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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Millions ignore name-check warnings when making bank transfers
Around one in 12 people press ahead with a bank transfer even when payee account details do not exactly match
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4 great ways to start saving for grandchildren
Not sure how best to put money aside for your grandkids? We explain the options
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How to retire early: the FIRE movement
The FIRE movement is picking up pace in the UK as more people look to retire early
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TFL price rise 2022: When will London Tube and bus fares rise?
London transport prices to go up in March 2022. Here's what you need to know
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"I'm installing an eco-heat pump and wearing a bobble hat in the bath to stay warm"
One reader tells us how she is saving money as energy costs go up again
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“I’m focusing on the ‘financial independence’ part of FIRE - and less on ‘retire early’”
One reader tells us how he is using FIRE to gain financial independence
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Pensions: annuity or drawdown? Here's what you need to know to plan for retirement
To help you decide whether you should go for a pension annuity or drawdown, we explain the differences
By Katie Binns Last updated