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Share Market News

The war in Iran has inspired an unexpected ASX 200 market trend

| Bronwyn Allen

A strong theme is apparent in recent trading data -- and it's not what you think.

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Superannuation

This is the average superannuation balance at ages 60 and 70 in 2026

| Samantha Menzies

How does your super balance compare?

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How to invest

How to survive an ASX share market crash

| Grace Alvino

A falling market can feel overwhelming. Here’s a simple framework for surviving an ASX share market crash and staying on…

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Retirement

You can aim to beat the Age Pension for the price of a daily coffee!

| Tristan Harrison

It doesn’t cost much to build up a large portfolio over time.

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Legendary share market investing expert, and owner of Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffett.
Investing Strategies

Market meltdown? Follow Warren Buffett's 5-step investing strategy

| Marc Van Dinther

Warren Buffett sees market chaos not as threat, but opportunity.

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Investing Strategies

A 2026 stock market crash could be an ultra-rare chance to build a $1 million portfolio

| Aaron Teboneras

A market crash could be the best buying opportunity.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

I bought shares today

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

But perhaps not for the reason you think.

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Retirement

What you can own and earn in retirement while still qualifying for the pension changes today

| Bronwyn Allen

The pension also lifts by $22.20 per fortnight for singles and $33.40 per fortnight for couples from today.

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Dividend Investing

Is now a good time to buy ASX dividend shares for passive income?

| Samantha Menzies

An easy passive income is every Australian's dream.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

The Budget surplus we don't want (but need)

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

A pinch of prevention beats a pound of cure.

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Superannuation

Is your superannuation on track? Here's what to do if you're falling behind

| Samantha Menzies

Do you know what you need for a comfortable retirement?

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How to invest

3 ways to get from $100,000 to $1 million in retirement savings

| Grace Alvino

Once you reach $100,000 in savings, building toward $1 million becomes easier.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Woolworths shares are storming ahead of Coles this year: Are the supermarket giants a buy, sell, or hold?

| Samantha Menzies

Here's the update on the rivalry between Woolworths and Coles.

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Share Market News

Buying ASX shares or paying off a mortgage? Here's what the experts are saying about RBA interest rate hikes in 2026

| Bernd Struben

Leading experts sound off on the RBA’s latest interest rate hike, and what investors and mortgage holders can expect next.

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Bank Shares

CBA shares: 3 reasons to buy and 3 reasons to sell

| Samantha Menzies

The banking giant's share price is climbing higher again today.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 resilient in face of latest RBA interest rate increase

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors had widely been expecting the RBA to increase interest rates again today.

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Share Market News

Worst fortnight in 4 years: How the Iran war is affecting ASX shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Since the war began, the ASX 200 has fallen 6.5%, and the ASX All Ords has dropped 6.65%.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Rates Day! Cue the breathless predictions

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

We need to leave our egos by the door.

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Cheap Shares

Australian shares: A once-in-a-decade chance to build wealth?

| Grace Alvino

The headline index doesn’t always tell the full story about the share market.

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Superannuation

Here's what your superannuation balance at 60 needs to be for comfort in 2026

| Leigh Gant

The average Australian turning 60 is closer to the target than they think, but the gap is still real and…

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How to invest

New to investing? Start with ASX ETFs and quality ASX stocks

| Marc Van Dinther

This mix can build a powerful foundation for long-term wealth.

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Superannuation

Here's the average superannuation balance at age 66 in 2026

| Samantha Menzies

The balance needed for a comfortable retirement went up this year.

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How to invest

No savings at 50? I'd follow Warren Buffett's method to build retirement wealth

| Grace Alvino

Compounding can still make a big difference, even if you start investing at 50.

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Opinions

A stock market crash feels like it might be imminent

| Grace Alvino

Rising geopolitical tensions and market volatility are making some investors uneasy.

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Superannuation

Here's the average Australian superannuation balance at age 70 in 2026

| James Mickleboro

How does your balance compare to the average? Let's find out.

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Retirement

How much can you own in retirement and still get a pension under new rules just announced?

| Bronwyn Allen

The value of assets you can own, while still qualifying for the pension, will increase this Friday.

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Dividend Investing

How much could a $500,000 ASX share portfolio pay in dividends?

| Grace Alvino

A sizeable portfolio combined with reliable dividend shares can produce meaningful income.

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How to invest

The simple ASX investing habit that can quietly build serious wealth

| Grace Alvino

The habit of investing regularly could quietly become one of the most powerful wealth-building tools.

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Superannuation

10 hacks to boost your superannuation (that the experts won't tell you)

| Samantha Menzies

How much can you boost your superannuation balance by?

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Healthcare Shares

What on earth's going on with the CSL share price?

| Grace Alvino

The company has long been one of the highest-quality businesses on the ASX, which makes its recent decline even more…

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Resources Shares

5 key drivers of the new commodities 'supercycle': experts

| Bronwyn Allen

Australia is at the start of a new mining boom, but experts say it will be different to the last.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

What happened to the crash?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

It was looking terrible... and then...

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Motley Fool Take Stock

The good news you won't read today – but really should

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Billions wiped off... but far, far more wiped 'on'.

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Opinions

How investing $50 a day into ASX shares could become $1 million faster than you think

| Tristan Harrison

Long-term saving and investing are essential for building wealth.

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Share Market News

US$100 oil is a big deal for every ASX share. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

Higher oil prices flow through to every corner of the economy.

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ETFs

3 ASX dividend ETFs that could help you retire at 57

| Marc Van Dinther

The key is diversification that can help stabilise income.

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Retirement

This would be my $1 million ASX retirement portfolio

| Grace Alvino

Balancing dependable dividend shares with global ETFs can help create a more resilient retirement portfolio.

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How to invest

Don't overthink it: The best $10,000 approach to start investing in 2026

| Aaron Teboneras

A simple $10,000 ETF portfolio for investors starting their journey in 2026.

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Australian dollar notes in a nest, symbolising a nest egg.
Superannuation

Superannuation check up: Here's how much you should have saved by age 40, 50 and 60

| Samantha Menzies

Here’s how much super other Aussies have by your age.

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Dividend Investing

Passive income: How much would I need to invest in ASX shares to earn $1,000 every month?

| Samantha Menzies

Passive income is every investor's dream.

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