Articles by James Mackreides

James Mackreides

James Mackreides

'Mac' is a short tempered former helicopter pilot, now a writer based in Sofia, Bulgaria. Loves dogs, the outdoors and staying far away from the ocean.

How to locate proactive fund managers who are worth the investment
Investments

How to locate proactive fund managers who are worth the investment

The debate over whether to be active or passive has been going on for the last twenty years. Fees are by far the largest problem with act...

Should you invest in Dunelm? It has performed well and appears to be reasonably priced
Investment Advice

Should you invest in Dunelm? It has performed well and appears to be reasonably priced

Big retailers are having a hard time right now. They face challenges from the cost of living, the state of the world economy, and growing...

Is investing in real estate still as safe as buying a home? Why the golden age might be coming to an end
Investments

Is investing in real estate still as safe as buying a home? Why the golden age might be coming to an end

New research asserts that younger investors and homeowners have lost out on the real estate boom and are no longer able to depend on risi...

Will the UK's feudal system be abolished as a result of leasehold reforms?
Investments

Will the UK's feudal system be abolished as a result of leasehold reforms?

According to Simon Wilson, the time is right. h2Leasehold: What is it?/h2 Almost all apartments in England and Wales are own...

OpenAI and Microsoft's collaboration is in jeopardy
Investment Advice

OpenAI and Microsoft's collaboration is in jeopardy

How do the two groups fare now? The partnership between Microsoft and ChatGPT's creator, OpenAI, has been "one of the most s...

Will Aim be able to make up lost ground?
Investment Advice

Will Aim be able to make up lost ground?

Will there be a change? Not many are celebrating the 30th anniversary of London's Aim market. According to Richard Evans of Fidel...

In the country, the largest monthly decline in home prices in more than two years is occurring
Investments

In the country, the largest monthly decline in home prices in more than two years is occurring

We disclose the regions that perform the best and the worst. The largest monthly drop in UK home prices since February 2023 occur...

Is "Liberation Day" coming up again?
Investment Advice

Is "Liberation Day" coming up again?

Should we anticipate more market turbulence? Only trade agreements with China and the United Kingdom have been reached thus far, ...

Despite the Middle East conflict, investors are not alarmed
Investment Advice

Despite the Middle East conflict, investors are not alarmed

Will there be peace? Averted oil shock? The protracted Iran-Israel conflict has escalated over the past two weeks, causing anxiet...

Avoid the "wait-and-see" savings error: Saver's advice to make the necessary corrections now to earn an additional pound 624 in interest
Financial Advice

Avoid the "wait-and-see" savings error: Saver's advice to make the necessary corrections now to earn an additional pound 624 in interest

But you might have to pay hundreds for this. Predicting whether savings rates will increase or decrease this year can be difficul...

Marcus raises interest rates in order to offer the best savings
Personal Finance

Marcus raises interest rates in order to offer the best savings

Do you qualify? The fixed term savings rate at Goldman Sachs' Marcus savings account has increased, allowing savers who are willi...

Starting your pension five years late can cost you £40,000 Find out how to make it right
Personal Finance

Starting your pension five years late can cost you £40,000 Find out how to make it right

Can you correct your youth's mistakes? Because auto-enrollment rules automatically opt you into your workplace scheme to ensure y...