Latest articles by Ed Bowsher
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Why you should be prepared for the US to go bust
Features Failure to raise the US debt ceiling could lead to a default. And that could trigger a huge financial panic. Ed Bowsher explains why - and what you should do.
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How to make 6.65% a year from solar power
Features If you’re prepared to take a little risk, you could make good money from crowdfunding government-backed renewable energy projects. Ed Bowsher explains how.
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You should be investing in small companies – here’s how to do it
Features There’s never been a better time to invest in small cap stocks. Take the right approach, and you could give your portfolio a real boost.
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The lowdown on passive investing
Videos Passive investing is one of the cheapest ways to invest. Ed Bowsher explains how it works, and what to watch out for.
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Take advantage of Osborne’s boom while it lasts
Features George Osborne is determined to spark a pre-election house price boom. That will be bad for Britain. But there are profits to be made in the short term.
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How to invest in tech without losing your shirt
Features Investing in new technology can be very profitable. But it’s very risky. Ed Bowsher explains how to avoid the pitfalls, and picks some of the best ways to invest.
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Why now is a bad time to buy US shares
Features US stocks soared after the Fed decided to carry on printing money. And little wonder. But now is not the time to pile in. Ed Bowsher explains why.
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Why we like investment trusts
Videos Investment trusts are a relatively cheap and simple way of investing in the stock market. Ed Bowsher explains how they work, and why we like them so much.
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This turnaround tech giant still looks cheap
Features Shares in Yahoo have doubled in the last year as its new CEO turns the business around. But they’ve got a way to go yet, says Ed Bowsher. Here’s why.
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The government is selling Lloyds Bank – but should you buy?
Features The government has sold 6% of its Lloyds Bank shares to institutional investors. We're likely to see a retail share offer at some point too. Should you buy in?
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How you could invest in the next Facebook before it goes public
Features ‘Crowdfunding’ makes investing in start-up businesses easier than ever. It’s risky, but the rewards could be huge. Ed Bowsher explains how it works, and picks the best ways to invest.
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Dying business, striking staff – should you really buy Royal Mail?
Features There are plenty of reasons to avoid buying shares in Royal Mail. But despite all its problems, could it still be worth a punt?
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Is the EU right to cap banking bonuses?
Videos The EU has decided to try and end the 'bonus culture' at banks. Tim Bennett explains their latest proposal and asks whether it will work.
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Why the Fed model's big buy signal can't be trusted
Videos According to the famous 'Fed model', the US stockmarket is a buy. Here, Tim Bennett introduces the model and explains why you shouldn't rely on it now.
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What the RDR means for you
Videos On 1 January 2013, a major change was made to the way we receive financial advice. Tim Bennett explains the three main changes that the retail distribution review (RDR) brought in, and what they mean for you.
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Three reasons to sell Apple
Videos The great Apple share price bull run is over. Tim Bennett explains the three ratios that tell you now is a great time to sell.
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What are 'zombie banks'?
Videos Zombie banks are sapping the life out of the global economy. Tim Bennett explains what they are, why they are allowed to exist and why they must be allowed to die.
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What the Libor scandal means for you
Videos Tim Bennett explains why the Libor fixing scandal has rocked the City, and what it means for you.
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What is Target 2?
Videos Tim Bennett looks at a system at the heart of the European project - 'Target 2' - and explains how it works, why it's in the news, and whether you should worry about it.
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Should we 'ring-fence' the banks?
Videos The long-awaited Independent Commission on Banking report is out. It wants banks' high street operations to be separated from their investment banking businesses. But what does this mean? Tim Bennett explains.
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