2025's top investment trusts
Is it possible for one of these leading investment trusts to complement your ISA? As tax year-end draws near, astute investors wi...
Articles by James Mackreides
There are changes to the rules for child benefit tax returns What is the high income child benefit charge?
We describe the changes and the operation of the high income child benefit charge (HICBC). Soon, high-earning parents will be abl...
How to take advantage of Cheniere Energy's global LNG boom
The United States has emerged as one of the most significant nations in the global market for liquefied natural gas (LNG) during the last...
How to give your money away to avoid inheritance taxes
We describe the operation of the rules. Many families need help figuring out how to ensure that their assets and hard-earned mone...
The decline of large-cap stocks raises the question of whether investors should shift their priorities
"These star stocks will face greater challenges in a more volatile world," says James Mackreides. As Terry Smith exempl...
Calculate your mortgage overpayments to see if you can pay off your house loan early
Consider taking advantage of a home loan's flexible feature to lessen the impact if your current agreement expires and you are faced with...
Is it worthwhile to open a regular savings account?
Regular savings accounts are probably the ones with the highest interest rates if you're looking through the top savings accounts availab...
The future's highest-yielding investment trusts: next-generation dividend heroes?
We examine the trusts that were selected. Are you looking for an investment trust that might be a future dividend hero? The Assoc...
What decisions have pension savers made over the past ten years of pension freedoms?
We examine the effects of pension freedoms and the spending patterns of savers. Pension savers were given a new right ten years a...
Drugs for weight loss have the potential to transform the economy; now is the time to invest in them
The issue of obesity is becoming more widespread worldwide and poses a serious risk to people's health. "Being overweight and health...
Should you invest in government bonds as gilt trades rise once more?
Why is demand being driven? In February, investors returned to gilts, but they are looking for more than just income. Aft...
Is a recovery in the works for BlackRock World Mining?
In their yearly report, managers Evy Hambro and Olivia Markham describe the previous year as a "huge frustration" for BlackRock...
