Content Writer
Personal Finance & Insurance Expert
Collette Shackleton
Collette Shackleton is a highly skilled Content Writer who has over nine years’ experience creating helpful and engaging personal finance content for consumers.
Collette shares her experience as a first-time Mum and top money-saving tips with fellow first-time parents and mums-to-be over on her blog: cashbackcollette.co.uk.
She loves to get outdoors and at the weekend you can find her hiking up in the Peak District with her husband, daughter, and Bedlington terrier x whippet, Blue.
Collette's Experience
Collette joined MoneySuperMarket as a Content Writer, where she collaborates with our in-house Content and Publishing teams to produce and edit our main insurance pages and guides, ensuring each piece of content aligns with MoneySupermarket’s mission and brand identity.
Her experience and expertise in writing for various personal finance and money-saving websites, including our partner cashback site, Quidco, has made her a trustworthy and authoritative source when it comes to purchasing insurance and similar financial products.
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- Property searches When you buy a house, you’ll have to carry out a property search. In this guide, MoneySuperMarket explains how it works
- Life insurance and medical records Life insurance can be a financial lifeline to your dependents if you die, but when you take out a policy you may need to share information about your health and medical records with your insurer. We explain here what details are needed and how to access them.
- How long does the house buying process take? There’s a lot of steps involved in buying a house, and the process can take a while. If you’re a first-time buyer in England, Wales, or Northern Ireland, this guide will take you through the timeline you can expect at each stage.
- First-Time Home-Buyer Insurance Have you saved money, found the right property, had the mortgage agreed, and have a hopeful exchange date on the calendar? If so, it could be the time to think about first-time home-buyer insurance. Here, MoneySuperMarket breaks down exactly what you need to know.
- Do I qualify for a mortgage? There’s a lot to get your head round when you’re applying for a mortgage for the first time. Read this guide to find out if you qualify for a mortgage.
- Do I need life insurance? Wondering if you need life insurance? This useful guide will help you understand if and when you should invest in a life insurance policy.
- Do I need life insurance for a mortgage? A mortgage is one of the main reasons many people choose to get life insurance. It provides a safety net if you die leaving behind financial dependents who will need to cover the mortgage payments.
- Gifting money to grandchildren: everything you need to know In this guide, we discuss everything you need to know about the complex topic of gifting money to your grandchildren.
- How to find a relative’s life insurance policy Find out everything you need to know about tracing a life insurance policy of a deceased relative in this helpful guide.
- What’s the best way to use Amex points? Wondering how to get the most out of your American Express points? Find out everything you need to know in this guide.
- Which supermarkets accept American Express? Wondering which supermarkets accept American Express cards? Find out everything you need to know in this useful guide.
- What is car insurance group 12? We help you understand what vehicles are in insurance group category 12 and who these cars might appeal to in this guide.
- Does where I park affect my car insurance? Your car insurance premiums are affected by factors including where you park your car – see where the best and worst spots are
- Cherry eye in dogs: symptoms and treatment Are you concerned that your dog may have cherry eye? For dogs, this can be a serious issue, so having the right pet insurance in place is crucial to help cover the cost of treating cherry eye.
- Is critical illness cover worth it?
- Self-driving car insurance In this guide, we discuss everything you need to know about self-driving cars and car insurance, including the cost, types of cover, and more.
- Can I teach someone to drive? Are you unsure whether or not you can teach someone else to drive in the UK? This guide helps answer all of your questions.
- How to check if a car is stolen In this guide, we discuss everything you need to know about how to check if a car is stolen before purchasing a vehicle and what to do if you've purchased a stolen car.
- Test Driving a Car Follow our helpful tips and advice when it comes to test driving a car in this useful guide.
- Checklist and tips for buying a used car Check out our guidance and checklist to ensure you're getting the right second-hand car deal
- Number plates explained Thinking about a personalised registration plate for your car? It might make your car stand out, but could it impact the cost of your car insurance premiums? Read our short guide to find out how car insurance providers view private number plates.
- Average gas and electricity bills in the UK Having an idea of average energy bill costs can help you to keep track of your bills and compare prices with energy providers. In this guide, we show you the current average gas and electricity prices.
- Car Insurance Group 11
- What is a loss adjuster? If you need to make a home insurance claim, you might get a visit from a loss adjuster. Find out exactly what a loss adjuster does and how they can affect the outcome of your claim in this guide.
- How to deal with estate agents when buying a house Dealing with estate agents can be vexing, especially when you're a first-time buyer. Read on and we'll outline what you should expect from an agent and what key questions you need to ask.
- What are Q plates? Q plates are issued for specific type of cars in the UK, including kit cars and radically modified vehicles. In this guide, we discuss everything you need to know about owning a Q plate vehicle.
- Does car insurance cover vandalism? Cars and other vehicles got vandalised more than 155,000 times last year, according to the ONS. But when yours is one of them, can you claim on your insurance to cover the repairs?
- When did I pass my driving test?
- Life insurance and your health
- Countries that drive on the left Planning on driving during your next trip? Discover which countries drive on the left-hand side of the road like we do in the UK.
- Best mortgage brokers Our guide takes a look at mortgage brokers, including some of the advantages of using one, as well as a list of some of our top brokers.
- Is my van insured?
- Can I drive a van on my car insurance? If you need to drive someone else’s van, hire a van or you’re buying a van, can you simply drive the van on your car insurance? Or do you need separate van insurance? Here we look at your options.
- Business insurance for co-working spaces explained Discover everything you need to know about how to insure co-working spaces as a business in this useful guide.
- How smoking affects your life insurance premiums Being a smoker can increase your life insurance premiums by more than half because you are seen as a higher risk of making a claim. But by quitting, you can dramatically reduce the amount you pay, as we explain here.
- Porting a mortgage from one home to another explained Find out all you need to know about how to move your current mortgage with you to your new home.
- Do I need a solicitor to sell my house? Looking to sell your home? Then chances are you are weighing up whether to engage a solicitor to help with the process. Read on and we’ll explain what a solicitor does to help sell a house, how they handle the legal aspects of the sale, and whether you should get one.
- Family income benefit When you pass away, family income benefit (FIB) can provide your loved ones with the financial security they need to cover day-to-day living costs. Discover everything you need to know and work out whether it's the right choice for you in our useful guide.
- Mental health and life insurance Wondering if you can take out life insurance with a mental health condition? We discuss everything you need to know in this guide and take a look at all the options available to you.
- Life insurance for new parents When you start a family, it's the perfect time to think about the future. Discover everything you need to know about life insurance and how it can help protect your loved ones in this guide.
- Extreme sports travel insurance Looking to take part in extreme sports while you're on holiday? Standard travel insurance may not cover activities such as sky diving or rock climbing. Find out everything you need to know about extreme sports travel insurance in this guide.
- Travelling abroad with a baby Planning a trip with an infant? Explore our guide for travelling with a baby, offering practical advice, a handy checklist, and insights on choosing the best family travel insurance for a stress-free journey.
- Tips for driving on ice Driving on ice can be very dangerous, so it’s crucial that you are prepared and know what to do in advance when driving in icy conditions. Read our guide to find out how to drive safely on ice.
- A step-by-step guide to the conveyancing process You cannot buy your first home or any other property without going through conveyancing. We guide you through the conveyancing process and explore the key differences between a conveyancer and solicitor.