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.

Nicola Sturgeon's legacy as Scotland's former first minister is poisonous
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Nicola Sturgeon's legacy as Scotland's former first minister is poisonous

If you take away her actual record in office, then that makes sense and helps. h2Is a book by Nicola Sturgeon available?/h2 ...

How to invest in the travel industry's rapid growth as travelers resume their journeys
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How to invest in the travel industry's rapid growth as travelers resume their journeys

Astute investors ought to jump on board right away. Even though the news is constantly filled with negative headlines about every...

Estimates of earnings are manipulated, particularly in the United States
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Estimates of earnings are manipulated, particularly in the United States

The number of jobs being created in the US economy is one of the most peculiar things that Donald Trump could say is "rigged" a...

Ahead of new inheritance tax regulations, retirees are cautioned against making significant amends to their pensions
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Ahead of new inheritance tax regulations, retirees are cautioned against making significant amends to their pensions

We go over safe ways to deal with the impending inheritance tax change. There may be serious unforeseen consequences if retirees ...

While the gender gap in state pensions is "almost closed" for new retirees, it continues to widen in the private sector
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While the gender gap in state pensions is "almost closed" for new retirees, it continues to widen in the private sector

The state pensions of those retiring today show that the gender pension gap has been virtually eliminated, according to new data. p...

Halifax: Since the year began, home prices have increased at the quickest rate
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Halifax: Since the year began, home prices have increased at the quickest rate

Will real estate costs rise even more this year? In July, home prices increased by 0.4 percent, the largest monthly increase sinc...

Millions could benefit from a state pension boost; learn how to fill in any gaps in your National Insurance record
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Millions could benefit from a state pension boost; learn how to fill in any gaps in your National Insurance record

According to new research, up to one in four pensioners are not aware that they could fill in gaps in their National Insurance record and...

How to obtain insurance for trips when you're over 70
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How to obtain insurance for trips when you're over 70

We describe how to obtain a href="https://mytspguide.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"travel insurance/a when you are in your seve...

With rising mortgage and rent costs, renters become less confident in the UK housing market
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With rising mortgage and rent costs, renters become less confident in the UK housing market

According to new data from Barclays, spending on utilities rose by 2.2 percent in the year ending July 2025, while spending on rent and m...

Is it wise to make investments in Europe right now?
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Is it wise to make investments in Europe right now?

For years, Europe's stock market has been in a slump. Low growth and ongoing inflation have been problems for the EU. In the mean...

Revision of smart meter regulations: reasons why service providers might have to compensate you for subpar installation and service
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Revision of smart meter regulations: reasons why service providers might have to compensate you for subpar installation and service

After Ofgem proposed new regulations for energy suppliers, millions of customers might be eligible for compensation in the future if thei...

When it comes to retirement income, which is better, a pension or real estate?
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When it comes to retirement income, which is better, a pension or real estate?

But what happens to returns when the numbers are crunched? Do property or pensions win out? Purchasing a home or investing in a p...