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Liz Edwards

Liz Edwards

Liz Edwards has been a consumer writer and editor for more than 20 years. She led award-winning teams at the campaigning publisher Which?, and has covered a range of consumer rights and personal finance topics including pensions, credit, banking and insurance. Liz has appeared frequently in national media such as The Sun, Metro, HuffPost and The Independent. She loves to cut through waffle to give consumers the real lowdown. And she loves puns.

Expertise

  • Consumer rights and protection
  • Saving money
  • Buy now, pay later
  • Insurance
  • Consumer trends

Experience

  • Quoted multiple times in national media
  • Interviewed on national radio and TV
  • Led and managed many award-winning editors and teams
  • Launched new reviews topics, methodologies and awards schemes
  • Launched industry reports series
  • Successfully campaigned for better consumer protection and information

Education

  • MA Classics | Oxford University
  • Postgraduate diploma in journalism | Cardiff University

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Industry insights from Liz Edwards

We asked Liz about the changes happening in buy now, pay later services

Long-awaited government plans to regulate buy now, pay later (BNPL) services finally appeared in 2023. This is good news for the many consumers using BNPL who haven’t realised that it's a form of credit, or that if they miss a payment, there are consequences which can, with some services, ultimately include debt collection. When we investigated the sector, we encountered a confusing lottery - some services said that the user’s credit score could be affected, others said it wouldn’t be, some sites contradicted themselves. Getting basic information was hard work. One provider refused to tell us its last resort for missed payments. It’s no wonder consumers are confused. It’s definitely time to give everyone the right information upfront so they know what they’re getting into.

Latest articles by Liz Edwards

108 articles written by this author

Student spending statistics UK 2023

With thousands of the UK's 18-year-olds starting their studies this year, we've found out the real price of being a student in the UK and their spending habits.

Liz Edwards 25 August 2023
Student spending statistics UK 2023

What you could do with 25,000 points from Amex this summer

There are multiple ways to use this summer’s increased sign-up bonus for the American Express® Preferred Rewards Gold Credit Card. Paid content.

Liz Edwards 20 June 2023
What you could do with 25,000 points from Amex this summer

Easter in the UK: Spending statistics

Our research revealed that Brits will spend an estimated £960 million during the Easter period, averaging around £28.61 per person.

Liz Edwards 3 April 2023
Easter in the UK: Spending statistics

Why tax changes make 2023 the year of the ISA

The Treasury is taking a bite out of investors' returns in 2023…and another one in 2024. Here's why this makes stocks and shares ISAs even more attractive. Paid content.

George Eggins & Liz Edwards 16 March 2023
Why tax changes make 2023 the year of the ISA

Does buy now, pay later affect your credit score?

Using some buy now, pay later brands can affect your credit score - while using others won't. We list all the major players and what they do.

Rachel Wait & Liz Edwards 16 March 2023
Does buy now, pay later affect your credit score?

Finder Breakdown Cover Customer Satisfaction Awards 2023

See the full results of our independent customer satisfaction survey of 1,733 breakdown cover customers.

Liz Edwards 19 January 2023
Finder Breakdown Cover Customer Satisfaction Awards 2023

How to save money: 5 shortcuts

Finder’s UK editor-in-chief shares 5 ways to save up to £423 on petrol, household bills and shopping.

Liz Edwards 9 November 2022
How to save money: 5 shortcuts

Steven Bartlett heads speaker line-up at September Web3 event

Entrepreneur Steven Bartlett leads a spectacular list of 120+ speakers at September's Web3 event Zebu Live. Get 25% off tickets with Finder.

Liz Edwards 31 August 2022
Steven Bartlett heads speaker line-up at September Web3 event

Ready to travel again? 5 ways to spend smarter abroad

Find out the secrets to making your travel money go further. How to grab the best rates, find the right cards, and more. (Paid content)

Liz Edwards 4 February 2022
Ready to travel again? 5 ways to spend smarter abroad

Finder Pet Insurance Customer Satisfaction Awards 2022

See the full results of our independent customer satisfaction survey of 1,010 pet insurance customers. Find out who is top dog.

Liz Edwards 20 January 2022
Finder Pet Insurance Customer Satisfaction Awards 2022
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