Louise Bastock

Editor

Louise is an editor and spokesperson at Finder, specialising in a broad range of financial topics from first-time buyers to financial wellness. Her personal finance expertise has been featured in Closer Magazine, The Sun, The Daily Mail, The Independent and more, and she has appeared on ITV News. You can check out her work across 500+ videos on Finder's YouTube channel, which has over 3 million views. In her free time, Louise can be found performing in comedy clubs across the UK or figuring out how to justify having a hot tub in her garden.

Expertise

Financial wellness
First-time buyers
Millennial money
UK top trends

Experience

Written, produced and presented over 500 videos for Finder’s YouTube channel
3 million+ views on YouTube
Filmed on the world’s fastest roller-coaster in Abu Dhabi

Education

Bachelor of Arts (Honours), English Literature | King’s College London | 2009 - 2012
Subediting | London School of Journalism | 2015

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Latest articles by Louise Bastock

12 articles written by this author

Bank accounts

Your survival guide to bank account switching deals

Are switching deals worth the stress these days? Here’s how to bag the most cash and keep your cool in the process.

Bank accounts

Financial adviser vs coach: Who to talk to about your money

From financial advisers to accountants - if you need help with your personal finances, here's who to talk to about what.

Bank accounts

Find your financial wellness in the lead-up to Christmas

Give yourself the gift of financial wellness this Christmas with these 5 practical steps.

Bank accounts

Easter statistics 2026: Celebrations and spending in the UK

Our 2026 research revealed that Brits will spend an estimated £1.6 billion during the Easter period, averaging around £36 per person.

Stats + Facts

New Year’s resolution statistics: What goals are Brits setting for 2026?

According to our survey, 7 in 10 Brits (72%) will be setting themselves New Year’s resolutions for 2026, around 39.5 million people.

Stats + Facts

The average price of a pint in the UK and around the world

We've compiled data on the average price of a pint of beer in the most populated cities around the world and across the UK.

Stats + Facts

Christmas statistics: What’s the average spend in the UK?

In 2025, Brits are projected to spend £802 each on Christmas celebrations, with the nation planning to splash £41.6 billion overall.

Stats + Facts

How many vegetarians and vegans are in the UK in 2026?

6.3% of UK adults plan to follow a vegan diet in 2026 according to Finder research, an estimated 3.5 million people, and 9.5% of Brits plan to follow a vegetarian diet.