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Amy Knight
@amy-knight.bsky.social
Comms strategist with strong digital media and broadcast experience. Brand-building campaigns that inform, inspire and engage B2B, B2C and internal audiences. Creative direction, media relations, data-led storytelling. YouTube: @amyknightcomms
@felicityhannah.bsky.social listening to #WakeUpToMoney this am - Yorkshire Lad is onto something! I spotted my hotel running an “autumn sale” after I’d booked a weekend away. I’d missed the cancellation window by 48hours, so couldn’t rebook. But I 📞 them + they applied the discount! 🙏Always ask.
November 28, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Chatted to Naga Munchetty live on BBC Breakfast this am re. joint accounts and financial secrecy among couples.

44% of people think joint accounts are outdated/sexist, but they can be handy for sharing costs.

Full clip on my YouTube (link in bio).

#personalfinance #moneytips #livebroadcast #bbc
October 4, 2025 at 8:10 AM
The heating is on. The woolly socks are out. The end of the year approacheth.

It’s time to hatch a plan for Christmas spending, and STOP SPAVING!

Nope, not a typo.

Spaving is a portmanteau of spending and saving. I think it goes rather well with “prinks”. 🥂

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Financial F*ckup #9
Are you still falling for the “spend more to save £” trap?
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October 1, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Financial F*ckup #5

False economy is costing you more than you realise, and not just financially.

Expect sweary storytelling, sage advice and a heartfelt apology to the planet.

#money #moneysavingtips #environment

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Financial F*ckup #5
Buy Cheap, Buy Twice: Why False Savings Cost Us More
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August 7, 2025 at 7:21 PM
"Why are you getting involved in the Sally Walker scandal, Amy?"

Because there's one particular financial f*ck-up that Raynor and Moth made, which I've made myself. You probably have too.

And they could have fixed it! Read my potty-mouthed post to find out how 😉

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Financial F*ckup #4
Forget to cancel a direct debit
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July 18, 2025 at 3:18 PM
🧾 NerdWallet UK asked 500 UK business owners what matters most when picking a #business #bank account.

A third (33%) say #digital banks understand small biz needs better.

🤓 I spoke to Business Money Magazine about why digital banks are gaining ground.

www.business-money.com/announcement...
2 in 3 UK business leaders are planning to ditch traditional banking - Business Money
www.business-money.com
July 14, 2025 at 9:52 AM
I spoke to @thefintechtimes.bsky.social & shared data from NerdWallet UK's #business survey: trust is shifting towards Britain's challenger #banks.

Monzo's £21million fine from the FCA for security failings is in the past. I'm personally a fan of their app.

thefintechtimes.com/bouncing-bac...
Bouncing Back: Monzo on the Straight and Narrow After FCA Fine for Security Failings Between 2018-22 | The Fintech Times
We explore how Monzo has bounced back from its poor risk management between 2018 and 2022 following FCA investigation.
thefintechtimes.com
July 10, 2025 at 8:34 AM
#Crowdfunding gives everyday retail investors the chance to back early-stage companies. 🚀

Platforms like Crowdfunder UK, Crowdcube and Kickstarter match companies in need of 💷 with individuals keen to #invest.

Curious? Pour yourself a cold one & have a read.🍻

www.nerdwallet.com/uk/business-...
Crowdfunding For Business: How it Works - NerdWallet UK
Crowdfunding allows entrepreneurs to raise money for their business by connecting them with donors and investors through an online platform.
www.nerdwallet.com
July 1, 2025 at 12:20 PM
From August, the NS&I Premium Bonds rate drops to 3.6% - only fractionally higher than CPI.

I spoke to The Daily Express about what this means for your 💷.

For specific short-medium goals, Premium Bonds are still part of many people's #savings strategy.

www.express.co.uk/finance/pers...
NS&I Premium Bonds savers urged to keep an eye on 'key' figure
NS&I recently announced a key change to Premium Bonds
www.express.co.uk
June 26, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Really proud of my SmartMoney segment on #FinancialIndependence for women. 👯‍♀️

Always a pleasure to rep 🇬🇧 & collaborate with @nerdwallet.bsky.social colleagues in 🇺🇸 on #PersonaFinance issues that affect us all.

Listen here, or wherever you get your podcasts 🤓

open.spotify.com/episode/74xC...
Your Housing Questions Answered: Down Payments, Mortgage Recasting, and Buying in Tough Markets
NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast · Episode
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June 24, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Abby Robbins started Yellow Bricks Recruitment in her lunchbreak! ❤️‍🔥 What are you doing with yours? 🥪

No one to prop her up financially, no female role models showing her the way. But, Abby had a plan! She took that plan to the bank (literally) and made it happen.

www.nerdwallet.com/uk/business/...
I Set up my Business in my Lunchbreak - NerdWallet UK
Discover how Abby gained the confidence to leave behind a well-paid job to launch her own recruitment business - NerdWallet UK
www.nerdwallet.com
June 13, 2025 at 11:55 AM
A pleasure to join @peterruddick.bsky.social and the team at Manchester Airport for BBC Breakfast this morning ✈️🧳

🤞the European Commission will standardise what “reasonable” size and weight actually means for hand luggage, and that this can be brought into effect in the UK to stop unfair fees!
June 3, 2025 at 8:11 AM
For parents, the summer holidays can be eye-wateringly expensive, and every little helps.

