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Sean LaPointe

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

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

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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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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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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Personal Finance

5 tips to help pick dividend stocks for income

| Sean LaPointe

Dividend stocks can be great for generating passive income. Here are five top tips for picking the right dividend stocks…

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Personal Finance

Where is the best place to buy your first home in the UK?

| Sean LaPointe

Looking to buy your first home and wondering where is the best place to do it in the current market?…

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Personal Finance

Why are men more likely to take out loans than women?

| Sean LaPointe

New research shows that men are more likely to take out loans than women. We take a look at the…

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Personal Finance

Auto Trader shares beat the rest of the LSE last week

| Sean LaPointe

Growth in demand for used cars made Auto Trader Group shares the best performing shares in the LSE last week.…

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Personal Finance

5 of the UK’s best locations for first-time buyers

| Sean LaPointe

Purplebricks has released a new heat map highlighting the best places in the UK for first-time buyers to get on…

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Personal Finance

How to enter Nationwide’s new monthly £1m prize draw

| Sean LaPointe

Nationwide has launched a £1 million monthly prize draw, giving members a chance to win up to £100,000 every month.…

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Personal Finance

How to avoid joining the 55k who overpaid their student loans last year

| Sean LaPointe

Close to 55k graduates overpaid their student loans in 2019/2020. Find out how you can avoid overpaying your student loans…

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Personal Finance

Why a bad credit score can cost you over £35k extra when financing a car

| Sean LaPointe

We look at how much a bad credit score could cost you when financing a new car and what you…

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Personal Finance

Is a housing crash coming?

| Sean LaPointe

The UK property market is still on a hot streak, with house prices reaching record highs in April. But could…

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Personal Finance

4 tips to turn a staycation into a savecation

| Sean LaPointe

Has Covid ruined your plans for a summer holiday abroad? Here is how to convert a 'staycation' into a 'savecation'…

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Personal Finance

Will house prices drop after the stamp duty holiday?

| Sean LaPointe

The stamp duty holiday will expire at the end of June 2021. Could this cause house prices to tumble? We…

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Personal Finance

Have you tried this ‘trick’ to lower your car insurance?

| Sean LaPointe

Are your car insurance premiums leaving you out of pocket? This one trick could help lower your car insurance costs…

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Personal Finance

What is a mortgage? Almost half of Brits don’t know!

| Sean LaPointe

New research from Lowell shows that half of Brits do not understand what a mortgage is. We take a closer…

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Personal Finance

10 tips to save up to £1,301 for travelling!

| Sean LaPointe

Looking for some easy ways to save money for travelling? Here are 10 of them to help you get closer…

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