Latest articles by Marc Shoffman
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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
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Bank of England holds interest rates at 16-year high
News Interest rates have been frozen at 5.25% for the sixth consecutive monetary policy meeting. Here is what it means for your money.
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Pensions and divorce - how to split your retirement savings
Feature Searches for divorce have surged in the first months of the year but many overlook how to split retirement income
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Workers set for new national insurance tax cut – how much will you save?
News National insurance tax rates have fallen but frozen allowances may limit the benefits.
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Lasting power of attorney registrations have hit a record high – do you need one?
Feature A lasting power of attorney can be used to appoint a loved one to help with important financial and medical decisions. We explain when you should consider getting support.
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How increasing contributions could give your investment portfolio a spring boost
Advice Increasing your ISA or pension contributions in line with the inflation target of 2% could boost your portfolio by around £100,000. We explain why it may be worth increasing your investments.
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Early bird ISA vs last-minute ISA investing – which is best for your portfolio?
Advice Does the early bird ISA catch the worm? We've looked at what the benefits of acting early can be in the new 2024/25 tax year.
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Cash ISA vs stocks and shares ISA: how to choose between them as new tax year begins
Feature With higher interest rates and volatile market conditions, does a cash ISA or a stocks and shares ISA come out on top?
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The regions where it was worth paying for an active fund manager in 2023
News Active funds continued to underperform compared with passive alternatives last year but where were the best and worst performers?
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Yorkshire Building Society launches 99% loan-to-value mortgage – is a low deposit loan a good idea?
News First-time buyers can get on the property ladder with just a £5,000 deposit, we explain how the new mortgage product works.
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Government identifies £570 million of state pension underpayments - are you owed money?
News We have the latest details of the government's investigation into underpaid state pensions following admin errors.
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Interest rates remain frozen - when will the Bank of England cut the cost of borrowing?
News The Bank of England has held interest rates for the fifth consecutive monetary policy meeting. Here is what it means for your money.
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HMRC to close self-assessment helpline this spring and summer just as tax allowances are cut
News HMRC plans to close its self-assessment helpline between April and September. Here is how it could affect you
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Is it time to dump global trackers as portfolios become more concentrated?
Advice The traditional mantra of relying on a global tracker is under threat as risky technology stocks dominate funds – how should you invest?
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How increasing pension contributions can boost your child benefit and your retirement
Advice High earners don’t need to wait for reforms to to reduce their child benefit tax bill.
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