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Mark Palmer is the long-time Editor of Finance Monthly, having led the publication for over 15 years. With a deep-rooted knowledge of global finance, Mark has covered everything from fintech innovations and IPO markets to mergers and acquisitions. His editorial career includes in-depth interviews with some of the most influential names in the finance world, offering unique insight into the strategies shaping today’s economic landscape. When he's not writing about the latest financial news Mark is a keen marathon runner and is aiming for a sub-3 hour marathon later this year.

Articles by Mark Palmer

Best Link Building Agencies for Financial Services Brands

2nd October 2026
Let’s be honest: getting a financial services website to rank is a different game entirely. Google puts every banking, investment, and insurance page under a special microscope because that content can literally affect someone’s savings or wellbeing. The bar for authority is simply higher. That high bar also means the payoff is massive. FirstPageSage found […]
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Risepoint Data Shows Students Now Use AI to Help Determine Their Degrees

2nd October 2026
In the 15 years Risepoint has surveyed online learners, few behaviors have shifted as fast as how they find a program. In the education technology company's 2026 Voice of the Online Learner report, the share of prospective students using an AI website or app to research schools nearly tripled in a single year, from 6% […]
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Why the UAE Is Becoming a Serious Option for Cross-Border Business Expansion

2nd October 2026
In the United States, the growth of founders and finance leaders doesn't end at the border. Companies that are able to change the quickest build international structures early on, while customers, talent and capital is spread across regions. But, the decision about where to locate a new entity is not always easy. The tax rules […]
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What Happens to Your Credit Score When You Leave the UK?

2nd October 2026
When people relocate abroad, their UK credit file barely crosses their mind. There's too much else going on, between visas, shipping boxes, opening foreign bank accounts, and working out where you stand with HMRC. Your Experian score doesn't make the priority list. But here's the problem: credit files don't freeze in place while you're gone. […]
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How Lab-Grown Diamonds Are Changing the Economics of the U.S. Jewelry Market

2nd October 2026
A diamond used to have a relatively simple place in the realm of classic jewelry. You asked for a diamond, just went to the jeweler, saw some rocks, had a conversation about size and quality—and began wondering what they were going to cost you. There is still plenty of that happening. But the diamond market […]
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How Irish Businesses Can Keep Van Insurance Costs Under Control

2nd October 2026
For tradespeople, sole traders and small businesses, a van is often a revenue-generating asset rather than simply a vehicle. It carries tools, stock and equipment, gets employees to jobs and keeps deliveries moving. That also means the cost of insuring it belongs in the same conversation as fuel, finance, servicing and tax. That makes shopping […]
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How Modern UK Park Homes Avoid the Costs That Trap Downsizers

1st October 2026
Downsizing is supposed to free up cash. You sell the family home, buy somewhere smaller and pocket the difference. That's the idea, anyway. What actually happens is the transaction costs start chipping away at your savings before the boxes are even unpacked. Since April 2025, the stamp duty nil-rate band has dropped back to £125,000, […]
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Why Law Firms Should Measure SEO Like a Client-Acquisition Investment

1st October 2026
A law firm can know exactly what it spends on rent, salaries, and legal technology while remaining surprisingly vague about what it costs to acquire a new client. Marketing budgets are often divided by channel: paid search, SEO, directories, sponsorships, and referrals, but the financial question is more demanding. Which channels produce signed matters, how […]
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Why High Earners in the Washington, DC Region Outgrow Their Financial Plan

1st October 2026
Income in the Virginia, Maryland, and District of Columbia corridor climbs faster than the planning around it. The result is a class of households that looks wealthy on a balance sheet and runs its financial life on three disconnected professionals and an annual tax return. The Washington, DC metropolitan area produces a particular kind of […]
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The Hidden Cost in eBay Seller Margins: Producing the Listing Itself

1st October 2026
An eBay seller can calculate the purchase cost of an item, shipping, packaging, and marketplace fees down to the cent and still misunderstand the real profitability of the sale. The missing expense is often labor. Every listing requires work before an item earns anything: photographing it, preparing images, researching comparable sales, writing the description, selecting […]
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The Insurance Discount Homeowners Forget to Ask For 

1st October 2026
Your home’s security can affect more than your peace of mind. It can also affect what you pay for homeowners insurance. Many insurers offer discounts when you add a security system with professional monitoring, because it can lower the risk of theft or damage. But getting that discount may take more than installing a system.  […]
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Why Select Home Warranty is the A Great Financial Safeguard for Single-Family Rental Landlords

1st October 2026
Building long-term wealth through real estate is one of the most reliable strategies in the financial world. Investing in single-family rental homes offers steady cash flow, tax advantages, property appreciation, and equity buildup paid for by your tenants. However, ask any experienced landlord about the single biggest threat to their operating margins, and they will […]
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