Marc Shoffman, The Week UK
Marc Shoffman is an NCTJ-qualified award-winning freelance journalist, specialising in business, property and personal finance. He has a BA in multimedia journalism from Bournemouth University and a master’s in financial journalism from City University, London. His career began at FT Business trade publication Financial Adviser during the 2008 banking crash. In 2013, he moved to MailOnline’s personal finance section This is Money, where he covered topics ranging from mortgages and pensions to investments and even a bit of Bitcoin.
Since going freelance in 2016, his work has appeared in print and online publications including MoneyWeek, The Times, The Mail on Sunday and the i news site. He also co-presents financial planning podcast In For A Penny and is a keen travel writer too. Find him on Twitter @marcshoffman and view his travel content on Instagram.
Latest articles by Marc Shoffman, The Week UK
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Storm Éowyn: your rights when it comes to home insurance claims
The Explainer Storm damage is covered on most home insurance policies but there may be exemptions that mean your claim gets rejected
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Will house prices rise in 2025?
The Explainer Whether it will be feast or famine for the property market when it comes to house prices is hard to predict
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How to save money on gas and electricity bills
In depth The energy price cap is rising but you can still take steps to reduce your bill
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What the chancellor's pension megafund plans mean for your money
Rachel Reeves wants pension schemes to merge and back UK infrastructure – but is it putting your money at risk?
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How to earn extra cash for Christmas
The Explainer The holiday season can be expensive but there are ways to bolster your festive finances
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How the national debt affects your finances
Rachel Reeves has changed the rules, but why does that matter?
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The fight against the 'poverty premium' on insurance
Personal finance Lower-income households can be hardest hit when it comes to monthly premiums
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How new bank transfer scam protections could help you
The Explainer Banks must now refund up to £85,000 of losses from authorised push payment fraud
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Energy prices set to rise in October – how to reduce your gas and electricity bill
The Explainer With the price cap expected to rise before this winter, what is the best way to prepare, and lower costs?
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Ambassador cruise review: exploring Norway’s stunning Fjordland
The Week Recommends The views from the Ambience cruise ship are worth raising a glass to
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How to get the best deal on your travel money
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How to plug the pension gap by buying National Insurance credits
feature A temporary change in the state pension offers a ‘golden opportunity’
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Why your car insurance may be more expensive
feature The cost of premiums is on the rise but there are ways to limit the damage
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What is the cheapest way to cook?
feature Air fryers, microwaves and slow cookers can all save you money over conventional ovens
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How the USD Coin aims to bring stability to the crypto market
feature Cryptocurrency prices can swing wildly – but stablecoins such as USDC are aiming to minimise volatility in the market
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