Latest articles by Marc Shoffman
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Alternatives to Premium Bonds: As NS&I rates fall, are other savings prize draws a good option?
If you’re looking for a Premium Bond alternative, a prize draw might be an option, with one offering up to £100,000.
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Is a £250,000 pension pot enough to retire on?
Advice What would your retirement income be with a £250K pension pot? Knowing how much you can get makes it easier to plan for your golden years.
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It is getting more expensive to have a 'comfortable' retirement – how much will you need?
News New figures show the cost of retiring has rocketed amid high inflation and changing expectations. We look how much it costs to retire comfortably and and how to get there
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How to become an ISA multi-millionaire
Making your first ISA million may be tricky but it gets easier if you want to become a multi-millionaire investor
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Trump trade tariffs: UK mortgage rates fall in 'silver lining' for borrowers
Stock markets have been rattled by Trump's trade tariffs but benefits are emerging for mortgage customers
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Will Rachel Reeves impose £4,000 cash ISA limit?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has officially confirmed that her team are looking at ways to reform the cash ISA after no announcement about its future was made at the Spring Statement.
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Tax hikes push wealthy individuals to exit the UK – what are the risks of relocating?
Research suggests a wealth exodus may be taking place due to higher taxes under the Labour government
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Nationwide: UK house price growth flattens in March – will the housing market spring into action?
House price growth was flat in March ahead of changes to stamp duty thresholds
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ONS: UK house prices rise but will the market blossom this spring?
House price growth has been boosted by the stamp duty rush but a slowdown may be on its way
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How to protect your pension from the chancellor's inheritance tax changes
Pension savings will form part of inheritance tax calculations from 2027 and many retirees are already taking steps to avoid charges now
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Gilt trades rise again - should you back government bonds?
Investment platforms are reporting continuing interest in gilts. What is driving demand?
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Are you paying too much for your stocks and shares ISA?
Investment trends are changing but research suggests this may be leading to platforms overcharging users
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The top 10 holiday let hotspots as tax perks end in April
The furnished holiday lets tax regime will be scrapped next month - can property investors still make money from short-term rentals?
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What the Employment Rights Bill means for your job
New workplace reforms are set to give employees new rights to benefits and flexible working
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Side hustle tax changes: HMRC reforms could save thousands from filing self-assessment tax returns
The government plans to raise the reporting threshold for trading income – here is how it could help your side hustle
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The 4% pension rule to retire comfortably
Are you wondering when the best time is to retire, and how much you should take from your pension pot? We explain how the 4% rule could help you retire comfortably
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Could your old Star Wars toys make you millions?
Star Wars fans could get out of this world returns as vintage toys experience a resurgence
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The most popular ISA funds, stocks and investment trusts
As we enter the new tax year, we look at the most popular ISA funds, investment trusts and stocks over the past four months
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Where the rich are making their money
Wealthy households are getting a boost from traditional investments rather than luxuries
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Zoopla: UK rental growth hits three-year low - is buy-to-let still worth it?
Landlords are already battling with higher taxes and reduced reliefs and now rental growth is slowing
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How the government’s latest leasehold reforms will help you
The government has unveiled plans to abolish leasehold ownership and replace it with commonhold – here is what you need to know
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Tourist taxes: should you pay more to visit holiday hotspots or look elsewhere?
Major cities have introduced extra fees to combat overtourism. We look at how to tackle the rise of tourist taxes.
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The top areas for buy-to-let rental yields
Rental yields have reached a 13-year high of 6.93%, making buying-to-let a more attractive option. Where are the best places in the UK to invest in property?
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The investment trusts that could have made you an ISA millionaire
There are 50 investment trusts that could have helped investors build a million-pound portfolio over 25 years – are you invested in one?
