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Sean LaPointe

Sean is a personal finance writer with a strong passion for helping others become more financially literate and make better financial decisions. He covers everything from credit cards to savings to investing.

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Personal Finance

10 money-saving grocery shopping tips

| Sean LaPointe

Looking to save money while grocery shopping. Here a few useful tips.

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8 tips for sticking to your wedding budget

| Sean LaPointe

Planning a wedding and wondering how to ensure you stick to your budget? Here are a few helpful tips.

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Travel

5 things to look out for before booking a budget hotel

| Sean LaPointe

Here a few signs that should tell you that a budget hotel is not worth taking a chance on.

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Personal Finance

How to negotiate when buying a used car from a dealer

| Sean LaPointe

Looking to buy a used car from a dealer? Here are a few tips you can use to get a…

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4 ways to avoid debt in university

| Sean LaPointe

Breaking down how students can avoid debts while in school.

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7 tips for renovating a house on a budget

| Sean LaPointe

Looking to renovate a house on a budget? Here are a few practical tips to help you save costs.

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3 tips for getting a car loan with no credit history

| Sean LaPointe

Looking to get an auto loan but have no credit? Here a few tips that can help you get the…

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Getting a mortgage after bankruptcy

| Sean LaPointe

Interested in getting a mortgage after declaring bankruptcy? We break down how you can improve your chances of getting one.

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3 tips for paying off student loans early

| Sean LaPointe

If you are someone that would benefit from paying off your loans early, here a few useful tips.

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Travel

Why building an emergency fund is a good idea

| Sean LaPointe

Here's a breakdown on why you need to keep an emergency fund.

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How to obtain a business loan if you have bad credit

| Sean LaPointe

Have a bad credit and are wondering how you can still obtain a business loan? We show you how here.

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When rent to own is right for you

| Sean LaPointe

What is a rent to own agreement and when is it right for you? Find the answers here.

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What is a debt recovery agency and how do I work with one?

| Sean LaPointe

Ever wondered what a debt recovery agency is, how they operate and how to work with them? Find out the…

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Benefits of buying a home vs renting

| Sean LaPointe

To buy or to rent? That has been the eternal question. Find out here the benefits of buying a home…

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How to spot a debt collector scam

| Sean LaPointe

Debt collector scams are becoming quite common. Here's how you can spot one and protect yourself.

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Investing Articles

How to increase your odds of getting a business loan

| Sean LaPointe

Tips on how to set yourself up to increase your odds of getting a business loan as a first time…

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Personal Finance

What to do when you receive a debt collection letter

| Sean LaPointe

So you have just received a debt collection letter? Do not panic, instead do this.

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Personal Finance

What to do if you need a divorce lawyer and have no money

| Sean LaPointe

Need a divorce lawyer but don't have the money for one? Here are a couple of good options that can…

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Where do credit reference agencies get their information?

| Sean LaPointe

This is how credit reference agencies get the information that appears in your credit report.

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Should you pay your kids to do chores?

| Sean LaPointe

Sean LaPointe explores whether parents should pay kids for household chores.

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What to do when debt collectors keep calling

| Sean LaPointe

Here's what to do when you keep getting those annoying calls from debt collectors.

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What is a debt relief order?

| Sean LaPointe

A simple explanation of what a debt a relief order is, who can apply for one and how much it…

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Should you buy bitcoin with your credit card?

| Sean LaPointe

You can now easily buy bitcoin from several exchange platforms using your credit card, but should you actually do it?

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How to decide whether you should switch your credit card

| Sean LaPointe

Here's how to figure out whether it's time to switch your current credit cards.

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Personal Finance

5 tips for avoiding 0% balance transfer traps

| Sean LaPointe

These tips might help you avoid common balance transfer traps which can in the long run prove to be quite…

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5 ways to pay off your credit card debt once and for all

| Sean LaPointe

An excessive credit card debt can be discouraging, but you can pay it off once and for all using this…

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