Rachel Wait
Rachel is a freelance personal finance journalist who has been writing about everything from mortgages to car insurance for over a decade. Having previously worked at Shares Magazine, where she specialised in small-cap stocks, Rachel developed a passion for consumer finance and saving money when she moved to lovemoney.com (opens in new tab). She later spent more than 8 years as an editor at price comparison site MoneySuperMarket where she helped support the CRM programme, as well as the SEO and PR teams, often acting as spokesperson. Rachel went freelance in 2020, just as the pandemic hit, and has since written for numerous websites and national newspapers, including The Mail on Sunday, The Observer, The Sun and Forbes. She is passionate about helping consumers become more confident with their finances, giving them the tools they need to take control of their money and make savings. In her spare time, Rachel is a keen traveller and baker.
Latest articles by Rachel Wait
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Return to work vs childcare costs: is it financially worth returning to work after a baby?
With childcare costs hitting the headlines, we explore whether it’s financially worth returning to work after maternity leave
By Rachel Wait • Published
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Who can get maternity allowance and can you claim it on Universal Credit?
If you’re about to have a baby, make sure you know if you can get maternity allowance and whether you can claim it on Universal Credit
By Rachel Wait • Published
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How much does nursery cost? Average costs for parents explained
Wondering how much does nursery cost? Here, we look at average prices and how parents can cut costs to save money
By Rachel Wait • Last updated
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How much does Universal Credit pay towards childcare?
Wondering how much you get for childcare costs with Universal Credit? Our personal finance expert explains how the childcare element works
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How to claim 30 hours free childcare - step by step guide
Understanding how to claim 30 hours free childcare is essential at a time when family budgets are under extreme stress
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7 practical ways to save for a baby
Starting a family? Take a look at these doable methods to save for a baby that will help you cut costs
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How to sit together on a flight for free - expert tips for parents
We reveal the tips and tactics you can use to ensure you and your family know how to sit together on a flight for free when travelling abroad
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7 essential money lessons ALL parents should teach their kids
We unveil the money lessons to help your children establish good financial habits early on
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How much does it cost to raise a child in 2023? Plus how to keep it affordable
How much does it cost to raise a child is an important question to ask as the cost of living crisis continues to bite
By Rachel Wait • Published