Latest articles by Marc Shoffman
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How Junior ISAs could help with inheritance tax planningLooming inheritance tax changes will limit how much pension wealth can be passed on but more people may be maxing out their loved ones’ JISA allowance instead
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Nationwide: UK house price growth bounced back in JanuaryHouse price growth slowed in 2025 but the new year is showing more positive signs for the property market
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February Premium Bonds winners announced – did you win £1m?More than 2.7 million historic Premium Bonds prizes are still waiting to be claimed, NS&I says
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Flat fees vs percentage fees - are you paying too much?We investigate whether it’s better to choose an investment platform with flat fees, or whether percentage charges could work out cheaper.
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RICS: Seller confidence hits new high but buyers are yet to return to the property marketThe latest Residential Market Survey from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) shows there are signs that confidence is slowly returning to the housing market
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How the mansion tax could affect you even if your home is valued below £2 millionThe mansion tax will apply to homes worth above £2 million from April 2028 but even lower-value properties could be looked at, MPs have been told.
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FCA proposes new ratings system for workplace pension schemesThe City watchdog has proposed new rules to help ensure pension schemes are providing value for money
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Fund inflows hit a six-month high in November – where are investors putting their money?Investors returned to the financial markets amid the Autumn Budget in November 2025 but caution remains.
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Revealed: The most viewed properties on Rightmove amid Boxing Day boostThe property website predicts that the housing market is set for a busy 2026 based on user activity over the festive period. Here are the most viewed homes on Rightmove during Boxing Day
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How cancelling unused direct debits could boost your pension by £37,000A new year refresh of your spending could save you money and help boost your pension pot.
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Household savings ratio drops – are you setting enough aside for 2026?High inflation has pushed the savings ratio down again and the figure could dip further next year
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Investing trends for 2026 : What the analysts are watching out forInvestors started the year with worries about Trump tariffs and taxes but where will markets go in 2026?
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Why UK investors are backing British stocks in 2026The UK stock market may be lacking fashionable technology shares but investors are keen to buy British next year
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How to limit how much of your Christmas bonus goes to the taxmanIt's Christmas bonus season but the boosted pay packet may mean much of your hard-earned reward ends up with HMRC instead of in your pocket
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Millions underestimate how many paydays are left until retirement - why you should be counting your payslipsKeeping track of how long you will be earning a salary for can help work out how much you need to put into a workplace pension
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Mortgage market reforms: how the FCA's new affordability rules could help you onto the property ladderThe Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will consult on a range of changes to mortgage lending rules in 2026 to help underserved borrowers
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Autumn Budget tax changes: how is your generation affected?The chancellor expects everyone to do their bit to boost the nation's finances but the tax burden is by no means shared equally
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RICS: Budget failed to boost property market and recovery unlikely until spring 2026Data from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors suggests the Autumn Budget hasn't helped to improve property market sentiment
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The best real estate opportunities to invest in for 2026House price growth may be slowing but offices and online shopping are driving growth in real estate investment
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Rail fares to be frozen for first time in 30 years – how much could you save?Chancellor Rachel Reeves will use her Budget to freeze rail fares but the savings could be offset by tax rises
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Are the rich leaving the UK due to high taxes? Where the wealthy are goingFeature Record numbers of millionaires are fleeing the UK as other countries such as Greece become more tax-friendly. We reveal the top destinations for migrating millionaires
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Salary sacrifice pensions cap: 3.3 million workers to be hit by contribution limitsThe 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-upThe latest Halifax House Price Index shows values were hit by Autumn Budget uncertainty but there are higher hopes for 2026
