Latest articles by Ed Bowsher
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I like Google – but this driverless cars business has me worried
Features Google's foray into driverless cars could be an expensive distraction from its core business. And that could be bad for investors, says Ed Bowsher.
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Are annuities really such a bad idea?
Features The 2014 Budget changed the entire landscape for retirement and saving. But are annuities really such a bad idea? Ed Bowsher investigates.
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Don’t get ripped off by the City – here’s how to be a smarter investor
Tutorials With their high charges and dodgy tricks, fund managers can be very poor value for money. But there are simple ways to avoid getting ripped off, says Ed Bowsher.
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Investing in start-ups: How to set yourself up as a 'Dragon'
Tutorials You don’t need to have big piles of cash to invest like the Dragons – just get involved in equity crowdfunding. Ed Bowsher explains how.
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How to cut your tax bill
Videos Ed Bowsher looks at five different ways you could reduce your tax bill.
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The best way to profit from the television revolution
Features The TV and video market is changing dramatically, as established companies lose ground to online competitors. Ed Bowsher picks the best way for you to profit.
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Taking a lump sum from your pension - the options
Features Ed Bowsher looks at the options available if you want to take a lump sum out of your pension pot.
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Should you invest in IPOs?
Videos How stock market flotations work, and whether it's a good idea to invest in them.
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Should you buy shares in Saga?
Features Saga, the provider of insurance and services for the over-50s, is floating on the stock market. So should you buy in, or steer well clear? Ed Bowsher investigates.
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France is a mess – but it might not be as bad as you think
Features France’s economy is struggling. But there are some glimmers of hope, says Ed Bowsher. And that could spell opportunity for investors in Europe.
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Income drawdown: the facts
Features Ed Bowsher looks at at 'income drawdown' and how you could make this work out for you in your retirement.
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It’s time to sell out of the housebuilding sector – here’s why
Features Shares in housebuilders have done very well in the last few years. But it's time to sell. Ed Bowsher explains why, and picks a more attractive sector to buy.
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How to make the new pension rules work for you
Features George Osborne’s budget in March changed the entire landscape for pensions. Here, we explain how to make the new rules work for you
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My favourite stock in the Big Pharma sector
Features Ed Bowsher explains what’s going on in the pharmaceuticals industry, and picks his favourite stock in the sector.
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The pension big bang
Videos Ed Bowsher looks at what the 'pension big bang' is all about.
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Warren Buffett’s best advice – and two stocks to go with it
Tutorials Ed Bowsher explains the idea behind Warren Buffett’s '20-stock punchcard' investment theory, and highlights two companies that fit the bill nicely.
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The annuity apocalypse is overhyped – here’s a great way to profit
Features Many people thought that the Budget’s pension reforms would mean the death of annuities. But demand still exists. And that means opportunities for patient investors, says Ed Bowsher.
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Want to invest in markets on the cheap? Check out these funds
Features If you’re planning to put money into the stock markets, investment trusts may be the vehicle for you. Ed Bowsher picks five of the best.
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Why invest in gold
Videos There are lots of things that could go wrong in the world. Ed Bowsher looks at how gold provides an insurance policy against disasters and crises.
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Crowdfunding has created its first $1bn company – how can you profit?
Features Ed Bowsher looks into the crowdfunding phenomenon, and picks some of the best ways for you to profit.
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Has tech bubble 2.0 just burst? And how can you profit from it?
Features Tech stocks have had a bad few days. And there are likely to be further falls. But it’s not all bad news. Ed Bowsher explains how patient investors could profit.
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Should you do as Warren Buffett does, or as he says?
Tutorials Warren Buffett is the world’s best stock picker. But his long-term plan for his family’s wealth follows a very different strategy: passive investing. So which is right for you?
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How to invest in a stocks and shares Isa
Videos Ed Bowsher runs through the nuts and bolts of opening a stocks and shares Isa, and gives you some investment ideas to consider.
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The best place to go hunting for value in the UK stock market
Features You can still find value in some UK stocks, says Ed Bowsher. Here, he explains where you should be looking, and picks three of the best stocks to buy now.
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