Understanding Predatory Lending: How to Protect Yourself and Your Wallet Let’s not sugarcoat it: predatory lending is legal theft hiding behind...
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 Free Isn’t Free: The Truth Behind Zero-APR Credit Cards
Who Really Benefits from Your Bank Fees? The Hidden Cost of Convenience Let’s play a quick game: when was the last time you read the fine print on...
Why Are UK Renters Facing Financial Extortion? A Look Into the Regulation Vacuum
How Financial Policy Shapes Your Wallet—Even If You’ve Never Noticed Let’s be real: unless you're a policy wonk—or me—it’s easy to dismiss...
Mental Health and Money: How the FCA Is Addressing Vulnerable Populations
The Hidden Costs of Banking: What They Don’t Want You to Know Let’s start with a warm cup of truth: banks are not your best friend. Sure, they have...
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,...
‘Affordable’ Housing Schemes: A Policy Dream or Smokescreen?
How Government Policies Shape Your Wallet (And Why You Should Care) Let’s face it — financial policy can sound about as exciting as watching paint...
How the Treasury Plans to Reform Financial Literacy in Schools—Again
Understanding the New Credit Card Late Fee Cap: What It Means for You Hello, friends of financial fairness! Ellie Cartwright here — your resident...
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...
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...
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...