AUTHOR

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.
How to invest in gold
Gold
How to invest in gold
Investing in gold can help you diversify and offers protection when markets struggle. But how do you get started if you want to invest in gold?
5 May 2023
How to get a council tax reduction
Tax
How to get a council tax reduction
Council taxes will go up next month, but some people can get a discount. We explain who can get a council tax reduction
17 Mar 2023
What you need to think about before dipping into your investments
Personal finance
What you need to think about before dipping into your investments
With the costs of living affecting everyone right now, it’s understandable that you may want to dip into your investments. But before you do, here’s w…
20 Dec 2022
Is it a good time to invest in property?
Property
Is it a good time to invest in property?
Property has always been an attractive sector for investors, but with market turmoil and a potential house price crash, we look whether now is a good …
19 Dec 2022
Charity and the tax man
Personal finance
Charity and the tax man
Many of us give to good causes close to our heart, but your gift can go much further. Marc Shoffman looks at some of the best ways for investors to gi…
11 Aug 2017