Latest articles by Marc Shoffman
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Cash ISA vs stocks and shares ISA: how to choose between them
Feature Record amounts have flowed into cash ISAs, but is that the best place for your tax-free savings?
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Zoopla: UK house price growth hits three-year high amid stamp duty rush
Zoopla's latest house price index reveals house price growth as buyers rush ahead to avoid avoid higher stamp duty bills from April
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How the end of Spain’s Golden Visa and property sale restrictions could affect you
Spain is looking to protect its housing market but it may make the country less desirable for British retirees
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Tax return deadline: Will you get your self-assessment forms in on time, as millions still need to file?
With just days to go, millions of taxpayers risk a fine if they fail to get their self-assessment tax return to HMRC before the 31 January deadline.
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What the government's defined benefit pension scheme raid means for you
The government wants to let companies use extra final salary scheme funds to boost the economy but there are risks involved. What does it mean for you if you have a defined benefit pension?
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Home insurance and storm damage: how the 55mph storm damage definition could affect you
If Storm Éowyn damaged your home, then this 55mph could mean you may not be able to make a claim on your home insurance
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Chancellor set to ‘tweak’ non-dom clampdown amid UK wealth exodus
Non-dom status is set to be scrapped but the transition period may be extended to bring more wealth to the UK
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Pensions guide: the different types of pensions you need to know about
Tutorials Our pensions guide explains the different ways you can save for your retirement
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High taxes are deterring the wealthy from the UK - where are the rich relocating to?
Feature Record numbers of millionaires are set to flee the UK this year amid fears of higher taxes under the Labour government. We reveal the top destinations for migrating millionaires
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Rightmove: new year asking prices rise as record numbers of homes hit the market
Is now the time to sell as buyers look to beat the stamp duty deadline?
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Should mortgage lending rules be relaxed to boost the UK economy?
Changes to mortgage affordability tests are being proposed as a way to boost the ailing UK economy.
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Can you afford to retire in 2025?
From interest rates and inflation to tax changes, there are plenty of factors to consider if you plan to retire this year – here is how to prepare
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UK supermarkets report bumper Christmas trading season
Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Ocado enjoyed a record festive period but will this feed into their share price?
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What retirement income can you get with a £250K pension pot?
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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The prime London property hotspots for homebuyer demand
We look at the areas in London which saw the largest increase in quarterly demand in the prime property market
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UK equity ownership lowest in G7 – why Britons need to start investing
The UK’s obsession with property and aversion to equities could be holding investors back
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Why there won't be a Santa Rally this year
Investors had hoped for a seasonal stock market boost in December, but central banks have sent stocks plummeting
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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
