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George Sweeney (DipFA)

George Sweeney (DipFA)

George is a freelance writer focused on educating others in personal finance, tax, and investing. He's a qualified Financial Adviser and previously worked within property and insurance in a number of different countries.

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Personal Finance

The bull case for sustainable and ESG-focused investments

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

With ESG funds becoming more popular and profitable, it looks like sustainable investments are here to stay. Should you consider…

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Personal Finance

Why easyJet, BP and Rolls-Royce shares are among Q1’s most traded

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

New data shows that a few UK shares, including easyJet, have been heavily trading during Q1 this year. We take…

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Personal Finance

How to evaluate a stock before buying it

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

If you’re wondering how to evaluate a stock before buying it, here are some easy ways to go about it…

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Personal Finance

Have stock markets priced in good news?

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Stock markets around the world are looking positive, but has good news already been priced in? Should investors be optimistic…

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Personal Finance

Why is America the world’s most expensive stock market?

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

The American stock market is considered the most expensive in the world right now. But what does this mean? And…

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Personal Finance

The lasting impact of the GameStop saga

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

The GameStop saga grabbed attention around the world. What lessons can we learn from these events and what will the…

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Personal Finance

The pros and cons of using social media for investing advice

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

We take a look at some of the potential advantages and disadvantages of getting your investing advice from social media…

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Personal Finance

Fineco traders have been buying Chinese stocks

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Chinese stocks have been attracting a lot of attention from traders at Fineco. We take a look at the market…

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Personal Finance

Should I invest my full ISA allowance at the start or end of the financial year?

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Making use of your full ISA allowance is great, but when is the best time of year to invest? We…

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Personal Finance

6 factors to consider before buying shares

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

There are lots of factors to consider before buying shares. Here are six important things for you to think about…

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Personal Finance

How to invest in the S&P 500

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Are you wondering how to invest in the S&P 500 index? Here’s everything you need to know about investing in…

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Personal Finance

How to create multi-generational wealth

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Wondering how to create multi-generational wealth for your family? Building wealth from scratch is easier than you might think. Here’s…

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Personal Finance

6 benefits of a long-term investing outlook

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

There are many benefits of investing with a long-term plan, here are six ways that thinking ahead will help you…

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Personal Finance

5 ways to reduce your carbon footprint and save money

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Learning how to reduce your carbon footprint whilst also saving money is a win-win situation. Here are five practical ways…

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Personal Finance

Just 14% of Brits are investing in stocks and shares – but more are keen to get started

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Research shows that only 14% of Brits are investing in stocks with their savings. We take a look at ways…

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Personal Finance

7 tips ahead of ISA season

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

ISA season is right around the corner for all of us. It’s important to make the most of it. Here…

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Personal Finance

How to use the KonMari method to improve your financial life

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

The KonMari method introduced by Marie Kondo is a great way to tidy your home. Can it also be a…

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Personal Finance

What have Fineco traders been buying?

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Looking into what traders have been buying gives us a great insight into the market and a view of where…

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Personal Finance

How achievable is passive income?

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Earning a passive income is a great financial goal because you can literally make money while you sleep. Here’s how…

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Personal Finance

Corporation tax set to rise to 25% in 2023

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

In the recent Budget announcement, it was confirmed that corporation tax is set to rise. We explain the changes and…

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Sixed group of millennial aged friends discuss investing
Personal Finance

The risks and rewards for today’s retail trader

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

If you're a retail trader, you now have better access than ever to investments. But it’s important to understand the…

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Personal Finance

Overvalued or undervalued stock: how to tell the difference

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Being able to tell if a stock is overvalued or undervalued is a useful skill to have. Here are some…

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Personal Finance

How being a risk-averse person can benefit you in investing

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Being a risk-averse person might actually make you a better investor. we explain how risk management can help you be…

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Personal Finance

Freetrade’s top 5 investing tips to make the most of lockdown savings

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Freetrade have passed on some of their top investing tips to help you make the most of lockdown savings and…

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Personal Finance

FSCS protection: everything you need to know

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

FSCS protection is something you may be aware of but have never had to use. We explain everything you need…

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Personal Finance

This new app helps make ‘green investing’ as clear as the sky is blue

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Green investing is slightly different to other forms of ethical investing. We take a look at a new app that…

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Personal Finance

9 tax planning tips for year-end

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Are your affairs in order ahead of the end of the tax year? Here are nine tax planning tips to…

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Personal Finance

Trading platform lets ‘women invest first’ with free Bumble stock

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Here’s how you can get hold of some free Bumble stock and details on how women are starting to shake…

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Personal Finance

Retail investors made 35% more profit than hedge funds in 2020

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

New data shows that retail investors are making more money than hedge funds. We take a look at what’s going…

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Personal Finance

FinTok, StockTok… what is Financial TikTok?

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

The latest craze on TikTok is trading tips and financial advice. We explain what’s going on and why it's a…

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Personal Finance

7 life moments when you may need a financial adviser

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

There are big moments in life when a financial adviser can really help you out. We take a look at…

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Personal Finance

What more can I do ahead of the end of the tax year?

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

The end of the tax year is an important time for a number of reasons. Here’s how to make the…

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Personal Finance

Lockdown 2 saw investors turn more to ethical investing

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

With more investors getting involved in ethical investing, what does this increase in popularity mean for the future of investing?

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Personal Finance

What is ESG investing?

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

ESG investing is growing in popularity amongst those looking for responsible ways to invest. But what is exactly is it?…

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Personal Finance

New investors are more likely to be younger, hungrier – and furloughed…

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Recent research shows a huge increase in new investors. We take a look at the data and highlight the things…

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Personal Finance

30% of British adults are planning for their perfect retirement

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Planning for retirement is always a great idea. New research shows people are changing how they approach their finances. Let's…

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Personal Finance

FCA warns traders to avoid potential market abuse

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

The FCA has released a warning to traders to avoid potential market abuse. We take a look at what has…

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Personal Finance

Why did Interactive Brokers restrict trading in GameStop and other companies?

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Restrictions have been placed on trading GameStop shares along with shares in some other companies. We take a look at…

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Personal Finance

What is a short squeeze?

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

You may be wondering what a short squeeze is. We explain everything you need to know about this interesting market…

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Personal Finance

How to create your own stock analysis

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Understanding some stock analysis basics can be valuable for new investors. Here are some things to look out for when…

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