Dan Stevens
Dan studied Finance at the London School of Economics and has worked as a journalist specialising in money management and financial services.
Dan lives in Henley-on-Thames and was married at Notley Abbey in Oxfordshire.
How to create financial security for the future without overcomplicating things
Feeling more secure about money does not require a complicated financial plan. A clear view of household finances, a modest emergency buffer and a...
School holidays 2026: how Oxfordshire families are cutting the cost of summer travel
With summer holiday prices climbing and cost-of-living pressures still affecting many households, Oxfordshire families are approaching 2026 travel planning differently. From agreeing budgets early...
How to cut down on monthly life admin without losing control
Admin is an essential part of life, there’s no escaping it. But you can simplify and prioritise in some areas and automate in others....
Why earning more doesn’t automatically fix money stress, and what helps instead
It is easy to assume financial stress is an income problem: earn more, and the worry disappears. For many Oxfordshire households, the reality is...
Alternative investments in the UK: why private investors are looking beyond stocks and into...
It's interesting times for investors, both gold and Bitcoin hit record levels in October, and some experts fore-warned this indicates impending crashes. For those...
UK Inflation Rises to 3.8% as Food and Travel Costs Bite: What It Means...
UK inflation has risen more sharply than expected, climbing to 3.8% in July on the back of higher food, fuel and air fares. The...
UK Energy Bills Set to Rise in October as Price Cap Edges Higher
Households face fresh pressure on living costs this autumn after forecasters warned that energy bills will rise in October, reversing earlier expectations of a...
What to Consider When Becoming a Landlord in Oxfordshire
Becoming a landlord in Oxfordshire can offer a great opportunity for financial growth and investment, but it’s important to understand the full scope of...
UK Purchasing Power Plummets by 41% Since 2004 as 3 in 10 Britons Face...
New research highlights a worrying decline in purchasing power across the UK, with £100,000 left in a bank account in 2004 now worth the...
How the Autumn Budget affects Oxfordshire Residents
The Autumn Budget, delivered by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, introduces a series of fiscal policies aimed at revitalising the UK economy with raised taxes to...
