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.

Prior to the 2026 World Cup, football fans were warned about ticket scams
Personal Finance

Prior to the 2026 World Cup, football fans were warned about ticket scams

Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, football fans have received a warning about match ticket scams. Mexico and South Africa will pl...

How to shop for Christmas with more money
Personal Finance

How to shop for Christmas with more money

Before December 25th, Britons spend hundreds of pounds more on everything from Christmas gifts to festive outings. The Bank of En...

How is your generation impacted by the tax changes in the autumn budget?
Personal Finance

How is your generation impacted by the tax changes in the autumn budget?

Although Chancellor Rachel Reeves called on everyone to contribute to the nation's financial balance in her Autumn Budget, the real effec...

The top real estate investments available in 2026
Investments

The top real estate investments available in 2026

The housing market has had a mixed year, but investors can still profit from real estate in 2026. In recent months, investing in ...

The ideal Christmas presents for those you care about
Investment Advice

The ideal Christmas presents for those you care about

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What is the minimum income required to pay the average rent?
Investment Advice

What is the minimum income required to pay the average rent?

Although rental growth is slowing nationally, in more reasonably priced areas of the UK, rents are rising faster than inflation, necessit...

Prominent European businesses provide opportunities for long-term growth
Investment Advice

Prominent European businesses provide opportunities for long-term growth

The political priorities and fiscal positions of Europe's major economies are diverse. Despite lower domestic GDP and new US tariffs, man...

How to use dividends to your advantage
Investment Advice

How to use dividends to your advantage

James Mackreides says it's wonderful to see them again. "If a true investor ignores the stock market and focuses on dividend...

The Autumn Budget's effects and implications for the economy of the United Kingdom
Investment Advice

The Autumn Budget's effects and implications for the economy of the United Kingdom

h2At the Autumn Budget, what took place?/h2 By 2029, taxes will have increased by an additional 26 billion annually, pushing mill...

Why Trustpilot is a stock to keep an eye on in order to gain exposure to the online market
Investment Advice

Why Trustpilot is a stock to keep an eye on in order to gain exposure to the online market

On the UK stock market, Trustpilot (LSE: TRST) is a distinctive company. By enabling people to make more informed decisions and lending b...

Tetragon Financial is a unique investment trust that generates exceptional profits
Investment Advice

Tetragon Financial is a unique investment trust that generates exceptional profits

One of the most unusual investment trusts on the London Stock Exchange, Tetragon Financial (LSE: TFGS) has a distinctive approach to corp...

33 million workers will be affected by contribution caps for salary sacrifice pensions
Personal Finance

33 million workers will be affected by contribution caps for salary sacrifice pensions

This is how you might be impacted by the changes. Changes to the salary sacrifice on contributions will affect over three million...