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.

For UK investment trusts, what happens when Saba seven turns into four?
Investments

For UK investment trusts, what happens when Saba seven turns into four?

The Saba seven story is coming to an end, but what does it tell us about the future of the UK investment trust market and if investors sh...

Is switching banks worthwhile? Lloyds Bank is back with a £175 bank switch bonus
Financial Advice

Is switching banks worthwhile? Lloyds Bank is back with a £175 bank switch bonus

We examine if it makes sense to take advantage of the bank switching bonus. A new bank switching bonus has been introduced by Llo...

The surprisingly cunning bull market for gold
Investments

The surprisingly cunning bull market for gold

Gold is not as important to me. I can relate to a lot of the criticisms. It isn't a useful resource. It doesn't bring in any money. Since...

How much is Jeff Bezos worth?
Financial Advice

How much is Jeff Bezos worth?

We examine how he built the largest online retailer in the world and his ventures into media, space exploration, and the James Bond film ...

As potential remedies increase, victims of auto finance claims are advised to file complaints
Personal Finance

As potential remedies increase, victims of auto finance claims are advised to file complaints

Amidst an ongoing Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) investigation, one of the biggest auto finance companies in the UK has allocated addi...

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...