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Fiona Vanier

Fiona is a freelance writer specialising in personal finance. She has a particular interest in helping people struggling with debt, and finding new and interesting ways to travel on a budget.

Recent Articles

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Your money

How much can you earn on Universal Credit?

| Fiona Vanier

You can get Universal Credit and work at the same time. If you want to know how much you can…

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Personal Finance

Credit card refund rules: everything you need to know

| Fiona Vanier

With more of us shopping online in lockdown, it’s useful to know the credit card refund rules just in case.…

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Personal Finance

Top tips for securing a self-employed mortgage

| Fiona Vanier

Are you self-employed? Do you want to get on the housing ladder? Read this article for some top tips for…

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Mortgages

What happens if I don’t pay my mortgage?

| Fiona Vanier

If you are struggling to pay your mortgage, it helps to know your rights. To find out what happens if…

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Your money

The best ways to send money abroad

| Fiona Vanier

There are a number of different ways to send money abroad. If you want to know the safest and most…

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Personal Finance

5 questions to ask before taking flexible pension payments

| Fiona Vanier

Are you close to retirement? Do you want to know what questions you should ask before taking flexible pension payments?…

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Personal Finance

Crime rate is the biggest factor when deciding where to retire

| Fiona Vanier

When thinking about retirement, deciding where to retire is just as important as when. We take a look at what…

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Personal Finance

The basic cost of raising a child until 18 in the UK is £71,611

| Fiona Vanier

If you’re planning a family, you may be interested in the cost of raising a child in the UK. This…

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