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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Government to extend mortgage guarantee scheme to help first-time buyers
The mortgage guarantee scheme will continue beyond 31 December to offer 95% loans to help get first-time buyers on the property ladder. We explain everything you need to know about the scheme
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Interest rates rise to 3.5% - we explain what it means for your money
The Bank of England has increased rates by 0.5 percentage points. We explain what this means for your mortgage, savings and loans
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UK inflation eases to 10.7% ‒ what does it mean for your money?
Inflation has fallen at the sharpest rate in 16 months to 10.7%. But prices are still rising - we explain everything you need to know.
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State pension warning — mothers risk missing out on £1,000s in retirement
A new Mothers Missing Millions campaign aims to help women check if they’re affected by the government's state pension payments errors.
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Try the couch to financial fitness challenge
Try the couch to financial fitness program with MoneyHelper and flex your finances back to health.
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Solar panels vs heat pumps - which will save more on your energy bills?
If you’re looking to decarbonise your home, improve its efficiency and save money on your energy bills, you might want to consider investing in solar panels or a heat pump
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Revealed: £263 million of unused credit on TFL Oyster cards - how to get it back
If you had a TFL Oyster card and no longer use it, then here's how to get your money back on unused credit
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Everything to know about pensions
We explain everything to know about pensions so you can plan for a good retirement
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State pension increases by 3.1%
State pension has gone by £5.55 per week, but the increase is just half of the current rate inflation
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Lifetime ISA bonus: how it works
If you’re saving into a Lifetime ISA, then here is everything you need to know about how the bonus works
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British Gas Energy Support Fund to offer grants up to £1,500
British Gas has reopened applications for grants of up to £1,500 to help its most vulnerable energy customers. Act now - as funds are limited.
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“Transferring Arianna’s child trust fund motivated me to open junior ISAs for my other two daughters”
One father explains how he cut fees from 1.5% to 0.8% after seeing poor returns from his daughter's child trust fund
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Parents urged to check whether they could get childcare costs top-up
Thousands of families are missing out on the Tax-Free Childcare top-up. We explain how to apply
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How to get the best Amazon deals — Black Friday, Amazon Warehouse and Prime Day
From Black Friday to Prime Day to Amazon Warehouse – we tell you how to get the best Amazon deals.
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Energy firms are failing vulnerable customers, says Ofgem: here’s how to get on the Priority Services Register
The regulator has found 17 energy suppliers lacking in their support for customers, in particular vulnerable ones. We explain how to ensure you’re getting all the help available
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Council tax when moving house - what you need to do
Remember to add council tax to your to-do list when you move home
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Black Friday scams you need to know about
Here's how to protect yourself from Black Friday scams
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Autumn statement 2022: what it means for your pay, tax, benefits and energy bills
What does the Autumn Statement 2022 mean for your pay, tax, benefits and energy bills? We explain
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Millions of workers to pay more tax: we explain how freezing of thresholds will affect you
All workers face paying more tax as a freeze on the personal allowance, basic and higher thresholds is extended to 2028, dragging people into higher tax bands by 'stealth'. There’s also changes to inheritance tax, capital gains tax and dividend tax
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Premium Bonds vs savings accounts: which is better for your money?
Savings offer a guaranteed return, but as they don’t match inflation Premium Bonds can be a safe and fun alternative – which is the best for you?
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UK inflation hits 41-year high of 11.1% ‒ what does it mean for your household income?
UK inflation has risen to the highest in the UK for 41 years. If you’re a low-income household, you’ll be affected more.
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Get 2.1% interest with the new Chase savings account (plus 1% cashback)
Get 2.1% interest with the new Chase savings account (plus 1% cashback)
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How will the £400 energy grant be paid?
The £400 energy grant is being paid to households to help them cut their bills this winter. We explain how your energy supplier will pay you
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Annual Percentage Rate: What is APR and how does it work?
You need to understand Annual Percentage Rate if you’re planning to borrow money. We explain everything you need to know
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