
Amalia Illgner
Money Reporter & Writer
Amalia joined MSE in October 2019, having spent three years as a freelance journalist covering everything from unpaid internships, the Papal visit to Armenia and blockchain technology. Now part of MSE's Money team, she is keen to help readers navigate the maze of tax and benefits.
In her spare time, Amalia used to enjoy mountain hikes, sipping on cocktails and was partial to a delicious tasting menu – but since she had her baby, all she wants to do is curl up into a ball and get more than two consecutive hours of sleep.
Latest from Amalia Illgner

Amigo wants to limit guarantor loan mis-selling payouts to avoid going bust – what it means for you
Anyone with a current or future guarantor loan mis-selling claim from the sector's largest lender, Amigo Loans, may not get the full amount they're owed
22 December 2020

Can I get a refund on static caravan fees if I can't use it due to coronavirus?
We're looking into what rights you have as a static caravan owner
1 July 2020

Even HMRC's webinars are confused about the second self-employment grant's timing
HM Revenue & Customs has apologised after a webinar it ran gave out incorrect information
23 June 2020

Nationwide loan payment holidays accidentally reported as missed payments to credit reference agencies
The lender uploaded wrong data which it's now fixed
22 May 2020

Beware mortgage payment holiday calculation errors – make sure you aren't being overcharged
If you're taking a mortgage holiday, check what your payment will change to when you start repaying. Here's what you need to know about what to look out for.
28 April 2020

How I'm using a LISA to help my baby buy a house…
19 February 2020

Homeowners remortgaging on Fridays or at weekends face £100+ in extra costs
Thousands of homeowners who remortgage to new lenders are paying extra cash as their old deals end on a Friday, Saturday or bank holiday
4 December 2019

Are you one of 3.4m disabled over-65s missing out on up to £4,500/yr to help with care?
More than 3.4 million disabled pensioners could be missing out on up to £4,500 a year in help towards the costs of their care, a national debt charity has warned
22 November 2019

National insurance number delays hit 16-year-olds trying to beat Help to Buy ISA deadline
Some 16-year-olds are struggling to open a Help to Buy ISA before the deadline at the end of this month because they haven't yet received their NI numbers
14 November 2019