Marc Shoffman
Marc Shoffman is an award-winning freelance journalist specialising in business, personal finance and property. His work has appeared in print and online publications ranging from FT Business to The Times, Mail on Sunday and the i newspaper. He also co-presents the In For A Penny financial planning podcast.
Latest articles by Marc Shoffman
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How much does it cost to move home under the Labour government?
Home-moving costs are rising and could get more expensive once stamp duty thresholds drop in April 2025
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Collectable investments: 10 vinyls worth up to £10,000 as Oasis tour drives record resurgence - is one in your collection?
News Vinyl is experiencing a resurgence and collectors will pay up to £10,000 for some albums - is it time to dust off your old records?
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Farmer fury – why are rural groups protesting against Autumn Budget inheritance tax changes?
Farmers are protesting against restrictions on agricultural property relief – here is how the changes affect rural communities and land investors
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Rightmove: Autumn Budget pushed down asking prices but values will rise in 2025
Asking prices dipped by more than usual in October amid fears of tax rises
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Most affordable towns to buy a home in the UK
Zoopla research reveals parts of the UK where house price-to-earnings ratios are better for buyer budgets
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How to get the best travel money rates
We find the best travel money rates so you can make the most of your trips without denting your wallet.
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What retirement income can you get with a £250K pension pot?
Advice What would your retirement income be with a £250K pension pot? Knowing how much you can get makes it easier to plan for your golden years.
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Metro Bank fined £16.7 million for financial crime failings
The Financial Conduct Authority issued a penalty to Metro Bank after its systems failed to spot potentially suspicious customer accounts
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Five months left to top up your state pension – should you buy National Insurance credits?
News Older workers have until 5 April 2025 to make a backdated claim for NI credits to 2006/2007 that could boost their state pension income
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Investors withdrew record amounts from equity funds ahead of Budget tax grab – is now a good time to back Britain?
UK equity funds took the brunt of investor withdrawals ahead of the Autumn Budget
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Top funds, stocks and trusts to invest in
We look at the top funds, stocks and trusts where investors have been putting their money over the past month. Are tech stocks out?
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Autumn Budget 2024: chancellor scraps high income child benefit reforms
Plans to move child benefit eligibility to a household income system have been shelved
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4 money moves to make post Budget
Capital gains tax has increased and inheritance tax perks are being reduced – here is how to bypass the Budget tax rises
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Autumn Budget 2024: capital gains tax raised from today
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has increased capital gains tax in her first fiscal statement - here is what it means for you
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Autumn Budget 2024: which taxes are going up?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled £40 billion worth of tax hikes - here is what the Budget means for your finances
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HMRC paper self-assessment deadline approaches – should you file your tax return by post?
Advice Most people file their tax return online but there are benefits to completing your self-assessment forms by post
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Autumn Budget - who does Labour define as 'working people?'
Keir Starmer has promised that working people will be protected from harsh tax rises in the Autumn Budget but he is struggling to define who that includes
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Zoopla: UK property sales hit four-year high but will Budget dampen demand?
Confidence has returned to the property market but Zoopla warns that stamp duty changes could derail the recovery
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Fractional shares allowed in ISAs, confirms HMRC
Advice The government has confirmed that fractional shares can be held in stocks and shares ISAs, junior ISAs, lifetime ISAs and child trust funds. What does this mean for investors?
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How hitting the ‘broadest shoulders’ in the Autumn Budget could end up costing the Treasury billions
The government has promised that tax rises in next week’s Budget will hit those with the ‘broadest shoulders’ – what could this mean for the ultra-wealthy?
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How proposed buy now, pay later regulations will protect shoppers
The Treasury is consulting on new rules to protect people when using buy now, pay later schemes – here is how it could affect you
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Rightmove: rental growth hits new high as landlords prepare for Autumn Budget
News Rents are rising but higher levels of supply are limiting growth - is buy-to-let still worth it?
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How your investment portfolio could benefit from a UK homebuilding boom
News Asset managers have committed funds to address the UK’s housing shortage but is it worth building this into your investment portfolio?
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International Investment Summit: will the government's growth plans boost investor portfolios?
News The government is looking to attract investment into UK projects. We explain what this could mean for your money
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