Latest articles by Tim Bennett
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How to pick income winners: What is a dividend yield?
Videos Shares can be a great source of income for investors. Tim Bennett introduces four concepts that are fundamental to picking income winners. In this video he explains what a dividend yield is.
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How to pick income winners: What are dividends?
Videos Shares can be a great source of income for investors. Tim Bennett introduces four concepts that are fundamental to picking income winners. In this video he explains what dividends are.
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How to pick income winners: Types of income
Videos Shares can be a great source of income for investors. Tim Bennett introduces four concepts that are fundamental to picking income winners. In this video he looks at the different types of income.
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Four tax mistakes to avoid
Features Tim Bennett rounds up this week’s personal finance news, including why you should get cracking on your tax return, and what to check before you book your summer holiday.
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The 'nifty fifty' - when it makes sense to buy at the top
Tutorials We are all told to 'buy low, sell high'. But according to some strategists, the best growth is to be found in the pricier stocks. Tim Bennett explains.
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Momentum trading: spot a trend and ride it to profits
Tutorials Momentum traders aim to find trends in the markets and profit from them. So how does momentum trading work, and is it effective? Tim Bennett reports.
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How rebalancing can boost your wealth
Videos Retail investors tend to buy high and sell low - the exact opposite of what they should be doing. But 'rebalancing' can help. Tim Bennett introduces the idea, and explains how it works.
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Five key principles for successful investing
Tutorials With the the Retail Distribution Review (RDR) now in force, there’s never been a better time to get to grips with the basics of investing. Here, Tim Bennett outlines five key principles to follow.
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Is it possible to invest ethically?
Features While you may welcome the chance to invest ethically, not all 'ethical' funds are as ethical as they would have you believe. Tim Bennett reports.
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New Year resolutions for investors
Tutorials While it may be tempting to gamble for instant riches, there's no substitute for growing your wealth slowly. Here, Tim Bennett reveals three tips for successful investing in 2013.
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Has Dow Theory had its day?
Tutorials Dow Theory has been around since the 19th century. But while the world has changed, the theory still stands, says Tim Bennett. Here, he explains why, and what it's telling investors now.
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Search Google for a new mortgage
Tips If you are looking for a new mortgage, you can now use a new mortgage comparison tool from Google. Tim Bennett explains how, and rounds up the rest of the week’s personal finance news.
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The stockmarket’s best crystal ball
Tutorials Trying to second guess the markets in the short term is a fool's errand. But you can have more success over the long term, says Tim Bennett. Here, he explains how.
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Steer clear of ‘risk-rated’ funds
Features Risk-rated funds have gained in popularity as the end of the year approaches. But before you dive in, Tim Bennett explains what you need to watch out for.
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A cheap Christmas turkey
Features Tim Bennett rounds up this week’s personal finance news, including where to buy your Christmas roast, why you should still beware trailing commissions, and tax advice for 'accidental' landlords.
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What you need to know about annuities
Tutorials On retirement, many of us will need to buy annuity to provide an income. But what is an annuity? Tim Bennett explains the different types, and what you need to know about each.
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High street price war slashes mortgage rates
Features We’re in the middle of a high-street mortgage war, with banks and building societies racing to cut rates. Tim Bennett explains why, and picks some of the best deals on offer now.
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How did HP lose $8.8bn?
Tutorials Tim Bennett looks at what went wrong with Hewlett-Packard's $11bn purchase of software company Autonomy, and lists the four key lessons for investors.
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House price rise is not all it seems
Features Tim Bennett rounds up the week's personal finance news, including the lie behind the rise in house prices, the good news for festive bargain-hunters, and the new debit card for kids.
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A post-Christmas treat: file your tax return
Features Don't leave the chore of filing your tax return to the last minute, says Tim Bennett. Do it online now, and save yourself a panic-ridden January.
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Three investment tips from 17th century Amsterdam
Tutorials Behavioural economics may be considered a recent science. But the lessons that Dutchman Joseph de la Vega had for his fellow 17th century investors are still relevant today.
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How to escape 'zombie companies'
Tutorials Companies love to load up on debt - but that can turn them into zombie firms, says Tim Bennett. Here, he explains why that's bad for investors, and how you can avoid buying a zombie.
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Which profit figure is the most important?
Tutorials Profit is vital to any successful business. But there are several ways to measure it. Tim Bennett explains what each one means, and which one you should use.
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Don’t get stung on car insurance
Features Tim Bennett rounds up this week’s personal finance news, including the four car insurance-boosters to beware, recycling the winter fuel allowance and the latest headline-grabbing savings accounts.
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