Latest articles by Marc Shoffman, The Week UK
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How much does moving house cost?The Explainer House prices may fluctuate but there are also various fees to consider when buying a new home
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Have interest rates peaked?The Explainer Bank of England has held base rate again but fears remain that high inflation could trigger further hikes
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Affordable ways to keep your home warm this winterfeature Households are paying more for their energy than last winter but there are ways to cut the costs of heating your home
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Could an AI chatbot fix your finances?The Explainer A growing number of artificial intelligence tools promise to help users to save, invest and budget
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'Cost-of-children crisis': the mounting expenses of parenthoodThe Explainer Analysis shows that one in five UK households with children are in 'serious financial difficulty'
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When should you turn the heating on?The Explainer It is getting colder outside but should you wait to turn the heating on as energy bills remain high?
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The tax on being singlefeature A single person spends about £1,851 a month on household bills, compared to £991 for those who are coupled up
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Support schemes to help first-time buyers onto the property ladderThe Explainer Purchasing a home is expensive but first-time buyers can get help
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How to reduce your energy bills by tackling 'vampire' devicesPersonal FInance Leaving appliances on standby could be adding to your energy bills
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How a regular saver account can boost your nest eggRates of up to 7% could kickstart your savings habit
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How to find the best student discountsYour 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 insurancePrices for some premiums are barking mad but animal owners can avoid paying over the odds
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How to teach your children about moneyAn understanding of numbers, cash and savings can be picked up early
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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 homefeature 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 rightfeature Savings rates have hit 15-year highs but investing may still prove more profitable
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Back to school: how to cut the cost of school uniformfeature State schools are required to keep the cost of uniform affordable but prices vary widely
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How to ask for a pay rise to combat inflationfeature Wage growth has overtaken inflation so the chances of getting more money may soon start to recede
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Is equity release right for you?feature Homeowners can release cash locked up in their property without having to sell
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How to prepare for the cost of universityfeature Students may leave university with debts of around £50,000 – here is how much it costs, and the help available
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Ambassador cruise review: exploring Norway’s stunning FjordlandThe Week Recommends The views from the Ambience cruise ship are worth raising a glass to
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How to spot a poorly performing investment fundfeature The best ways to monitor your investment portfolio
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Car running costs and when you may need a new onefeature Running a car is more expensive than just the cost of buying it
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