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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

How to sell a car

| Kate Anderson

Planning to sell your car privately? We break down everything you need to know, from where to advertise to the…

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Personal Finance

UK closes all travel corridors: here’s what you need to know

| Kate Anderson

With the UK closing all travel corridors, we break down what the restrictions are and what they mean for travel…

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Personal Finance

‘No-Buy January’: the merits of a financial detox

| Kate Anderson

You've probably heard about dry January, but what about 'No-Buy January'? We break down what it is and how much…

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Personal Finance

Landlord insurance: everything you need to know

| Kate Anderson

Confused about how much landlord insurance is? We break down everything you need to know from coverage to making a…

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Personal Finance

When is the next general election?

| Kate Anderson

We break down when the next general election is, how you can get yourself registered and how this could actually…

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Personal Finance

New England lockdown: here’s what you might’ve missed

| Kate Anderson

We know the main headlines of the new England lockdown, but what about the small print? We break down what…

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Personal Finance

Pandemic: 25% of Brits considering a second job

| Kate Anderson

Thinking about a second job to boost your income during the pandemic? We break down what jobs are out there…

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Personal Finance

2021 England winter lockdown: cheap ideas to keep children entertained

| Kate Anderson

Looking for ways to keep the kids entertained during the 2021 lockdown? We round up some of the best and…

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Personal Finance

Coronavirus alert level raised to five: here’s what you need to know

| Kate Anderson

Confused about alert level five and the new lockdown? We break down what you need to know and how the…

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Personal Finance

How does forex trading work?

| Kate Anderson

Ever wondered what forex trading is and how it works? We break down everything you need to know from a…

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Personal Finance

What you need to know about investment strategies and how to pick one

| Kate Anderson

Want to try investing but don't know where to start? We break down the four investment strategies that all beginner…

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Personal Finance

Furlough scheme extended by another month: here’s what you need to know

| Kate Anderson

With the furlough scheme being extended by a month, we take a look at what this means and how it…

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Personal Finance

Everything you need to know about classic car insurance

| Kate Anderson

Ever wondered what the difference was between a classic car insurance policy and a standard one? We break down everything…

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Personal Finance

What tech to buy in January for the best deals (and what to avoid!)

| Kate Anderson

Already looking ahead to the January sales? With a little help from Carphone Warehouse, we break down what tech to…

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Personal Finance

Who are millennials and how are they investing?

| Kate Anderson

Ever wondered what generation you fall into? We take a look at who millennials are - and what this means…

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Personal Finance

£760m spent on unwanted children’s Christmas presents each year! Here’s a better idea

| Kate Anderson

Worried about getting it wrong with your children's Christmas presents this year and seeing them go to waste? We have…

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Black Friday deals: what to AVOID

| Kate Anderson

It's that time of year again. We break down what to avoid when looking at Black Friday Deals - and…

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When are UK school holidays?

| Kate Anderson

Looking forward to the next UK school holiday? We break down when they are likely to fall, and how to…

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Personal Finance

How long will tier 2 lockdown last?

| Kate Anderson

With London and other areas moving into tier 2 lockdown restrictions, we take a look at how long this could…

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Personal Finance

Contactless phone payment: the top 3 options of 2020

| Kate Anderson

Interested in contactless phone payment? We break down the top 3 best mobile payment apps, taking a look at set-up,…

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Personal Finance

UK bank holidays in 2021

| Kate Anderson

Already looking ahead to next year? If coronavirus has you planning ahead, then take a look at our guide to…

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Personal Finance

The UK guide to credit card debt

| Kate Anderson

Credit card debt is one of the most common forms of personal debt in the UK. Here we break down…

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4 ideas to save money on food and meals with kids at home during coronavirus

| Kate Anderson

Finding your food bill creeping up? Check out our 4 top tips that will help your family save money on…

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Is it a good idea to consolidate credit card debt?

| Kate Anderson

When your credit card debt starts to pile up it can feel scary. But when is it a good idea…

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Personal Finance

What is contactless payment, and how can I use it?

| Kate Anderson

Our one stop guide to what contactless payments are, and what you need to make them.

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5 travel planning ideas to consider while waiting for the coronavirus to subside

| Kate Anderson

If the coronavirus lockdown has you dreaming of future travel adventures, you could always start your travel planning now.

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Should you open a joint savings account?

| Kate Anderson

We take a look at the benefits of a joint savings account, and when it makes sense to get one.

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Personal Finance

How to get contactless payment on your phone

| Kate Anderson

Breaking down how to get contactless payment up and running on your mobile phone - including which payment app is…

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Personal Finance

7 equity-building home improvement ideas

| Kate Anderson

Seven home improvement ideas which could boost the value of your property.

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Personal Finance

4 reasons you should switch to contactless payment right now

| Kate Anderson

With coronavirus changing the way we live our day-to-day lives, we take a look at four reasons to use contactless…

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Personal Finance

What to do if you have to cancel/postpone your wedding due to coronavirus

| Kate Anderson

Have you had to cancel or postpone your wedding because of coronavirus? We guide you through what to do next…

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Personal Finance

How much does it cost to charge an electric car?

| Kate Anderson

Breaking down the real cost of charging an electric car - it's cheaper than you might think.....

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Personal Finance

What does coronavirus mean for rent payments?

| Kate Anderson

Is coronavirus affecting your ability to pay rent? We break down the latest guidance and support for renters.

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Personal Finance

Tips for how to feed your family during the coronavirus pandemic

| Kate Anderson

Five tips on how to feed your family during the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.

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Personal Finance

Need a mortgage payment holiday because of coronavirus? Here’s what you need to know

| Kate Anderson

Breaking down everything you need to know about mortgages and coronavirus.

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Personal Finance

What you need to know about credit card debt and coronavirus

| Kate Anderson

A round up of everything you need to know when it comes to coronavirus and credit card debt.

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Personal Finance

Travel insurance and coronavirus: Are you covered?

| Kate Anderson

Breaking down everything you need to know about travel insurance and coronavirus.

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Personal Finance

School closed because of coronavirus? 6 activities that won’t cost you a thing

| Kate Anderson

Six free activities you can do at home to entertain the kids.

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Personal Finance

Business loan vs personal loan: which is better for your startup?

| Kate Anderson

All you need to know to help you decide which loan is right for your startup.

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Personal Finance

How to find the best travel insurance deals

| Kate Anderson

Here are our top tips to help you find the best travel insurance deal for you.

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