes My Money Matters. This change reflects our ongoing commitment...
MMM
Apr 22, 20242 min read
1,701


Celebrating Success: AVC Wise Named 'UK Employer of the Year’
We are thrilled to announce that AVC Wise have won the Investors in People award for 'UK Employer of the Year'! This recognition is a...
MMM
Mar 14, 20242 min read
317
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