Latest articles by Marc Shoffman
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Active funds failing to beat passives amid technology boom - how should you invest?
News AJ Bell data shows most active funds are underperforming. We reveal the regions where machines have beaten managers
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Property market 2025: will it be a buyers' market?
Home buyers are facing higher taxes but may benefit from political certainty next year. We explain what could happen to house prices next year
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6 taxes going up in 2025
Inflation may be slowing and interest rates could be cut further, but households should prepare for higher tax bills next year - we look at the six taxes going up in 2025
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What a delay in the government’s pension review could mean for your money?
The Treasury is rumoured to have abandoned the next stage of its retirement market review that would have considered how to boost auto-enrolment pension contributions
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Halifax: pre-Budget and stamp duty rush pushes house prices to new record high
The latest Halifax House Price Index shows average house prices are approaching £300,000 despite the typically-quieter period
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Farmer fury – why are rural groups protesting against Autumn Budget inheritance tax changes?
Farmers are protesting against restrictions on agricultural property relief – here is how the changes affect rural communities and land investors
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What Keir Starmer's ‘Plan for Change’ means for you - six milestones explained
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has set out six milestones that the public can judge the government by - we reveal Labour's top policy targets
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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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Self-assessment tax scam warnings raised ahead of tax return deadline
Self-assessment tax scams are on the rise according to HMRC. We look at the common scams and how to safeguard yourself
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How much does it cost to move home under the Labour government?
Home-moving costs are rising and could get more expensive once stamp duty thresholds drop in April 2025
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Inheritance tax receipts jump 11% even before Autumn Budget overhaul
Official figures show inheritance tax receipts are rising even before the chancellor’s changes to reliefs
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Collectable investments: 10 vinyls worth up to £10,000 as Oasis tour drives record resurgence - is one in your collection?
News Vinyl is experiencing a resurgence and collectors will pay up to £10,000 for some albums - is it time to dust off your old records?
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Rightmove: Autumn Budget pushed down asking prices but values will rise in 2025
Asking prices dipped by more than usual in October amid fears of tax rises
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Most affordable towns to buy a home in the UK
Zoopla research reveals parts of the UK where house price-to-earnings ratios are better for buyer budgets
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How to get the best travel money rates
We find the best travel money rates so you can make the most of your trips without denting your wallet.
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Metro Bank fined £16.7 million for financial crime failings
The Financial Conduct Authority issued a penalty to Metro Bank after its systems failed to spot potentially suspicious customer accounts
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Investors withdrew record amounts from equity funds ahead of Budget tax grab – is now a good time to back Britain?
UK equity funds took the brunt of investor withdrawals ahead of the Autumn Budget
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Autumn Budget 2024: chancellor scraps high income child benefit reforms
Plans to move child benefit eligibility to a household income system have been shelved
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4 money moves to make post Budget
Capital gains tax has increased and inheritance tax perks are being reduced – here is how to bypass the Budget tax rises
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Autumn Budget 2024: capital gains tax raised from today
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has increased capital gains tax in her first fiscal statement - here is what it means for you
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Autumn Budget 2024: which taxes are going up?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled £40 billion worth of tax hikes - here is what the Budget means for your finances
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HMRC paper self-assessment deadline approaches – should you file your tax return by post?
Advice Most people file their tax return online but there are benefits to completing your self-assessment forms by post
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Autumn Budget - who does Labour define as 'working people?'
Keir Starmer has promised that working people will be protected from harsh tax rises in the Autumn Budget but he is struggling to define who that includes
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Zoopla: UK property sales hit four-year high but will Budget dampen demand?
Confidence has returned to the property market but Zoopla warns that stamp duty changes could derail the recovery
