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.

As Middle East tensions continue to escalate, the price of oil remains stable
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As Middle East tensions continue to escalate, the price of oil remains stable

The Economist claims that "global oil markets have just become a lot more flammable." Two years of increased tension in the Mid...

Is Donald Trump endangering the US dollar?
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Is Donald Trump endangering the US dollar?

Gold is the clear winner, according to James Mackreides. The US dollar's position as the global reserve currency is perceived by ...

Have you received the pound 100 that Nationwide pays to millions of people?
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Have you received the pound 100 that Nationwide pays to millions of people?

We examine when and to whom it will be given. The 100 was distributed by Nationwide to over four million people today, June 18./...

Should the age limit for income protection be raised?
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Should the age limit for income protection be raised?

Should we raise the limit since people are working longer hours now? Concerns have been raised regarding "outdated" inc...

A warning about inheritance tax scams: safeguard your pension funds before the 2027 rule change
Personal Finance

A warning about inheritance tax scams: safeguard your pension funds before the 2027 rule change

Pension savers are being cautioned that the impending changes to the inheritance tax regulations pertaining to retirement pots may make t...

Here are some reasons why investors ought to embrace the thriving British railway sector
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Here are some reasons why investors ought to embrace the thriving British railway sector

Investors frequently think of the railway sector as a slumbering one where little gets done. Other customers and long-suffering commuters...

The potential impact of the Autumn Budget on the higher earners, who are a major target for taxes
Personal Finance

The potential impact of the Autumn Budget on the higher earners, who are a major target for taxes

According to recent analysis, a group of higher earners who make about $100,000 annually may be the main target of tax increases in the a...

With the Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust, you can purchase Britain at a threefold reduction
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With the Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust, you can purchase Britain at a threefold reduction

Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust (LSE: ASL) doesn't seem intriguing based on its three-year history. For more than a year, the annualize...

Unwanted alternative trusts are on sale; should you purchase one?
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Unwanted alternative trusts are on sale; should you purchase one?

According to James Mackreides, investors ought to seize the opportunity. Among the many qualities that attract investors to inves...

Rightmove: The market responds to higher stamp duty costs by lowering asking prices in the UK
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Rightmove: The market responds to higher stamp duty costs by lowering asking prices in the UK

According to Rightmove, the delayed reaction to stamp duty threshold changes has resulted in a decline in asking prices for homes in the ...

How will AI be used by Starling Bank to assist you with your finances?
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How will AI be used by Starling Bank to assist you with your finances?

Starling Bank's newest tool might be useful if you've ever wondered how much your savings are actually impacted by that daily latte or av...

The UK's most underappreciated home-buying locations
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The UK's most underappreciated home-buying locations

Ten overlooked locations that offer excellent amenities without exorbitant costs are examined. According to Nationwide, home pric...