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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How the Autumn Budget could affect your finances
The Explainer From tax rises to pension reforms, the chancellor's decision may have a significant impact
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What could Labour's housing policy look like?
The Explainer The government is determined to shake up the housing sector after regaining power for the first time in 14 years
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What 'day one rights' could mean for employees and their bosses
The Explainer Staff set to get protections from day one of a new job
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What the controversial triple lock means for state pensions
feature Concerns that policy may make the state pension unaffordable for new Labour government
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How and why have UK stamps changed?
The Explainer As first-class stamp prices rise again, Royal Mail says 'urgent reform' is needed
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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 scams
The 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 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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Downsizing is on the rise – what should homeowners consider
The Explainer There are various issues to consider when deciding if downsizing is the right move for you and your retirement
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Mortgage interest rates: when will they come down again?
The Explainer Millions of people are holding out for a better deal on their mortgages this year
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The taxes Labour could raise to plug spending shortfalls
The 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 prisoner
The Explainer Thousands of homeowners are stuck with expensive mortgages they can't escape
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How to save money on summer holiday activities
The Explainer Children may be looking forward to the summer holidays but it can be a financially stressful time for parents
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What the Labour government could mean for your finances
The Explainer New chancellor Rachel Reeves has laid out the government's main money policies – but how will they impact you?
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How stamp duty works and who pays it
The Explainer As a Labour government may change how stamp duty works for first-time buyers, here's what you need to know
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How to save money on a UK staycation
The 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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What is capital gains tax and how to reduce your bill
The Explainer There are fears that a future Labour government could hike the levy
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Six surprising issues that may affect your mortgage application
The Explainer From gambling to social media, your lifestyle and spending habits could worry mortgage lenders
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Pensions vs. lottery: which has the best chance of financial success?
The Explainer Many will be contemplating which method will grow their wealth the most
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Premium Bonds: everything you need to know
In depth The lottery savings bond by NS&I may be waning in popularity decades after its launch
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How the general election could affect your finances
The Explainer From pensions to tax, the newly elected government could have a big influence on your wealth
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The cost of later life care and how to fund it
The Explainer Social care costs are rising – here is how much you could end up paying
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The pros and cons of mortgages
The Explainer Increasing numbers of borrowers are taking out long-term mortgages; many could still be repaying them in retirement
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