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.

There are no profits to harvest, so farming isn't for the weak of heart
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There are no profits to harvest, so farming isn't for the weak of heart

The imposition of inheritance tax (IHT) by the government on farms has brought to light an unsettling reality: farming returns in the UK ...

Avoid these 7 pension blunders before you retire
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Avoid these 7 pension blunders before you retire

It is even more crucial to contribute to a pension because, once you retire, you will still have bills to pay and you will likely want ac...

Electronic Arts is a successful gaming group
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Electronic Arts is a successful gaming group

One of the types of entertainment that is growing the fastest is video games. Today's games are much more immersive than they were even t...

The investing phobia: the need for reforms to cash ISAs
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The investing phobia: the need for reforms to cash ISAs

Would changes to the cash ISA make switching simpler for savers? People have been made to fear investing for far too long. Time t...

How the new electric car grant, which is worth up to £3,750, operates, was announced
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How the new electric car grant, which is worth up to £3,750, operates, was announced

We outline the new electric vehicle grant's operation and the vehicles that are most likely to see price reductions. Today the go...

Caledonia Investments deals with its reduction
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Caledonia Investments deals with its reduction

With a sizable founding family stake, Caledonia Investments (LSE: CLDN) is one of the few surviving investment trusts. The Cayzer family,...

These are the top 8 homes with tennis courts that are for sale
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These are the top 8 homes with tennis courts that are for sale

Picture 1 of 1 Home for Sale in Trinity, Jersey's Country Granite. Granite Country, Trinity, NJ. An enclosed tennis court is part...

Even if you have no outstanding taxes, do you still need to file a tax return?
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Even if you have no outstanding taxes, do you still need to file a tax return?

Between 2018 and 2023, more than 600,000 people who were late filing their self-assessment tax returns and owed no taxes were fined at le...

Nvidia becomes the first $4 trillion corporation in history
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Nvidia becomes the first $4 trillion corporation in history

Track all markets on TradingView On Wednesday, July 9, Nvidia's stock surged up to 21.8 percent, becoming the first company in history to...

A permanent mortgage guarantee program of 95 percent will be announced by Rachel Reeves
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A permanent mortgage guarantee program of 95 percent will be announced by Rachel Reeves

During her speech at Mansion House next week, Chancellor Rachel Reeves is anticipated to unveil a government-backed permanent mortgage gu...

RICS: Following the stamp duty shock, homebuyers are coming back
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RICS: Following the stamp duty shock, homebuyers are coming back

According to recent data from the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), buyers are now returning to the market following stamp d...

Should you buy bitcoin now that it's at a record high?
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Should you buy bitcoin now that it's at a record high?

The bull run in cryptocurrencies has seen Bitcoin soar to a new record high. On Wednesday, July 9, the price of Bitcoin broke thr...