Alex Hartley

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Author : Alex Hartley

Alex Hartley is a keen advocate of improving personal finance skills. She's worked at Solution Loans since 2014 and written hundreds of articles about how people can manage their money better. Her interest in personal finance goes way back to 2003 when she left university in debt! Her articles range from how to make money stretch further to finding the best ways to invest it to help it grow over time. If there is a subject you'd like her to write about then contact her through this website.

What are the implications of a cashless society?

Covid-19 has accelerated the UK's move towards a cashless society. The benefits seem clear, but some people will potentially suffer....

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Alex Hartley 3rd November, 2021
How to Invest in Cryptocurrencies, But How Safe Are They?

Is buying cryptocurrencies an investment or a gamble? If you are prepared to risk your money then how do you buy a cryptocurrency?...

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Alex Hartley 18th October, 2021
The Top Financial Scams of 2021 and How to Avoid Them

"A fool and their money are easily parted" is the old saying. Here's what to look out for & how to avoid scams that aim to steal your wealth....

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Alex Hartley 25th August, 2021
How consumer borrowing has changed in 2021

After a dreadful 2020 people are beginning to rediscover their mojo! Even with enforced saving consumers are borrowing more too. Here's an update....

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Alex Hartley 27th July, 2021
How To Get A Great Secured Loan Deal

Secured loans aren't as well known as remortgages. Yet they are a great alternative. Here's how to get the best secured loan deals....

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Alex Hartley 1st June, 2021
Every homeowner remortgages: Here’s why and how to do it.

If you own your home you owe it to your finances to occasionally check your mortgage to see whether you should remortgage to a better deal....

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Alex Hartley 17th May, 2021
What happens if my energy supplier goes bust?

If you've looked for a better energy deal and your new small supplier goes bust what happens next?...

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Alex Hartley 17th January, 2021
How to avoid being ripped off by insurers

The FCA has confirmed what we all knew - that insurers punish those who don't shop around. Here's how to take back control of your insurance costs....

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Alex Hartley 4th January, 2021
Should I repay my student loan early?

Does it make financial sense to repay your student loan early? Student loans are not like other debt so the answer is "it depends"....

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Alex Hartley 20th December, 2020
Why are smart meters delayed? Is this a problem?

The introduction of smart meters aims to help the UK deliver carbon neutrality by 2050. But they have been delayed. Why? Should we be concerned?...

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Alex Hartley 6th December, 2020
The Success of the Illegal Money Lending Team

The Illegal Money Lending Team is an unsung success. They target loan sharks and help protect all of us from their illegal practices....

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Alex Hartley 16th November, 2020
How do credit agencies get their data about you?

Your ability to obtain all types of credit depends on the data that credit agencies have about you. But what do they have and where does it come from?...

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Alex Hartley 2nd November, 2020

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