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.
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Classic car insurance: how best to protect your vintage vehicleThe Explainer Insuring your classic car may be cheaper than you think
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Storm Éowyn: your rights when it comes to home insurance claimsThe 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 billsIn 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 moneyRachel 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 ChristmasThe 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 financesRachel Reeves has changed the rules, but why does that matter?
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The fight against the 'poverty premium' on insurancePersonal 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 youThe Explainer Banks must now refund up to £85,000 of losses from authorised push payment fraud
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How the Autumn Budget could affect your financesThe Explainer From tax rises to pension reforms, the chancellor's decision may have a significant impact
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Why you need a pension to avoid 'retirement regret'The Explainer Millions could face a shortfall in their golden years by failing to save for their retirement
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How to spot and avoid ticket scamsThe Explainer Music fans who missed out on Oasis tickets and those looking to book other major events should be vigilant
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The financial impact of returning to work in later life – should you 'unretire'?The Explainer Many people return to the workplace after retirement age, but what could it mean for your finances?
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Energy prices set to rise in October – how to reduce your gas and electricity billThe 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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Downsizing is on the rise – what should homeowners considerThe Explainer There are various issues to consider when deciding if downsizing is the right move for you and your retirement
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The taxes Labour could raise to plug spending shortfallsThe Explainer Chancellor Rachel Reeves has warned Labour inherited a 'black hole' spending gap from the Tories
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How to avoid becoming a mortgage prisonerThe Explainer Thousands of homeowners are stuck with expensive mortgages they can't escape
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How to save money on summer holiday activitiesThe Explainer Children may be looking forward to the summer holidays but it can be a financially stressful time for parents
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How to save money on a UK staycationThe Explainer If the heatwave puts you in the mood for a holiday nearer home, there are ways you could cut costs
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The cost of later life care and how to fund itThe Explainer Social care costs are rising – here is how much you could end up paying
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How to do Disney World with an invisible disabilityThe Explainer Accessible travel at Florida's famous theme park is about more than wheelchair access
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The extra costs to consider when planning your summer holidayThe Explainer Air fares are on the rise but that is not the only charge you need to pay for your getaway
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How to find cheaper car insurance as premiums accelerateThe Explainer Car insurance costs are rising but there are ways to put the brakes on price rises
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The new tax rules to expect this financial yearThe Explainer From frozen thresholds to reduced allowances, there are plenty of changes that could help – and hinder – your savings
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