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Josephine Haagen

Josephine Haagen

Personal Finance Writer

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Josephine joined Ocean in 2023. Her aim is to create content that’s accessible and easy to understand. This means avoiding complicated language and keeping things concise. When not writing, Josephine can be found listening to the pop charts or chipping away at her Netflix watchlist.

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  • Personal finance
  • Credit cards

Education

  • BA Liberal Arts (English Language & Literature) - University of Leeds

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Can I get a credit card if I've just moved to the UK?

24 July 2024

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How to remove a bad credit history

08 July 2024

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