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.

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?
Personal Finance

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...

What are the alternatives to the boosted rate of Chase Axes for easy access savers?
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What are the alternatives to the boosted rate of Chase Axes for easy access savers?

We examine alternative investment options. In a blow to customers, Chase slashed interest rates on its well-liked easy access sav...

In the first half of 2025, buybacks of investment trust shares came close to £5 billion
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In the first half of 2025, buybacks of investment trust shares came close to £5 billion

According to the Association of Investment Companies (AIC), investment trust share buybacks increased by nearly a third in the first half...

How to use an ISA for stocks and shares to increase your cash and handlip income by more than 4 percent
Personal Finance

How to use an ISA for stocks and shares to increase your cash and handlip income by more than 4 percent

We give an explanation. Millions of savers will be disappointed if the chancellor lowers the cash ISA limit in next week's Mansio...

Trump threatens new tariffs while delaying Liberation Day 2point 0
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Trump threatens new tariffs while delaying Liberation Day 2point 0

The 90-day tariff pause imposed by Donald Trump was scheduled to expire today, July 9. It was proposed that nations without a trade agree...

The providers caution that lowering the cash ISA limit will make lending more costly and challenging
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The providers caution that lowering the cash ISA limit will make lending more costly and challenging

We examine whether obtaining a mortgage or loan will be more difficult if the cash ISA allowance is reduced. The chancellor has b...

Is Terry Smith still a winner if Fundsmith Equity Fund performs poorly once more?
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Is Terry Smith still a winner if Fundsmith Equity Fund performs poorly once more?

Terry Smith, a fund veteran, has had another difficult six months with investors. A favorite among investors and one of the top...