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.

Will Rachel Reeves set a cash ISA limit of 4,000 pounds?
Personal Finance

Will Rachel Reeves set a cash ISA limit of 4,000 pounds?

In an attempt to increase investment in UK stocks, the Treasury may change the ISA for savers. Reforming the ISA market is one wa...

Should you get your child a junior ISA and is it worth the investment?
Personal Finance

Should you get your child a junior ISA and is it worth the investment?

Children should be saved for, and a Junior ISA can be a fantastic way to give them a head start in life. But is it worthwhile to get a Ju...

Get up to £175 with the best bank switching offers
Personal Finance

Get up to £175 with the best bank switching offers

The best offer right now is up to 175. Are you qualified, and how do you move your current accounts? Looking for the best bank sw...

Do investment trusts warrant your trust?
Investments

Do investment trusts warrant your trust?

James Mackreides claims they are missing a trick. "Have faith in UK stocks," says Scott Evans of the London Business Sc...

Is solar investing too dangerous?
Investments

Is solar investing too dangerous?

For solar investors, what does it mean? There are currently about 16GW of solar installed nationwide, making the UK one of the mo...

Is this a good time to buy bonds?
Investments

Is this a good time to buy bonds?

Why would it make sense to purchase bonds now? Historically, one of the main pillars of a diversified portfolio has been bonds. B...

Best savings accounts that beat inflation as millions lose out on good offers
Financial Advice

Best savings accounts that beat inflation as millions lose out on good offers

In January, the UK's inflation rate reached its highest level in ten months, at 3%. According to financial information firm Moneyfacts, t...

Is it wise to invest in India, a rising global powerhouse?
Investments

Is it wise to invest in India, a rising global powerhouse?

With net outflows of $8.3 billion in January alone, foreign investors have now sold more Indian shares than they have purchased in each o...

Why are Chinese stocks so unpopular?
Investments

Why are Chinese stocks so unpopular?

Investors have undoubtedly been greatly disappointed by Chinese stocks. Over the past decade, the MSCI China index the standard benchmark...

What would the UK oil industry stand to gain from a possible merger between BP and Shell?
Investments

What would the UK oil industry stand to gain from a possible merger between BP and Shell?

Would a British giant be formed if it merged with Shell? According to Mark Shapland in The Mail, investment bankers are eager t...

Savers of Premium Bonds suffer as NSandI declares interest rate adjustments
Personal Finance

Savers of Premium Bonds suffer as NSandI declares interest rate adjustments

We describe the implications for savers. To hurt savers hoping to win big in the monthly prize draws, NS&I is reducing the prize ...

Get up to 8 percent in the best regular savings accounts
Financial Advice

Get up to 8 percent in the best regular savings accounts

The accounts on our list are worth checking out if you want to set aside small sums of money every month. Disclaimer In the eve...