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.

For workplace pension plans, FCA suggests a new rating system
Personal Finance

For workplace pension plans, FCA suggests a new rating system

Pension savers may be eligible for new protections that will guarantee they receive better value for their workplace plans. Alth...

Vaccines bring in billions for Big Pharma; how to make money in this industry?
Investment Advice

Vaccines bring in billions for Big Pharma; how to make money in this industry?

Dr. Mike Tubbs examines the situation and the implications for investors. Vaccines protect people from serious illnesses and sto...

Again, Fundsmith does poorly
Investments

Again, Fundsmith does poorly

Terry Smith, Fundsmith's CEO and chief investment officer, has released his yearly shareholder letter in which he explains why the Funds...

Same market projections for the new year
Investment Advice

Same market projections for the new year

I don't take the deluge of forecasts that investment banks and brokers generate at the beginning of the year very seriously, but it's no...

"Keir Starmer is likely to make more policy reversals"
Investment Advice

"Keir Starmer is likely to make more policy reversals"

Determining where the next U-turns will occur is not difficult. One very simple prediction for 2026 is that Keir Starmers' admin...

What can be done to save our economy as Britain is on the verge of catastrophe?
Investment Advice

What can be done to save our economy as Britain is on the verge of catastrophe?

There are both positive and negative news regarding the future of the British economy. The good news first. The UK's issues are comparat...

For you, what does a decline in interest rates mean?
Personal Finance

For you, what does a decline in interest rates mean?

We tell you how. Since August 2024, the Bank of England (BoE) has lowered interest rates six times, making borrowing less expens...

Saba questions the SpaceX selloff while ISS supports the board of Edinburgh Worldwide
Investment Advice

Saba questions the SpaceX selloff while ISS supports the board of Edinburgh Worldwide

At the next general meeting on January 20, shareholders are advised by independent voting adviser ISS to vote against the proposals of a...

The top credit cards that offer cashback
Investment Advice

The top credit cards that offer cashback

We provide a list of some of the greatest offers available. Cashback credit cards reward you with a portion of your regular purc...

Murray International, the dividend hero, had a great year; can it maintain its winning streak?
Investments

Murray International, the dividend hero, had a great year; can it maintain its winning streak?

Investors are understandably anxious when a reputable fund manager retires. This was also the case when Bruce Stout left the 1.9 billion...

Investment clubs' tragic demise and future prospects
Investments

Investment clubs' tragic demise and future prospects

Investment clubs can be a lot of fun. They assemble a group of individuals who share their interest in the stock market and are willing ...

Winners of the January Premium Bonds were revealed; did you win a pound of a million?
Personal Finance

Winners of the January Premium Bonds were revealed; did you win a pound of a million?

After NS&I revealed the winners of its January 2026 prize draw, two holders of Premium Bonds began the new year one million dollars rich...