Marc Shoffman

Marc Shoffman is an NCTJ-qualified award-winning freelance journalist specializing in business, property, personal finance, and cruise travel. He holds 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, followed by a move to MailOnline's personal finance section This is Money in 2013, where he covered mortgages, pensions, investments, and cryptocurrency. Since going freelance in 2016, his work has appeared across major UK publications including The Times, The Daily Telegraph, MoneyWeek, the Mail on Sunday, and The Week UK. He was named Headlinemoney Freelance Journalist of the Year three consecutive times (2021, 2022, 2023). Beyond traditional financial journalism, he co-presents the financial planning podcast 'In For A Penny' and has developed expertise in cruise travel writing, regularly sailing with his family to destinations worldwide. His writing combines technical financial knowledge with accessible explanations, often incorporating case studies and real-world scenarios.