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.

The benefits of using multi-asset trusts to manage volatility
Investment Advice

The benefits of using multi-asset trusts to manage volatility

For investors, the world has never been predictable, but in the last five years, it has gotten increasingly so. Part of the fault lies wi...

Is the Hilton Honors debit card a good one, and how does it operate?
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Is the Hilton Honors debit card a good one, and how does it operate?

The best credit or debit cards for international travel are probably well-known to frequent travelers, but using a loyalty card can also ...

The state pension triple lock boost will be lost for millions of retirees
Personal Finance

The state pension triple lock boost will be lost for millions of retirees

According to new data, millions of retirees may lose out on a 46% increase if they do not receive the benefits of the state pension tripl...

Halifax: For the third consecutive month, home prices increased by 03 percent in August
Investments

Halifax: For the third consecutive month, home prices increased by 03 percent in August

Could the housing market be thrown off course by the Autumn Budget? According to the most recent data on house prices, the averag...

The portfolio of Law Debenture ought to generate substantial returns from underappreciated stocks
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The portfolio of Law Debenture ought to generate substantial returns from underappreciated stocks

Over the short and long terms, Law Debenture (LSE: LWDB) has been among the top-performing UK equity trusts. Over the last three years, t...

The stocks of European banks recover
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The stocks of European banks recover

According to James Mackreides, it has now unmistakably turned the corner. It's hard to recall a period when anyone was more optim...

In your community, how much do parents save for their kids?
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In your community, how much do parents save for their kids?

In order to help their children in the future, parents nationwide are contributing thousands of pounds to savings accounts; one in ten ar...

Increased confidence in retirement—but is it misguided?
Personal Finance

Increased confidence in retirement—but is it misguided?

More savers now think they are on track for a comfortable retirement, which has increased retirement confidence. However, there is a chan...

Would you postpone retirement in order to support your kids while they are in college?
Personal Finance

Would you postpone retirement in order to support your kids while they are in college?

According to a recent study, one-third of parents are postponing retirement for up to ten years in order to help out their children who a...

How families are saving six figures thanks to an inheritance tax trick
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How families are saving six figures thanks to an inheritance tax trick

Since chancellor Rachel Reeves' inheritance tax crackdown, financial advisers say they are taking advantage of a little-known inheritance...

How income tax is computed
Personal Finance

How income tax is computed

The calculation of income tax is explained. Most forms of income are subject to income tax, but some are shielded from the tax co...

Nationwide: August saw an unexpected decline in home prices
Investments

Nationwide: August saw an unexpected decline in home prices

Stamp duty adjustments and consistently high borrowing costs have created challenges for the UK real estate market, making it a mixed yea...