Biography
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....
Read storyHow 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?...
Read storyThe 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....
Read storyHow 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....
Read storyHow 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....
Read storyEvery 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....
Read storyWhat 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?...
Read storyHow 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....
Read storyShould 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"....
Read storyWhy 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?...
Read storyThe 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....
Read storyHow 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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