Steve Brigden

Assistant Editor

Steve joined MSE as Senior Utilities Analyst in January 2018. For the previous six and a bit years, he was at Barclays, starting off in the branch network before moving into digital products and working as an analyst to improve the bank's anti-fraud technology.

Outside of work, Steve is a bona fide deal addict and enjoys thinking up different ways of doing things – a couple of years ago, he and his wife broke with tradition and had a secret wedding on a boat in the morning and a surprise 'reveal' party in the evening. Luckily, his family and friends still talk to them!

The pair have since been renovating a converted water mill in Kent, so Steve's always on the lookout for box set recommendations for his commute into London.

Latest from Steve Brigden

There are lots of credit cards and providers out there – and the colour of the card isn't the only difference. This guide helps you through the basics of how to compare cards, what to watch out for, and how to check your eligibility before you apply.

6 October 2025

Child Trust Funds locked at least £250 away for most children born between September 2002 and January 2011 until they turned 18. With some finding they've now got £1,000+, that's a considerable birthday present. This short guide has everything you need to know about what happens now, and the best options for your cash.

9 September 2025

If you pay interest on your credit card and can't afford to clear the balance in full, then a balance transfer credit card is your secret weapon. It's a special type of interest-free credit card that lets you move your existing card debts to it, so you can clear your debts faster. This short guide explains how it works and what to watch out for.

23 May 2025

However you keep yourself organised – be it a detailed diary, kitchen calendar, mobile reminders or a pile of post-its – here are key dates for the year ahead that you can't afford to miss.

14 January 2025

However you keep yourself organised – be it a detailed diary, kitchen calendar, mobile reminders or a pile of post-its – here are key dates for the year ahead that you can't afford to miss.

24 January 2024

You can amend or cancel your home insurance policy at any time. There's no fee if you're at renewal, though you'll usually be charged around £25 to £50 to leave or change the policy early. However, if you're moving home or have found a cheaper deal elsewhere, you could still make savings from switching. This short guide takes you through it all.

23 April 2023

App-only bank Kroo has admitted it's taking up to 10 days to open some accounts as it struggles to meet demand after it launched a market-leading interest rate. If you've recently applied for the account but are struggling to open it, here's what you need to know.

7 February 2023

Like many people, earlier this year I was hooked on Wordle – those five or so daily minutes exercising my brain. But like so many things I've tried, the novelty wore off and the thrill of a correct guess wasn't enough any more (plus I swear it got harder when it was bought by the NY Times). So I went in search of alternatives to try, and here they are, the free sites that have entertained – and trained – me this year (so far).

21 September 2022

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The coronavirus pandemic fundamentally changed the way we live. While the primary concern has always been health, many have struggled - and are still struggling - with financial wellbeing too. Wide-ranging payment holiday help was put in place, but those schemes have now ended. 'Tailored help' is now the order of the day. Our guide tells you what help's still available and how to apply.

1 January 2022

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Prospective homebuyers with a small deposit or little equity in their home have been hit hard this year, with lenders pulling the majority of low-deposit deals from the market. Yet there may be a glimmer of hope as a new trend is emerging – the mortgage 'flash sale', including the latest deal from Accord Mortgages, the broker-only arm of Yorkshire Building Society. But what is it and is it any good?

4 November 2020

NatWest's app-only bank account Bó is to shut down – less than six months after it launched.

30 April 2020

MBNA credit card customers who agreed a payment holiday because they are struggling due to coronavirus have been mistakenly sent text messages chasing 'overdue' payment. If you're received one of these texts you can safely ignore it – so long as you're sure your payment holiday has been confirmed.

22 April 2020

Today marks another blow for savers, as M&S Bank becomes the latest firm to slash rates on its market-leading regular savings account from 5% AER to 2.75% AER.

15 November 2019

Apple announces new iPhones – how to find the cheapest deals

Tech giant Apple has unveiled its new premium handset range, the iPhone 11, 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max, while cutting the price of the now-older iPhone XR and iPhone 8. Of course, buying a new iPhone is never MoneySaving, and early adopters usually pay the most. But if you're determined to get one, we've full info on the cheapest deals below.

18 September 2019

Power NI to hike electricity prices by 6% - MSE

Northern Ireland's largest energy supplier, Power NI, is to hike electricity prices by 6.1%, meaning the typical bill for those on its standard tariff will jump by £35/year.

14 August 2019

Water firms have been forced to review their communications and in one case even cancel a mass mail-out after a backlash from angry customers, MoneySavingExpert.com can reveal.

1 July 2019