
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 simplified advice rules could boost your pension and investmentsThe Financial Conduct Authority wants to remove some of the friction when it comes to getting financial advice
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Pension transfers can take up to a month – is it worth moving your retirement savings?Pension transfer times can be slow but it may be worth the wait for lower fees and less paperwork.
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Side hustle tax: Do you owe HMRC money?Unpaid social media reviews of goods and services and extra efforts to earn income online could be liable for side hustle tax
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Steve Webb warns of risks of government’s pension reformsGovernment wants smaller defined contribution schemes to consolidate and back UK assets - what do the changes mean for you?
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Is now a good time to sell a house?The latest Middle East conflict may dampen demand in the housing market, making it crucial for sellers to be realistic about asking prices to attract interest
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How to hedge against inflationUK inflation increased above the Bank of England’s target rate in October. How can investors protect their wealth against inflation?
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The tax risks for UK expats returning from DubaiWealthy Brits may have rushed to Dubai and other low tax jurisdictions to escape higher taxes in the UK but they could be hit with a tax bill if they return too soon
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What to consider when consolidating your ISAHolding your stocks and shares ISA on one investment platform can be cheaper and more efficient but there are downsides
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What happens to your pension when you dieThe way your pension is passed on to your loved ones is set for a shake-up. Here is what you need to know about who inherits your pension and why naming a beneficiary is so important.
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BrewDog investors have lost everything - are there better ways to back small firms?The collapse of BrewDog has called into question how useful crowdfunding is as an investing strategy and whether there are better ways to profit from small firms and startups
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The UK regions with the highest proportion of homes above the inheritance tax thresholdHigh house prices are pushing more families into the inheritance tax trap across the country
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Student loans debate: should you fund your child through university?Graduates are complaining about their levels of student debt so should wealthy parents be helping them avoid student loans?
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How to avoid the savings interest tax trapMillions of savers are being urged to look at ways to shelter their cash from the taxman as the tax burden on savings escalates
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What the government’s baby boomer retirement data says about the future of pensionsA study of the retirement routes of people born in 1958 paints a worrying picture for people’s pension savings
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4 alternatives to Premium Bonds: What other savings prize draws are there?If you’re looking for a Premium Bond alternative, a prize draw might be an option, with one offering up to £100,000.
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7 of the best luxury cruise lines to see the world with five-star serviceFrom onboard butlers who will unpack for you to visiting more unique destinations, there are plenty of reasons to indulge in a luxury cruise
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The most single-friendly areas to buy a propertyThere can be a single premium when it comes to getting on the property ladder but Zoopla has identified parts of the UK that remain affordable if you aren’t coupled-up
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RICS: UK housing market showing signs of 'tentative recovery'RICS members are becoming less negative about property sales and house prices. What does the latest data mean for the property market?
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Alphabet 'is planning a 100-year bond': would you back Google for 100 years?Google owner Alphabet is reported to be joining the rare century bond club
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The single person pension shortfall in retirement: How to fill the gapBeing single may have plenty of benefits but it could leave you with a retirement shortfall. But even as a single person, there are things you can do to plug the gap before you stop working
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Pension Credit: should the mixed-age couples rule be scrapped?The mixed-age couples rule was introduced in May 2019 to reserve pension credit for older households but a charity warns it is unfair
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Is a £250,000 pension pot enough to retire on?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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BBC TV licence fee hike confirmed: can you reduce how much you pay?The cost of a TV licence fee is set to rise by over 3%, but there are ways to reduce the bill.
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The most popular fund sectors of 2025 as investor outflows continueIt was another difficult year for fund inflows but there are signs that investors are returning to the financial markets
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