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    Esther Shaw

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    Esther Shaw is an award-winning consumer, financial and property journalist, who was formerly Money Editor at the Sunday Express, and Deputy Money Editor at both the Independent and Independent on Sunday. As a freelancer, she has spent the past two decades writing for the money pages of just about every UK national newspaper, as well as a wide variety of websites and magazines. 

    Latest articles by Esther Shaw

    A woman looking out of a window at a winter scene

    How to easily draught-proof windows and doors - plus more ways to stay warm for less

    Heat is increasingly expensive, here are affordable ways to draught-proof windows and doors and hold on to as much of it as you can

    • Woman looking at bills and receipts on floor

      What is an overdraft?

      What is an overdraft, how much do they cost, and how can you avoid ending up in debt or with a damaged credit score?

      By Esther Shaw Published 27 January 23

    • Young woman doing online shopping on smartphone

      How do credit cards work?

      What you need to know about how credit cards work, from the types available, benefits you could enjoy and pitfalls to look out for

      By Esther Shaw Published 4 November 22

    • Credit union sign on dark grey stone wall

      What is a credit union?

      With rising prices hitting households hard, credit unions have an increasingly important role to play.

      By Esther Shaw Published 2 November 22

    • A child in a Christmas hat looking tired

      8 easy ways to make extra money in time for Christmas

      Easy ways to make money in time for Christmas that can help bolster your household budget ahead of the festive season

      By Esther Shaw Last updated 18 October 22

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