Latest articles by Tim Bennett
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Short sellers made scapegoats
Features The European Union has announced new rules to curtail the practice of short selling. Here, Tim Bennett explains what short selling is, and why it can't be blamed for Europe's stock market woes.
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Bank profits are illusory
Tutorials Thanks to some accounting trickery, firms are able to magic losses into profits, says Tim Bennett. Here, he explains how, and what investors should watch out for.
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How much debt does it take to sink a company?
Tutorials Taking on debt can give companies several advantages. But too much debt can be disastrous. So what is the tipping point, and what should investors watch out for? Tim Bennett explains.
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A nasty shock for pension savers
Features Tim Bennett rounds up this week’s personal finance news, including: how much you really need to save for your retirement; a credit-card scam; and why you should double-check your travel insurance.
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A promising punt for the adventurous
Features While no doubt a risky investment, litigation funding is a growth market, says Tim Bennett. Here, he tips two funds to buy for the brave.
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How profitable firms dodge tax
Tutorials Starbucks sparked outrage by paying only a fraction of his profits to the taxman. Tim Bennett explains how big companies are able to do this, and what investors should beware of.
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The trick that turns banking losses into profits
Videos Banks use many accounting tricks to boost profits and fool investors. Tim Bennett reveals one of the biggest, and explains what investors should do about it.
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Four reasons to be wary of share buybacks
Tutorials Companies will often try to convince investors that buybacks are good for shareholders. Here, Tim Bennett explains why the truth is very different.
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Don’t get caught by these three scams
Features While we like to think we would never fall for a scam, millions of us do. Tim Bennett looks at three of the most common current scams to watch out for.
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Why do some big corporations pay so little tax?
Videos Big, profitable companies can reduce their corporation tax bill to almost nothing. Tim Bennett explains how.
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The great house-price trap
Features Tim Bennett rounds up the week’s personal finance news, including how almost a fifth of houses bought in the last five years are now in negative equity.
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The 'FTSE Dogs' worth buying
Tutorials Buying the ten highest yielders in the FTSE 100 - 'the dogs' - has proved successful in the past. Can it do so now, and which stocks should you buy? Tim Bennett investigates.
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Steer clear of troubled hedge funds
Features As hedge funds cut their fees in a desperate attempt to attract investors, big names are leaving the business. It’s a sector in turmoil, says Tim Bennett.
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How to slash your energy bills
Tips Scottish Power has become the latest energy supplier to announce inflation-busting price hikes. So what can you do about it? Tim Bennett explains.
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Signs of life in the property market?
Features Tim Bennett rounds up the week’s personal finance news, including house sellers chancing their luck, why next month is a good time to make a will, and why it's time to kick the kids out.
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How to value companies that own lots of assets
Beginners' Guides For some asset-rich companies, it's not necessarily their earnings that makes them attractive investments, says Tim Bennett. Here, he explains the best way to work out how much you should pay for them.
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The strange anomaly of low-risk stocks
Tutorials If you buy high-risk shares, you would be forgiven for expecting a higher return over the long term than if you'd bought safer stocks. But you'd be wrong, says Tim Bennett. Here's why.
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The fastest way to value an income stock
Videos Dividend stocks are a good bet with interest rates at rock bottom. But how do you find a bargain? Tim Bennett introduces one of investing's simplest valuation techniques – the Gordon Growth Model.
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How to hunt down investing’s Holy Grail – the multibagger
Beginners' Guides The 'multibagger' - a stock that returns your original investment many times over – is the Holy Grail of investing. Tim Bennett explains how to go about finding one.
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Pay attention to the small print with bond funds
Features If you must invest in a bond fund, then it's vital you do your research, says Tim Bennett - because the yield may not be all that it seems.
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Another setback for savers
Features Tim Bennett rounds up the week’s personal finance news, including government help for homebuyers, higher premiums for women drivers and the British obsession with rising house prices.
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Avoid this property investment product
Features This new residential property product is a long-term play on house prices. But you should steer well clear, says Tim Bennett. Here's why.
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How to value dividend-paying shares
Tutorials With the economy still fragile, high-yielding blue-chips are in hot demand. That can make them expensive. So how can you make sure you're not paying too much? Tim Bennett explains.
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Five key dates every shareholder should know
Videos A raft of FTSE 100 shares recently passed their ex-dividend date. Tim Bennett explains what this means, and highlights four other dates that shareholders should add to their diaries
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