Experience

As a freelance journalist, I take a practical interest in personal finance. I have written for Guardian Unlimited Money and for the Observer Cash section.

Areas of journalism

Finance journalism

Portfolio

Don't let your expat dream be a financial nightmare

Observer Cash
Published on Sunday July 19, 2009
Features | Money | Travel

Moving abroad can be rewarding – if you avoid the financial pitfalls. Chris Alden reports.

Strange bedfellows

Guardian Unlimited Money
Published on Friday November 3, 2006
Business | Features | Money | Technology

As rising prices force many people to abandon their dream of home ownership, co-buying is beginning to find favour among the hopefuls. Chris Alden investigates.

Tiddles gets a new home

Observer Cash
Published on Sunday June 19, 2005
Features | Money | Travel

As part of an Observer series on financing your travels, Chris Alden describes how to cut the cost of rescuing distressed animals you stumble across on holiday

Buy my books

250 Things to Do in Cyprus on a Sunny Day*

Reliable, insider guide to the island of Cyprus. Available now as a Kindle ebook and in paperback.

The Greek Alphabet: 24 Letters in 24 Hours

Quick, accessible guide to the modern Greek alphabet. Available as a Kindle ebook.

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