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.

Why this could be a good time to purchase cybersecurity stocks
Investment Advice

Why this could be a good time to purchase cybersecurity stocks

Here's how to make money from cybersecurity by investing in the companies defending themselves. This spring, the cyberattack that...

Do I have to pay taxes on cryptocurrency? New HMRC regulations aim to crack down on tax evasion and "crypto bros"
Personal Finance

Do I have to pay taxes on cryptocurrency? New HMRC regulations aim to crack down on tax evasion and "crypto bros"

As the taxman uses the new Cryptoasset Reporting Framework to crack down on investors who are avoiding paying taxes on their cryptocurren...

Halifax: First-time buyers return, but June house prices remained unchanged
Investments

Halifax: First-time buyers return, but June house prices remained unchanged

Will the real estate market remain strong? In June, house prices remained unchanged after falling 0.3 percent in May, according t...

The average retirement pension for carers is only £6,750
Personal Finance

The average retirement pension for carers is only £6,750

Carers are among the most underpensioned and financially disadvantaged groups in the UK, receiving only 80% of the average private pensio...

Important LISA regulations and how the Lifetime ISA operates
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Important LISA regulations and how the Lifetime ISA operates

A Lifetime ISA (LISA) might be a viable choice for those who want to move up the housing ladder but are having trouble saving for a down ...

A little-known inheritance tax pension raid could endanger thousands of businesses; the problem is going unnoticed
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A little-known inheritance tax pension raid could endanger thousands of businesses; the problem is going unnoticed

Because of a common retirement plan for entrepreneurs, thousands of small and medium-sized businesses may be forced to liquidate if pensi...

What are stablecoins and are they a risky venture?
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What are stablecoins and are they a risky venture?

Are they a threat to the stability of the economy? h2What do stablecoins serve as?/h2 As digital tokens that operate on publ...

AJ Bell: an affordable, high-quality British fintech
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AJ Bell: an affordable, high-quality British fintech

It's been ten years since I started following the financial technology (fintech) industry. Three major changes seem to be taking place, i...

Why does the Mansion House speech matter to you, and what is it?
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Why does the Mansion House speech matter to you, and what is it?

We examine potential announcements and their potential financial impact. It is anticipated that the chancellor will introduce the...

How private markets can benefit retail investors with the aid of semi-liquid funds
Investments

How private markets can benefit retail investors with the aid of semi-liquid funds

Another option for wealthy and well-experienced investors are semi-liquid funds. Opportunities are enticing in private markets. P...

Is it possible for Reeves to bring about the cultural change required to encourage savers to begin investing through cash ISA changes?
Personal Finance

Is it possible for Reeves to bring about the cultural change required to encourage savers to begin investing through cash ISA changes?

For months, savers have been left in a state of uncertainty. Will the cash ISA remain in place or will it be modified? The Treasu...

The benefits of reinvesting dividends, which could increase your wealth by thousands
Investments

The benefits of reinvesting dividends, which could increase your wealth by thousands

Reinvesting dividends is a reliable method of increasing returns and raising the likelihood of long-term, disproportionate gains from you...