About Elizabeth Anderson

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Elizabeth Anderson

Lead Writer

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Elizabeth Anderson is the lead writer and researcher for UK.StockBrokers.com, compiling data and writing reviews of the U.K.'s major investment platforms. Elizabeth has been a financial journalist for more than a decade, writing for several national newspapers and contributing to corporate reports and research. Elizabeth started her career at Bloomberg and has worked for the BBC, The Telegraph, The Times and the i newspaper. She is passionate about helping people understand finance and investing. A keen investor herself, Elizabeth invests through general dealing accounts, ISAs and several SIPPs. She has two young children and is also investing for their future.

Some previously published work by Elizabeth

Solutions to overcoming working-class bias in the finance sector, The CISI Review, 20 June 2023

How the Autumn Statement 2023 impacts your pensions and savings, PensionBee, 22 November 2023

‘I paid off my children’s mortgages and lowered how much inheritance tax they will pay – here’s how’, 4 July 2023, i Newspaper

Is a pay rise from £50,000 to £55,000 worth it?, Times Money Mentor, 19 April 2023

Latest Articles

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The Complete Guide to SIPPs in the UK

A SIPP is a savings product designed to help you save for retirement. Our guide to SIPPs covers the benefits, fees, rules, and what to look for in a provider.

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Best SIPP Providers of 2025

In this guide, I dive into SIPPs - self-invested personal pensions - and compare the best providers in the UK based on cost, investment choices, and platforms.

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Capital.com Review

Capital.com is a U.K. broker primarily known for CFDs (contracts for difference) and spread betting. While it previously offered the chance to buy and sell shares commission-free, you can no longer buy shares directly through Capital.com. Trading is limited to an unleveraged CFD account.

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What Are Premium Bonds?

Learn about how Premium Bonds work, the pros and cons, and whether they’re the right savings option for you.

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IG Trading Review 2025

IG is an investment platform aimed at experienced investors looking to make frequent trades on the stock market. IG offers thousands of shares, trusts and ETFs to trade, as well as the ability to do spread betting and CFDs. It offers a comprehensive and easy-to-use trading platform that is used by both private and professional investors. See what else our analysis uncovered.

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Best Stocks and Shares ISAs for 2025

There are more than a dozen stocks and shares ISAs available from major UK investment platforms; my guide will help you pick the best one for your needs.

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Charles Stanley Direct Review

Charles Stanley Direct is an online investment platform where you can invest in a wide range of products, including stocks and ETFs, using various accounts like tax-advantaged ISAs and SIPPs.

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Freetrade Review

Freetrade's low-cost, commission-free model allows trading of fractional shares with a user-friendly mobile trading app, and good-quality educational offerings. However, there is no online platform.

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XTB UK Review

XTB's low fees and solid educational content will make it particularly attractive to newer investors. On the downside, it does not currently offer an ISA or SIPP, so you’re limited to trading through a general dealing account.

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