Latest articles by Marc Shoffman, The Week UK
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Mortgage interest rates: when will they come down again?
The Explainer Millions of people are holding out for a better deal on their mortgages this year
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Will interest rates come down again?
In Depth Rates have been frozen once again, raising hopes of a cut soon
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'Cost-of-children crisis': the mounting expenses of parenthood
The Explainer Analysis shows that one in five UK households with children are in 'serious financial difficulty'
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How a regular saver account can boost your nest egg
Rates of up to 7% could kickstart your savings habit
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How to find the best student discounts
Your student ID can help cut the high costs of university life, but make sure you shop around
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How to cut the cost of pet insurance
Prices for some premiums are barking mad but animal owners can avoid paying over the odds
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Marathon mortgages: should you get a 35-year home loan?
feature Longer-term loans mean smaller monthly repayments for borrowers but increase overall interest cost
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The cost of cooling your home
feature Households can use expert tips to help keep their energy bills down while getting relief from the heat
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What are your banking options if your local branch shuts?
feature An average of 54 UK branches have closed every month since January 2015
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Save or invest: how to time it right
feature Savings rates have hit 15-year highs but investing may still prove more profitable
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Ambassador cruise review: exploring Norway’s stunning Fjordland
The Week Recommends The views from the Ambience cruise ship are worth raising a glass to
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How to boost your finances with passive income
feature Could your spare room or empty driveway be an untapped source of cash?
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The car rental traps to watch out for when abroad
feature Don’t get driven mad by the hidden costs of overseas car hire
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How to get the best deal on your travel money
feature Make sure you don’t get burned by exchange rates and card fees for overseas spending
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How to plug the pension gap by buying National Insurance credits
feature A temporary change in the state pension offers a ‘golden opportunity’
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Why your car insurance may be more expensive
feature The cost of premiums is on the rise but there are ways to limit the damage
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How your pension is taxed and ways to reduce your bill
feature A pension helps save for your retirement but can also add to your tax bill
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What is the cheapest way to cook?
feature Air fryers, microwaves and slow cookers can all save you money over conventional ovens
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How the USD Coin aims to bring stability to the crypto market
feature Cryptocurrency prices can swing wildly – but stablecoins such as USDC are aiming to minimise volatility in the market
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