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.

Would investors be wise to invest in Klarna's financial revolution?
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Would investors be wise to invest in Klarna's financial revolution?

Something intriguing is taking place in the fintech space that has never been observed in the financial industry before. In their largest...

Money and divorce: all the information you need if you're divorcing
Personal Finance

Money and divorce: all the information you need if you're divorcing

We examine how divorce affects your finances. Very seldom is divorce a happy event. Having friends, memories, and pets split up c...

When Reeves considers a "10,000 limit," Cash ISA reform comes up once more
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When Reeves considers a "10,000 limit," Cash ISA reform comes up once more

What do you think would happen if it were announced? The yearly cash ISA allowance for British citizens may be cut in half, accor...

One of the twelve proposed budgetary reforms for pensions would be an alternative to the imposition of IHT
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One of the twelve proposed budgetary reforms for pensions would be an alternative to the imposition of IHT

Prior to presenting her budget, former pensions minister Ros Altmann advised chancellor Rachel Reeves to think about reducing tax-free ca...

On AI and investing in the future of technology, Alok Sama shares his thoughts
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On AI and investing in the future of technology, Alok Sama shares his thoughts

James Mackreides: Could you tell me more about your book, The Money Trap? This is a memoir by Alok Sama, who worked for SoftBank ...

How Next overcame the challenges and established itself as a mainstay of the British high street
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How Next overcame the challenges and established itself as a mainstay of the British high street

What is causing it to succeed now, and is it wise to invest in the retailer? There aren't many businesses that better capture the...

Does your bank rank among the largest financing institutions for fossil fuels?
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Does your bank rank among the largest financing institutions for fossil fuels?

We examine which banks have the most and least effective climate policies. Many people base their choice of bank on factors like ...

The puzzle of private equity?
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The puzzle of private equity?

In recent years, private equity has expanded quickly. According to data firm Preqin, private equity assets increased from $2 trillion ten...

How does the seven-year inheritance tax rule lower your taxes?
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How does the seven-year inheritance tax rule lower your taxes?

However, here is how the seven-year inheritance tax rule can save you thousands. The 7 year inheritance tax rule is a legal looph...

Whose retirement gap is the largest? The average Brit wants to retire five years before they can
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Whose retirement gap is the largest? The average Brit wants to retire five years before they can

A tiny adjustment could help bridge the difference. As rising living costs, pension insecurity, and ongoing financial pressures p...

The deletion of millions of state pension records could potentially deprive thousands of people of their money
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The deletion of millions of state pension records could potentially deprive thousands of people of their money

A former pensions minister has cautioned that the removal of millions of outdated state pension records would make it nearly impossible t...

Annuities with inflation protection are becoming more popular among retirees
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Annuities with inflation protection are becoming more popular among retirees

Annuity sales have increased steadily in recent years, and more people are obtaining higher enhanced rates as a result of illness. ...