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.

Credit file vs credit score – what’s the difference?

Your credit file is your credit history stored at the major credit reference agencies. This file of data can be turned into a credit score to help lenders....

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Alex Hartley 29th January, 2018
What are your responsibilities as a guarantor for a loan?

Being a guarantor will help the borrower get the loan they need but you must not enter into such an agreement without knowing your responsibilities....

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Alex Hartley 24th January, 2018
An unpleasant surprise is awaiting people on PCP car finance deals!

With new car prices rising due to Brexit and environmental charges and used car prices falling your next PCP deal may not be as rewarding....

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Alex Hartley 19th January, 2018
What causes someone to have a bad credit rating, and what can they do to fix it?

There are many reasons why your credit rating may have worsened over time. The implications are significant, so here's how to improve your credit rating....

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Alex Hartley 15th January, 2018
Blue Monday, the most miserable day of the year!

January 15th is being called "Blue Monday" - the most depressing day of the year. Why is it so, and what can you do to cheer yourself up?...

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Alex Hartley 10th January, 2018
Gloomy forecasts for the UK from the Institute of Fiscal Studies

Numerous economic trends are heading in the wrong direction. Demographic and technological changes are going to worsen the situation for many people....

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Alex Hartley 5th January, 2018
Why Bright House have been forced to repay £15m to its customers

With Bright House punished by the FCA for over charging its customers for credit here are some cheaper alternatives should you need to borrow....

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Alex Hartley 29th December, 2017
How our feelings affect the way we spend

Your moods can dramatically affect your spending behaviour. So, how can you identify your spending triggers to help you stay in control of your spending?...

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Alex Hartley 25th December, 2017
Christmas through the decades – A Retrospective

Here's our view about what defines the Christmases of previous decades - 1960s through to today. Do you agree, or was Christmas something else for you?...

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Alex Hartley 20th December, 2017
Key financial issues to consider if getting divorced or permanently separating

It an unpleasant fact that relationships can break down permanently. People go their separate ways, but you need to deal with the financial implications....

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Alex Hartley 16th December, 2017
Where to shop for your Christmas & Boxing Day food and drink essentials

Spend wisely on your Christmas food and drink with our guide to the best deals in the supermarkets right now....

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Alex Hartley 11th December, 2017
What does the recent Budget mean for UK households?

The UK economy is slowing. And Brexit provides added uncertainty. How did the recent Budget address these issues? What does it mean for you and your family?...

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Alex Hartley 6th December, 2017

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