Latest articles by Marc Shoffman
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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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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.
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When will the Labour government reform the leasehold system?
The two-year ownership rule to extend a lease or buy a freehold has been scrapped. But homeowners are still waiting for the controversial leasehold system to be fully reformed
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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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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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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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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
