Alan Cairns

Alan helps MoneySuperMarket break down complicated financial topics into plain English, to help you find the right deals.

When he’s not writing or editing you might find him cycling the South Downs.

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

More from Alan Cairns

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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?

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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

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Car finance refunds explained: what the FCA review means for you
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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.
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.
How to pay energy bills Our guide tells you all you need to know about the various ways you can pay your energy bills
Stamp Duty Calculator - How much will you pay? MoneySuperMarket's Stamp Duty calculator is designed to tell you how much Stamp Duty you can expect to pay when you purchase a property.

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