George is a deputy editor at Finder. He has previously written for The Motley Fool UK, Nasdaq, Freetrade, Investing in the Web, MoneyMagpie, Online Mortgage Advisor, Wealth, and Compare Forex Brokers.
He's focused on making personal finance and investing engaging for everyone. To do this he draws from previous work and his Level 4 Diploma for Financial Advisers (DipFA), sharing what he’s learnt. When he’s not geeking out about money, you’ll find him playing sports and staying active.
Expertise
- Investing
- Personal finance
- Tax
- Pensions
- Mortgages
- Cryptocurrency
Education
- Level 4 Diploma for Financial Advisers (DipFA) | London Institute of Banking and Finance
- Bachelor of Arts, History & American Studies | University of Manchester
- CFA Investment Foundations Certificate
Featured publications
- Nasdaq
- The Guardian
- The Telegraph
- Daily Express
- FT Adviser
- financial reporter
- The Daily Mail
- The Drum
- MSN
- Mirror
Latest articles by George Sweeney, DipFA
249 articles written by this author
How to buy Chime shares
Fin out how and where you can buy Chime shares quickly and easily from the UK, plus learn more about the Californian banking services provider.

How to buy Uphold shares when it goes public
Everything we know about the Uphold IPO, plus information on how to buy shares.

Best stocks for beginners with little money to invest 2025: Invest with just £1
You don't have to be rich to invest; here's how to get started investing with little money, and investment options to consider.

Complete guide to the best global index funds and ETFs
Here's your ultimate guide to navigating the world of global investing from the comfort of your sofa or even on your phone on the go.

What is margin investing and how does it work?
Find out how margin investing works, and where you can trade using margin in the UK, including how to do it on Robinhood. Paid content.

What are my options? Beginner’s guide to options trading
Options trading offers the right to buy at a certain price on or before a certain date. They're different from futures as there isn't an obligation to buy so you can "lock in" a price without having to worry about fulfilling a contract.

How to buy shares in Ajax
Find out how you can buy shares and invest in Dutch football club AFC Ajax, AKA "Sons of the Gods".

How to buy shares in Sporting Lisbon
Find out how you can buy shares and invest in Portuguese football club Sporting Lisbon, AKA "the Lions".

US stocks for UK investors: Cutting costs without cutting corners
Investing in US stocks can be an excellent way to gain exposure to some of the world's leading companies making waves on Wall Street, from tech giants to innovative startups.

Welcoming Robinhood to the UK: The story so far
After making the decision to expand into the UK retail investing space back in early 2024, Robinhood has slowly and steadily been building momentum with its UK offering. (Paid content)
