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.

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A former pensions minister has cautioned that the removal of millions of outdated state pension records would make it nearly impossible t...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

"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...