Brean Horne
Writer and Spokesperson
Brean was a writer and spokesperson for NerdWallet who covered a variety of topics including money-saving tips, credit scores and managing debt. With over five years' experience in finance, she has written news and produced videos and podcasts for consumer publications such as Which?, Moneywise, The Motley Fool and Citywire.
The latest from Brean
Cheap and Free Things to Do in Half-Term
From exploring castles to free tennis lessons, we round up 17 cheap or free things to do in half-term to keep your kids entertained.
How to Manage the Rising Cost of Living
UK households are facing more financial pressure than ever as the cost of living rises at its fastest rate in decades. From saving on energy bills to managing debt, we…
6 Things To Do With Unwanted Christmas Gifts
If your Christmas presents missed the mark this year, try one of these six simple ways to get the most from your gift.
33 Christmas Money-Saving Tips
There are many ways to save money during the Christmas period. It all starts with setting a realistic budget to help avoid overspending. Read on to find out how our…
How Does Buy Now, Pay Later Work?
Buy now, pay later schemes offer shoppers the chance to delay paying for their goods up front or to split the cost over monthly instalments. Read on to find out…
How Long Does a CCJ Stay On Your Credit File?
County Court Judgments will stay on your credit file for six years. But in certain circumstances you may be able to get them removed from your credit history more quickly.
10 Reasons Why Your Credit Score May Have Gone Down
There are many reasons why your credit score might go down. Some may only cause temporary dips, while others may take longer for your credit score to recover. Find out…
Child Trust Funds: How to Find Lost Accounts and Manage Your Savings
More than 100,000 teenagers in the UK could be missing out on money in a lost Child Trust Fund account. Learn how Child Trust Funds work and the best way…
What is the Average Credit Score in the UK?
Credit reference agencies each have their own system to calculate your credit rating, which makes it tricky to find a universal average credit score in the UK. Find out how…
Cryptocurrency Scams Explained
Cryptocurrency scams are rising as digital currency becomes more popular among investors. Find out the most common types of cryptocurrency scams and what to do if you think you’ve been…
How to Trade Forex
Foreign exchange trading, or forex trading, is a popular investment choice in the UK. Read on to find out what you need to get started as a forex trader.
How to Find a Forex Broker
If you’re thinking about investing in forex you’ll need a forex broker to get access to the market and start trading currency. Here we explain what a forex broker is…
Loans to Buy a Business: Guide, Pros and Cons
Business loans aren’t just for building from the ground up. If you have experience operating a profitable business, securing a loan to buy a business might be an option for…
How to Avoid Forex Scams
In the UK investors lose millions of pounds every year to forex trading scams. Here we run through some of the most common forex scams and give tips on how…
What’s the Difference Between Freehold and Leasehold?
Most home buyers in the UK have two main options when it comes to property ownership: it will usually be offered freehold or leasehold. With freehold, you will own the…