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Marianne Curphey

Marianne Curphey

Finance Expert Contributor

About the Author

One of the foremost personal finance writers in the UK, Marianne is an award-winning journalist, content strategist and author. She specialises in financial services, investment and insurance. She has held executive roles at The Guardian and The Times and was the launch editor of Money, the Guardian’s financial website, and deputy editor of Guardian Online.

She is the author of two books: E-cash: a guide to managing your money online, and How Money Works: A Dorling Kindersley guide to economics, money and finance.

She writes on money for The Times, Sunday Times, the Daily Telegraph and the BBC, and contributes to numerous websites and magazines.

Articles written by Marianne

Choosing the right secured loan for you
15 June 2022

Choosing a secure loan with Uswitch.com

Finding cheap loans, whether they are personal or secured loans in the UK is easy with Uswitch. Compare all lenders rates, terms and monthly repayments.

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Check your eligibility for credit cards and credit reports, cash coin purse
21 December 2020

10 tips for getting out of debt

Getting into unsustainable debt is frighteningly easy - a few months of irresponsible spending can land you with a debt that could take years to pay back.

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Check your eligibility for credit cards and credit reports, cash coin purse
21 December 2020

How to use a credit card abroad

While convenient, using your credit card overseas can quickly lead to fees which can make your trip abroad more expensive. These tips can keep costs down.

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Android Pay
18 December 2020

Android Pay

Android Pay is a phone app that allows you to use your phone as contactless credit card

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Credit card glossary A-Z
10 December 2020

First Credit Card: How to use it wisely

Getting your first credit card is an important step towards financial adulthood, but remember with great purchasing power comes great responsibility.

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Check your eligibility for credit cards and credit reports, cash coin purse
10 December 2020

Investment glossary | The meaning of investment terms

Use our investment glossary to find out the meanings of key investment terms and make investing a little less confusing.

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10 December 2020

Compare Caravan Insurance

If you’re planning on purchasing a caravan, or going on a staycation, it’s worthwhile comparing caravan insurance for appropriate cover to give you that piece of mind in the event of an accident or theft.

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hand stacking coins
09 December 2020

Best cash ISA transfer: find what you need to transfer your ISA

The best cash ISA transfer is simple, but you have to do it right. Uswitch explain how to transfer your ISA and the benefits of switching your ISA could be.

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Should you pay annually or monthly for your home insurance?
17 November 2020

Home insurance annual vs monthly payments

Should you pay annually or monthly for your home insurance? Discover which payment method could work out to be the most cost-effective for you

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Home insurance claims for burglaries using keys
12 November 2020

Home insurance claims for burglaries using keys

Will your insurance cover you if you are burgled using keys? Read our guide to find out how to protect your home from key burglaries and see if you can make a claim.

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Timber framed house insurance
02 November 2020

Timber frame house insurance

If your house is made from timber, you may wish to speak to a non-standard home insurance provider to get a quote specific to your requirements.

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Parking in the UK
28 October 2020

The UK's biggest residential parking wars, revealed

We reveal how many Brits know their rights to residential parking, and which cities are fuelled with rage.

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