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.

Does the 25x retirement rule work? What is it?
Personal Finance

Does the 25x retirement rule work? What is it?

The ultimate goal of contributing to a pension is to ensure that you will have sufficient income for your golden years. Knowing h...

The self-assessment tax return deadline is when?
Personal Finance

The self-assessment tax return deadline is when?

We go over the deadlines that you should be aware of. Over 12 million individuals are required to submit a self-assessment tax re...

Is it appropriate to use cryptocurrency to increase your pension?
Investment Advice

Is it appropriate to use cryptocurrency to increase your pension?

Over the past ten or more years, cryptocurrencyin particular, Bitcoinhas produced disproportionate returns for various investor classes. ...

Crypto: What is it?
Investment Advice

Crypto: What is it?

Cryptocurrencies, often simply referred to as "crypto," are a new type of money that can be purchased and traded online. ...

Risk in investing: the significance of comprehending how risk affects your profits
Investments

Risk in investing: the significance of comprehending how risk affects your profits

The belief that investing is dangerous is among the most frequent causes of reluctance. And this is accurate to a certain degree....

Seventy-three percent of savers intend to rely on their partner's pension when they retire
Personal Finance

Seventy-three percent of savers intend to rely on their partner's pension when they retire

Many people who are saving for retirement are depending on their partner's pension, which leaves them exposed in the event of an unexpect...

The areas of the UK where homeowners may be most affected by the proposed property tax
Investments

The areas of the UK where homeowners may be most affected by the proposed property tax

According to rumors, the government is considering new property taxes that would disproportionately affect wealthy homeowners in London a...

How a check is paid
Personal Finance

How a check is paid

In light of the widespread closures of bank branches, we outline how to deposit a check into your bank account and what to do if you rece...

Here are eight of the top homes with kitchen gardens that are for sale
Investment Advice

Here are eight of the top homes with kitchen gardens that are for sale

Priory Cottage in Corsham, Wiltshire, is the first of two houses for sale. Wiltshire's Priory Cottage, Corsham. Situated in the h...

How to stay safe after scammers target 170,000 taxpayers is the subject of an HMRC warning
Personal Finance

How to stay safe after scammers target 170,000 taxpayers is the subject of an HMRC warning

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is warning millions of self-assessment taxpayers to be wary of scams that pose as the department and requir...

Stamp duty is now a requirement for average homes in all regions of England How much will it cost?
Investment Advice

Stamp duty is now a requirement for average homes in all regions of England How much will it cost?

Since the average house price in every region of England is now higher than the tax threshold, no home movers may avoid paying stamp duty...

Is investing in First Solar a good idea?
Investment Advice

Is investing in First Solar a good idea?

There has been a silent energy revolution in the US. The energy generated by geothermal, wind, and solar sources has more than tripled in...