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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Wood-burning stove vs central heating ‒ which is cheaper?
Wood-burning stove vs central heating ‒ which is cheaper? With households trying to spend less on energy, we compare the two.
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Five ways women can boost their pension savings
We explain how women can bridge the pension savings gap and bring their pension pots in line with men
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Missing cost of living payment: “Am I owed £650 from last year?”
“Am I owed £650 from last year?” Money Edit reader Anne thinks she is missing cost of living payments. Katie Binns helps her find outt. We help her find out
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Buy now pay later to impact credit scores
A buy now, pay later firm will start sharing data on its three million customers’ balances and repayments with credit rating agencies. We explain how this could affect their credit score and ability to borrow
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Where you can find the happiest homes for less-than-average house prices - do you live in one of these happiness hotspots?
Could you live in an area with above-average happiness and below-average house prices?
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State pension age could hit 68 sooner than expected - what it means for you
The state pension age may have to rise faster than planned because of strain on public finances. We explain what it means for your retirement plan
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National Grid activates plan to pay households to use less electricity between 5pm and 6pm - we explain eligibility
Millions of households will be paid up to £20 to turn off their appliances this evening amid electricity supply being tighter than normal
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Two in five adults suffer financial abuse - where to get help
Around 40% of people have suffered financial or economic abuse, with most suffering abuse at the hands of a partner
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House prices rose 10.3% in November - yet first monthly fall since October 2021
Average house price increased 10.3% year-on-year to November
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Credit card balances jumped by 10.1% in October
Outstanding credit card balances have grown by 10.1% while credit card spending is 15% higher than the previous October
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Should I fix my mortgage for two, five or 10 years?
Should I fix my mortgage? What to consider when looking at two, five and 10-year fixes. We explain what you need to know
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Wages rise at fastest pace for over 20 years - but workers still worse off
Workers’ wages are failing to keep up with the rising cost of living. We explain howto boost your income or bag a pay rise
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Biggest January rise for house prices since pandemic
House prices have had their biggest January increase since before the pandemic, according to Rightmove, yet the number of homes for sale is historically low
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Opt out of pension? How to make up a pension shortfall
Workers who opt out of their pension amid the cost of living crisis will need to pay around three times more than they save to make up the shortfall
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Debt vs saving: should you pay off your debts or save?
Is it better to pay off debt or save? We explain
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How to remortgage in 2023: 1.4m households face big hikes
If your mortgage is up for renewal this year it’s crucial to have a plan as 1.4m households renewing deals face significant increases. We explain what you can do.
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Spray foam insulation: is it a good idea or will I struggle to remortgage or sell my home?
Around 250,000 households have bought spray foam insulation in recent years. We explain risks for your home
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Is an energy credit refund a good idea? Energy firms holding £4.5bn in customer credit
Is asking for an energy credit refund right for you? We explain why energy firms are holding £4.5bn in customer credit with some households £200 in credit
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What is budgeting and how can you do it?
Budgeting pushes you to be aware of exactly what you have going in and out of your account, pay off your debts faster and achieve your goals
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Premium Bonds vs the National Lottery - which is more likely to make you a millionaire?
Premium Bonds vs the National Lottery – which is more likely to make you a millionaire?
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Gas prices fall - will it mean cheaper energy bills?
Wholesale gas prices are falling. Will this be good for energy bills in 2023? We explain - plus how your gas and electricity bills are calculated
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Surprise energy bill hike for millions - why most shouldn't panic
Energy bills will rise after a surprise change to tariffs by some suppliers. While the increases will be minimal for most households, some could have to pay over £100 a year
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Cost-of-living payment details announced: up to £1,350 is available but pensioners risk missing out
Cost of living payments will see 8 million households receive up to £1,350 between spring 2023 and spring 2024. Retirees who don’t claim pension credit risk missing out
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How much does it cost to run an oven?
We explain how much you spend every time you make a jacket potato or casserole
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