Why You Should Care About the CFPB (Even If You Think You Shouldn't) Financial acronyms can make anyone’s eyes glaze over. CFPB? Sounds like a...
Author: Eleanor “Ellie” Cartwright
Ellie Cartwright is an investigative financial journalist known for her engaging storytelling and rigorous reporting. With two decades of experience, she covers economic inequality and financial reform, bringing complex topics to a broad audience with clarity.
When Regulation Fails: A Post-Mortem on the Woodford Fund Collapse
The Hidden Cost of Junk Fees — And How to Fight Back Let’s be honest: nothing makes my morning coffee curdle faster than discovering a “processing...
What the End of Help-to-Save Means for Britain’s Working Poor
What Every Consumer Should Know About Financial Deregulation Let’s be honest — the phrase “financial deregulation” might not make your heart race,...
Why UK Debt Charities Say They’re ‘Overwhelmed’—And What That Means for You
How Financial Policy Shapes Consumer Advocacy: A Deep Dive into Rights, Protections, and Power Let’s get one thing straight: financial policy isn’t...
How Minor Changes in Interest Rates Hit the Most Vulnerable First
Why Financial Literacy Should Be a Civil Right Imagine navigating a complex maze blindfolded. Now replace that maze with your financial life—bank...
How Fair Are Car Finance Agreements? A Deep Dive into the Market
H: How Financial Policies Impact Everyday People: The Unseen Chain Reaction Ever Felt Like You're Playing Monopoly Without Reading the Rules? Hi...
Behind the Curtain of Budget 2024: What It Really Means for British Families
Understanding Credit Reporting Agencies: What They Know About You and Why It Matters Hello, dear readers. Ellie Cartwright here—your neighborhood...
Do Price Caps Actually Protect Consumers? An Investigation into Energy Prices
Understanding the Fine Print: How Financial Policies Impact Everyday Consumers Ah, the glorious fine print—that magical micro-font that somehow...
Digital-First Finance: Are the Neobanks Truly Inclusive?
The High Price of "Free": How Hidden Fees Are Quietly Draining Your Wallet If I had a dollar for every time someone told me they got a “great...
Big Banks vs Credit Unions: Are Smaller Institutions Better for UK Consumers?
The Battle for Transparent Credit Reporting: Why Consumers Deserve to Know the Truth It’s 2024, and somehow, we’re still playing a game of hide and...