Emma Lunn
Emma Lunn is a multi-award winning journalist who specialises in personal finance and consumer issues. With more than 18 years of experience in personal finance, Emma has covered topics including all aspects of energy - from the energy price cap to prepayment meter tricks, as well as mortgages, banking, debt, budgeting, broadband, pensions and investments. Emma’s one of the most prolific freelance personal finance journalists with a back catalogue of work in newspapers such as The Guardian, The Independent, The Daily Telegraph, the Mail on Sunday and the Mirror. As a freelancer she has also completed various in-house contracts at The Guardian, The Independent, Mortgage Solutions, Orange and Moneywise. She also writes regularly for specialist magazines and websites such as Property Hub, Mortgage Strategy and YourMoney.com. She’s particularly proud of her work writing about the leasehold sector and a Guardian front page story about a dodgy landlord. She has a real passion for helping people learn about money – especially when many people are struggling to get by in today’s challenging economic climate – and prides herself on simplifying complex subjects. Outside of work Emma is a keen hiker and has summited Mt Kilimanjaro, Mt Toubkal and Mt Kinabalu, as well as walking the Camino de Santiago. She enjoys playing padel and tennis, as well as Be Military Fit bootcamp sessions.
Latest articles by Emma Lunn
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Should I fix my energy prices to save money?
In light of the latest price cap announcement, should you fix your energy prices?
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When will energy prices go down for my family?
Millions of families have been wondering when energy prices will go down now that the price cap is confirmed to drop
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What is the energy price cap, what will it be from July, and what does it mean for your family?
As a new energy price cap is announced for July, we explain what this means for your family's energy bills
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Free gas and electric vouchers: how they work for families with prepayment meters
We explain how free gas and electric vouchers work to see if they could cut your family's energy bills
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How much does a baby cost and how can you keep expenses down?
Knowing how much a baby costs can help you budget accordingly, but our money expert also explains how you can keep the cost low
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How to get free baby formula if you need it and can't afford it
We look at how to get free baby formula for parents and caregivers who are struggling with the high cost of living
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Should I set up a bank account for my baby?
Whether your new baby has been given money as a gift or you want to start saving on their behalf, should you set up a bank account for them?
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5 important reasons ALL parents should get life insurance
It's not nice to think about death, but it’s important to plan for it and know that your family will be protected should the worst happen
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When will food prices go down? Plus what you can do until they do
Rising food costs have been a key driver behind soaring inflation, but when will food prices go down?
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Pros and cons of pocket money – is giving an allowance a good idea?
Our money expert explores the benefits and drawbacks of pocket money and whether kids should have to earn the money they are given
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How do I check my National Insurance Contributions?
It's crucial to check your National Insurance contributions if you have taken time of work when having and raising children
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Does everyone get 15 hours free childcare? How the scheme works
With various schemes available to help with costs, does everyone get 15 hours free childcare a week?
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What benefits can I claim while on maternity leave?
Do you know what benefits you can claim on maternity leave that can help cover your time off work?
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6 price hikes coming in April – and what you can do about it
Rising prices are never good news, but there are things you can do to dodge the price hikes for you and your family
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Can you earn money while on maternity leave? Rules for new mums explained
Make sure you understand the rules around earning money while on maternity leave so you don't jeopardise your maternity pay
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How much electricity does a TV use and how much does it cost?
Wondering how much electricity does a TV use? It’s an important question as the answer has a huge impact on your energy bills. Here’s what you need to know
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How much does it cost to run a dishwasher and is it cheaper than washing up by hand?
With energy bills still high on the agenda, how much does it cost to run a dishwasher?
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What are interest rates and what does it mean when they are going up?
Understanding what interest rates are and how they impact your money has never been more crucial
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5 reasons why you should write a will when you become a parent
It's not nice to think about what will happen to your family when you pass away, but it's really important for those you leave behind that your wishes are made official
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Is child benefit going up in 2023?
Child benefit going up in 2023 will be good news for parents struggling with rising costs
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Is electric cheaper than gas and which is cheaper for heating and cooking?
Wondering if electric is cheaper than gas? Our energy expert explains all you need to know
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Is electricity cheaper at night and what time counts as peak and off peak?
Is electricity actually cheaper at night? There’s a lot of confusing advice around this topic, but our energy expert sets the record straight
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7 money saving challenges that actually work (and 3 that don't)
Money saving challenges are all over social media - but which work, how easy are they and which are best avoided?
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Does the single person council tax discount also apply to single parents?
It can save you 25% on your council tax, but can you get the single person council tax discount if you live with your children? Our money expert explains
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