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.

The UK's hotspot for tax errors is London; learn how to avoid a fine
Personal Finance

The UK's hotspot for tax errors is London; learn how to avoid a fine

According to recent data, more people in London than in any other part of the UK have come forward to HMRC to acknowledge they have paid ...

Index providers are changing their rulebooks as a result of megacap tech IPOs
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Index providers are changing their rulebooks as a result of megacap tech IPOs

A number of stock market index providers are reviewing their standards in an effort to expedite the inclusion of recently listed megacap ...

Which industries saw the biggest growth in dividend stock payments in Q1?
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Which industries saw the biggest growth in dividend stock payments in Q1?

How do you buy dividend stocks? Investment manager Vanguard released data showing that global dividend payouts hit a record high ...

In Q1, dividends in the UK increased by 21% Which industries paid out the highest dividends?
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In Q1, dividends in the UK increased by 21% Which industries paid out the highest dividends?

Despite short-term uncertainty brought on by the Middle East conflict, UK dividends increased by more than a fifth to 16.4 billion in the...

Argues for a "double lock" rent cap and how it might affect landlords
Investments

Argues for a "double lock" rent cap and how it might affect landlords

Even though landlords are still getting used to the Renters Rights Act, more rent reforms are already being called for. Earlier t...

Here's how to take advantage of Serve Robotics' failure to meet investor expectations
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Here's how to take advantage of Serve Robotics' failure to meet investor expectations

The best strategy for trading share prices is explained by James Mackreides. Robotics is also becoming more and more prominent, e...

The "Lifespan Fund" is a new pension plan proposed by Tony Blair's think tank
Personal Finance

The "Lifespan Fund" is a new pension plan proposed by Tony Blair's think tank

The current state pension should be abandoned and replaced by a new flexible fund starting in 2030, according to a think tank headed by f...

What does this mean for your finances, and why are gilt yields increasing?
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What does this mean for your finances, and why are gilt yields increasing?

In the wake of the Iranian conflict, Gilt yields, or the amount of interest paid by the UK government on its debt, reached their highest ...

Are you able to live to be 100 years old? How can you extend your pension?
Personal Finance

Are you able to live to be 100 years old? How can you extend your pension?

We go over how to extend your retirement with your pension. Although it may be pleasant to anticipate a message from the King, th...

The significance of your email account
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The significance of your email account

It's a common misconception that big businesses or people who lack confidence online are the primary targets of cybercrime. It's somethin...

Winners of Premium Bonds May were announced: Who took home the £1 million jackpot?
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Winners of Premium Bonds May were announced: Who took home the £1 million jackpot?

This month, did you succeed? The Mays Premium Bonds prize draw winners were revealed by NS&I, making two fortunate savers million...

The unstated financial benefits of solar panel installation
Investments

The unstated financial benefits of solar panel installation

TLDR. In addition to lowering your home's energy expenses, solar panels can help you make money by exporting extra power. The Sma...