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.
Repairing rather than recycling – the rise of the Repair Cafe
Rather than binning broken things repair them. Can't do it yourself? Then use your local repair cafe. Join the march to sustainable living and save money!...
Read storyMoney & Happiness: What makes people happiest, and what role does money play?
Scientists studying what makes people happy have worked out how much of your happiness is down to money. Find out how much and how to be happier....
Read storyThe attitudes of major religions to debt
If you're looking for guidance on whether to add to your debt then what does your religion have to say about it? We compare Christianity, Islam & Judaism....
Read storyMortgage borrowers need more help to find better deals
It seems odd but you can't compare mortage deals as thoroughly as you can personal loans or car insurance. But the FCA want to change things to resolve this....
Read storyThe rules relating to property rental fees have changed
On June 1 2019 the new Tenancy Fees Act came into force. How will this benefit those who rent property, and what does it mean for the longer term?...
Read storyThe Risk of Trying to Get Credit Through Social Media Ads or Chats
Who do you turn to to help you find a loan? Would you trust the recommendation of someone you've only ever met on social media? You need to be more careful!...
Read storyDoes it make sense to have a Mortgage over more than 25 years?
Can you imagine borrowing over 30 to 40 years to buy your home? Does this feel excessively long? Well, more and more people are and this article explains why....
Read storyHow going Green can save you money and save your planet
The race is on to stop further damage to our planet. Here's how to change your behaviour to help in the battle and at the same time save you big money....
Read storyPersonal loan rates are still falling but be wary of teaser rates
Personal loan teaser interest rates continue to fall. But what you actually pay is probably not. Here's what to be wary of when getting your personal loan....
Read storyThe lessons from the London Capital & Finance debacle
In little more than 4 years LCF amassed nearly £250m in investments based on a market leading ISA rate of 8%. Yet all was not as it seemed and it went bust....
Read storyFeeling comfortable at work? Here’s what happening in the UK jobs market.
Unemployment is at record lows. But when you dig deeper all is not necessarily what it seems. Here's what's really happening in the UK jobs market....
Read storyAre you paying too much for your home energy?
The average UK energy bill is over £1100 per year - 5% of average net income. It pays to spend a bit of time to keep your costs low. Here's now to do it....
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