Emily Spaven

Emily Spaven is a Personal Finance Journalist at BeatThatQuote.com. She has previously worked in both online and print media in the north of England. Outside of work, Emily is a keen netball player and enjoys travelling to different countries, far and wide.

Earn money just by paying your bills

Santander has launched a new current account that rewards customers with cashback, simply for paying their bills. Read More
Posted 14th May 2012

The sneaky small print on insurance policies

There are some ways in which your home, travel and car insurance can be invalidated that you may not be aware of. Read More
Posted 9th May 2012

The shocking cost of running a home

It’s no secret that running a home is expensive, but do you know just how much it actually sets you back a year? Read More
Posted 3rd May 2012

Crazy ways to power your home

We’ve all heard of solar panels and wind farms, but there are some utterly bizarre ways of generating energy that you may not be aware of. Read More
Posted 3rd May 2012

The most penny-wise professions

Of all of the different job sectors in the UK, you’d think people working in finance would be the most savvy-savers, right? Wrong. Read More
Posted 19th April 2012

The biggest financial health risks

Do you know what could be putting your financial health at risk? A new report by the Financial Services Authority reveals all. Read More
Posted 10th April 2012

Your energy supplier could be ripping you off

With energy companies earning around £140 per second from UK households, we show how you can, potentially, deprive these firms of your dough. Read More
Posted 2nd April 2012

Cut your car costs this Easter weekend

With roads set to be extremely busy this weekend, we look at how you can cut your motoring bills. Read More
Posted 1st April 2012

How to save money this Easter

With the Easter holidays looming, many parents will be worrying about keeping their kids entertained without breaking the bank. We show you how. Read More
Posted 29th March 2012

ISAs: act quickly or miss out

With only a week left to use up your 2011/12 ISA allowance, we give a rundown of some of the most competitive ISAs currently on the market. Read More
Posted 25th March 2012