The True Cost of Bad Credit: Why You Can’t Afford to Ignore Your Score When it comes to financial empowerment, there’s one number that holds...
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.
Women, Credit and Financial Discrimination: What’s Changed Since the 80s?
Title: Understanding Credit Reporting Agencies: What They Know About You and Why It Matters Hello curious consumer! I’m Eleanor “Ellie” Cartwright...
The Silent Crisis: Hidden Charges in Consumer Financial Products
The Hidden Costs of "Free" Financial Services: What You Need to Know Let’s be clear—when something is labeled “free” in the financial world, your...
Austerity Measures and Their Lingering Financial Effects on UK Households
Understanding the Impact of Credit Scoring Policies on Everyday Consumers Hello there, friend. I’m Eleanor “Ellie” Cartwright—financial policy...
Is the Money Advice Service Living Up to Its Mandate?
The Hidden Costs of Financial Products (And How to Avoid Them) Picture this: You’re sipping your morning coffee, feeling proud that you finally...
Why Financial Inclusion Is Still a Buzzword, Not a Reality
Student Loan Forgiveness: What It Really Means for Borrowers Let’s get one thing clear right out the gate: student loan forgiveness isn’t a magic...
Explainer: What You Need to Know About UK Bank Deregulation Efforts
Why Financial Literacy is a Human Right, Not a Luxury Let’s get something straight right off the bat: financial literacy isn’t a luxury reserved...
Could Better Regulation Have Saved People from the LCF Scandal?
The Truth Behind Hidden Bank Fees: What You Don't Know Could Cost You Let’s be honest — when was the last time you actually read your bank’s fee...
Are UK Banks Doing Enough to Protect Vulnerable Customers?
The Hidden Cost of Financial Illiteracy: Why Advocacy Matters More Than Ever You wouldn’t drive a car without learning the rules of the road,...
The Hidden Costs of Overdrafts: Why APR Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story
The Truth About Credit Reporting Agencies: What Consumers Need to Know When you hear the phrase "credit reporting agencies," do your eyes glaze...