Alan Cairns, Senior Content Editor

Alan’s experience

Alan has written about money for well over a decade, including for top brands and publishers like The Huffington Post, Wired, Teleread, OpenDemocracy, What Investment, and Fidelity FWD.

He joined MoneySuperMarket as Senior Content Editor in 2025.

Expertise

Personal finance
Mortgages
Energy
Broadband

News & Guides

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How long it will take to pay off my card debts? If you’ve got an outstanding balance on your credit card, our handy interest and repayment calculator will help you work out how long it will take to pay it off based on your APR and monthly payments...
Mortgage repayment calculator
How much could you borrow for your mortgage? If you’re looking for a quick mortgage calculator to estimate how much you could borrow, or you’d prefer a more detailed assessment, we’ve got you covered.
How do business card machines work?
The Warm Home Discount explained If you're claiming certain benefits, you may be entitled to money off your energy bills in the winter. Here's what you need to know, and how to claim.
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Rental Yield Calculator Use our free Rental Yield Calculator to quickly work out how much return you could earn from a buy-to-let or investment property. Enter a few easy details and get instant insight on your gross and net rental yield
How to pay energy bills Our guide tells you all you need to know about the various ways you can pay your energy bills
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Do you need a landline for broadband? It’s a sticky question: if you want a broadband connection in the UK, are you required to take a phone line with it too? The answer is a little bit complicated.
January’s Most Important Signing? Your bank card
How to transfer Avios points Avios reward points have many handy uses, from booking flights to car hire and hotels, but what happens when you want to give your points to someone else?
How to Claim Missing Avios Points Rewards cards and loyalty schemes can offer a welcome bonus to savvy account holders, but what happens if your points don’t register? Our guide explains the next steps
Car finance refunds explained: what the FCA review means for you
Has EDF taken over your Utilita energy account? Here’s what you need to know
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Fuel Direct If you are struggling to pay your energy bills and you are in receipt of certain benefits, you can arrange to have a fixed amount deducted directly from your benefits payments to go towards your bills.
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