There are six strategies to lower your retirement tax burden and avoid the pensioner tax trap
We look for ways to lower your expenses. According to triple lock regulations, the state pension increased by 4 percent this Apri...
Articles by James Mackreides
British Savings Bonds at 4 percent are introduced by NSandI
National Savings and Investment (NS&I) introduced new issues today and raised the interest rates on its British Savings Bonds. Fo...
Income investors have failed to notice the star small and mid-cap stocks
Using an index-agnostic methodology, the Aberdeen Equity Income Trust searches the whole UK market for businesses where investors have no...
The "daring" CEO of 23andMe who went too far was Anne Wojcicki
In 2006, she founded 23andMe to fulfill her dream. According to James Mackreides, the company's bankruptcy serves as a warning. A...
There is momentum and value in Bargain Britain
Will you briefly introduce your fund to us, James Mackreides? Ian Lance: Next year, Temple Bar, which is in the equity-income sec...
Greggs' tried-and-true formula for success on the high street
James Mackreides predicts that investors who are patient will continue to reap profits. On the British high street, few names a...
Will putting all of my money into a pension help me avoid IHT?
We outline the steps you can take to safeguard the value of your estate. Every year, tens of thousands of estates pay inheritance...
Why do energy bills in the UK cost so much?
The government's net-zero fervor is blamed by some for that. Why are energy bills so high? Is energy in the UK actually more expe...
Why it's time to review your cash ISA
With the start of a new tax year, the annual ISA allowance has been reset. Now might be a good time to check your savings account...
Tips for handling redundancy as you approach retirement
In recent years, economic conditions have been difficult. There is a lot of uncertainty in the workplace as a result of the pandemic, the...
For the first time, Next reports yearly profits of £1 billion What does this mean for the retailer going forward?
What does this portend for the future of the business? "Next is only the fourth UK retailer to achieve at least 1 billion in...
The complete list of banks that Lloyds Banking Group plans to close
We examine the sites designated for closure by Lloyds Bank, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland. In 2025 and 2026, Lloyds Banking Group...
