Latest articles by Marc Shoffman
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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
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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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