Latest articles by Marc Shoffman
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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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Nationwide Building Society bonus - who will get the £50 payment following the Virgin Money deal?
Customers of Nationwide will share in the success of its recent banking takeover. Who will get the £50 bonus?
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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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How much does it cost to move home under the Labour government?
Thousands of buyers are set to miss the stamp duty deadline, adding thousands to the cost of buying a home
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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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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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Will Rachel Reeves impose £4,000 cash ISA limit?
Lobbyists have suggested scrapping cash ISAs or restricting the tax-free allowance at £4,000 to boost investment in UK stocks – here is what the changes could mean for investors
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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?
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£80bn gilts to mature: where should investors put their money?
Gilt yields have increased in recent months but what is the best way to play the bond market?
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London Stock Exchange exodus: which companies could be next to go?
As many companies exit London, the steady trickle of stocks listing elsewhere could turn into a stampede. Who will be next, and what does this mean for investors?
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Premium Bond alternatives: As rates fall, are 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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Rightmove: UK asking price growth slows ahead of stamp duty changes
Sellers are adjusting asking prices as it is now too late for buyers to beat the stamp duty deadline
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How to buy gold bullion
There are many different ways to buy gold bullion or physical gold. We've put together a guide of what to consider and where to buy gold bars and coins
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Single people face £2k retirement shortfall. Can you fill the gap?
Being single may have plenty of benefits but it could leave you with a retirement shortfall. But even as a single person, there are things you can do to plug the gap before you stop working
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Landlords ordered to make rental properties more energy efficient by 2030
The government has said rental properties must have a minimum EPC rating of C by 2030. We explain how much it will cost landlords to upgrade their buy-to-let portfolio
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MPs launch inquiry into AI and financial services - is it time to regulate the robots?
The Treasury Committee is looking into the risks and rewards from the rise of artificial intelligence in financial services
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Dry January for UK equity funds as withdrawals hit £1 billion — where are investors putting their money?
Equity funds got off to a poor start in the new year, posting net outflows in January for the first time since 2023.
