consumer finance
The Collapse of Trust: How a Funeral Plan Firm’s Demise Reveals Critical Flaws in Our Financial Systems
The collapse of funeral plan firm Safe Hands left 46,000 customers in ruin. This is a deep dive into the financial scandal and its critical lessons.
The True Cost of Corporate Collapse: A Lesson in Finance, Risk, and Responsibility
A homeowner’s nightmare reveals profound lessons in finance, investing, and corporate responsibility after a company’s collapse.
The Silent Shock: How Energy Poverty is Reshaping the US Economy and Your Investment Portfolio
Soaring energy prices are creating a silent economic shock, pushing families into debt and sending complex signals through financial markets.
The Shadow Economy of Plastic: How Gift Card Scams Threaten Modern Finance
Gift card scams are a multi-million dollar threat, impacting consumers, the economy, and the finance industry. Explore the risks and fintech solutions.
Your Bank Wants to Be Your Financial Advisor: What New UK Rules Mean for Your Money
New UK rules will soon allow banks to give you suggestions on where to invest your savings, aiming to close the “advice gap” for millions.
The Paradox of Prudence: Why Your Water Bill Is Soaring Despite Conservation
A Londoner’s 45% water bill hike despite conservation reveals the broken economics of UK utilities, where infrastructure costs penalize prudent consumers.
The Hidden Capital in Your Utility Bill: Unlocking Dormant Assets in a Digital Economy
Unclaimed energy credits reveal deep inefficiencies in our financial systems, highlighting opportunities for fintech, investors, and a smarter economy.
The £500 Million Energy Debt Reset: A Necessary Lifeline or a Risky Precedent for the UK Economy?
Ofgem’s plan to write off £500m in energy debt helps thousands but raises bills for all. We analyze the economic, investment, and fintech implications.
The £260m Paradox: Why UK Water Customers Are Getting a Refund While Bills Are Set to Soar
Water companies must refund £260m for poor performance, yet bills are set to rise. We analyse this financial paradox for consumers, investors, and the economy.
Stuck in First Gear: An Investor’s Analysis of the Luxury EV Slowdown
The luxury EV market is stalling due to high prices and a failure to capture the Chinese market, posing significant challenges for investors and automakers.
The £2 Billion Echo: Is the Car Finance Scandal the UK Banking Sector’s Next PPI?
Lloyds Banking Group’s £2bn provision for the car finance scandal signals a major crisis for UK banking, with potential echoes of the costly PPI scandal.
Beyond the Bill: Decoding Click Energy’s Price Hike and Its Ripple Effect on the Economy
Click Energy’s first price rise in three years signals major shifts in the economy, impacting personal finance, investing, and the broader stock market.