I shared some side hustle tips with @thesun.co.uk to help you top up your income this summer 🌞💷🫰

www.thesun.co.uk/money/351530...
Seven summer side hustles you can start now to make hundreds of pounds
PREPARE now for the expense of summer. July and August are among the costliest times of year. Parents may fork out an extra £1,000 a week over the school summer break. The average price of a family…
www.thesun.co.uk
June 2, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Awful April has come back to haunt us with the latest CPI data 😱

Fear not. The spike may be short lived.

In the meantime, I shared some tips with the Daily Record on how to use the long weekend to get back on top of your budget.

#BankHoliday #CPI #Money

www.dailyrecord.co.uk/lifestyle/mo...
May 21, 2025 at 8:25 AM
🎬 Behind the scenes at BBC Studios, filming Rip Off Britain Series 18 with Gloria, Julia and Louise.

Plus legal guru Gary Rycroft here with me on the sofa!

Here’s me, striding purposefully to the studio to crack another consumer #finance case. 🤓💼

Outfit: jumpsuit £15 from charity shop! 🌍 💷
May 14, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Cashback tips!

There may be specific steps to get your cashback: activating a deal, recording a code, spending a minimum amount, or making your purchase within a set timeframe.

Miss the details and you could miss out on the reward.

More tips from me here:
www.whitehavennews.co.uk/news/nationa...
7 ways to earn while you shop with the best cashback offers
From credit cards to cashback apps, plus Nectar, Clubcard and other loyalty deals, here’s how to earn while you spend
www.whitehavennews.co.uk
May 12, 2025 at 4:30 PM
If prices rise faster than the rate of interest paid on deposits, you could be losing money in real terms.

After the @bankofengland.bsky.social cut rates to 4.25%, don't assume the interest rate on your savings will stick around.

Read my tips in The Daily Express
www.express.co.uk/finance/pers...
Savers risk losing £600 if BoE continues - how to protect your cash
The base rate changed earlier this week
www.express.co.uk
May 9, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Although vital, recording your spending can feel horrendously tedious and boring for some people...not for Nerds like me! 🤓

I shared some of my favourite #budgeting tips with @the-independent.com to give you 5 of the easiest ways to start budgeting properly.

www.independent.co.uk/money/revolu...
5 of the easiest ways to start budgeting properly
Desperate to start saving but unsure of how to start? We are here to help!
www.independent.co.uk
May 9, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Base Rate Cut to 4.25%

What does it mean for British businesses?

🧵1/5

😮‍💨 By lowering borrowing costs, each base rate cut creates more breathing room for firms hemmed in by expensive #debt.
May 8, 2025 at 12:12 PM
I spoke to The Daily Express about the M&S #cyberattack, suggesting ways shoppers can be financially prepared for IT failures.

NerdWallet UK research suggests Millennials are least likely to carry cash, so more at risk of being stranded with no means of payment.

www.express.co.uk/finance/pers...
M&S shoppers told to 'take this action' after cyber attack
Customers are still unable to make online orders with M&S after the major incident
www.express.co.uk
April 30, 2025 at 6:00 PM
What will happen to mortgage rates this year if the Bank of England:

✂️Cuts the base rate to boost growth

🆙Raises the base rate if tariffs drive inflation

I shared my thoughts plus figures from NerdWallet UK’s mortgage calculator with @the-independent.com

www.independent.co.uk/money/mortga...
How much will my mortgage rate go up or down in 2025?
Interest rates remain in flux in the UK but are likely to change this year - here’s how it might affect your pocket
www.independent.co.uk
April 29, 2025 at 5:01 PM
My new episode of BBC One's Rip Off Britain is out, feat. the lovely @felicityhannah.bsky.social!

@louiseminchin.bsky.social and I had a really complex advice clinic case to unpick, involving tickets to an event which got cancelled.

Watch back on iPlayer to hear my advice on buying tickets safely!
April 28, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Analysis by NerdWallet UK shows households could see their bills go up by £360 this year:

Energy + Water + Council Tax + Broadband + Mobile 📱+ Road Tax + TV license

I shared tips to help families in the UK fight back against rising costs in this evening’s episode of the Tonight programme on ITV 📺
April 24, 2025 at 8:33 PM
In Wednesday’s episode of Rip Off Britain…

I spoke to @louiseminchin.bsky.social about the wealth management co dishing out £millions in compensation 😯 & joined consumer expert @martynjames.bsky.social on the sofa 🛋️ to answer Qs sent in by viewers.

V lucky to work with a lovely team and experts 🫶
April 24, 2025 at 3:39 PM
I spoke to @theipaper.com about the potential impact of Trump’s tariffs on China for the price of goods here in the UK.

I’m looking forward to joining @thetimes.com team tomorrow to record an episode of the Feel Better About Money podcast all about the two T words!

inews.co.uk/inews-lifest...
Phones, furniture and fast fashion will soon cost you more - but it's not all bad news
There are a number of items UK consumers could see rise in prices - although others will be coming down, at least in the short term, experts say
inews.co.uk
April 14, 2025 at 3:56 PM