Sarah Handley
Sarah is Goodto.com’s Money Editor, covering various aspects of family finance - everything from the energy price cap, cost of living payments and food prices to major sales, money saving tips and how to get more for less. After Sarah graduated from University of Wales, Aberystwyth, with a degree in English and Creative Writing, she entered the world of publishing and is now a writer, journalist and editor with more than 15 years' experience on a range of titles including Real Homes, Homebuilding & Renovating, The Money Edit and more. She’s allergic to confusing jargon and her biggest pet peeve is a money-saving hack that doesn't actually save you money. As well as putting a spotlight on the money news that will actually impact your family life and explaining how you can make your money work harder for you, Sarah is the Goodto team’s guru on how to tell a good deal from a dud and the best way to dodge price hikes. When not writing about money, or picking the brains of leading personal finance experts, Sarah can be found hanging out with her rockstar dog Pepsi, getting opinionated about a movie, book or podcast, and trying her best to learn British Sign Language.
Latest articles by Sarah Handley
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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 keep your energy bills as low as possible this winter? This is what the experts say
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Are Amazon Prime Big Deal Days worth it, or should I wait for Black Friday?
It's the most wonderful time of the year - when mega retailer Amazon slashes its prices for 48 hours!
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How much does it cost to run a washing machine and how can you make it cheaper?
Want to know how much it costs to run a washing machine in a bid to keep your energy bills under control? We’ve crunched the numbers to find out
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How much does a tumble dryer cost to run and how can you make it cheaper?
Curious to know how much your tumble dryer costs to run and how to reduce costs? We’ve crunched the numbers to find out
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How much does it cost to boil a kettle and is it the cheapest way to boil water?
No one likes a cup of tea as much as the Brits, but amid the energy crisis, how much does it cost to boil a kettle?
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Cheapest online food shopping: delivery costs compared, plus are online grocery orders more expensive?
We explain how to get the cheapest online food shopping, compare supermarket delivery charges and reveal whether supermarkets really charge more for online orders
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Does everyone on Universal Credit get the cost of living payment?
More than eight million households will receive the money - but when will it be paid?
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Qualifying dates for the cost of living payment 2023 - and what to do if you haven't received it
Check the qualifying dates for the cost of living payment to make sure you are eligible for the next instalment
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When are the cost of living payments 2023?
The government has just announced when the autumn cost of living payment will be made
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Families urged to take a meter reading on 30 September - here's how to do it
The price per unit of gas and electric is set to change on 1 October, so make sure you take a meter reading on 30 September to make sure you don't pay more than you need to
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Savvy mum shares how to save £10 a week on packed lunches (and we're converted!)
If you're getting into the swing of making packed lunches again, and want to keep costs low, then follow these easy tips
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Can you freeze cheese to save money?
The price of cheddar has skyrocketed in recent months, but can freezing cheese be a good way to reduce food waste and does it still taste as good when it's been defrosted?
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Primark online shopping: Can you order online and does Primark deliver?
If you're a fan of the budget retailer, you're probably also wondering if you can order online and get it delivered - here's what you need to know
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15 most expensive private schools in the UK, and the famous names that attended them
With the start of a new school year upon us, we list the most expensive private schools in the country and the notable alumni that attended
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13 ways to collect more Tesco Clubcard points (and #2 is an easy win)
We highlight 13 tips and tricks to help you bag more Clubcard points whenever you shop with Tesco
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I tried this super simple hack to save money on cheese and it only takes 2 minutes
I'll never go back
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Can you freeze butter to make it last longer?
Bakers, listen up!
By Sarah Handley Published
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Why has my child benefit gone down?
We explain why your child benefit may have been reduced or stopped completely - and what you can do about it
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The secret Tesco website where shoppers can save up to 35% on smartphones, tablets, TVs and more
Thought you knew everything about Tesco? Think again!
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How to reclaim up to two years of lost and unused Tesco Clubcard vouchers
If you can't find your Tesco Clubcard vouchers, all is not lost as it's easy reclaim them and take advantage of the perks they offer
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Parents fined up to £373,500 for failing to prevent their child from doing this one thing in the car (and it's totally avoidable)
In the last 12 months, more than 700 parents were caught travelling in the car with their kids who weren't wearing seatbelts, incurring hefty fines
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What is Girl Maths and what can it teach your kids about money?
The Girls Maths trend is blowing up on social media, here we explain what it is and the financial lessons it can teach your kids
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Revealed: 15 most expensive UK cities to raise a family - is yours on the list?
New research has revealed the most expensive (as well as the most affordable) cities in which to raise a family
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Can students get Universal Credit?
With a new academic year just around the corner, many are wondering can students get Universal Credit, especially as the cost of living continues to stretch finances.
By Sarah Handley Published