Latest articles by Marc Shoffman, The Week UK
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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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Where is the cheapest place to rent in the UK?feature Rents have hit record highs but rate of growth is slowing
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How much does it cost to charge an electric car?feature Is it worth going green behind the wheel?
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How to boost your state pensionfeature Up to 850,000 people who may be entitled to Pension Credit are failing to claim it
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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 refundIn 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 boomfeature 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 neededfeature 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 potfeature 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 outfeature 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 investingfeature Rental prices are rising but so are mortgage costs
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How to save on your weekly shopfeature Knowing the best time of day to visit the supermarkets can boost your chances of snagging discounted items
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How to successfully appeal a UK parking finefeature Two thirds of tickets are scrapped after an appeal
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How to finance an electric car purchasefeature 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 divorcefeature 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 payingfeature Hikes to Vehicle Excise Duty rates from 1 April will hit most car owners
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How to invest in goldfeature As inflation remains high, many see gold as a safe haven for their money
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