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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

82 articles written by this author

Side hustle tax calculator: Estimate your additional tax

Use our side hustle tax calculator to estimate how much income tax and National Insurance you might owe on your side hustle earnings.

Chris Lilly & Sophie Barber 9 December 2024
Side hustle tax calculator: Estimate your additional tax

How much cash can you deposit in the UK?

Learn more about how to deposit your hard-earned cash in a bank account.

Sophie Barber 6 December 2024
How much cash can you deposit in the UK?

Can you pay money into your bank account at the Post Office?

Discover who can pay money in at the Post Office, how you do this and whether your bank is supported at Post Office Everyday Banking.

Sophie Barber 2 December 2024
Can you pay money into your bank account at the Post Office?

Open banking, fraud, AI and more at FinTech LIVE 2024

The key themes for FinTech LIVE have been revealed ahead of the conference next week, including open banking, fraud, AI and more.

Sophie Barber 17 October 2024
Open banking, fraud, AI and more at FinTech LIVE 2024

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
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