Hannah Maundrell

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Hannah Maundrell

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Former Editor in Chief

About the Author

Hannah Maundrell is the former Editor in Chief of Money.co.uk.

During her time here she wrote extensively on consumer issues, personal finances and more - becoming a frequent expert commentator on the BBC news channels and radio, the national press and other media.

Inheritance tax: the basics

Inheritance tax is paid on any assets you leave to family or friends when you die, we explain what you need to know and how to avoid it altogether.

The importance of writing a will and key considerations

If you haven't already recorded your last will and testament, do it now because you never know what tomorrow may bring.

Are Christmas Clubs the best way to save?

Could a Christmas Club help you save money on your Christmas shopping? We take a look.

Are you paying too much council tax?

If your home is in the wrong council tax band you could be paying too much and may even be eligible for a refund. Here is what you need to know.

10 steps to becoming debt free

We explain, step by step, how you can work towards clearing your debts and becoming debt free.

Dealing with debt - where to start

Being faced with unmanageable debt can seem overwhelming but there are a number of options available to you. We explain where to start if you're dealing with debt.

How to heat your home for less

Getting your home properly insulated can drive down the cost of your energy bills significantly as well as help protect the environment — we show you how to do it without breaking the bank.

The flat rate state pension: FAQ

Plans for the new flat rate state pension have now been set out. Here is what it means for you, whenever you are set to retire.

Students lose £32 million in rental deposits when they move out

With four out of five student tenants not signing a photo inventory, read on to find out why they are losing their money and what they can do about it.

Homeowners on standard mortgages are paying up to £3,500 too much

One in five mortgage customers are paying through the nose for sitting on their lender's standard variable rates.

Almost one in ten consumers pay council tax bills on credit cards

Consumers paying their council tax bills on credit cards are stung with an average surcharge of £30.

The simple way to save £100s on your water bill

Some households are paying hundreds of pounds more than they need to for water supply - is yours one of them?

Can you reclaim your mortgage exit fees?

Thanks to an FSA ruling, mortgage customers can now ask their lender to refund a portion of their mortgage exit fees if the amount they had to pay was greater than the fee stated in their original contract. We explain how to make a claim.

Should I use my mortgage to pay off other debts?

Consolidating credit cards and loan debts into your mortgage can seem a no-brainer - after all, given the size of the debt, mortgage payments can seem low. However, it is not necessarily the win-win strategy it seems - we explain.

Can buying a repossessed property save you money?

If you can put aside the emotive mental images conjured up by the words 'repossessed property', then there are some real bargains to be had. You just need to know where to look and how to go about buying.