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.

Do you qualify for the cold weather payment of pound twenty-five?
Personal Finance

Do you qualify for the cold weather payment of pound twenty-five?

We outline who is eligible and how to determine whether a payment is due as the program comes to an end this winter on March 31. ...

Chase limits current account holders' access to cashback
Personal Finance

Chase limits current account holders' access to cashback

What's changing is explained. Current account holders will only be able to earn money in specific locations as Chase Bank revamps...

How the government's most recent leasehold reforms will benefit you
Investments

How the government's most recent leasehold reforms will benefit you

Plans have been announced by the government to abolish the feudal leasehold system and change the way that new construction homes and com...

Who is Agent Million and how are winners of Premium Bonds prizes notified?
Financial Advice

Who is Agent Million and how are winners of Premium Bonds prizes notified?

Furthermore, who is Agent Million? You should understand how Premium Bonds operate and how National Savings and Investments (NS&I...

Nationwide will be offering a £175 switching bonus; take advantage of this offer right away
Personal Finance

Nationwide will be offering a £175 switching bonus; take advantage of this offer right away

We go over how to be eligible for the bonus for switching current accounts. Nationwide is pulling its market-leading 175 switchin...

Five strategies to reduce the gender pay gap
Personal Finance

Five strategies to reduce the gender pay gap

We examine five strategies to increase your pension in advance of International Women's Day on March 8. Most people don't save en...

Top stocks, trusts, and funds for investing
Investments

Top stocks, trusts, and funds for investing

Each month, we examine the best stocks, funds, and trusts that make up investors' portfolios. According to the most recent user d...

Do VCTs make sense as an investment?
Investment Advice

Do VCTs make sense as an investment?

The age of venture capital trusts (VCTs) is approaching thirty. Although they have endured, should you think about making an investment i...

Should you purchase King Coal since he hasn't been overthrown yet?
Investments

Should you purchase King Coal since he hasn't been overthrown yet?

The final coal-fired power plant in the UK, Ratcliffe-on-Soar, shut down Unit 4 on September 30, 2024. The shutdown signaled the end of t...

How much does the Labour government's housing policy cost?
Investments

How much does the Labour government's housing policy cost?

The benefit of higher stamp duty thresholds for first-time homebuyers and movers is only available for one month. Stamp duty thre...

How to become an ISA multi-millionaire
Investments

How to become an ISA multi-millionaire

Many investors dream of reaching ISA millionaire status but what do you do once you reach that milestone? There are just six we...

Widow's caution: Could you be losing out on an inherited state pension of up to £11,000?
Personal Finance

Widow's caution: Could you be losing out on an inherited state pension of up to £11,000?

Are you eligible and what are the rules? Widows and widowers may be eligible to receive inherited state pension benefits, which w...