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.

Aim for profits: UK small caps may be ready to turn a corner
Investment Advice

Aim for profits: UK small caps may be ready to turn a corner

Aim, the London Stock Exchange market for smaller and growing companies, is struggling. UK small caps have fallen out of favour, while ta...

Should the silver medal replace the gold?
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Should the silver medal replace the gold?

Investment writer Jake Coulson of HANetf. For some, silver is a prime example of second place. It is frequently compared to its m...

Which Alphabet share class should you purchase between GOOG and GOOGL?
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Which Alphabet share class should you purchase between GOOG and GOOGL?

One of the biggest corporations in the world is Alphabet, the parent company of tech behemoth Google. It is a leader in artificia...

Investing passively could jeopardize your pension portfolio
Personal Finance

Investing passively could jeopardize your pension portfolio

According to James Mackreides, this is a good time to assess your current situation. Pension savers may be sleepwalking into disa...

Eight of the greatest homes with walled gardens that are for sale
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Eight of the greatest homes with walled gardens that are for sale

h2Saltford House in Somerset's Saltford./h2 Image 1 of 5 View Original Saltford House, Saltford, Somerset Saltford House, Saltfor...

Does your state pension come with taxes?
Personal Finance

Does your state pension come with taxes?

Next April, the entire new state pension is expected to surpass 13,000 annually, surpassing the tax-free personal allowance for the first...

Do the new ISA regulations deal a triple blow to your uninvested funds?
Personal Finance

Do the new ISA regulations deal a triple blow to your uninvested funds?

Could you fall victim to a cash trap? When new regulations take effect in 2019, investors who have cash in their stocks and share...

Why is there a change in power in the music industry?
Investments

Why is there a change in power in the music industry?

That can only benefit fans, artists, and astute investors. h2What is the state of the music industry?/h2 The music industry ...

Is Monzo's new credit card, which automatically invests cashback, good?
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Is Monzo's new credit card, which automatically invests cashback, good?

Monzo, a challenger bank, has introduced a new credit card that allows users to earn cashback and invest it automatically. Althou...

How much could you receive if the state pension were to increase by 39%?
Personal Finance

How much could you receive if the state pension were to increase by 39%?

Next April, pensioners will probably receive a 3.9 percent increase in their state pension. The state pension increases every Apr...

How unclaimed tax relief and SIPP platform fees could cost you hundreds of thousands of pounds
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How unclaimed tax relief and SIPP platform fees could cost you hundreds of thousands of pounds

According to recent analysis, savers with Self-Invested Personal Pensions (SIPPs) could increase their retirement funds by tens of thousa...

Why people over 65 may be subject to wealth taxes
Personal Finance

Why people over 65 may be subject to wealth taxes

For many people, turning 65 marks the start of retirement, but it can also bring with it a period of tax difficulties. According ...