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.

What will happen to the triple lock on state pensions?
Personal Finance

What will happen to the triple lock on state pensions?

It is currently bankrupting the nation. What is possible? h2The triple lock on state pensions: what is it?/h2 The guarantee ...

DIY pension investors recommend these funds as the best options
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DIY pension investors recommend these funds as the best options

We examine their top funds for purchase at this time. According to the most recent research, pension investors prefer to load the...

The Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) generates significant profits from small businesses
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The Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) generates significant profits from small businesses

Fans of the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) claim that "from acorns grow oak trees." However, the program's more gener...

The best credit cards for airline rewards and flight points
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The best credit cards for airline rewards and flight points

The best cards available are listed here. The correct credit card could be very helpful if you frequently travel for work or enjo...

This is why Reeves's increase in the gambling tax is a losing wager
Personal Finance

This is why Reeves's increase in the gambling tax is a losing wager

One more week, and yet another FTSE 250 company vanishes. Evoke, the owner of William Hill, announced on Monday that it was in negotiatio...

For investment trusts with large discounts, this is a slippery slope
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For investment trusts with large discounts, this is a slippery slope

However, these don't yield the best results for investors and aren't a sustainable solution. The threat posed by activist investo...

The areas with the highest inheritance tax obligations
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The areas with the highest inheritance tax obligations

Inheritance tax obligations are increasing, and in some regions of the United Kingdom, the liability is expected to reach six figures./p...

As investors wager on humanity, the world will reject AI failures
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As investors wager on humanity, the world will reject AI failures

However, some of the wealthiest people in the world are placing bets against that. This is what regular investors ought to do. It...

Ten percent more buy-to-let repossessions occur as landlords deal with impending difficult times
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Ten percent more buy-to-let repossessions occur as landlords deal with impending difficult times

Experts are cautioning landlords that "tough times" are ahead due to the increase in buy-to-let (BTL) repossessions. Ac...

Things to think about if you intend to unretire
Personal Finance

Things to think about if you intend to unretire

How much will it cost to come out of retirement? Many older people are being forced to unretire and return to the workforce in or...

How much does Rory McIlroy have to spend?
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How much does Rory McIlroy have to spend?

We examine Northern Irish golfers' wealth in great detail. After securing the coveted green jacket at the Masters on April 12, Ro...

Saba rejected Edinburgh Worldwide's bid
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Saba rejected Edinburgh Worldwide's bid

Saba Capital Management (Saba), an activist investor, played a major role in the defeat of Edinburgh Worldwide's tender offer proposal to...