Latest articles by Marc Shoffman, The Week UK
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Annuity vs. drawdown: what’s the best way to access retirement savings?
feature Experts say that annuities could be making a comeback following recent interest rate rises
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Train delays, cancellations and compensation: how to get a refund
In Depth Most passengers are entitled to money back if their train is more that 15 minutes late
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How to make money from the self-storage boom
feature Self-storage is reportedly on the brink of becoming a £1bn-a-year business
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How to get probate and when it is needed
feature It can take months to have probate approved, but you can save money by doing it yourself
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How to find and add lost pensions to your retirement pot
feature UK savers have lost an estimated 2.8 million pots worth a total £26.6bn
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How to claim child benefit – and the risk of missing out
feature Even if you earn over the annual threshold, you should still claim the benefit
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The return of deposit-free mortgages: should you apply?
feature Skipton’s new 100% mortgage could be a lifeline for some first-time buyers, but it comes with risks
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Pros and cons of buy-to-let investing
feature Rental prices are rising but so are mortgage costs
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How to save on your weekly shop
feature Knowing the best time of day to visit the supermarkets can boost your chances of snagging discounted items
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Pensions: how much money do you need for retirement?
feature The costs go way up for pensioners who want extra luxuries like a three-week holiday in Europe
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How to successfully appeal a UK parking fine
feature Two thirds of tickets are scrapped after an appeal
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How to finance an electric car purchase
feature The running costs of an electric car are relatively low, but the sticker price can be daunting
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How to lower the costs of divorce
feature The UK divorce rate is at a record high, bringing both emotional and financial strains
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Is it worth paying for private medical insurance?
feature Shelling out for private healthcare can help beat NHS queues but may be pricey without medical cover
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Why car tax is going up – and how much you face paying
feature Hikes to Vehicle Excise Duty rates from 1 April will hit most car owners
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How to invest in gold
feature As inflation remains high, many see gold as a safe haven for their money
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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 to spring clean your finances
feature Forget your home, it could be your finances that need a good dusting
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When will you get the state pension?
feature The state pension is paid to everyone but younger workers may face a longer wait to start receiving it
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How to get the best travel insurance deal
feature You can get cover for everything from lost luggage to cancellations, but make sure you don’t pay too much – or too little
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How to beat broadband and mobile phone price rises
feature Millions of broadband and mobile customers are facing hikes of up to 17.3% from next week
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Savings ISAs: different account types explained
feature How to make sure your hard-earned savings and investment returns are safe from tax
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Taxing times: the tax changes coming in April 2023
feature Rates to remain the same but frozen thresholds mean many people will pay more to HMRC
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How to choose the best estate agent to sell your home
feature A good estate agent is worth paying for, but watch out for common tricks and red flags
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