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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

3 Barclaycard Rewards credit card alternatives

| Kate Anderson

We give you our honest, unbiased opinion on the Barclaycard Rewards credit card - and break down three potential alternative…

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Personal Finance

How to switch bank accounts

| Kate Anderson

Want to switch your bank account but don't know how? We break down why it could make sense to switch…

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Personal Finance

Understanding pensions: 6 myths debunked

| Kate Anderson

Understanding pensions can be tough. We are here to demystify six of the most common pension myths around to give…

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Personal Finance

Do banks reward accountholders for NOT switching?

| Kate Anderson

Is it better to stay with your bank or make a switch? We take a look at what kind of…

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Personal Finance

What is a store credit card?

| Kate Anderson

A great way to get a discount or a credit card interest trap? We look at what a store credit…

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Personal Finance

What next for Green Homes Grant applicants?

| Kate Anderson

The Green Homes Grant has been scrapped. We take a look at what this could mean for you if you…

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Personal Finance

5 John Lewis Partnership Credit Card alternatives

| Kate Anderson

We give you our honest, unbiased opinion on the John Lewis Partnership Credit Card - and break down five potential…

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Personal Finance

Is the UK State Pension enough to retire on?

| Kate Anderson

If you are retirement planning, you'll want to know whether the UK State Pension is going to be enough to…

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Personal Finance

How might a mortgage payment holiday affect my credit score?

| Kate Anderson

With the mortgage payment holiday deadline fast approaching, we look at whether taking one can affect your credit score.

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Personal Finance

Understanding your credit report and credit score

| Kate Anderson

Understanding your credit report and credit score can be the key to healthy personal finances. We break down everything you…

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Personal Finance

How Amex Preferred Rewards Gold cardholders can get 5 TIMES their regular points per pound!

| Kate Anderson

Interested in boosting your Amex Preferred Rewards Gold cardholder points total? We're here to tell you how it can be…

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Personal Finance

10 quick checks to save money on your car

| Kate Anderson

As we get closer to a post-lockdown world and consider getting out and about again, take a look at these…

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Personal Finance

What is a trust fund and how does it work?

| Kate Anderson

Trust funds are not just for millionaires and magnates. We break down what a trust fund is and how you…

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Personal Finance

How technology can help beginners become better investors

| Kate Anderson

Is technology changing the way we invest? The emergence of investing solutions based on tech could be a game-changer for…

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Personal Finance

ISA season: what are the benefits?

| Kate Anderson

As we near the end of the tax year, you may be thinking about making some tax-free savings. We break…

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Personal Finance

How old is too old for life insurance?

| Kate Anderson

Is it possible to be too old for life insurance? We take a look at why it's important to plan…

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Personal Finance

Will the stamp duty holiday be extended further?

| Kate Anderson

Now that the stamp duty holiday has been extended, is it likely to be extended further? And will it actually…

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Personal Finance

How to close the gender pensions gap

| Kate Anderson

The gender pensions gap currently means a woman will have £100,000 less in retirement than a man. We look at…

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Personal Finance

10 top female investing blogs

| Kate Anderson

With a wave of female investors willing to share their expertise and knowledge, we break down our top 10 female…

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Personal Finance

How does negative equity affect my financial health?

| Kate Anderson

Have you ever wondered what negative equity is? We break down everything you need to know about negative equity and…

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Personal Finance

5% reduced VAT rate for tourism and hospitality extended by 6 months

| Kate Anderson

In the 2021 Budget, the chancellor announced an extension of the 5% reduced VAT rate. We take a look at…

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Personal Finance

Mortgage guarantee scheme: here’s what you need to know

| Kate Anderson

With the announcement of the mortgage guarantee scheme, we take a look at what it is and how you could…

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Personal Finance

How effective will the UK’s new green savings bond be?

| Kate Anderson

Following the government's announcement of the first sovereign green savings bond for retail investors, we break down everything there is…

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Personal Finance

Preference shares vs ordinary shares: what’s the difference?

| Kate Anderson

Confused about the difference between preference shares and ordinary shares? Don't be. We're here to answer your questions about preference…

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Personal Finance

How to close a joint bank account

| Kate Anderson

Do you need to know how to close a joint bank account? We take you through what you need to…

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Personal Finance

How to prepare for divorce

| Kate Anderson

If you are going through a divorce, it's important to know how to prepare. We break down the steps to…

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Personal Finance

1 in 5 Brits have delayed retirement plans due to coronavirus

| Kate Anderson

Just under a fifth of Brits have delayed their retirement plans because of coronavirus. We break down how to go…

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Personal Finance

England’s coronavirus lockdown exit strategy unveiled

| Kate Anderson

The government's road map out of lockdown in England has been announced. We break down what will happen and when.

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Personal Finance

What is a double-dip recession?

| Kate Anderson

The UK has just managed to avoid a double-dip recession. But what does this mean for the future of our…

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Personal Finance

Are government incentives the answer for first-time buyers?

| Kate Anderson

We take a look at the government incentives designed to help first-time buyers, and ask whether they do actually make…

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Personal Finance

How to celebrate Chinese New Year on a budget

| Kate Anderson

With Chinese New Year just around the corner (on 12 February), take a look at our top ideas for celebrating…

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Personal Finance

UK bank holidays in 2022

| Kate Anderson

With holiday plans uncertain in 2021, you may already be planning ahead for next year. Take a look at our…

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Personal Finance

What is Green Banking?

| Kate Anderson

Have you ever wondering what Green Banking is? We take a look at the ethos behind the Green Banking movement…

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Personal Finance

Coronavirus: most London boroughs are now unprofitable for buy-to-let investors

| Kate Anderson

With the news that buy-to-let property is no longer profitable in London, we take a look at what impact the…

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Personal Finance

Over one third of Brits name ‘money saving’ as the best result of remote working

| Kate Anderson

Has the latest lockdown resulted in you are working from home again? We take a look at just how much…

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Personal Finance

The trouble with instalment payments

| Kate Anderson

Have you ever considered spreading the cost of a purchase using instalment payments? We take a look at the pros…

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Personal Finance

How to navigate the confusing new VAT rules post Brexit

| Kate Anderson

Feeling confused about the new VAT rules post Brexit? We break down the basics and point you towards the most…

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Loans

How to know if a debt management plan (DMP) is right for you

| Kate Anderson

Struggling with debt and considering a debt management plan? We break down everything you need to know to help you…

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Personal Finance

What help can I get with homeschooling?

| Kate Anderson

Virtual schooling is a challenge without the right equipment. We break down all the schemes that are there to help…

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Personal Finance

How to avoid taking on ‘hidden’ debt

| Kate Anderson

Ever been tempted by 'buy now, pay later'? We take a look at the jargon that can entice us into…

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