Meet Katherine

Katherine uses her deep knowledge of consumer finance and dedication to advocacy to provide clear advice on personal finance issues.

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Katherine Read: Financial Writer

Katherine Read Is a Financial Writer Known for Her Work on Financial Planning and Retirement Finance, Covering Equity Release, Lifetime Mortgages, Home Reversion Plans, Retirement Planning, SIPPs, Pension Drawdown, and Interest Only Mortgages.

Katherine's Education

University of Cape Town

Katherine's Work History

Katherine Knows About

Equity Release
Lifetime Mortgage
Home Reversion
Retirement Planning
Interest-Only Mortgages
Financial Planning
Retirement Finance
Wealth Management
Personal Finance
Homeownership

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Katherine's Academic History

Qualifications

Katherine graduated with an honours degree in business. She joined the world’s largest shipping company, Maersk, where she was rewarded with entrance into their international management fast-track program.

She received exposure and hands-on experience in the finance, marketing and sales departments (amongst others) and oversaw the implementation of SAP in Tanzania.

Katherine's Work Experience

In the Past

Her efforts at Maersk saw her graduating amongst the top 10% in the MISE training programme. This grounding cemented her deep interest in the world of finance where she obtained a wide variety of experience from various positions she held throughout the sector.

Since then she has worked in several writing and reporting roles in the areas of personal finance and business. One of Katherine’s goals is to encourage more transparency in financial services and to empower financially those who are planning for their retirement.

She is well versed in the subjects of equity release, home reversion, mortgages and aged care.