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.

April will bring significant financial changes; are you prepared?
Personal Finance

April will bring significant financial changes; are you prepared?

In April, there will be a plethora of significant financial changes that could affect your finances, such as bill increases, ISA topping,...

Edinburgh Worldwide offers shareholders a cash exit and SpaceX upside in an attempt to put an end to the Saba saga
Investment Advice

Edinburgh Worldwide offers shareholders a cash exit and SpaceX upside in an attempt to put an end to the Saba saga

With the board of the investment trust issuing a 100% tender offer that can pass without Sabas support, the long-running drama between Sa...

In your sixties, is it still worthwhile to contribute to a pension plan?
Personal Finance

In your sixties, is it still worthwhile to contribute to a pension plan?

The standard recommendation is to contribute to a pension as soon as possible and for as long as possible. But for those of us who can af...

In 2031, one million more retirees will be required to pay income tax; learn how to reduce your taxes
Personal Finance

In 2031, one million more retirees will be required to pay income tax; learn how to reduce your taxes

According to a new estimate, a million more pensioners will have to pay income tax in 2031 as a result of multiple tax threshold freezes....

A review of private dentistry has been released; learn how to save money
Personal Finance

A review of private dentistry has been released; learn how to save money

Concerns about rising costs, service accessibility, and industry competition have prompted the competition watchdog to start a review of ...

The UK regions where the percentage of homes above the inheritance tax threshold is highest
Investment Advice

The UK regions where the percentage of homes above the inheritance tax threshold is highest

Families are being forced to pay inheritance tax as the number of homes rises. An issue affecting every region of the UK is the i...

Small-cap stocks in the UK are prepared to perform
Investment Advice

Small-cap stocks in the UK are prepared to perform

It's common knowledge that "elephants don't gallop," as the late investor Jim Slater put it. However, large-cap stocks have eas...

Debate about student loans: should you pay for your child's education?
Personal Finance

Debate about student loans: should you pay for your child's education?

Graduates are increasingly criticizing student loans, claiming that the debt is making it more difficult for them to save for other impor...

Has the market miscalculated Relx?
Investment Advice

Has the market miscalculated Relx?

Relx (LSE: REL), an FTSE 100 data and analytics group, was soaring at this time last year as investors embraced the company's AI growth n...

Here's why inheritance disputes are becoming more common and what to do if it occurs to you
Personal Finance

Here's why inheritance disputes are becoming more common and what to do if it occurs to you

How would you respond if you were embroiled in a dispute over money? Lawyers have warned that the changes in our lifestyles and p...

Which is better for accumulating wealth: savings accounts or pensions?
Personal Finance

Which is better for accumulating wealth: savings accounts or pensions?

Savings accounts have fought their way back into the British public's consciousness by providing alluring rates that outperform inflation...

The northern powerhouse city is seeing a surge in the number of first-time homebuyers
Investments

The northern powerhouse city is seeing a surge in the number of first-time homebuyers

For first-time buyers, we examine the most popular areas. For first-time buyers, climbing the property ladder has become difficul...