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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.
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May 143 min read
44 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
126 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
87 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
45 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
69 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
19 views
Debt Awareness Week – Removing the stigma around debt
Debt Awareness Week – Removing the stigma around debt
MMM
Mar 213 min read
45 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
114 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
232 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
1,680 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
129 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
446 views
Pension Awareness Week
The Importance of Pension Awareness: Why You Should Care
MMM
Aug 7, 20243 min read
6,756 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
5,908 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
659 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
1,652 views
Mental Health Awareness Week 2024
How the cost-of-living crisis is costing us our mental wellbeing
MMM
May 9, 20244 min read
371 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
69 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
1,714 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
318 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
44
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
126
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
87
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
45
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
69
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
19
0
Debt Awareness Week – Removing the stigma around debt
Debt Awareness Week – Removing the stigma around debt
MMM
Mar 213 min read
45
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
114
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
232
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
1,680
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
129
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
446
5
Pension Awareness Week
The Importance of Pension Awareness: Why You Should Care
MMM
Aug 7, 20243 min read
6,756
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
5,908
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
659
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
1,652
0
Mental Health Awareness Week 2024
How the cost-of-living crisis is costing us our mental wellbeing
MMM
May 9, 20244 min read
371
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
69
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
1,714
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
318
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