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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.

Recent Articles

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Personal Finance

Asda to start selling second-hand clothes

| Sean LaPointe

Asda’s George clothing brand is selling second-hand clothes in stores across the UK. We take a look at this boost…

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Personal Finance

The 10 most-asked questions on speeding fines answered

| Sean LaPointe

Recently received a speeding fine? Here's a short guide with answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about…

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Personal Finance

UK to experience biggest economic boom since 1948, says Barclays boss

| Sean LaPointe

Barclays Bank's CEO, Jes Staley, has claimed that the UK is set to experience its biggest economic boom since 1948.…

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Personal Finance

UK housing market: annual house price growth hits 7.1% in April

| Sean LaPointe

The UK housing market is booming with house price growth reaching 7.1% in the year to April. We take a…

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Personal Finance

How to get bonus Avios on your British Airways Amex Credit Card

| Sean LaPointe

If you’re an American Express British Airways Credit Card holder, here is how you can get bonus Avios for your…

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Personal Finance

Why NOW is the best time to save for a house

| Sean LaPointe

If you're an aspiring homeowner, here's why now is a good time to save for a house. We take a…

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Personal Finance

UK economy to grow at fastest pace since WW2: what this means for investors

| Sean LaPointe

Experts predict that this year the UK economy will grow at its fastest rate since World War Two. Here's what…

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Personal Finance

Wall Street stocks hit record highs during busiest week of earnings reporting

| Sean LaPointe

Wall Street stocks have climbed to new record highs as investors gear up for one of the busiest weeks of…

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Personal Finance

Tax falls for the first time since the 2008-10 financial crisis

| Sean LaPointe

Tax revenue has fallen for the first time since the 2008 financial crisis as the UK battles the effects of…

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Personal Finance

Autumn holiday bookings surge amid summer travel uncertainty

| Sean LaPointe

With the possibility of overseas travel still uncertain this summer, a great number of UK holidaymakers are rescheduling their holiday…

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Personal Finance

10 tasks drivers feel least confident doing that could cost them

| Sean LaPointe

We take a look at the 10 car maintenance checks that drivers are least confident to carry out - and…

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Personal Finance

Can I short shares in the UK?

| Sean LaPointe

Short selling is trading technique used by investors to profit from falling share prices, but is it legal in the…

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Personal Finance

Cashback without purchase to be allowed across UK: what you need to know

| Sean LaPointe

A post-Brexit rule change will soon allow you to walk into a shop and get cashback without having to make…

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Personal Finance

4 top tips to cut down on WFH costs

| Sean LaPointe

Working from home can be great. But it might not always be cost effective. So here are a few tips…

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Personal Finance

Can I buy shares in MusicMagpie?

| Sean LaPointe

Second-hand gadget vendor MusicMagpie has debuted on London’s junior AIM stock market. We tell you whether and how you can…

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Personal Finance

Football clubs share prices rocked by European Super League announcement

| Sean LaPointe

Football club shares have seen significant movement throughout the European Super League saga. Read on to find out how the…

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Personal Finance

Grab SPAC merger IPO: Everything you need to know

| Sean LaPointe

Grab, the top ride-hailing company in Southeast Asia, is planning to go public in the US through a SPAC merger…

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Personal Finance

Is Bupa worth it?

| Sean LaPointe

Bupa is a leading private health insurance provider. But in the UK, where the NHS provides cost-effective healthcare for all,…

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Personal Finance

UK motorists to see biggest drop in car insurance costs in 6 years!

| Sean LaPointe

The cost of car insurance in the UK has seen its biggest drop in six years due to fewer drivers…

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Personal Finance

Which countries are currently on the UK’s ‘red list’?

| Sean LaPointe

India is the latest country to be placed on the 'red list' of countries from which travel to the UK…

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Personal Finance

5% deposit mortgages are back: everything you need to know

| Sean LaPointe

The launch of the government's mortgage guarantee scheme means that 5% deposit mortgages are back. We take a look at…

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Why you should consider saving into a pension for your children

| Sean LaPointe

Building up savings for your children through a pension can ensure they have a comfortable retirement. Here's what you need…

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Personal Finance

FTSE 100 soars past 7,000 for first time since the pandemic

| Sean LaPointe

For the first time since the pandemic, the FTSE 100 index closed above 7,000. We examine what investors can learn…

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Personal Finance

Why is Coinbase stock so popular?

| Sean LaPointe

Coinbase, the popular cryptocurrency exchange, is now trading shares to the public. But why is it such a popular offering?…

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How much charitable giving is tax deductible?

| Sean LaPointe

You've probably heard that charity donations are eligible for tax deductions in the UK. But exactly how much of your…

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Personal Finance

Gender credit gap: women pay £17k more to borrow over lifetime

| Sean LaPointe

New research has revealed a gender credit gap. On average, women pay £17k more than men to borrow over their…

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Personal Finance

UK State Pension: who is eligible? And who isn’t?

| Sean LaPointe

The UK State Pension is an important source of retirement income, but it's not available to everyone. Here is who…

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Personal Finance

2 in 3 plan to switch ISA providers this year

| Sean LaPointe

Research shows that 2 in 3 people intend to switch ISA providers this year. We look at the potential reasons…

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Personal Finance

1/4 of over-55s will have to rely solely on the State Pension

| Sean LaPointe

A quarter of over-55s don’t have their own pension and will have to rely solely on the State Pension. What…

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Personal Finance

Can I buy shares in Darktrace?

| Sean LaPointe

Cybersecurity firm Darktrace has announced plans to float its shares on the London Stock Exchange. Find out whether you can…

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Personal Finance

Can I buy shares in Coinbase?

| Sean LaPointe

Coinbase, the popular cryptocurrency exchange is set to go public on 14 April 2021. We take a look at whether…

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Personal Finance

How to invest in two stock markets cheaper than the UK’s

| Sean LaPointe

It’s true that one of the cheapest markets to invest in is the UK. But did you know there are…

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Personal Finance

This is the average deposit needed for a 5% mortgage

| Sean LaPointe

The government’s new mortgage guarantee scheme means that homebuyers can get a mortgage with just a 5% deposit. But how…

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Personal Finance

12 April reopening: Where can I travel right now?

| Sean LaPointe

Find out where you can travel to right now and where you can't, following the partial reopening and lifting of…

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Personal Finance

Why is my PayPal money on hold?

| Sean LaPointe

Your PayPal money can be placed on hold for various reasons. We take a look at some of these reasons,…

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New tax year: A guide to changes in UK finances in 2021

| Sean LaPointe

This guide provides an overview of the key finance changes that come with the new tax year. Read on to…

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Personal Finance

Why high street sales could soar 50% on 12 April

| Sean LaPointe

High street sales could soar by as much as 50% on 12 April, with shoppers likely to be in the…

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Personal Finance

Who is the UK’s highest-paid boss?

| Sean LaPointe

Who is the highest-paid UK boss? Find out the company executives who are taking home the biggest paycheques in the…

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Personal Finance

What is insolvency?

| Sean LaPointe

Here is everything you need to know about insolvency. We take a look at what causes it, how it differs…

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Personal Finance

How does the UK State Pension work?

| Sean LaPointe

The UK State Pension is a form of retirement income provided by the UK government. Here’s a short guide to…

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