Kate Steere is an editor and money expert at Finder, specialising in banking, savings and fintech. She has previously written for The Motley Fool UK and Fitch Solutions, where she covered a wide range of personal finance topics and kept a close eye on market trends. Kate has a Bachelor of Arts in Modern History from the University of East Anglia. When not working, she can usually be found curled up with a good book or heading out for a run.
Expertise
Banking
Savings
Fintech
Credit
Payments
Experience
Quoted in the national press as a spokesperson on banking, savings and mortgages
Award-winning content creator for brands like GoHenry and Uphold (UK Content Awards 2024, Global Content Awards 2025, UK Content Awards 2026)
Writes guides, provider reviews and provider comparisons
Analysed, ranked and scored the major UK banks to find our best banks of 2026
Formerly responsible for producing analysis for The Nielsen Daily News Digest
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Modern History | University of East Anglia
We spoke to Kate about the latest trends in financial education and the housing market in the UK.
What challenges does the UK face when it comes to financial education?
The need for meaningful, practical financial education for children in the UK is clear. Schools are stretched, so it’s falling to parents to teach their children about money. However, as our research found, most parents have low confidence about key financial topics. Collectively we need to develop a programme that’s delivered effectively in schools, but also supported by parents, businesses and the third sector. And parents need reliable resources to enable them to teach money confidently at home.
Is a premier bank account worth it?
Some premier account perks include preferential rates for mortgages and savings, but in reality, the rates on offer aren’t top of the market and could dissuade you from shopping around.
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