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 is an MP paid in the UK?
Feature Hundreds of MPs, old and new, have been elected to Parliament. Here is how much they could earn.
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Halifax: UK house prices miss spring bounce amid high mortgage rates
News The latest Halifax House Price Index shows the property market remained flat in June - will the general election result boost the market?
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Equity fund inflows have hit record levels this year – where are investors putting their money?
Investors are becoming more confident about equities amid hopes of an interest rate cut. We reveal the most popular fund sectors
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High taxes are deterring the wealthy from the UK - where are the rich relocating to?
Feature Record numbers of millionaires are set to flee the UK this year, regardless of who is in power. We reveal the top destinations for migrating millionaires
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First-time buyers face stamp duty hike under Labour – how much will it cost to get on the property ladder?
News Labour has confirmed it will reduce the first-time buyer stamp duty exemption threshold if it forms the next government. We reveal how this policy could hit the housing market.
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More investors are becoming ISA millionaires – where are they putting their money?
Feature We reveal where ISA millionaires are investing and how you can build a £1m tax-free pot.
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How to boost your state pension by looking after the grandkids this summer
Advice Grandparents can earn extra National Insurance credits by providing summer childcare while schools are closed. Here is what you need to know.
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The cost of living crisis has even pushed up children’s pocket money – how much should you give?
Advice Parents are increasing how much pocket money they give their children due to the higher costs of goods and services. Here is what to consider when deciding your child’s allowance.
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How low EPC ratings can add thousands to your energy bill
News Analysis by Rightmove shows the difference a top energy performance certificate rating can make to your gas and electricity bills.
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US technology firm AOTI chooses UK instead of US for record Aim listing
News The health technology brand raised £35.1 million on the Alternative Investment Market in a boost for London’s listing credentials
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Energy performance certificates ‘riddled with inaccuracies,’ homeowners warned
News EPC errors could be harming a home’s energy rating and costing homeowners, consumer watchdog Which? has found
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Finfluencer crackdown: Love Island and Towie stars charged for promoting unauthorised trading schemes
News FCA charges a string of 'finfluencers' following an investigation into unauthorised trading scheme. We reveal the financial influencers who you should not take money advice from
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Hundreds of thousands of fixed-rate mortgages to expire by the general election – how to cope with rising costs
Feature The general election manifestos say little about mortgage support for homeowners, yet many will see their cheap deals end as the nation heads to the polls.
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Buying a property is cheaper than renting again – how much could you save?
News Zoopla research shows it is now 8% cheaper to buy than rent. We reveal the places where you can save more by getting on the property ladder.
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Rental growth hits 30 month low – does it still pay to be a landlord?
News Rental growth has almost halved over the past year and has fallen in some regions. We explain what this means for buy-to-let investors
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What India’s election result means for investors
Feature India has become a popular country for investors but will its unexpected election result hit investor appetite?
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Conservatives pledge to cut National Insurance again – how much could you save?
News A 2p reduction in National Insurance is a key feature of the Tory’s general election manifesto.
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Taxpayer stake in NatWest falls as retail share sale is delayed
News NatWest has purchased £1.24 billion of shares back from the Treasury as the general election has stalled plans for a retail offering. Here is how you can still buy NatWest shares
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How to make Tax Freedom Day come earlier and keep more of your money
News Research suggests Brits are working 161 days just to pay the taxman and it is getting worse. Here is how to reduce your tax bill
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How the general election could affect your pension and retirement income
There are plenty of pension reforms that could save the government money, we explore how the main political parties want to shake-up retirement savings
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Conservatives pledge to raise high income child benefit threshold – how much could you save?
News The high income child benefit charge threshold could be doubled to £120,000 if the Conservative Party wins the general election, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has pledged.
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ECB cuts interest rates for the first time in almost 5 years – will the Bank of England follow?
ECB cuts interest rates for the first time in almost 5 years – will the Bank of England follow?
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Could a delayed property purchase scupper your summer holiday?
Advice Around 370,000 property deals may be going through the conveyancing process this summer. We explain if a sale or purchase could disrupt your travel plans
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The end of the granny annexe? How scrapping multiple dwellings relief could affect your property portfolio
Advice Multiple dwellings relief has been abolished. Here is how it could hit the property market.
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