Latest articles by Marc Shoffman
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Taxpayer stake in NatWest falls as retail share sale is delayed
News NatWest has purchased £1.24 billion of shares back from the Treasury as the general election has stalled plans for a retail offering. Here is how you can still buy NatWest shares
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How to make Tax Freedom Day come earlier and keep more of your money
News Research suggests Brits are working 161 days just to pay the taxman and it is getting worse. Here is how to reduce your tax bill
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How the general election could affect your pension and retirement income
There are plenty of pension reforms that could save the government money, we explore how the main political parties want to shake-up retirement savings
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Conservatives pledge to raise high income child benefit threshold – how much could you save?
News The high income child benefit charge threshold could be doubled to £120,000 if the Conservative Party wins the general election, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has pledged.
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ECB cuts interest rates for the first time in almost 5 years – will the Bank of England follow?
ECB cuts interest rates for the first time in almost 5 years – will the Bank of England follow?
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Could a delayed property purchase scupper your summer holiday?
Advice Around 370,000 property deals may be going through the conveyancing process this summer. We explain if a sale or purchase could disrupt your travel plans
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The end of the granny annexe? How scrapping multiple dwellings relief could affect your property portfolio
Advice Multiple dwellings relief has been abolished. Here is how it could hit the property market.
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Is a Conservative or Labour government better for the stock market?
Feature The policies of the new government after the general election could have a big impact on the stock market. Here is how the FTSE 350 has fared under previous prime ministers.
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How to know when it is time to sack your fund manager
Feature UK fund manager veteran Nick Train has apologised for the 'poor performance' of his Finsbury Growth & Income Trust. Here is how to check if his and other struggling portfolios get back on track?
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Nationwide: UK general election won’t hit property market as house prices bounce back
News The latest Nationwide House Price Index for May 2024 shows average prices rose on a monthly basis for the first time since February – is now a good time to buy a property?
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Investors are failing to use their shareholder voting rights - how to vote in upcoming investment trust AGMs
Tips Forget the general election, investors can already make their vote count in the coming weeks at company annual general meetings. Here is how you can have a say on your stocks.
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Zoopla: UK property supply hits eight-year high ahead of general election
News More homeowners are putting their properties up for sale but many are relisting after failing to find a buyer last year - is now a good time to buy?
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Leasehold reforms progress through Parliament but have they been watered down?
The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act was one of the final pieces of legislation to pass through Parliament ahead of the general election
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Contributions to Tax-Free Childcare accounts rise but many parents aren't using the scheme
News Fewer than half of open Tax-Free Childcare accounts are used - could you be missing out?
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How to invest £1,000: where the experts would put their money
Advice A £1,000 lump sum may not seem like a lot to invest but it can still make a difference to your long-term financial plan. We asked three experts what they would do.
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IHT receipts rise by £700m in new tax year boost for HMRC – how high could it go?
HMRC has started the new tax year with a 7.2% annual rise in inheritance tax receipts. We explain how to keep the bill down.
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Over 1,500 savings accounts now beat inflation – how long will it last?
News Savers are benefiting from another inflation slowdown, helping them achieve real returns from savings accounts but you need to act fast to secure the best rates. Are you putting your money in an account that beats inflation?
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British ISA: what assets could it include?
Advice A Treasury consultation on the new British ISA is set to close in two weeks. We reveal the latest rumours of what will be allowed in the tax wrapper
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Rightmove: property asking prices hit record high
News Rising demand for top of the ladder home is boosting asking prices, Rightmove research shows. Is now a good time to sell a property?
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FTSE 100 hits record highs – why is it rising and will we see more gains?
Advice UK equities have been described as unloved for a long time but as the FTSE 100 hits new highs, we explain if now is the time to buy British.
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The areas worst-hit by the furnished holiday lets tax clampdown
News Holiday home owners are preparing for the end of the popular furnished holiday lets tax regime. We reveal the regions most affected and how to prepare.
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MPs call for Waspi women to get state pension compensation before Parliament's summer break
News Pressure is growing on the government to compensate Waspi women who lost out due to state pension age changes.
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5 travel stocks to buy ahead of the busy summer holiday period
Tips The travel sector is rebounding following a tough two years due to the pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. We look at five travel stocks to buy that could benefit.
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TSB set to close 36 bank branches
TSB joins the list of high street banks closing their doors to its branches as it claims more customers are moving online - we have the full list of closures
