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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How to Open a Stocks and Shares ISA

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Best Stocks and Shares ISAs for 2025

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Guide to Tax-Free Savings in the UK for 2025

Learn how to maximize your savings with this comprehensive guide to tax-free savings accounts in the UK, including ISAs, Premium Bonds, and more.

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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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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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Charles Stanley Direct Review

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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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Revolut Review

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Best Crypto Brokers & Apps for May 2025

Discover the best brokers for crypto trading in the UK. Compare eToro and Revolut on fees, investment offerings, ease of use, and more to find the right platform for you.

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