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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

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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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

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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Personal Finance

What’s the current house price forecast for 2021?

| Sean LaPointe

Looking for a house price forecast? We can't be 100% sure what will happen to the housing market in 2021,…

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Personal Finance

7 hard-to-kill houseplants to boost your mood

| Sean LaPointe

Maintain a beautiful home and improve your mood with the help of these hard-to-kill houseplants that will survive with very…

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Personal Finance

What might Shop Out To Help Out look like?

| Sean LaPointe

The government is being urged to launch a Shop Out To Help Out scheme to save struggling high streets shops.…

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Personal Finance

How much is the UK State Pension for a married couple?

| Sean LaPointe

If you're married and have some entitlement to the UK State Pension, you might be wondering how much you and…

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Personal Finance

Why the £20k ISA allowance may be frozen for 5 years

| Sean LaPointe

Treasury sources are hinting that savers could face a potential five-year freeze on the £20,000 ISA allowance. Here's everything you…

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Personal Finance

Is Deliveroo’s debut the worst in stock market history?

| Sean LaPointe

Deliveroo has made one of the worst stock market debuts in history as its shares plunged by as much as…

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Personal Finance

What can I do if my benefits are cut?

| Sean LaPointe

Have you recently received a letter about a benefits cut? Are you not sure what to do next? This guide…

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Personal Finance

How technology has aided hedge funds

| Sean LaPointe

Hedge funds are making strides in investing by using new and more powerful technology. Here's a look at how technology…

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Personal Finance

Is Shiply good value for money?

| Sean LaPointe

Need to ship heavy and bulky items but feeling priced out by standard couriers? Shiply could help you find an…

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Personal Finance

Can I get a mortgage if I’m self-employed?

| Sean LaPointe

Are you self-employed and wondering whether you can get a mortgage? We answer this common question and offer tips to…

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Personal Finance

The Irish are the most sustainable shoppers in the world!

| Sean LaPointe

The Irish are the most sustainable shoppers in the world according to a new study. We tell you more and…

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Personal Finance

ISA season: investors should ‘consider the UK & Asia’

| Sean LaPointe

As the ISA season comes to a close, investors seeking income opportunities should consider funds the UK and Asia. We…

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Personal Finance

State Pension forecast: will the State Pension keep rising?

| Sean LaPointe

The state pension will increase by 2.5% in 2021. But what will happen after that? Will it keep rising forever?…

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Personal Finance

Will the UK State Pension increase in 2021?

| Sean LaPointe

Wondering whether your UK State Pension payments will increase in 2021? We take a look at whether they'll go up…

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Personal Finance

Coronavirus: £5k fine for going on international holiday

| Sean LaPointe

A new coronavirus law in England could mean a £5,000 fine for going on an international holiday. Here is what…

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Personal Finance

Shares have seen a higher ROI than property since 2001: here’s why that’s significant

| Sean LaPointe

Shares have delivered a greater ROI than property over the last two decades. Here's why that is significant and how…

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