
Katie Binns
Katie is staff writer at The Money Edit. She was the former staff writer at The Times and The Sunday Times. Her experience includes writing about personal finance, culture, travel and interviews celebrities. Her investigative work on financial abuse resulted in a number of mortgage prisoners being set free - and a nomination for the Best Personal Finance Story of the Year in the Headlinemoney awards 2021.
Latest articles by Katie Binns
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The best 0% balance transfer credit cards June 2022
Balance transfer cards can help you shift your debt faster and cut the cost of borrowing. Here are the best 0% balance transfer cards available now
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Best 0% interest credit cards June 2022
If you’re looking to spread the cost of big purchases, then a 0% credit card can help you if used correctly. We list the best 0% credit card deals available right now
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How to get 5% interest plus a £100 bonus with a Nationwide current account
Looking to switch bank accounts? Nationwide’s 5% interest rate and bonus could be a good pull
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What is travel insurance and why you need it
Planning a holiday? Travel insurance is a crucial safety net to protect against something going wrong with your trip. Here’s our guide on everything you need to know about getting the right cover for you
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Energy providers must limit direct debit overpayments for customers, regulator says
The energy regulator is tightening the rules on the level of direct debits that energy providers can charge customers. We explain everything you need to know
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Top WhatsApp scams to avoid in 2022. Plus the latest Heineken scam warning
Forewarned is forearmed, especially when it comes to avoiding scams. Here are the latest WhatsApp scams doing the rounds - including a Father’s Day Heineken free beer competition
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How to get a 0.25% bonus on your Marcus savings account
Marcus has raised interest rates on its savings products - but the rise is not automatically applied for existing customers. We explain how to get it
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The best student bank accounts
Getting the best student bank account comes with a number of perks. We’ve picked the top ones for you if you’re a university student - or about to become one
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Credit card borrowing grows at fastest annual rate for 17 years
Latest data shows an alarming increase in the number of households getting into debt to make ends meet
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