Investing in shares can be a great way to build lifetime wealth. Tim Bennett explains their basic features and offers a few tips to new investors.

Inflation is the enemy of cash. Tim Bennett explains why this matters so much to investors and what they can do about it.

The cash flow statement is a useful source of information on the reliability of a firm’s profit number. Here Tim explains why and points out three ways it can be used to spot trouble.

Lose control over working capital and you can quickly lose control over cash flow says Tim Bennett. In this short video he explains why and points out some of the warning signs that suggest all is not well.

When is a sale not a sale? Investors should be aware of the different ways in which even a simple number such as the sales figure can be reported. Here I point out a couple of the techniques that can be used to flatter a firm’s results.

New ISA rules came into effect at the start of the month, bringing some welcome changes to the way these useful tax shelters work. In this short video I explain what these are and offer some tips on getting the most from your new ISAs.

There are good and bad ways to approach saving says Tim Bennett. In this short video he offers some simple, practical advice designed to make sure you get the most from your money.

Many CEOs like to grow their firms quickly by buying up other firms. In this week’s video, Tim Bennett  warns that this strategy also gives managers an opportunity to flatter profits and points out some of the warning signs that suggest management may have bought too much, too soon.

How can you tell when a company might be running into trouble? Tim Bennett suggests three ways a balance sheet can reveal that all is not well.

The London Stock Exchange sits at the heart of share trading in the UK. In this short video Tim gives an overview of how it works and highlights some of the key events in its long and distinguished history.