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.

Savings in cash ISAs increased to £70 billion as savers seized higher rates, but are the best offers going away?
Personal Finance

Savings in cash ISAs increased to £70 billion as savers seized higher rates, but are the best offers going away?

According to recent government statistics, savers flocked to cash ISAs last year to benefit from some of the highest interest rates avail...

As more retirees acknowledge that they struggle with debt, here are some tips for having a safe retirement
Personal Finance

As more retirees acknowledge that they struggle with debt, here are some tips for having a safe retirement

In order to make ends meet, more retirees are turning to unsecured debt as cost-of-living pressures have reduced pensioner incomes in rec...

How to sell a flood-damaged property: strategies to keep your asking price from dropping by 31%
Investments

How to sell a flood-damaged property: strategies to keep your asking price from dropping by 31%

The UK is once again at risk of flooding as winter draws near. However, what does living in an area that is prone to flooding mean for yo...

Compensation for auto loans: FCA cautions drivers against utilizing fraudulent claims companies to obtain their share of £18 billion
Personal Finance

Compensation for auto loans: FCA cautions drivers against utilizing fraudulent claims companies to obtain their share of £18 billion

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), which cautioned consumers against taking this costly path, stated that drivers who believe they ar...

BFIA is told by Gustavo Medeiros of Ashmore Group to "ride the recovery in emerging markets"
Investment Advice

BFIA is told by Gustavo Medeiros of Ashmore Group to "ride the recovery in emerging markets"

James Mackreides: This year has seen a resurgence for emerging markets (EMs) following over ten years of underwhelming performance. More ...

Would colored diamonds glam up your portfolio?
Investment Advice

Would colored diamonds glam up your portfolio?

A welcome boost to the diamond industry has come from the rock that is currently on Taylor Swift's finger and the doubling of tariffs on ...

Here are the top six investment trusts for cheaper stocks
Investment Advice

Here are the top six investment trusts for cheaper stocks

Due to the possibility of having to sell assets to satisfy redemptions, managers of open-ended funds must carefully assess the liquidity ...

How much money do you have saved for retirement? Average pension pot by region
Personal Finance

How much money do you have saved for retirement? Average pension pot by region

We examine the average pension fund by geographic area. During your working years, your long-term financial planning should inclu...

"Why you should own Bitcoin and gold"
Investment Advice

"Why you should own Bitcoin and gold"

"Buy now," James Mackreides says. Following World War II, the two most significant moments in the history of money were...

How to invest in family businesses and the reasons it makes sense
Investment Advice

How to invest in family businesses and the reasons it makes sense

The best ones to purchase right now are listed here. Even though the television drama Succession ended two years ago, the Roy fam...

How to avoid pension fraud
Personal Finance

How to avoid pension fraud

These are the primary ploys to be aware of. As fraudsters continue to target the elderly, hundreds of people lost their retiremen...

Is Pakistan the Vietnam of South Asia a good place to invest?
Investment Advice

Is Pakistan the Vietnam of South Asia a good place to invest?

Political unrest, a strong military, and a dependence on outside assistance and bailouts are not typically characteristics of prosperous ...