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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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Uncategorized

How home swapping can save you an average of £1,065 on a week’s holiday

| Sean LaPointe

Want to save up to £1,065 on a week's holiday? Home swapping could be the answer. Read on to find…

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Personal Finance

Revealed! Drivers of these cars have the highest number of accidents

| Sean LaPointe

Can the types of cars we drive affect our likelihood of being involved in car accidents? New research suggests so. Read…

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Personal Finance

Why Sumo Group shares beat the rest of the LSE last week

| Sean LaPointe

Shares in UK gaming company Sumo Group soared in price last week, outperforming the rest of the LSE. Read on…

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Personal Finance

1,936% increase in UK credit card fraud over the last 16 years

| Sean LaPointe

A brief breakdown of credit card fraud in the UK, including how it has increased over the last two decades…

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Personal Finance

Fineco traders have been buying Royal Dutch Shell shares

| Sean LaPointe

Fineco traders have been trading Royal Dutch Shell shares heavily. Here is the reason why and a summary of other…

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Personal Finance

June’s house sales doubled May’s, setting a new record

| Sean LaPointe

UK house sales hit a new record high in June. Here's a closer look at the numbers and some of…

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Personal Finance

10 reasons Brits need more space in their homes

| Sean LaPointe

Many Brits feel that they need more space in their homes. And as it turns out, there are plenty of…

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For sale sign outside a home in an affluent suburb of London
Personal Finance

Half of Brits would move to a bigger home if given the chance

| Sean LaPointe

We take a closer look at why Brits are desperate for more space, and why many would move to a…

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Personal Finance

Avast shares beat the rest of the LSE last week

| Sean LaPointe

Avast, the popular maker of cyber security software, had a good week on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) last week.…

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Personal Finance

Can I buy shares in F45?

| Sean LaPointe

Global fitness franchise F45 Training has listed its shares on the New York Stock Exchange. We take a look at…

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Sixed group of millennial aged friends discuss investing
Personal Finance

Can I buy shares in Zomato?

| Sean LaPointe

On 14 July, Indian online food delivery platform Zomato launched its IPO. We tell you more about the IPO and…

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Personal Finance

Brits like to save money – but love to spend it more!

| Sean LaPointe

Us Brits love to save money. But our tendency to splurge is easily outpacing our saving efforts according to new…

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Personal Finance

Can I buys shares in Flipkart?

| Sean LaPointe

Interested in buying Flipkart shares? We share what we know about the Indian e-commerce giant's rumoured IPO and whether you…

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Personal Finance

Universal Credit: when will the £20 top-up end?

| Sean LaPointe

The £20 Universal Credit weekly top-up has been a life-saver for many during the coronavirus pandemic. But how long will…

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Personal Finance

The GCP Student Living share price beat the rest of the LSE last week

| Sean LaPointe

The GCP Student Living share price made the biggest gains on the LSE last week. We take a look at…

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Personal Finance

New buyers and properties flood the market after the stamp duty holiday

| Sean LaPointe

There's been an influx of new buyers and new properties in the property market following the end of the stamp…

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Personal Finance

UK economy: growth slows in May despite looser Covid rules

| Sean LaPointe

The UK economy has been showing signs of recovery, but growth slowed in May despite the easing of some Covid…

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Personal Finance

Covid-19: holiday bookings to amber list countries soar after quarantine rules relaxed

| Sean LaPointe

Holiday bookings to amber list countries have spiked following the relaxation of quarantine rules. Read on to find out how…

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Investing Articles

Are older cars cheaper to insure?

| Sean LaPointe

Is it possible to reduce the cost of your car insurance by driving an older car? We tell you everything…

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Personal Finance

Why many workers remain vulnerable despite a plunge in furlough numbers

| Sean LaPointe

With the total number of workers on furlough in the UK falling to 2.4 million in May, why do many…

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Personal Finance

HutchMed shares beat the rest of the LSE last week

| Sean LaPointe

HutchMed shares outperformed the rest of the LSE last week, according to Saxo Markets. Here is why the company's shares…

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Personal Finance

Can I buy shares in Robinhood?

| Sean LaPointe

Robinhood, the US-based stock trading app has announced plans to go public through an IPO. Find out whether you can…

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Personal Finance

How BA Amex cardholders can get 5,000 bonus Avios for spending with Marriott this summer!

| Sean LaPointe

American Express is offering BA Amex cardholders 5,000 bonus Avios when they spend £200 or more with Marriot Bonvoy this…

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Personal Finance

Why do stocks go down at the end of the year?

| Sean LaPointe

The end of the year is often linked with a downturn in the stock market. But why exactly do stocks…

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Personal Finance

Cost of new cars is rapidly outpacing earnings

| Sean LaPointe

The rise in the cost of buying a new car is outpacing earnings, according to new research. We take a…

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Personal Finance

Why the end of the stamp duty holiday is positive for first-time buyers

| Sean LaPointe

The stamp duty holiday that has helped buyers save money when buying a home ended on 30 June. Here's why…

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Personal Finance

Do I have to pay tax on my side hustle?

| Sean LaPointe

Thinking of starting a side hustle to supplement your current income? Find out whether you have to pay tax on…

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Personal Finance

What is the best stocks and shares ISA?

| Sean LaPointe

A stocks and shares ISA can help grow your money in a tax-efficient way. But not all ISAs are the…

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Personal Finance

Why the S&P 500 keep setting new record highs

| Sean LaPointe

The S&P 500 has been on a roll recently. We take a look at why the index keeps setting new…

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Personal Finance

Morrisons shares beat the rest of the LSE last week

| Sean LaPointe

UK supermarket chain Morrisons saw its shares beat the rest in the London Stock Exchange last year. Here are the…

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Dice engraved with the words buy and sell
Personal Finance

Which day of week is best to buy shares?

| Sean LaPointe

Is there a day of the week that is best to buy shares to increase the potential for returns? We…

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Personal Finance

Can I have two stocks and shares ISAs?

| Sean LaPointe

A stocks and shares ISA allows you to invest without paying income and capital gains tax. But can you have…

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Mortgages

8 questions to ask when viewing a property

| Sean LaPointe

When viewing a property for the first time, asking these eight questions can help you determine whether the house is…

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Personal Finance

21% of renters don’t plan on ever buying a house

| Sean LaPointe

New research shows that more than one in five UK tenants will avoid buying a house and plan to rent…

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Personal Finance

What UK investors need to know about the Spanish Transaction Tax

| Sean LaPointe

If you are thinking of investing in Spanish stocks, you should know about the Spanish Transaction Tax. Find out more…

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Personal Finance

New female investors soared by 354% last year!

| Sean LaPointe

The latest data shows that the number of new female investors has soared in the last year. We take a…

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Uncategorized

Why is cryptocurrency crashing?

| Sean LaPointe

After starting the year very strongly, the cryptocurrency market has taken a downward turn and is crashing. We take a…

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Personal Finance

How to prevent car damage in hot weather

| Sean LaPointe

Summer has finally arrived, but the sun and heat could spell bad news for motorists. Find out how to protect…

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Personal Finance

5 tips for maximising cashback on your credit card

| Sean LaPointe

Interested in maximising the cashback you get on your credit card? Here are a few simple but effective tips to…

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Sixed group of millennial aged friends discuss investing
Personal Finance

84% view crypto as ‘much riskier’ than other investments

| Sean LaPointe

New research suggests that the majority of investors still regard crypto as riskier than other types of investments. We take…

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