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.

"Faraday Future, an EV manufacturer, will crash"
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"Faraday Future, an EV manufacturer, will crash"

In the last few years, electric vehicles (EVs) have grown from being specialized goods to a reputable segment of the automobile industry....

Making France great again is Pierre-and-Eacute;douard St-Pierre's goal
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Making France great again is Pierre-and-Eacute;douard St-Pierre's goal

According to James Mackreides, the planning appears to be very careful. Le Monde reported last year that conservative billionaire...

Healthcare stocks appear inexpensive, but proceed with caution
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Healthcare stocks appear inexpensive, but proceed with caution

Investors in the healthcare industry may disagree with the adage that "health is wealth." The last few years have been difficul...

The impending nuclear summer should excite investors
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The impending nuclear summer should excite investors

James Mackreides examines ways to make money. The benefits of nuclear power are one of the few things that US President Donald Tr...

How much money is Elon Musk worth?
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How much money is Elon Musk worth?

What was the source of the founder's wealth for SpaceX and Tesla? Elon Musk's political and technological antics, such as rebrand...

A trust for investments might be a better option for your money
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A trust for investments might be a better option for your money

According to the Association of Investment Companies (AIC), during the past ten years, the average investment trust has produced higher r...

Are you disregarding the 4 percent rule if you cash out pensioners at twice the suggested rate?
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Are you disregarding the 4 percent rule if you cash out pensioners at twice the suggested rate?

Since it was announced that any unused pensions could be subject to a 40 percent inheritance tax, pensioners are depleting their retireme...

There are eleven reasons to sign up for the self-assessment before October 5th
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There are eleven reasons to sign up for the self-assessment before October 5th

However, in order to meet the deadline of October 5th, you will need to move quickly. Most people assume that the deadline is in ...

Would you forgo eating out, watching Netflix, and going to the gym in exchange for a pension increase of £157,000
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Would you forgo eating out, watching Netflix, and going to the gym in exchange for a pension increase of £157,000

Could you do it? If you could increase your pension by at least 157,000 and possibly even retire earlier, would you be willing to...

The October Premium Bonds winners were revealed: Saver, who won £50,000 for just £7
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The October Premium Bonds winners were revealed: Saver, who won £50,000 for just £7

This month, were you successful? The winners of the October prize draw were announced by NS&I, and millions of holders of Premium...

HMRC records 107 million pounds as a result of landlord tax investigations; see the warning signs
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HMRC records 107 million pounds as a result of landlord tax investigations; see the warning signs

As part of a compliance crackdown, the tax office forced landlords to pay a record 107 million to HMRC last year. This amount was more th...

Here are some ways to find out how much your pension is worth, as half of Baby Boomers are unaware of it
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Here are some ways to find out how much your pension is worth, as half of Baby Boomers are unaware of it

Even though they depend on their pension to cover their immediate living expenses, baby boomers are among the least likely to be aware of...