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Kate Anderson

Kate is a freelance writer who specialises in answering personal finance questions in the clearest way possible.

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Personal Finance

Mortgage price war: How to secure an ultra-low rate

| Kate Anderson

With more sub-1% mortgage deals coming onto the market, we take a look at the deals available and how you…

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Personal Finance

July 2021: What’s the current house price forecast?

| Kate Anderson

Are you thinking of buying a house this year? We break down the current house price forecast and look at…

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Have house prices reached their peak?

| Kate Anderson

With the latest figures showing double-digit growth in house prices, we look at whether they've reached their peak or whether…

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Personal Finance

How does the Ikea financial services loan work?

| Kate Anderson

We take a look at the recently launched Ikea financial services loan, breaking down how it works and whether or…

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Personal Finance

Will the State Pension rise by 8% next year?

| Kate Anderson

With average earnings set to rise by 8%, are we set to see a bumper increase in State Pension payments…

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Personal Finance

Downsizing in retirement: the pros and cons

| Kate Anderson

Is downsizing in retirement a good idea? We take a look at the advantages and disadvantages of moving home in…

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Personal Finance

American Express Business Gold Card: what’s the latest upgrade?

| Kate Anderson

We take a look at the latest upgrade to the American Express Business Gold Card package - including membership rewards…

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Personal Finance

Marriott Bonvoy American Express card: how to get double bonus points

| Kate Anderson

We take a look at the new cardholder offer on the Marriott Bonvoy American Express credit card. Get ready for…

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Personal Finance

Is Buy Now Pay Later cheaper than ‘traditional’ credit?

| Kate Anderson

Wondering whether Buy Now Pay Later is a good option for you? We break down what Buy Now Pay Later…

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Personal Finance

Are EU roaming charges coming back?

| Kate Anderson

Has EE's reintroduction of EU roaming charges got you worried? We take a look at whether other mobile networks will…

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Personal Finance

Travel news: which countries have been added to the green list?

| Kate Anderson

In the latest travel news, it's been announced that 16 territories are to be added to the green list. Let's…

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Personal Finance

Bank of England maintains interest rates: what does this mean for borrowers?

| Kate Anderson

The Bank of England has kept interest rates at 0.1% - but what does this mean for your mortgage, credit…

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Pound to euro: why’s GBP stronger than the EUR?

| Kate Anderson

We take a look at the pound-to-euro exchange rate, whether the pound will remain strong against they euro and how…

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Personal Finance

Will the Bank of England increase interest rates?

| Kate Anderson

With inflation starting to rise, are we going to see an increase in interest rates? We take a look at…

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Personal Finance

Prime Day: beware Amazon tactics to make you spend unneccesarily

| Kate Anderson

Amazon Prime Day is here! So let's take a look at how Amazon could be encouraging you to spend more…

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Personal Finance

Junior Stocks & Shares ISA vs cash savings

| Kate Anderson

Confused about savings accounts for children? We break down the pros and cons of a Junior ISA and a cash…

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Personal Finance

Will the new flexible season ticket save commuters money?

| Kate Anderson

As flexible working becomes more common, we look at whether a flexible season ticket can save you money on your…

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Personal Finance

How much will UK quarantine rules cost me if I travel abroad?

| Kate Anderson

We take a look at the latest UK quarantine rules and how much you are likely to pay for Covid-19…

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Personal Finance

How to reduce Covid debt

| Kate Anderson

Has your debt increased since Covid-19 hit? We break down some of the things you can do to reduce debt…

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Personal Finance

Lockdown easing delayed: what restrictions remain?

| Kate Anderson

Following the announcement that lockdown easing has been delayed, we take a look at what we can and can't do…

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Personal Finance

Covid-19: How many people can I have at my wedding?

| Kate Anderson

Worried about the delay in lockdown restrictions and your wedding? We take a look at how many people you can…

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Personal Finance

American Express Shop Small is back: how can you make the most of it?

| Kate Anderson

The American Express Shop Small offer is back! We break down what it is and how you can make the…

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Personal Finance

June 2021: What’s the current house price forecast?

| Kate Anderson

Are you thinking of buying a house this year? We break down the current house price forecast and how this…

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Personal Finance

Car insurance prices at their lowest in 7 years: time to renew?

| Kate Anderson

With car insurance the cheapest it has been for seven years, we look at whether now could be the perfect…

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Getting finance on a car? Time to think about your credit score

| Kate Anderson

We explore how your credit score can make a big difference when it comes to getting finance on a car.…

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Personal Finance

Can you save money shopping sustainably?

| Kate Anderson

Want to shop sustainably but worried it's too expensive? We take a look at whether you can actually save yourself…

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Personal Finance

Furlough figures fall by 500,000: what happens now?

| Kate Anderson

With the news that the number of people on furlough is dropping, we take a look at what's next for…

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Personal Finance

Is the UK economy out of the woods?

| Kate Anderson

Is the UK economy coming out of the woods? Kalkine Media thinks so - but only with a successful vaccination…

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Personal Finance

5 things to know about the Government Gateway

| Kate Anderson

We break down the five most important things that you need to know about the Government Gateway system and how…

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Personal Finance

Should I pay off my mortgage or invest?

| Kate Anderson

If you have a bit of extra money or a cash lump sum, should you pay off your mortgage or…

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Personal Finance

Does a garden office add value to a house?

| Kate Anderson

Is working at the dining room table starting to get you down? We take a look at whether adding a…

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Personal Finance

What’s the current house price forecast for 2021?

| Kate Anderson

Thinking of buying a house? We break down the latest UK house price forecast and take a look at what's…

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Personal Finance

Which banks give money for opening an account?

| Kate Anderson

It's always nice to get a little money for nothing. We are here to break down which banks give you…

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Personal Finance

Will Netflix evolve into streaming video games?

| Kate Anderson

Is Netflix looking towards streaming video games to shore up its share price? We take a look at what's next…

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Personal Finance

What’s a good pension pot?

| Kate Anderson

Have you ever wondered what a good pension pot looks like? Here's what you should aim to save, depending on…

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Personal Finance

How to boost your credit score ahead of local elections

| Kate Anderson

Ahead of the local elections, we look at five easy ways to boost your credit score - from registering to…

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Personal Finance

What is Section 24?

| Kate Anderson

The introduction of Section 24 has changed the way landlords can claim tax relief. We take a look at what…

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Personal Finance

Gen Z savers are more clued up about pensions than Millennials & Gen X

| Kate Anderson

Are Gen Z pensions set to be larger than those of people nearing retirement? We explore whether the younger generation…

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Personal Finance

How to write a notice of correction

| Kate Anderson

Something not quite right on your credit report? We break down what a notice of correction is - and why…

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Personal Finance

Pubs and shops reopening: how to budget for lockdown easing

| Kate Anderson

As pubs and shops are reopening, have you thought about your budget? We share some tips for keeping on top…

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