About the author
Rachel Wait is a consumer journalist and editor with vast experience in the world of personal finance. Her work spans a wide variety of subjects including money matters, insurance, property and consumer affairs. She frequently appears in top publications and media platforms.
Education
Rachel has an Honours Degree in English from Exeter University and is naturally skilled in writing and narrative structure. As a student she held the position of Features Editor at her university’s newspaper.
Since graduating, her roles have included Deputy Editor for loveMONEY, Editor for TravelSupermarket and Managing Editor for MoneySupermarket. She has an excellent reputation as a writer and editor and is also a sought after online journalist and marketer.
Experience
Rachel is constantly writing articles on her major passion, personal finance. She loves simplifying money matters for everyone. She writes on topics such as life insurance, personal loans, equity release and credit cards. She also has a keen interest in home improvement and energy utilisation.
When she’s not hard at work, she enjoys spending time at home creating confectionery masterpieces!
You can find her articles in publications such as Mail on Sunday, The Observer, Evening Standard, Top Ten Reviews, The Spectator, Forbes Advisor UK, Uswitch, Money to the Masses, Swoop Funding, The Money Edit, Finder, Shares Magazine, loveMONEY and MoneySuperMarket.
Expertise
- Personal Finance
- Consumer Affairs
- Life Insurance
- Mortgages
- Equity Release
Education
- BA Single Honours English, University of Exeter
Featured In
- Money to the Masses
- Mail on Sunday
- The Observer
- Evening Standard
- Forbes Advisor UK
- Top Ten Reviews
- The Spectator
- Uswitch
- Swoop Funding
- The Money Edit
- Finder
- Shares Magazine
- loveMONEY
- MoneySuperMarket
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Most Recent Articles
Best High Street Banks
Don’t make the mistake of entrusting the wrong bank with your money. A negative choice can be expensive, and you could stand to lose your hard-earned cash. Don’t fall into that trap. The UK has the 4th largest banking industry in the world. With over 350 banks, it’s no surprise you don’t know which to
How Long Does Equity Release Take?
Don’t get left behind! With so many new and exciting equity release products available to get you cash positive, you may wonder how long does it take? Fortunately your retirement dreams can soon become a reality. We’ve got all the answers you need right here! In this article, we’ll help you learn: How long does
Martin Lewis Equity Release
Are You Considering Ship Equity Release? What are the Pros & Cons? What are the Costs? Discover If Ship Lifetime Mortgage Schemes are for You.
Equity Release Pitfalls
A record £4.8billion in released equity helped over 76,000 customers ease their financial burdens in 2021. Could you be next? Before deciding whether it’s the right move for you, read our article and find out what the top 10 pitfalls are so you can sidestep them. Here, you’ll discover more about: Mounting interest fees. Early
Can I Sell My House if I Have Equity Release
A few years ago, you decided to release some of the equity in your home to go on a once-in-a-lifetime dream holiday with your kids and grandkids. The holiday was a resounding success, but now you’re wondering whether equity release was the right move. Will equity release impede you from moving to your dream home?
Equity Release to Buy a Second Home
Imagine owning that dream holiday home in Paris? Or buying your children a family home for your grandkids? Well, equity release could make this dream a reality and we’ve got the secrets right here. Through this article, you’ll discover: The process of using equity release to buy a new home. What you should consider before