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.

Here's how to invest in Japan as it continues to soar to new heights
Investment Advice

Here's how to invest in Japan as it continues to soar to new heights

What does Japan do well? Long-term government bond yields have skyrocketed, Japan's politics are unstable, the yen is trading at ...

Is it wise to make investments in China?
Investment Advice

Is it wise to make investments in China?

Should you think about making an investment in China? Over the past forty-five years, China has grown remarkably, becoming a land...

The two rarest gold coins in Britain
Investment Advice

The two rarest gold coins in Britain

How significant British coins are to collectors worldwide, not just in Britain, is demonstrated by the impending second wave of collectib...

Is it preferable to buy or rent a home?
Investments

Is it preferable to buy or rent a home?

Long-term housing costs are thousands of pounds lower for mortgage borrowers than for renters, but research indicates that the ratio of h...

The first $5 trillion company in history is Nvidia
Investment Advice

The first $5 trillion company in history is Nvidia

Is Nvidia's enormous valuation warranted? As the first company in history to reach a $5 trillion market capitalization, Nvidia ha...

Reeves recommended eliminating stamp duty on UK stock held in an ISA
Investment Advice

Reeves recommended eliminating stamp duty on UK stock held in an ISA

What does that mean for your portfolio? Stamp duty on UK-listed shares held in an ISA is being urged to be removed by Chancellor ...

The first Japanese corporate raider was Yoshiaki Murakami
Investment Advice

The first Japanese corporate raider was Yoshiaki Murakami

Now that he's back, he's doing what he always did bestshaking things up. According to MarketWatch, Tokyo is experiencing prosperi...

What financial aid is available to carers?
Personal Finance

What financial aid is available to carers?

We look into advantages that can close the gap in income. You are considered a carer if you provide assistance to a friend, partn...

"After the expenses of renovating my property skyrocketed, I was forced to take out a second charge mortgage"
Personal Finance

"After the expenses of renovating my property skyrocketed, I was forced to take out a second charge mortgage"

How do they operate and what are they? Midway through the renovation of his six-bedroom detached home in Oxfordshire, Oliver Codr...

The new single stock market in Europe is not a cure-all
Investment Advice

The new single stock market in Europe is not a cure-all

James Mackreides claims that Friedrich Merz is attempting to implement a failed tactic. Not just the London Stock Exchange has be...

How to win the game of will wrangling: Family disputes over inheritances are up 61%
Personal Finance

How to win the game of will wrangling: Family disputes over inheritances are up 61%

What you should know is as follows. As loved ones try to claim larger, more complicated estates, families are getting more and mo...

Investec offers the best rate for savers when it enters the cash ISA market
Personal Finance

Investec offers the best rate for savers when it enters the cash ISA market

With one of the best offers, Investec is competing with other providers as savers scramble to maximize their annual allowances. This is t...