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.

Are you able to live to be 100 years old? How can you extend your pension?
Personal Finance

Are you able to live to be 100 years old? How can you extend your pension?

We go over how to extend your retirement with your pension. Although it may be pleasant to anticipate a message from the King, th...

The significance of your email account
Investment Advice

The significance of your email account

It's a common misconception that big businesses or people who lack confidence online are the primary targets of cybercrime. It's somethin...

Winners of Premium Bonds May were announced: Who took home the £1 million jackpot?
Personal Finance

Winners of Premium Bonds May were announced: Who took home the £1 million jackpot?

This month, did you succeed? The Mays Premium Bonds prize draw winners were revealed by NS&I, making two fortunate savers million...

The unstated financial benefits of solar panel installation
Investments

The unstated financial benefits of solar panel installation

TLDR. In addition to lowering your home's energy expenses, solar panels can help you make money by exporting extra power. The Sma...

What will happen to the triple lock on state pensions?
Personal Finance

What will happen to the triple lock on state pensions?

It is currently bankrupting the nation. What is possible? h2The triple lock on state pensions: what is it?/h2 The guarantee ...

DIY pension investors recommend these funds as the best options
Investment Advice

DIY pension investors recommend these funds as the best options

We examine their top funds for purchase at this time. According to the most recent research, pension investors prefer to load the...

The Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) generates significant profits from small businesses
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The Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) generates significant profits from small businesses

Fans of the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) claim that "from acorns grow oak trees." However, the program's more gener...

The best credit cards for airline rewards and flight points
Investment Advice

The best credit cards for airline rewards and flight points

The best cards available are listed here. The correct credit card could be very helpful if you frequently travel for work or enjo...

This is why Reeves's increase in the gambling tax is a losing wager
Personal Finance

This is why Reeves's increase in the gambling tax is a losing wager

One more week, and yet another FTSE 250 company vanishes. Evoke, the owner of William Hill, announced on Monday that it was in negotiatio...

For investment trusts with large discounts, this is a slippery slope
Investment Advice

For investment trusts with large discounts, this is a slippery slope

However, these don't yield the best results for investors and aren't a sustainable solution. The threat posed by activist investo...

The areas with the highest inheritance tax obligations
Investment Advice

The areas with the highest inheritance tax obligations

Inheritance tax obligations are increasing, and in some regions of the United Kingdom, the liability is expected to reach six figures./p...

As investors wager on humanity, the world will reject AI failures
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As investors wager on humanity, the world will reject AI failures

However, some of the wealthiest people in the world are placing bets against that. This is what regular investors ought to do. It...