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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

Confused about Stocks and Shares ISAs? Our guide explains what they are, where to find the best deals, and how to get started investing tax-free in the UK.

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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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Best Stock Trading Apps UK of 2025

The best UK mobile trading apps appeal to all levels of trading skill — beginner, active trader, and longer-term investor. Check out our top picks here.

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Lloyds Bank Investing Review

A Lloyds Bank Share Dealing account may be an easy solution for current banking customers who want to invest. However, it trails the leading platforms in some key areas.

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Vanguard UK Review

Vanguard is basic in functionality and choice, but offers a very good service for less experienced investors and those looking for simple long-term investments – perhaps looking ahead to retirement.

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Barclays Smart Investor Review

Barclays Smart Investor is an investment platform offered by Barclays Bank that offers a wide range of investments and accounts. Non-Barclays customers may find it complicated to open an account. Barclays is good value whether you are a beginner investor or have a large portfolio as its fees are, overall, very low.

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Fidelity UK Review

Fidelity offers thousands of investments and also offers financial advice for those wanting direction. My view is that Fidelity is most suited to traditional investors who hold a range of accounts through the platform.

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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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Webull UK Review

Webull has a good app, desktop platform, and low fees, but is limited in the UK by offering only US stocks with no products offered from other markets.

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