Latest articles by Marc Shoffman, The Week UK
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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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Why you should consider switching savings accountsfeature Savers who remain loyal to their banks are rarely rewarded
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How to go green with your financesfeature The government may be rolling back its environmental pledges, but going green can still save you money
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How to boost your finances with passive incomefeature 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 abroadfeature Don’t get driven mad by the hidden costs of overseas car hire
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What the new Consumer Duty rules mean for your financesfeature The City watchdog has issued new regulations to ensure customers are treated better by financial services businesses
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Your rights if your summer holiday is cancelledfeature Refunds, alternative flights or compensation are possible if your travel plans suddenly change
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Fixed-rate or tracker mortgages: which is best as rates rise?feature The mortgage market is in flux as inflation remains high
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Should you pay a financial adviser for pension help?feature Seeking expert advice on retirement investing can be expensive. But it may be worth it.
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When is the ideal time to buy a house?In Depth Rising interest rates and a volatile property market may deter would-be buyers
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How to save money on your water billfeature From shorter showers to meters, there are ways to tackle rising water bills
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How to get the best deal on your travel moneyfeature Make sure you don’t get burned by exchange rates and card fees for overseas spending
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Pension vs. property: which is best for your retirement?feature While saving into a pension can have tax-free benefits, some will be persuaded by rising property values
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How to make the most of high interest ratesfeature As the base rate hits a 15-year high, avoid paying over the odds and potentially profit with these expert tips
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How to plug the pension gap by buying National Insurance creditsfeature A temporary change in the state pension offers a ‘golden opportunity’
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