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.

Best cards for international travel
Personal Finance

Best cards for international travel

If you frequently travel for work or are planning a trip overseas, using the best travel credit cards could help you stretch your money f...

Does the 6 percent rule have the potential to replace the 4 percent pension rule?
Personal Finance

Does the 6 percent rule have the potential to replace the 4 percent pension rule?

We demonstrate, through exclusive calculations, how much more you can withdraw from your pension in order to fully deplete it by the time...

The least popular banks are Nationwide, Monzo, and HSBC, which thousands of British people are switching to
Financial Advice

The least popular banks are Nationwide, Monzo, and HSBC, which thousands of British people are switching to

Is it worthwhile to switch? In Britain, it appears that banking loyalty is a thing of the past, but why are consumers moving thei...

An investment trust: what is it?
Investment Advice

An investment trust: what is it?

We examine the definition, operation, and benefits and drawbacks of investment trusts. Although investment trusts can seem confus...

Ahead of the rumored cash ISA reform, UK savers are stuffing and pounding two billion more
Personal Finance

Ahead of the rumored cash ISA reform, UK savers are stuffing and pounding two billion more

Over the past three months, British savers have deposited over 2 billion more into cash ISAs than they did the previous year, according t...

British citizens in their early 50s may have to pay nearly £18,000 if state pension age increases are accelerated
Personal Finance

British citizens in their early 50s may have to pay nearly £18,000 if state pension age increases are accelerated

How much might it set you back? British citizens in their early 50s might lose out on nearly 18,000 if the state pension age incr...

An example of a UK success story profiting from the space race is Filtronic
Investment Advice

An example of a UK success story profiting from the space race is Filtronic

Since the middle of 2021, the London Aim small-cap market has dropped 40%, but the results have varied greatly. Numerous initial public o...

The one rule that everyone can follow is how to invest by age
Investments

The one rule that everyone can follow is how to invest by age

The question, "How much should I invest" is frequently asked. The answer is whatever you can afford when it comes to av...

How to increase your net worth using SIP and SAYE schemes
Personal Finance

How to increase your net worth using SIP and SAYE schemes

Aside from the obvious options like private pensions and individual savings accounts (ISAs), are you looking for new ways to save for the...

A place where investors can now find value
Investment Advice

A place where investors can now find value

In 2025, investors will either be happy or nervous. Anxious people think that investing is only about expenses. If you purchase some inex...

These four factors indicate that the UK housing market is about to plummet
Investments

These four factors indicate that the UK housing market is about to plummet

Whatever other issues the British economy may encounter, one thing is typically certain: the real estate market will always be strong. Th...

How risky are the longer-term mortgages that more borrowers are taking out?
Personal Finance

How risky are the longer-term mortgages that more borrowers are taking out?

The risks are examined. According to new research, a growing number of borrowers may still have to pay off their mortgage in reti...