Liz Edwards has been a widely quoted consumer writer and editor for more than 20 years. She led several teams at the campaigning publisher Which?, and leads a multiple award-winning team at Finder. Liz has covered a range of consumer rights and personal finance topics including pensions, credit, banking and insurance. Liz has appeared frequently in national media such as The Sun, The Mail, MSN, Metro, HuffPost and The Independent. She loves to cut through waffle to give consumers the real lowdown. And she loves puns.
Expertise
- Consumer rights and protection
- Saving money
- Buy now, pay later
- Insurance
- Consumer trends
Experience
- Quoted multiple times in national media
- Interviewed on national radio and TV
- Led and managed many award-winning editors and teams
- Launched new reviews topics, methodologies and awards schemes
- Launched industry reports series
- Successfully campaigned for better consumer protection and information
Education
- MA Classics | Oxford University
- Postgraduate diploma in journalism | Cardiff University
Featured publications
- The Guardian
- This is Money
- MSN
- Mail Online
- The Sun
- Metro
- The Sun
- Daily Express
- Mail Online
- The Independent
- Daily Express
- The Sun
- The Mirror
- HuffPost
Industry insights from Liz Edwards
We asked Liz about the changes happening in buy now, pay later services
Long-awaited government plans to regulate buy now, pay later (BNPL) services finally appeared in 2023. This is good news for the many consumers using BNPL who haven’t realised that it's a form of credit, or that if they miss a payment, there are consequences which can, with some services, ultimately include debt collection. When we investigated the sector, we encountered a confusing lottery - some services said that the user’s credit score could be affected, others said it wouldn’t be, some sites contradicted themselves. Getting basic information was hard work. One provider refused to tell us its last resort for missed payments. It’s no wonder consumers are confused. It’s definitely time to give everyone the right information upfront so they know what they’re getting into.
Latest articles by Liz Edwards
106 articles written by this author
Bank transfer fraud: How to get your money back
Find out about new rules on bank transfer fraud refunds and how to get your money back. Plus, which banks are applying an "excess" to refunds.
The future of banking will be shaped at FinTech LIVE this month
Fintech leaders will debate the future of banking and payments in London on 22 and 23 October at FinTech LIVE.
Solicitors pocketing millions in interest on customers’ money
Solicitors are pocketing millions in interest on their clients' money. The watchdog has warned them to be fair. Here's what you need to know.
Revolut authorised as a bank after 3-year wait
Revolut will be able to offer its own loans and mortgages as a bank and deposits will be protected. Here's what customers need to know.
Winners of the Finder Green Banking Awards 2024 revealed
How green is your bank? We've published the winners and highly commended brands of the Finder Green Banking Awards 2024.
All but 2 banks silent over new £100 excess on fraud refunds
Thousands of fraud victims could get no refund under rules that start in October, as questions remain over how banks will apply them.
Co-operative Bank switch and stay deal: September 2024
Open a new current account with The Co-operative Bank and take advantage of the latest switching bonus.
Women-led firms lag behind in startup funding despite equality drive
The gulf between the amounts received by men vs women from government-backed startup loans has widened, despite calls for more funding for women entrepreneurs.
5 underrated holiday hotspots and how to fly there on your business spending
Here’s how your business spending can add up to flights to some fabulous hotspots in 2024, with a BA Amex Accelerating Business Card. (Paid content)
4 ways to get the most from Budget tax savings
How to get the most out of any savings you've made from the national insurance cuts announced in the Spring Budget.