Latest articles by Marc Shoffman, The Week UK
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Six actions to protect your finances before the Autumn BudgetIn Depth Reforms to property taxes, pensions and inheritance tax may be on the agenda for the 2025 Autumn Budget. Here is how you can prepare
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What the 2025 Autumn Budget could mean for your walletThe Explainer Chancellor Rachel Reeves will reveal her latest plan to balance the nation’s finances in November
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How to prepare your pension for a longer lifeThe Explainer Will your retirement savings support you to age 100?
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Six major costs to cut as children go back to schoolThe Explainer School supplies can be pricey but there are ways to keep costs down
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How much could council tax bills increase?The Explainer Local authorities could sanction 'ultimate stealth tax' as chancellor seeks to plug black hole in public finances
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What the Renters' Rights Bill means for landlords and tenantsThe Explainer Reforms will give tenants more protection from eviction – but may result in rent increases
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State pension mistakes: how to check your payments are correctThe Explainer Millions of people have been underpaid their state pension and many may not realise they are owed money – are you affected?
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How a UK wealth tax could workThe Explainer A levy could be on the agenda as Rachel Reeves attempts to get the nation's finances back on track
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Lifetime Isa: is the government-backed tax-free savings product worth it?The Explainer The savings account can help you put money away for your first home and your retirement but has faced criticism
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What is capital gains tax and how to reduce your billThe Explainer Capital gains tax rates have already increased once under the Labour government and could rise again
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How to check your UK credit scoreThe Explainer A credit score is important for numerous financial arrangements, including taking out a loan, mortgage or credit card
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Pensions: how much money do you need for retirement?The Explainer Retirement living costs are rising unless you want your golden years to be basic
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How to find the right home insuranceThe Explainer Prices for home insurance are on the rise, but opting out could leave you 'financially exposed'
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UK-India trade deal: how the social security arrangements will workThe Explainer A National Insurance exemption in the UK-India trade deal is causing concern but should British workers worry?
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Five best ways to save money at the petrol pumpThe Explainer You don't have to wait for petrol prices to fall to reduce your fuel costs
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What are HMRC's tax rules on savings?The Explainer The taxman could be coming for your savings interest
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Everything you need to know about your P45The Explainer The document from HMRC is vital when moving jobs
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The financial changes to expect in 'Awful April'The Explainer As the new financial year begins, it brings changes for bills, wages and tax
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How the government's welfare reforms could affect youThe Explainer Labour is attempting to balance the books with £5bn of benefits cuts
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What to expect from the Spring StatementThe Explainer Will Chancellor Rachel Reeves stick to her fiscal rules?
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How stamp duty works and who pays itThe Explainer Homebuyers are in a rush to beat the upcoming stamp duty rise
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Is it worth getting an interest-only mortgage?The Explainer Your monthly payments may be cheaper but the full mortgage amount will need to be paid back eventually
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Everything you need to know about your P60The Explainer As the tax year end approaches, a P60 could be an essential document from HMRC
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Classic car insurance: how best to protect your vintage vehicleThe Explainer Insuring your classic car may be cheaper than you think
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