Understanding the Fine Print: How Financial Policies Impact Everyday Consumers Ah, the glorious fine print—that magical micro-font that somehow...
Category: Financial Policy & Consumer Advocacy
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...
Do Council Tax Rebates Actually Help Low-Income Households? We Investigate
Why Financial Regulations Matter: Protecting Consumers in a Profit-Driven World If you’ve ever gotten lost in the fine print of a credit card...
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...
The Real Cost of Living Crisis: A Look into UK Debt Advice Services and Their Limits
T The Fine Print That Fines You: How Hidden Fees Drain Consumer Wallets—and What You Can Do About It Let’s face it—nobody reads the fine print...
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...
From Wonga to Klarna: How the Faces of Lending Are Changing but the Risks Remain
The True Cost of “Buy Now, Pay Later”: What You’re Not Being Told Let’s talk about the four-word promise that’s seducing consumers faster than a...
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...
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...