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Sophie Barber

Sophie Barber

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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.

Chris Lilly & Sophie Barber 1 October 2024
Dividend tax calculator

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?

Sophie Barber 3 September 2024
The “September effect”: Is it the worst month for the stock market?

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.

Chris Lilly & Sophie Barber 22 August 2024
Student living costs calculator: Compare cities in the UK

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.

Sophie Barber 19 August 2024
What are the disadvantages of using a debit card abroad?

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.

Chris Lilly & Sophie Barber 15 August 2024
Credit card minimum repayment calculator

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.

Sophie Barber 6 August 2024
The average price of a coffee in the UK and around the world

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.

Chris Lilly & Sophie Barber 17 July 2024
Fixed-rate ISA calculator: Should you switch to 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.

Sophie Barber 17 July 2024
The ‘single tax’ revealed: What’s the true 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.

Chris Lilly & Sophie Barber 21 May 2024
Cost of living in the UK: Calculator to compare cities

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.

Matthew Boyle & Sophie Barber 16 May 2024
Business failure statistics UK
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