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.

Investment trusts' benefits
Investment Advice

Investment trusts' benefits

The best way to create long-term wealth is through investment trusts. Investment manager John Moore recently shared a real-world example ...

Eight of the top homes for sale close to athletic facilities
Investment Advice

Eight of the top homes for sale close to athletic facilities

Image 1 of 1 Belgrave Crescent, West End, Edinburgh is a property for sale. A refurbished B-listed Victorian townhouse close to t...

How to prevent failed real estate sales that cost thousands of dollars
Investments

How to prevent failed real estate sales that cost thousands of dollars

However, you can safeguard the process of moving your house. According to new research, most sales collapse after buyers and sell...

Following an error, NSandI will begin compensating bereaved families with millions
Financial Advice

Following an error, NSandI will begin compensating bereaved families with millions

When the lost savings will be returned to tens of thousands of bereaved families has been outlined by NS&I. In March, the governm...

How to safeguard your inheritance if your loved one hasn't left a will?
Personal Finance

How to safeguard your inheritance if your loved one hasn't left a will?

We examine legal safeguards against mental impairment. As we age, our mental capacity may deteriorate, endangering our desire to ...

Should you purchase Japan's shares since they appear cheap?
Investment Advice

Should you purchase Japan's shares since they appear cheap?

But is there any cause for hope given the skyrocketing national debt? Earlier this month, Japanese stocks reached a new all-time ...

Ceres Power benefits from AI data centers
Investments

Ceres Power benefits from AI data centers

Is it possible for the energy technology company to turn things around? A number of businesses, including Ceres Power Holdings (L...

How a financial strategy could improve your situation by up to £194,000
Personal Finance

How a financial strategy could improve your situation by up to £194,000

According to research, as the cost of living continues to rise, more than twice as many people claim that their financial circumstances a...

How to increase your retirement savings as more people are expected to live to be 100 years old
Personal Finance

How to increase your retirement savings as more people are expected to live to be 100 years old

It used to be uncommon to reach the age of 100, but data indicates that this will change in the future. According to the most rec...

For buy-to-let properties, how much stamp duty do you pay?
Investments

For buy-to-let properties, how much stamp duty do you pay?

We describe the rates that landlords should anticipate when purchasing a buy-to-let. In England and Northern Ireland, stamp duty ...

How you might benefit from the government's most recent cost of living initiatives
Personal Finance

How you might benefit from the government's most recent cost of living initiatives

Among the main initiatives in the government's most recent attempts to assist households with the cost of living crisis are free bus trav...

Should the triple lock on state pensions be abolished?
Personal Finance

Should the triple lock on state pensions be abolished?

Will anything change under the Labour government? There is increasing pressure on the government to change the state pension's co...