July 21, 2026
MoneyHelper Information: AI and Financial Decisions
AI & financial decisions – what you need to know
Introduction
Research surveys suggest AI can boost confidence, but that confidence doesn’t always translate into improved financial decision making or outcomes. A study reported by Fortune found that while many millennials and Gen Z users reported felling more confident after using AI for financial advice, over 50% of them also said it had led them to make at least one poor financial decision. Feeling more confident doesn’t always mean the information is accurate.
Here’s what you need to know before relying on AI for budgeting, saving or investing.
What AI can do
Ask an AI tool to explain a confusing financial term, and it’ll do it in seconds. Want help drafting a letter to your energy provider? No problem. Need a simple budget? It can build one in minutes. AI tools may be able to:
• explain financial terms in simple language
• summarise long documents, like terms and conditions
• help you compare options based on the criteria you give it
• create budgets or savings plans tailored to your goals
• help you role‑play tricky conversations, like negotiating a bill or asking for a refund.
Wiltshire: Free Sensory Play Areas in Chippenham, Trowbridge and Salisbury
If you are looking to get out of the sun then don't forget we have our Sensory play areas in our flagship hubs that can be booked for FREE!
Give us a call on 0800 970 4669 or email Wiltshirefamilyhubs@spurgeons.org to check availability.
For further information please click the links below:
Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVEs
July 20, 2026
Catterick: Want to make a difference? Volunteer for SSAFA
SSAFA is looking for volunteers who are passionate about giving back to the Armed Forces community to join its new Serving Community Team at Catterick Garrison. Depending on your preferences and the role you choose, you can help with fundraising, managing finances, or supporting marketing efforts.
Volunteers can give as much or as little time as they can – the roles are designed to be flexible, as we understand many of our volunteers also have work or family commitments. No experience is necessary for most positions, but a military connection or an understanding of the unique challenges that service personnel and their families face would be excellent.
Volunteering with the SCT at Catterick Garrison is a fantastic way to give back to your community, and your time can make a world of difference in the lives of service personnel and their families. To find out more about volunteering opportunities, please email sct.interest@ssafa.org.uk or check out the roles below.
SCT Finance Coordinator (Catterick) | SSAFA Volunteering
SCT Administration Coordinator (Catterick) | SSAFA Volunteering
SCT Events and Fundraising Coordinator (Catterick) | SSAFA Volunteering
SCT Community Connection Champion (Catterick) | SSAFA Volunteering
Information provided by North HIVE Hub
Catterick: Serving Female Soldiers Drop In every Thurs with DMWS
Information provided by North HIVE Hub
Dorset: Military coworking hub network free trial sessions - Bovington & Blandford
Book in through the website with your preferred time and date, and we’ll start the process of getting a member to host you, show you about and make sure you know where the free drinks (and maybe biscuits!) are.
Hopefully see you soon!
Blandford | Military Coworking Network
Northern Ireland: Belfast Pride - 17th July to 26th July 2026
BELFAST
Belfast Pride Festival is one of the biggest festivals in Belfast with over 150 events across 10 days. The festival runs from Friday 17th July to Sunday 26th July with Pride Day and the centrepiece Pride Parade on Saturday 25th July. The Belfast Pride Parade is the main event in the LGBTQIA+ calendar, a major city event and the biggest cross community parade in Belfast.
For more information and event guide visit https://visitbelfast.com
July 17, 2026
Apply now: latest Covenant Fund Trust programmes
To find out more about these grants and their application criteria, please visit: Open programmes - Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust
For other latest AFCFT news, please see the links below:
Service Family Accommodation (SFA) Communications Update - 16 July 2026
FamCAS 2026: SFA Satisfaction Continues to Improve
The Tri-Service Families Continuous Attitude Survey (FamCAS) 2026 has been published today, providing valuable insight into the experiences of Service families and the issues that matter most to them, including housing.
This year’s results show a continued improvement in satisfaction among families living in SFA, building on the positive progress seen in recent years. Overall satisfaction has increased from 44% in 2023 to 53% in 2026, while levels of dissatisfaction have fallen over a number of key areas. Families have reported seeing the strongest improvements in maintenance and repairs, reflecting the continued work to improve the quality of homes and the support provided to Service families.
For further information, see the full article on Defence Homes here.
Keeping Communal Areas Clear
Residents are reminded not to leave rubbish, personal belongings, bicycles, Electric Powered Personal Vehicles (EPPVs), or any other items in communal corridors, stairways, landings, or access routes. Items left in these areas can create significant safety hazards, obstruct access and escape routes, and hinder emergency services during a fire or other emergency incident.
Where storage is required, residents should contact their local Housing Officer to check whether suitable storage facilities are available for items such as bicycles or Electric Powered Personal Vehicles.
Thank you for your support in helping to keep communal areas clear, safe, and accessible for all residents.
Hose Pipe Ban for areas across the UK
Following a period of intense summer heatwaves and record-breaking temperatures, water demand has increased significantly across parts of the UK. As a result, a number of water companies have introduced temporary hosepipe bans. Please check with your water provider to find out whether restrictions apply in your area.
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