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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Insurance tax cut could save homeowners and drivers £100s
News Chancellor Jeremy Hunt urged to cut insurance premium tax to help households manage rising costs
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ONS: First annual house price fall in a decade
News House prices declined on a monthly and annual basis in September
By Marc Shoffman Published
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The most profitable areas for buy-to-let
Advice Buy-to-let rental yields are dropping, but landlords can still find inflation-beating returns. We reveal where the most profitable areas for buy to let are
By Marc Shoffman Published
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NS&I cuts interest rate on Green Savings Bonds - where can you get a better deal?
News The state-backed bank has slashed the interest rate on its Green Savings Bonds from 5.7% to 3.95%
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Halifax: the top 10 locations where house prices are rising
The property market may be down nationally but Halifax research shows there are still local house price hotspots
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The 50% pension rule: how to use it to reach your retirement goals
It can be hard deciding how much to contribute to your pension, especially if you are saving for other life goals. Can the 50% rule help you reach your retirement goals?
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Investment trust discounts hit new high – is now the time to buy?
Investment trusts are trading at their widest discounts since 2008, here is how to profit from it
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Is it a good time to buy bonds?
Bonds have not had the best year, but should they still form part of a well-diversified portfolio? We explore whether now is a good time to invest in bonds
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Is respite for leaseholders coming?
Struggling owners of leasehold homes may finally get some respite after the housing minister said long-awaited reforms will be included in the King’s Speech. We have all the details.
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Fractional shares: what are they and why HMRC is worried?
Investors who have flocked to investment apps offering fractional shares in an Isa could lose the tax-free status of their portfolios.
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ONS: Annual house price growth continues to slow, from 0.7% in July to 0.2% in August
House price growth continues to slow - but renters face higher costs
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Rents hit a record high - but is the opportunity for buy-to-let investors still strong?
UK rent prices have hit a record high with the average hitting over £1,200 a month says Rightmove. Are there still opportunities in buy-to-let?
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Is your property your pension?
House price growth has slowed, latest stats show – but is this a wake up call for homeowners relying on their property for retirement?
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Where to find the best returns from student accommodation
Student accommodation can be a lucrative investment if you know where to look.
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Could you be putting your retirement at risk with a 40-year mortgage?
Increasing numbers of buyers have opted for longer-term mortgages to cope with the cost of living crisis but could they be putting their retirement at risk?
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Property sales set to slump to lowest level since 2012
Higher mortgage rates and the cost of living crisis are forcing homebuyers to rethink their plans, and these headwinds could push property sales to the lowest level since 2012 according to Zoopla.
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Why is the petrol price rising, and will it drop again?
Analysis Petrol prices are rising again but the broader picture is not entirely certain. Here’s what you need to know about petrol prices
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What is an index fund?
Glossary We outline everything you need to know about index funds, from what they are and how to buy them, to the things to consider before you do so.
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I wish I knew what a stock split was, but I’m too embarrassed to ask
Videos You may have come across "stock split" - but what is a stock split and how does it impact your investments?
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Chart of the week: UK households’ aversion to equities
Personal share ownership in the UK stands far below other countries, and this could be holding back the country’s growth.
By Marc Shoffman Published
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How to get a council tax reduction
Tips Council taxes have risen almost across the board, but some people can get a council tax reduction. We explain who can possibly get hundreds off their yearly bill
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BoE: Mortgage payments to rise by £220 a month for households
Millions of households can expect a mortgage spike of around £200 a month - and some may even reach a extra £1,000 a month, the Bank of England warns
By Marc Shoffman Published
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What is a robo-adviser and which is the best one for me?
Features If you don’t want to take a DIY approach to investing, “robo-advisers” – automated online investment platforms or digital wealth managers – can take a lot of the effort out of creating and managing a portfolio much more cheaply than going to a financial adviser. Marc Shoffman looks at what’s available.
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4 AI stocks to invest in
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a fast growing sector, but how can investors profit? We look at 4 stocks to invest in.
By Marc Shoffman Published