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...
Category: Financial Policy & Consumer Advocacy
Does Financial Justice Exist? Analysing the UK’s Consumer Redress System
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...
Breaking Down Financial Ombudsman Complaints: Trends That Matter
Understanding Your Rights: How the CFPB Protects Consumers from Unfair Financial Practices Let’s take a deep breath—because yes, we are diving...
Food Banks and Finance: The Direct Line Between Economic Policy and Hunger
The Hidden Costs of Banking: What They Don’t Want You to Know Let’s cut straight to the chase. Banking—yes, the sparkly, marble-floor world of free...
Can We Trust Financial Ads? What the ASA Has Found Recently
Title C – The Silent Fee Epidemic: How Hidden Charges Drain Your Wallet and What You Can Do About It Imagine paying for a $75 concert ticket... and...
Debt Relief Orders Explained: Lifeline or Bureaucratic Nightmare?
The Fine Print That Bites: How Hidden Fees Are Draining Your Wallet and What You Can Do Picture this: you’re reviewing your credit card statement,...
How Bank Branch Closures Hurt Communities Across the UK
How Financial Regulation Protects You from Predatory Lending Practices Hello reader — I’m Eleanor “Ellie” Cartwright, and if your blood pressure...
A Look at Credit Scoring Bias in the Age of AI and Automation
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...
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...
Why Are Young People Abandoning Traditional Banks?
The Hidden Costs of Banking: What Consumers Deserve to Know Picture this: you open your bank statement expecting the usual — a few minor...