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.

Which investments are permitted and which are prohibited in a stock and share ISA?
Investment Advice

Which investments are permitted and which are prohibited in a stock and share ISA?

Here are some tips to help you choose your investments. In an effort to increase their wealth and protect their money from taxes,...

The ways that raising pension contributions can improve your retirement and child benefit
Personal Finance

The ways that raising pension contributions can improve your retirement and child benefit

Last year, the High Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC) threshold was raised, which was a welcome relief for thousands of parents. In add...

How to invest in genomics for precision-engineered profits
Investment Advice

How to invest in genomics for precision-engineered profits

James Mackreides advises astute investors to invest right away. Earlier this month, the use of genetic engineering to bring the &...

If inheritance tax revenues increase by 10%, is it possible to lower your IHT obligations?
Personal Finance

If inheritance tax revenues increase by 10%, is it possible to lower your IHT obligations?

According to today's (April 23) HMRC update, loved ones who inherited money, property, and other assets paid a record amount in inheritan...

Does the IHT clampdown make investing in AIM still worthwhile?
Investment Advice

Does the IHT clampdown make investing in AIM still worthwhile?

Beginning in April 2026, the tax break will be eliminated, which could result in an inheritance tax of 20%. It is unclear if trad...

What's the average age-based salary, and how does it compare?
Personal Finance

What's the average age-based salary, and how does it compare?

Generally speaking, as you age and acquire more experience, your income from work will vary. In addition to your salary, your net...

This Easter, should you buy chocolate stocks?
Investments

This Easter, should you buy chocolate stocks?

Is it wise to give chocolate stocks a break or are they a solid investment option for your portfolio? Despite a considerable decl...

There are six strategies to lower your retirement tax burden and avoid the pensioner tax trap
Personal Finance

There are six strategies to lower your retirement tax burden and avoid the pensioner tax trap

We look for ways to lower your expenses. According to triple lock regulations, the state pension increased by 4 percent this Apri...

British Savings Bonds at 4 percent are introduced by NSandI
Personal Finance

British Savings Bonds at 4 percent are introduced by NSandI

National Savings and Investment (NS&I) introduced new issues today and raised the interest rates on its British Savings Bonds. Fo...

Income investors have failed to notice the star small and mid-cap stocks
Investment Advice

Income investors have failed to notice the star small and mid-cap stocks

Using an index-agnostic methodology, the Aberdeen Equity Income Trust searches the whole UK market for businesses where investors have no...

The "daring" CEO of 23andMe who went too far was Anne Wojcicki
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The "daring" CEO of 23andMe who went too far was Anne Wojcicki

In 2006, she founded 23andMe to fulfill her dream. According to James Mackreides, the company's bankruptcy serves as a warning. A...

There is momentum and value in Bargain Britain
Investment Advice

There is momentum and value in Bargain Britain

Will you briefly introduce your fund to us, James Mackreides? Ian Lance: Next year, Temple Bar, which is in the equity-income sec...