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Kate Anderson

Kate is a freelance writer who specialises in answering personal finance questions in the clearest way possible.

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When does getting a business credit card make sense?

| Kate Anderson

Looking at the pros and cons of committing to a business credit card.

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How to manage money in a marriage

| Kate Anderson

How to handle your money once you've said 'I do'.

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What does a cash fee on a credit card mean?

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Knowing what a cash fee is could save you costly charges in the long run.

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What is an APR?

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Breaking down what a credit card's APR really means.

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Looking for an easy travel card? Maybe it’s your mobile

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With Jaja launching a mobile-first credit card with no FX fees, are travel credit cards no longer going to be…

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How to ask your card provider for a credit limit increase

| Kate Anderson

A simple guide of how to ask for an increase to your credit card limit.

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How will Brexit affect your personal finances?

| Kate Anderson

Looking at how and if Brexit will impact your personal finances.

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Are there any metal credit cards in the UK?

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Are there any metal credit cards in the UK? And if not, do UK consumers want them?

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When should you ask for a credit limit increase?

| Kate Anderson

When is the best time to ask your card provider for an increase and what to consider beforehand.

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Does no-deal Brexit mean higher credit card payments?

| Kate Anderson

Explaining how a no-deal Brexit could affect your credit card payments.

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3 reasons to consider a credit rebuilder card

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Three financial scenarios where it could make sense to take out a credit rebuilder card.

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3 tips for improving your credit score

| Kate Anderson

Three way to make sure that your credit score is going in the right direction.

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Are credit cards disappearing because of Brexit?

| Kate Anderson

A look at whether the most attractive credit card deals are disappearing from the market as a result of Brexit.

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Should you consider a Sainsbury’s credit card if you don’t shop there?

| Kate Anderson

Are Sainsbury's credit cards a good choice even if you don't regularly shop there?

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3 things to consider when choosing a credit card

| Kate Anderson

The three things you really need to think about before applying for a credit card.

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Should you wait until post Brexit to get a new credit card?

| Kate Anderson

With Brexit looming is it best to wait until after the UK leaves the EU to take out a new…

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3 surprising things that could hurt your credit score

| Kate Anderson

Three things that you wouldn't necessarily expect to have an impact on your credit score.

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1 critical thing to check before using your credit card abroad

| Kate Anderson

If you're going abroad and planning to use your credit card, you better check this out first.

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Do I need a balance transfer card or a 0% card?

| Kate Anderson

0% interest is great, but which is better 0% on purchases or balance transfers?

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How much credit card debt does the average Brit really have?

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Credit card debt in the UK has been steadily climbing since July 2013, with Britain as a whole owing £72.5bn…

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Are balance transfer offers on the decline?

| Kate Anderson

Ultra-long balance-transfer periods are starting to fall, is this trend set to continue?

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