Chris Collier

Assistant Editor – Money Products

Chris is an industry expert on financial products, with a focus on banking, savings, credit cards, loans, travel, and insurance. He has three years' experience working in MSE's Money Products team and, for the last year, has led and managed the team. In this time, he's written and edited a variety of new complex guides and has contributed heavily to MSE's weekly newsletter.

He's even designed several tools – including 'Should I ditch my fixed cash ISA?' and 'How do UK gilts compare to savings?' – which relied on the knowledge and experience he gained by studying a professional qualification in financial mathematics.

Prior to MSE, Chris worked as an actuary for a variety of banks and insurance companies, and tutored students in A-level and university mathematics and physics.

Outside of work, Chris spends most of his time with his wonderful family – his partner Jo, six-year-old son Teddy and two-year-old daughter Lottie – dreaming about an unbroken night's sleep. He's very active and particularly enjoys long-distance running and weights, and will happily kick back and get immersed in video games, anime and sci-fi/fantasy books, films or series.

Latest from Chris Collier

Switching to a new current account is quick, easy and can earn you up to £200 in free cash. Yet you can get plenty of perks without switching bank account, including 1% cashback on spending or bills and decent savings interest. This guide explains it all and helps you compare the top-pick accounts.

13 January 2026

If you're planning a trip overseas, making sure you'll be able to pay for things in your destination is crucial. But many don't like taking too much cash in case it's lost or stolen. A prepaid travel card could be a solution – they let you load your chosen currency to it before you leave, then use it while on your trip like any normal debit card. This guide has everything you need to know about these cards, and our top picks.

13 January 2026

We've said it many times, but switching bank accounts is quick and easy. Plus with some banks lining up to pay for your business with FREE cash and other perks, it can be lucrative too. So why stop at just one switch? This guide explains how you can safely and easily switch multiple times, and bag £100s in freebies.

13 January 2026

Personal loans are one of the cheapest ways to buy a car – and that's even considering that their rates have doubled in the past two years.

7 January 2026

More than four million of us are now self-employed, freelancing, contracting or part of the gig economy, whether that's as our main job or a side hustle. While most can use their normal bank account, there are times when you need to use a business account, or it's simply easier to separate your finances.

6 January 2026

Overdrafts are a debt like any other, a fact brought into stark relief by most accounts having 40% interest rates – almost double those of most credit cards. If you're struggling, we've tips on how to pay less for your overdraft, and how to pay it off...

6 January 2026

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If you need to transfer money to friends, family or businesses overseas (or even to your own overseas account), don't just do it blindly via your bank. Instead, find an online specialist currency transfer firm – these almost always have better rates, making your transfer much cheaper. This guide has full info on how international money transfers work and how your cash is protected, plus our top picks.

31 December 2025

Holidays can be worry-free if you sort out the practicalities early. Yet many treat how to pay when they're abroad as an afterthought – even though doing it wrong can cost them £100s. This guide compares the four main options to get the most bang for your buck when overseas.

5 December 2025

11 November 2025

The Green Savings Bond is a three-year fixed savings account that uses savers cash to fund green infrastructure projects. It's available through National Savings & Investments (NS&I) and pays 2.95% AER interest. It's not the most competitive rate on the market, but if green is your top priority, here's how the account works, and how it compares with other green savings accounts.

27 October 2025

If you've a poor credit score, you might have struggled to find a bank account that will accept you. If so, you're not alone – more than one million people in the UK don't have a bank account. Yet there is a solution – a basic bank account. This guide runs you through what they are, what you need to know, and our top-pick accounts.

21 October 2025

An autosaving app uses clever tech to work out what you can afford to save, then automatically moves money from your bank account to a virtual savings account. The idea is that you start building up savings without really noticing the cash is going. We've everything you need to know and our top picks below.

7 October 2025

Heading to the US and think you might need some cash? Use this guide to check which countries do and don't take the US dollar, where you can get the best exchange rates and whether using a top overseas card might be a safer (and cheaper) option.

1 October 2025

Heading to Europe and think you might need some cash? Use this short guide to check which countries do and don't take the euro, where you can get the best exchange rates and whether using a top overseas card might be a safer (and cheaper) option.

1 October 2025

If you’re thinking about studying for a degree, heading to university is often seen as the only way. However, if you’re a little unsure over the course you want to do, are put off by the fees or want to gain practical experience at the same time, degree apprenticeships are well worth checking out – and you can apply all-year round.

18 September 2025

If you're unable to get a bank account, or want a simple way to limit your spending, then a prepaid card is worth considering adding to your wallet. There's no credit check to pass and you can only spend or withdraw the amount you add to it. This guide has full information, alternatives and our top-pick cards.

28 August 2025