Amanda Gillam

Biography

Author : Amanda Gillam

Amanda Gillam is Solution Loans's General Manager and has been since 2009. She is also a prolific writer on personal finance issues, and has been quoted numerous times in articles published on 3rd party websites and in press releases. Her interest in the world of money, and more importantly how people manage it, goes right back to 2002. She joined Solution Loans in 2005. She gets great satisfaction helping people to keep up to date with developments. If there is a subject you'd like her or her team to write about then contact her through the Solution Loans website.

How do Credit Reference Agencies work?

We all use credit all the time. Companies who provide this credit are in constant touch with the credit reference agencies. You ought to know how they work!...

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Amanda Gillam 26th January, 2018
What types of credit may still be available if you have a bad credit history?

A bad credit history does not necessarily mean that you can't get new credit. It may cost a little more, but there are various options you can consider....

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Amanda Gillam 22nd January, 2018
Who can be my guarantor for a loan?

Choose your guarantor with care. You need to trust each other & you need to be able to please the lender with your choice of guarantor. Here's how to do it....

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Amanda Gillam 17th January, 2018
“Open Banking” is here, what does it mean?

Government is forcing banks to open their data to companies who will use it to provide new financial services - to reduce your costs and put you in control....

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Amanda Gillam 12th January, 2018
What to do if you don’t feel you’re getting value for money at university

When paying £17,000 per year for a university education you expect value for money. What can you do if you feel you are not getting what you deserve?...

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Amanda Gillam 8th January, 2018
The future of banking, money management and personal finance

How we manage our money is at a tipping point. New technology and new businesses are set to change the way we run our routine financial affairs....

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Amanda Gillam 4th January, 2018
Is consumer spending and debt getting out of control?

What drove a rapid rise in consumer debt in 2016 and 2017? What will slowly rising interest rates mean for borrowers? What if UK banks start to limit credit...

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Amanda Gillam 27th December, 2017
How to max out your savings in the New Year Sales

The big sales are just moments away. Some planning will mean you can get the best savings while managing to stay focused on just the things than matter....

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Amanda Gillam 22nd December, 2017
A plan to switch from being a two to a one person income household

You or your partner may decide to stop working. So how can you bridge the income gap and make sure you keep your spending within reasonable limits?...

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Amanda Gillam 18th December, 2017
Are there better odds than simply playing the National Lottery?

Rather than using the National Lottery by default take a moment to consider some other types of UK lottery. Here are a few alternatives for you....

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Amanda Gillam 13th December, 2017
This year’s Christmas spending is set to hit over £800 per family!

Britons spend 50% more on Christmas than other Europeans. 1 in 4 of us get into debt at Christmas. What can we do to get back in control of our spending?...

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Amanda Gillam 8th December, 2017
Winner of first Solution Loans Photography Competition announced

Our first photo contest closed at the end of October. After a popular vote to generate a short list our judges have announced the winner - who receives £250...

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Amanda Gillam 5th December, 2017

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