Latest articles by Marc Shoffman
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Salary sacrifice pensions cap: 3.3 million workers to be hit by contribution limits
The government has revealed further details of its controversial cap on pension contributions through salary sacrifice. Here is how the changes could affect you
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How much should you be paying your financial adviser?
Financial Conduct Authority data shows financial advisers are charging up to 3%. Here is how you know if you are getting value for money
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Halifax: UK house price growth derailed by Autumn Budget build-up
The latest Halifax House Price Index shows values were hit by Autumn Budget uncertainty but there are higher hopes for 2026
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Cash ISA cuts: millions of savers face £1,200 tax bill after five years
A combination of cuts to the cash ISA allowance and higher income tax on savings will deal a blow to savers as many could face a tax bill
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The best and worst performing UK stocks of 2025 as FTSE 100 approaches record year
The blue-chip index is heading for another top year despite investors steering clear of UK equity funds
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Transfers from stocks and shares to cash ISAs to be banned under Autumn Budget reforms
The government seems to be doing its best to push people away from cash ISAs by banning transfers
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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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Mansion Tax: What does Rachel Reeves's new property tax for expensive houses mean for you?
The chancellor has confirmed plans for a yearly charge on homes with £2 million or more in the Autumn Budget. Who will pay more and how much?
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Savers will have to wait as long as 48 years to build a £1m cash ISA pot if allowance is cut
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is rumoured to be planning a cut to the cash ISA allowance in the Autumn Budget, making it harder for savers to build wealth. Will you still be able to build a £1 million cash ISA pot?
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UK regions where mansion tax proposals could hit homeowners hardest
Rumours a mansion tax could be announced in the Autumn Budget are already hitting the housing market but homeowners are being urged not to panic yet
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Can you rely on artificial intelligence for financial advice?
AI still has plenty to learn when it comes to financial planning, research suggests
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New Companies House ID checks have been introduced – how to avoid paying hundreds on verification
Company directors could end up paying hundreds of pounds to comply with new identity checks but it is possible to do so without paying a penny
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Renters' Rights Act: landlords have until May 2026 to prepare for rental reforms
The long-awaited housing bill gets its second reading in parliament on Wednesday - how will it affect you?
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ONS: UK house prices hit by September slump amid Autumn Budget uncertainty
The latest Land Registry data shows Budget rumours are hitting the UK housing market
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Investors continue to pull money from equity funds but at a slower rate – where is the money going?
Concerns about tax rises in the Autumn Budget continue to drive investor behaviour. Here is how fund sectors were affected in September
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Halifax: UK house price growth hits new high for 2025 despite Autumn Budget tax fears
Average UK house prices continue to rise but challenges remain, particularly in prime markets
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NS&I raises interest rates on British Savings Bonds – are they any good?
Savers can access inflation-beating rates on NS&I's British Savings Bonds but there are better deals on offer in the wider market.
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Side hustle tax: Do you owe HMRC money?
Unpaid social media reviews of goods and services and extra efforts to earn income online could be liable for side hustle tax
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‘My estate faces a £214,000 tax bill unless I get married’ - the perils of the inheritance tax pension reforms
The chancellor's plans to charge inheritance tax on unused pension wealth could be bad news for cohabiting couples
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Inheritance tax pension reforms will delay payments to grieving families and the taxman
The government is pressing ahead with plans to charge inheritance tax on pensions but there are warnings that it will be harder for executors to administer an estate and pay HMRC
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What the EU’s new Entry/Exit System means for your holiday
Brits are facing longer waits at EU borders and are being urged to be ready to show insurance documents. How does the new Entry/Exit System work?
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Nationwide: UK property values climb upwards despite Autumn Budget uncertainty
Average house price growth was steady in September but there were regional differences. Which region is the most expensive?
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J.P. Morgan set to retire Nutmeg as part of personal investing relaunch - what the changes mean for you
Nutmeg was one of the UK’s first robo wealth management platforms but will soon disappear as part of a rebrand
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Generation X falls behind on retirement savings: how to boost your pension pot
The over-50s are lagging behind other generations when it comes to pension savings – here's why
