Sarah Handley
Sarah is Goodto.com's Money Editor. Sarah is an experienced journalist and editor with more than 15 years of experience. Sarah started her career in the Homes industry, working across brands such as Homebuilding & Renovating, Period Living and Real Homes. After segueing into the world of personal finance and acting as launch editor of Goodto's sister brand TheMoneyEdit.com, Sarah became Editor in Future’s Wealth division with a focus on property-related finance and household bills. As well as being a money expert on Goodto's sister brand Ideal Home, Sarah now focuses mainly on family finance. Sarah is passionate about helping people cut through confusing jargon and complicated schemes to make sound financial decisions, avoid overspending and set themselves up for a financially stable future.
Latest articles by Sarah Handley
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Money saving expert Martin Lewis shares common 'heartbreaking' travel mistake and reveals how to get cheaper package holidays
Money saving expert Martin Lewis says the detail is 'easily-overlooked' in the excitement of booking a holiday
By Sarah Handley • Published
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How many hours a day should heating be on in the UK and what's the ideal room temperature?
Want to know how many hours a day should heating be on to help cut your energy bills? We explain all you need to know
By Sarah Handley • Last updated
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When does Cyber Monday end and are the deals as good as Black Friday?
Wondering when Cyber Monday ends and how good the deals are? We've got you covered
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14 money-saving buys to look out for over Black Friday, according to our Money Editor
Bag a bargain that can also save you money in the long run with these top money-saving buys, according to our Money Editor
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Black Friday theatre ticket deals - grab a West End show for as little as £12
Looking for a family friendly activity? Check out these Black Friday theatre ticket deals for an outing in the West End
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Brits to spend £4bn in the Black Friday sales, according to new research
Shoppers are primed for Black Friday bargains, with energy-saving buys being top of people's wishlists
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I’m a Money Editor and this is my Black Friday battle plan to bag a bargain and avoid overspending
Black Friday is almost here - here's how I plan on shopping wisely
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When will I get the £650 cost of living payment?
If you’ve been wondering when will I get the £650 cost of living payment - the good news is, you don’t have long to wait
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When do you get the cost of living payment? Dates for the second instalment of the £650 support
The first instalment was made in the summer, but when do you get the cost of living payment and how much is it?
By Sarah Handley • Published
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National Insurance increase reversed - how much will you save?
Former chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng confirmed that April's National Insurance increase will be reversed, but when will it happen?
By Sarah Handley • Published
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How to save money for Christmas: 27 tips to save for the festive season
Need to know how to save money for Christmas? Follow these tips to help you afford the festive season for your family
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11 ways to save money when shopping with Amazon
With Amazon's Prime Early Access Sale kicking off on 11 October, here are some top tips to help you get the most bang for your buck
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When does Amazon's Prime Early Access Sale end? Finishing times of deals in the brand new sales event
How long do you have to snap up deals in Amazon's brand new 48-hour sale event? Here's the dates and times you need to know
By Sarah Handley • Last updated
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How to get the best deals in the Prime Early Access Sale
Keen to bag a bargain but unsure how to get the best deals in Amazon's Prime Early Access Sale? Fear not, we’ve got you covered
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Millions of families to receive first cost of living payment from 14 July
Low-income households can expect to receive a cash payment to help with the cost of living from the middle of next month
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What is stamp duty and how will the stamp duty cut affect you?
The chancellor, Kwasi Kwarteng, has confirmed a permanent stamp duty cut - but what is stamp duty and how will the cut affect you?
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5 key things announced in the mini budget
Chancellor of the Exchequer Kwasi Kwarteng made his first ‘fiscal statement’ this morning - these are the key points to take away
By Sarah Handley • Last updated
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Can a mortgage offer be withdrawn and how long does an offer last for?
As multiple banks and building societies pull mortgage deals for new customers, can a mortgage offer be withdrawn if you’ve already applied?
By Sarah Handley • Published
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National Insurance threshold changes are now in effect - what does this mean for your pay packet?
As of today, the National Insurance threshold has changed, but what does this mean for your take home pay?
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All households urged to submit a meter reading on 30 September to avoid being overcharged for gas and electric
The price per unit of gas and electric is set to change on 1 October, so make sure you submit a meter reading on 30 September to make sure you don't pay more than you need to
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When do energy bills go up and how much will they go up by?
When do energy bills go up now that more energy bill support has been announced?
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Will there be an energy bill freeze and how could it work?
Rumours are rife of an energy bill freeze to help families cope with rising prices
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Are house prices falling and is now a good time to buy a house?
With rises being recorded every month since June 2021, are house prices now falling?
By Sarah Handley • Published
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When will Ofgem announce the new energy price cap?
Latest predictions suggest another steep rise in energy prices in October - but when will Ofgem announce exactly how much prices are going up by?
By Sarah Handley • Last updated