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.

Three trusts for investing in cheap European stocks
Investments

Three trusts for investing in cheap European stocks

Between the beginning of 2025 and the end of May, the SandP 500 gained just 0.5 percent, marking its slowest opening five months of a yea...

According to Starmer, the threat posed by Russia cannot be ignored; should Britain make defense investments?
Investments

According to Starmer, the threat posed by Russia cannot be ignored; should Britain make defense investments?

Is it time for Britain to make defense investments as Keir Starmer reveals the country's ten-year defense spending plan? With his...

What effects does Donald Trump's decision to double steel and aluminum tariffs have on markets?
Investment Advice

What effects does Donald Trump's decision to double steel and aluminum tariffs have on markets?

What does the UK's trade deal agreement mean for markets, and will it have any effects? After Donald Trump declared that the levy...

Examine the inner workings of the vintage automobile industry
Investment Advice

Examine the inner workings of the vintage automobile industry

To say that the wheels on vintage cars have been removed from the market might be going too far. However, prices have unquestionably plat...

Winners of Premium Bonds: In the June prize draw, who took home the £1 million jackpot?
Personal Finance

Winners of Premium Bonds: In the June prize draw, who took home the £1 million jackpot?

Who took home the 1 million prize, and how can you know if you won this month? Millions have won smaller prizes from the June Pre...

What is the average savings by area in the United Kingdom?
Financial Advice

What is the average savings by area in the United Kingdom?

What is your nest egg worth in relation to those in your neighborhood? It's crucial to set aside money for the future, preferably...

CVC Income and Growth: a private credit investment with a high yield
Investments

CVC Income and Growth: a private credit investment with a high yield

Since private credit is still a specialized investment, many of you who are reading this article will be wondering what it is right away....

Use these three intriguing European picks to profit from the biotech boom
Investment Advice

Use these three intriguing European picks to profit from the biotech boom

The pharmaceutical industry has been anchored by biotechnology companies since the mid-1990s. Many of these businesses have developed int...

Since UK small caps are trading at a 30% discount, there are three funds to take into consideration
Investments

Since UK small caps are trading at a 30% discount, there are three funds to take into consideration

Although they aren't a trendy investment, UK stocks could be a wise choice. According to Morningstar data, small-cap stocks in particular...

How much money is David Beckham worth?
Investments

How much money is David Beckham worth?

David Beckham, along with fellow football player Cristiano Ronaldo, former basketball player Michael Jordan, and Formula 1 legend Lewis H...

For customers with Edge accounts, Santander eliminates 1% cashback on purchases
Personal Finance

For customers with Edge accounts, Santander eliminates 1% cashback on purchases

Customers of Santander Edge will no longer receive 1% cashback on their purchases of groceries, gas, and travel expenses as of September ...

With two out of five Britons preparing to go to court over inheritance, the number of estates without a will reached a five-year high
Personal Finance

With two out of five Britons preparing to go to court over inheritance, the number of estates without a will reached a five-year high

The number of estates with assets left behind without a will has increased by over 50,000 in the past 12 months. It occurs as more and mo...