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.
Pokémon Go – is it really dangerous?
Pokémon Go is a huge hit played mostly by kids. On the one hand it gets sedentary kids outside. On the other there are risks of theft and digital privacy....
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The Brexit vote to leave the EU has thrown all the cards into the air. We don't know how they will land, but prepare for it with out budgeting tips....
Read storyHow we waste money on holiday
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Read storyHow Much Do We Spend on Fast Food? The Shocking Truth
On average we eat 84 fast food meals each year. Some people spend 30% of their food budget on fast food. 14% of 18-24 yearolds don't each fruit & vegetables...
Read storyA Young Person’s Guide to Borrowing Money
As a young person you need to become more savvy about finance and how to get and manage credit. It's really important to stay in control of it....
Read storyHow to get married the low cost way
If money is tight for you it is still perfectly possible to get married affordably and have a great day. Here are 7 ways to save money on your wedding....
Read storyHow to budget and live within your means
For most people money is always tight. Yet only 3 in 10 people track their income and expenditure. So most people should improve their budget skills....
Read storyWays to borrow when you only need a small amount
If you need a small loan for a short period of time - say £100 to £750 - then there are plenty of options to consider. Let us explain more....
Read storyWhich benefits should you or your family be claiming?
The UK's benefits system is complex. Here's a tool to help you find out which benefits you can claim. Save time and get what you qualify for now....
Read storyCheap personal loans for unemployed people
Income from benefits or a pension could help you get credit. Payday Loans, Doorstep Loans, Guarantor Loans could be available to you. Find out more....
Read storyHow to pay off debt even when it seems overwhelming
If you have significant debt it may feel overwhelming. But don't worry - there is a way through the debt maze. Here's our guidance on what to do....
Read storyHow to borrow money safely
It's easy to use the wrong type of credit for the wrong purpose or to mismanage your credit situation. Here are our top tips for doing it right....
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