Chris Collier

Senior Money Analyst

As an avid MSE reader for many years – and after switching banks to earn free money so many times – Chris decided it was also time to switch careers and joined MSE in June 2021 as a Money Analyst. He now looks after the banking and savings content on the site... including the very same guides with all those bank switch offers!

Before levelling up his MoneySavingExpert status from passion to profession, Chris was most recently self-employed as a private tutor, teaching future generations A-level maths and physics. Prior to this, Chris worked as an actuary for several banks and insurance companies.

Outside of work, Chris' priority is maximising time and experiences with his wonderful family of three. When the toddler is occupied or asleep, Chris enjoys being active – long-distance running takes the top spot, then other activities including long walks, cycling, tennis... and occasionally lifting a weight or two at the gym (or at least thinking about it). In his down time, Chris is a classic nerd – think video games, fantasy/sci-fi films, series and books, anime etc. As to be expected, he can quote the entirety of The Lord of the Rings (party trick, anyone?) – po-tay-toes! Boil 'em, mash 'em, stick 'em in a stew!

Latest from Chris Collier

Airline credit cards

Get frequent flyer points with airline credit cards - see the Money Saving Expert guide to earn flights, companion tickets and more

9 March 2023

Credit card rewards

We've done the analysis on the best credit card rewards schemes, incl Tesco Clubcard, Nectar & BA Miles. Find the top credit cards for rewards in the UK with Money Saving Expert.

9 March 2023

Help to Buy ISAs

Help to Buy ISAs are now closed for new applicants. Read MoneySavingExpert's guide for need-to-knows if you've already got one and best buys if you want to transfer.

7 March 2023

Top packaged bank accounts

Packaged bank accounts give mobile phone insurance, travel insurance & breakdown cover for a £10-£20/mth fee. MoneySavingExpert helps you check if they're worth it.

7 March 2023

Best bank accounts

Martin Lewis reveals how to compare and switch to the best bank accounts that can save you £100s a year.

7 March 2023

Top Lifetime ISAs

MoneySavingExpert's guide to the Lifetime ISA which allows 18-39yr olds to save for retirement or a first home and get a 25% bonus.

6 March 2023

Help to Save

The Help to Save scheme pays those who are eligible a 50% bonus on their savings, up to a max bonus of £1,200 over four years. In this MoneySavingExpert guide, we cover how the account works, who’s eligible and how to get it.

28 February 2023

Credit cards for bad credit

MoneySavingExpert covers the best credit cards for bad credit & credit builder cards. If you've been rejected for credit, applying again could make it worse! Assess your situation & use our eligibility checker.

28 February 2023

Representative APR examples

Read our guide to representative APRs for all current best buy personal loans on Money Saving Expert

28 February 2023

Sending Money Abroad

Sending money abroad can be expensive. Read MoneySavingExpert's guide to explore your options and avoid excess charges on international money transfers.

24 February 2023

Travel credit cards

Going abroad, or spending on foreign websites? You can save £100s by using specialist travel cards for near-perfect exchange rates. Read MoneySavingExpert's guide to find out how.

21 February 2023

Top app-based bank accounts

Find the best online personal finance apps for managing your money, plus MoneySavingExpert's key need-to-knows about app-based banking and savings.

21 February 2023

Can you make £1,000s by repeatedly switching bank?

Martin Lewis reveals how to easily make £1,000+ switching banks.

21 February 2023

NS&I to increase Premium Bond prize rate AGAIN to 3.3% – here's all you need to know

The odds of each £1 Premium Bond number winning a prize will remain at 24,000-to-one, but there will be more higher value prizes available.

14 February 2023

Basic bank accounts

Looking to open a basic bank account? Read MoneySavingExpert's guide first. Basic bank accounts have no fees and can be opened with a bad credit score.

14 February 2023

NS&I Green Savings Bond

The Treasury offers a Green Savings Bond through National Savings and Investments (NS&I) that lets savers help fund green infrastructure projects. It pays 4.2% AER fixed over three years, though this rate can be beaten elsewhere – here's all you need to know.

10 February 2023

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