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.

Is this a favorable moment to buy silver?
Investment Advice

Is this a favorable moment to buy silver?

Track all markets on TradingView Alongside bonds, one way of diversifying a portfolio away from equities is through commodities. With gai...

As interest rates decline, where should I invest?
Investments

As interest rates decline, where should I invest?

Are you better off being defensive or bullish? Reductions in interest rates aren't always reason for celebration for investors. R...

The 4% pension rule for a comfortable retirement
Personal Finance

The 4% pension rule for a comfortable retirement

Ten years have passed since the introduction of pension freedoms, and the 4 percent pension rule has remained a mantra to make sure retir...

Profit from Europe's companies' growth potential
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Profit from Europe's companies' growth potential

The Fidelity European Trust strives for steady long-term outperformance through stock selection and adopts a cautious approach to risk. T...

Is it wise to make excessive mortgage payments?
Personal Finance

Is it wise to make excessive mortgage payments?

In 2023, UK mortgage rates hit their highest points since 2008. According to Moneyfacts, the average two-year fixed mortgage rate...

Rolls-Royce's stock has jumped 15%; will it continue to rise?
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Rolls-Royce's stock has jumped 15%; will it continue to rise?

Furthermore, James Mackreides says that the future appears bright. The Financial Times quotes Philip Georgiadis as saying that Ro...

Halifax: February saw a decline in house prices, but they will still rise
Investments

Halifax: February saw a decline in house prices, but they will still rise

In February, the housing market slowed as experts cautioned that unless they had already begun the conveyancing process, buyers would not...

The evolution of women's financial independence over the past half-century
Personal Finance

The evolution of women's financial independence over the past half-century

On this International Women's Day, we examine how women's lives have been transformed by financial freedom over the years and what more n...

Eight strategies for early retirement
Personal Finance

Eight strategies for early retirement

Even though we might save for a pension for years, many of us want to quit our jobs early and retire early. According to data fro...

Following the chaos of an IT outage, Barclays will pay millions in compensation
Personal Finance

Following the chaos of an IT outage, Barclays will pay millions in compensation

After more than half of its payments failed due to a three-day IT outage, Barclays will compensate customers up to 7.5 million. O...

The complete list of HMRC tax codes and their definitions
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The complete list of HMRC tax codes and their definitions

Here's how to make sure you have the right code. Even though you might not glance at your payslip first thing every month, the br...

Platforms for investments that offer cash holders interest rates below 2%
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Platforms for investments that offer cash holders interest rates below 2%

Numerous investment platforms have reduced the interest rates they pay on cash balances; as a result, customers now receive rates that ar...