Money & Savings Expert

Kate Hughes

Kate Hughes, an award-winning journalist and best-selling author, has been a trailblazer in shaping the realms of credit, savings, and loans in the financial space for MoneySuperMarket. Throughout her 20+ year career, she has held various senior editorial positions including a deputy finance editor in the Independent.

Kate's data-driven approach and insights into the financial impact on our lives have influenced everything from parliamentary debates to local radio discussions. She is also a frequent commentator on radio and TV for the BBC.

Beyond her financial prowess, Kate is deeply committed to sustainability and environmental causes. In her free time, Kate is working with her family to create a 100,000 tree woodland near her home on Exmoor to help battle climate change and biodiversity loss.

Kate's Experience

Kate Hughes has been contributing to MoneySuperMarket since early 2023, contributing her expertise in credit, savings and loans.

After contributing to the Financial Times for half a decade, Kate's trajectory led her to the Independent where she served as a Deputy Finance Editor during the onset of the financial crisis where she showcased her ability to navigate complex financial challenges.

With a rich and multifaceted career, Kate Hughes is recognised not only as a seasoned financial journalist, but also as a prominent credit expert. She also provides her financial expertise by offering her expert view and verifying the accuracy of our content to ensure that users are making well-informed decisions.

Her passionate advocacy for sustainability aligns seamlessly with her financial background, as she champions environmentally responsible financial practices.