
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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Wonderwallets: UK set for £1 billion boost from Oasis reunion tour
Music fans are expected to Roll With It when it comes to spending their cash on Oasis this summer, which could be good news for the UK economy
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5 travel stocks to buy ahead of the busy summer holiday period
Tips It may be getting more expensive to go on holiday but you can at least try to make some money back by investing in the travel sector
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One million pensioners are now higher rate taxpayers and it's not just income tax to worry about
Rising state pension payments have pushed more people into higher tax brackets but this could also affect other areas of your finances
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Has Rachel Reeves really ruled out a £4,000 cash ISA limit?
The overall £20,000 ISA limit looks set to stay, but questions remain over whether there will be a reduction in the cash ISA allowance
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7 ways to save money when booking a luxury cruise
The cost of booking a cruise has nearly doubled compared with pre-pandemic levels. Try these top tips to cut the costs and still enjoy luxury at sea
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Rightmove: UK asking prices hit record high but Britain enters buyers market
Rightmove's latest HPI report shows higher property taxes stifling the spring selling season meaning we're entering a buyers' market.
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Inheritance tax reforms: government urged to rethink curbs on rural reliefs
MPs want the government to delay changes to inheritance rax reliefs for farmers
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5 ways to invest like Warren Buffett
Features Susan McDonald, chairman of Calculus Capital, tells MoneyWeek where she'd put her money now.
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City watchdog warning: wealthy savers hold too much cash
Damning FCA reports finds wealthy savers are holding £10,000 or more in cash, but should invest instead or risk stagnated returns.
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DWP identifies £450m of state pension underpayments – are you owed money?
News We have the latest details of the government's investigation into underpaid state pensions following admin errors.
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225,000 savers cashed out their pension savings last year – what are the risks of a retirement raid?
Pension savers have more flexibility on how to access their retirement pot but there are risks if you make the wrong decision
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Revealed: The cost of running the Bank of Mum and Dad
Parents of children buying homes in certain parts of the country will need to spend significantly more to help their kids onto the property ladder
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Bond fund inflows crash but equity investors 'buy the dip' amid Trump tariffs
Investors have been reacting after Trump's tariffs rattled the stock market in April
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Thousands of energy customers get refund after overcharging error – how much could you be owed?
An Ofgem review has found 34,000 energy customers were mistakenly charged more than the price cap
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New EPC rules for landlords: how much will it cost to upgrade your property to make it more energy efficient by 2030?
A government consultation on ensuring all rental properties have a minimum EPC rating of C ended this month. If you're landlord, you have have until 2030 to update your rental property, but may want to act now as costs could run into thousands.
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How to protect your personal and financial data from cyber attacks
M&S and the Co-op are the latest retailers to suffer from cyber hacks but consumers also need to be vigilant
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Are the rich leaving the UK due to high taxes? Where the wealthy are going
Feature Record numbers of millionaires are set to flee the UK this year amid fears of higher taxes under the Labour government. We reveal the top destinations for migrating millionaires
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The number of investment and pension complaints has dropped – how does your provider rank?
The Financial Conduct Authority has recorded a fall in complaints across banking, pensions and investments. How does your provider compare?
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Renters' Rights Bill: how landmark reforms to end no-fault evictions will affect you
The long-awaited housing bill gets its second reading in parliament on Wednesday - how will it affect you?
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Nationwide: UK house price growth slides after stamp duty rush – is now a good time to buy a property?
The housing market is counting the cost of stamp duty changes in April
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Is UK prime property making a comeback as a safe haven asset?
Cheap prime central London property is attracting overseas buyers, helping it regain its safe haven status
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What sole traders and landlords need to know about Making Tax Digital with one year to go
Sole traders and landlords will have to start reporting their earnings digitally on a quarterly basis to HMRC from April 2026 – here is what you need to know
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Older renters £2,000 worse-off than homeowners – the risks of renting in retirement
There are financial risks to renting in your golden years, research suggests
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How to make money like the rich
Wealthy households are getting a boost from traditional investments rather than luxuries - can you make money like the rich?
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