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.

A specialized method of spreading your exposure to the AI boom
Investment Advice

A specialized method of spreading your exposure to the AI boom

The past few weeks have been perplexing. Because investors are suddenly more concerned about how much money they are spending and whether...

When planning care for an elderly relative, should you seek financial counsel?
Personal Finance

When planning care for an elderly relative, should you seek financial counsel?

While a professional financial adviser can help with the difficult and heartbreaking process of planning care for a loved one in later li...

Is the AI apocalypse already here?
Investment Advice

Is the AI apocalypse already here?

Much of the financial commentariat has been anticipating the US AI stock bubble to burst since at least last summer. Rather, a st...

How much does a care fees annuity cost, and what is it?
Personal Finance

How much does a care fees annuity cost, and what is it?

An annuity for care fees is one way to pay for the expense. We examine the benefits and drawbacks. An insurance plan for covering...

The winners and losers of the UK's current account rankings are listed
Personal Finance

The winners and losers of the UK's current account rankings are listed

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has identified Monzo, Starling, and Nationwide Building Society as the leading banks. p...

Learn all there is to know about exchange-traded funds, including what an ETF is
Investment Advice

Learn all there is to know about exchange-traded funds, including what an ETF is

We describe ETFs and their operation. One essential piece of the toolkit for contemporary investors is exchange-traded funds, or ...

Places that are best for single people to purchase real estate
Investments

Places that are best for single people to purchase real estate

Being single can be difficult financially, especially when it comes to moving up the housing ladder. Purchasing a home with a par...

Investing like the Vatican's new stock index: what should a good Catholic do?
Investments

Investing like the Vatican's new stock index: what should a good Catholic do?

How well would it work, though? Investors wishing to align their holdings with Catholic Church doctrine can choose from two of th...

Saba suggests a share tender offer in the event that its bid for Edinburgh Worldwide is accepted
Investment Advice

Saba suggests a share tender offer in the event that its bid for Edinburgh Worldwide is accepted

On February 10, New York-based activist investing hedge fund Saba Capital Management announced that it would be replacing the board of Ed...

View the complete list of the 32 additional bank branches that NatWest plans to close
Personal Finance

View the complete list of the 32 additional bank branches that NatWest plans to close

Will this have an impact on your local area? NatWest has revealed plans to close 32 more bank branches as part of its most recent...

Here's what food and beverage giants are doing to change their image
Investments

Here's what food and beverage giants are doing to change their image

"Those who can draw in a new type of customer will be the winners," James Mackreides says. Defensive investors preferre...

An additional £246 million is obtained by HMRC from grieving families through inheritance tax investigations
Investment Advice

An additional £246 million is obtained by HMRC from grieving families through inheritance tax investigations

Last year, HMRC investigated more families for what it thought were unpaid inheritance tax bills, and it was able to recover nearly $250 ...