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.

AI vs Art: artists rebel against the machines
Investments

AI vs Art: artists rebel against the machines

This is acceptable to the government. Those who own copyright argue otherwise. Although it can already perform amazing tasks, gen...

How to safeguard your pension against changes in inheritance taxes made by the chancellor
Personal Finance

How to safeguard your pension against changes in inheritance taxes made by the chancellor

Because of changes to the way pensions will be handled as part of a person's estate after they pass away, inheritance planning is about t...

Who will not be eligible for the triple lock on the state pension?
Personal Finance

Who will not be eligible for the triple lock on the state pension?

We clarify who is left out. In addition to missing out on the 4 percent increase next month, hundreds of thousands of retirees do...

Costs for childcare have decreased by 56%, but not for everyone
Personal Finance

Costs for childcare have decreased by 56%, but not for everyone

Following the government's implementation of free childcare hours for children under three, families in England have witnessed a notable ...

What the Hargreaves Lansdown takeover means for your finances
Investments

What the Hargreaves Lansdown takeover means for your finances

What implications does it have for shareholders and customers? As a group of private equity investors closes in on their 5.4 bill...

Are your stocks and shares, ISA, costing you too much?
Investment Advice

Are your stocks and shares, ISA, costing you too much?

As the tax year draws to a close, attention is shifting to ISA investment fees. Though fees are also crucial, many investors base...

Six arguments against increasing your state pension
Personal Finance

Six arguments against increasing your state pension

However, here are some reasons why some people might not find it worthwhile to top up theirs. You may be aware that the deadline ...

Rightmove: March prices are being raised as buyers remain unfazed by impending stamp duty increases
Investments

Rightmove: March prices are being raised as buyers remain unfazed by impending stamp duty increases

After declining at the end of 2024, asking prices have continued to rise in March for the third consecutive month. The typical ho...

The cheapest day to purchase auto insurance was discovered
Personal Finance

The cheapest day to purchase auto insurance was discovered

If you put in a little more preparation, though, you could push them down even thinner. We disclose when it is most affordable to purchas...

Checklist: 10 simple steps to reduce your taxes before the 2024–2025 tax year ends
Personal Finance

Checklist: 10 simple steps to reduce your taxes before the 2024–2025 tax year ends

We've created a plan of action to help you make the most of important tax benefits and deductions before they expire on April 5 at midnig...

Tax benefits for the top ten holiday rental destinations expire in April
Investments

Tax benefits for the top ten holiday rental destinations expire in April

With the repeal of the furnished holiday lets (FHL) tax regime next month, another benefit of real estate investing will vanish. ...

Is the most hated asset UK Reits?
Investment Advice

Is the most hated asset UK Reits?

Following the Covid pandemic five years ago, a number of real estate investment trusts (Reits) in the United Kingdom suspended or reduced...