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.

112 funds that are supported for success by financial experts
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112 funds that are supported for success by financial experts

In the lead-up to the Autumn Budget, investors may be motivated to save as much money as they can due to worries about tax increases, pen...

The debt and equity of undervalued companies offer investors juicy yields
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The debt and equity of undervalued companies offer investors juicy yields

Manulife CQS New City High Yield Fund (LSE: NCYF) invests primarily in cheap, high-yielding fixed-interest securities in an effort to giv...

Hedging against currency is a challenge
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Hedging against currency is a challenge

Even though sterling was steadily declining and the US dollar was steadily strengthening, British investors rarely had to be overly conce...

Do you think Hansa Investment Company is a good investment?
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Do you think Hansa Investment Company is a good investment?

Do investors need to invest? William, the son of banker Walter Salomon, has finally completed the process of sorting out his inhe...

Eight of the top orangery-themed properties for sale
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Eight of the top orangery-themed properties for sale

The Orangery, located in Redlynch Park, Bruton, Somerset, is a house for sale. Redlynch Park, The Orangery, Bruton, Somerset. A d...

Is a significant debt crisis on the horizon for Britain?
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Is a significant debt crisis on the horizon for Britain?

"But they're definitely not rosy either," Julian Jessop says. Headlines describing a "meltdown" in the bond m...

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