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.

Retail investors in the UK are permitted to purchase cryptocurrency ETNs
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Retail investors in the UK are permitted to purchase cryptocurrency ETNs

What are crypto ETNs and what do investors need to know about them? Later this year, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will i...

Are you making this easy mistake? An inheritance tax error costs families £350 million
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Are you making this easy mistake? An inheritance tax error costs families £350 million

However, the policy must be written in trust in order to avoid inheritance tax on the payout. According to recent data, thousands...

The banks may suffer a serious setback if car finance missells
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The banks may suffer a serious setback if car finance missells

On Monday, shares of Close Brothers increased by 20%. Lloyds saw a gain of nearly 8%. As shareholders rejoiced over the Supreme Court's r...

What is the cost of air conditioning in the UK?
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What is the cost of air conditioning in the UK?

The UK doesn't exactly have a reputation for having sweltering summers; instead, most people think of the country as having rainy, overca...

How Trump's pet deals will hurt international trade with the United States
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How Trump's pet deals will hurt international trade with the United States

Do they have it correct? The Trump-EU agreement will benefit blue-collar workers. "People can criticize Trump's character al...

Millions are lost in a stagnant housing market due to property down valuations
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Millions are lost in a stagnant housing market due to property down valuations

As surveyors exercise caution in the face of stagnant home prices, real estate experts are warning of a spike in down valuations, which c...

Emerging markets need to generate growth
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Emerging markets need to generate growth

At a time like this, there are two clear things to say about emerging markets. For one thing, it has long felt absurd to think of emergin...

How might regulations change if Reeves plans to raid lifetime gifts for inheritance tax?
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How might regulations change if Reeves plans to raid lifetime gifts for inheritance tax?

Since chancellor Rachel Reeves is allegedly preparing a crackdown on the value of financial gifts people can make during their lifetime, ...

Could the need for investment among savers be fueled by declining interest rates?
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Could the need for investment among savers be fueled by declining interest rates?

She could succeed in her mission if interest rates decline. British people are known for being frugal savers, which the governmen...

Your midlife financial prime can be maximized with these five steps
Personal Finance

Your midlife financial prime can be maximized with these five steps

Although each person's career path is unique, many discover that their earning potential peaks as they get closer to middle age. ...

The best "tin hat" stocks for picky investors
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The best "tin hat" stocks for picky investors

We examine four of their favorites. With Bloomberg estimating that Trump's tariffs will cost the world economy $2 trillion by 202...

International stocks that should withstand the turbulence of the stock market
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International stocks that should withstand the turbulence of the stock market

Despite a tumultuous global environment in 2025, equity markets have held up well, serving as a reminder of how well-run companies freque...