Sophie Barber is a content marketing manager for Finder in the UK after previously working as a content manager at a digital marketing agency. She has over 5 years experience in writing and publishing clear, concise and informative online articles for a variety of websites.
She holds a Master's in English from the University of Exeter and is passionate about creating content that taps into trending topics and helps make personal finance decisions easier.
In her spare time, you can find her hunting down London's best vegetarian restaurants or relaxing with a book and a cup of coffee.
Expertise
- Publishing original personal finance research
- Creating data-led statistics pages to highlight industry trends
- Cost of living and money saving tips
Education
- MA English Literary Studies | University of Exeter
- BA (Hons) English | University of Exeter
Latest articles by Sophie Barber
77 articles written by this author
Dividend tax calculator
Use our dividend tax calculator to work out whether you need to pay tax on your dividend payouts and how much you're liable for.
The “September effect”: Is it the worst month for the stock market?
We delve into the data behind the September effect and stock market performance - what are the best and worst months?
Student living costs calculator: Compare cities in the UK
Compare different uni towns and cities with your home town and see the cost of living in each area.
What are the disadvantages of using a debit card abroad?
If you’re worried about the disadvantages of using your card abroad, this guide breaks down the pros and cons.
Credit card minimum repayment calculator
Use our calculator to find out how long it would take to clear your credit card balance by making the minimum required payments vs paying a fixed amount each month.
The average price of a coffee in the UK and around the world
We've analysed data on the average price of a pint of a coffee in the most populated cities around the world and across the UK.
Fixed-rate ISA calculator: Should you switch to a better rate?
Our fixed-rate ISA calculator estimates whether paying the get-out penalty on your ISA is worth it to open a new one at a better rate.
The ‘single tax’ revealed: What’s the true cost of being single?
Recent estimates suggest that over 8 million people live alone in the UK, so we've crunched the numbers to find the cost of being single.
Cost of living in the UK: Calculator to compare cities
Compare the cost of living in cities around the UK and discover the salary you would need to rent a 1-bedroom flat in each location.
Business failure statistics UK
We look at business survival rates, how the chance of business failure varies between industries and some of the reasons businesses stop trading.