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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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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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Retirement

How much would I need to invest in ASX shares for a retirement income of $100,000 per year?

| Grace Alvino

With the right yield and portfolio size, a six-figure income from ASX shares is achievable.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX 200 shares that turned a $5,000 investment into $10 million

| Samantha Menzies

These shares have generated enormous returns.

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Dividend Investing

No savings at 30? Here's how I'd aim for an extra $24,600 a year in retirement boosting passive income buying ASX shares

| Bernd Struben

Regular investments in quality ASX shares can lead to life-changing passive income by retirement.

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How to invest

The $10,000 ASX share portfolio I'd build for a 25-year-old today

| Grace Alvino

Here’s how I’d invest $10,000 with decades of compounding ahead.

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How to invest

Diversification: Why earnings geography matters more than company location

| Melissa Maddison

Build a diversified portfolio without leaving the ASX.

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Share Market News

The one question I always ask before buying an ASX share

| Grace Alvino

If a stock stopped moving for three years, would you still want to own it?

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ETFs

The lazy investor's guide to ASX ETFs

| Grace Alvino

Sometimes the smartest investing approach is the simplest.

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Share Market News

Game on! BHP retakes biggest ASX stock crown as CBA shares sink

| Bernd Struben

The battle of the top ASX titans continues, with BHP edging out CBA to win back the crown.

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Superannuation

The superannuation balance you'll need for a comfortable retirement just went up

| Sebastian Bowen

Retirement has never been more expensive.

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ETFs

If AI isn't just a US story, these 2 ETFs could benefit

| Leigh Gant

AI’s next chapter may be written beyond Silicon Valley.

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How to invest

The easiest way to get rich and retire a millionaire with ASX shares

| Grace Alvino

There’s no shortcut, but there is a simple path to building wealth.

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Dividend Investing

Invest $40,000 in this ASX dividend stock for $140 in monthly passive income

| Sebastian Bowen

There aren't too many shares that will pay you every month to own them.

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Superannuation

Average superannuation balance at age 49 versus what you really need

| Samantha Menzies

How much do you have in your super?

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ETFs

The sleep easy ETF portfolio to survive market crashes

| Leigh Gant

Here’s how a simple ETF portfolio can help you stay calm and invested.

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How to invest

Aged under 40? Here are 3 financial moves that could set you up for life

| Grace Alvino

Your 20s and 30s are more powerful than you think.

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Investing Strategies

3 ASX shares below $5 with huge potential

| Grace Alvino

Under $5 does not automatically mean undervalued, but it can mean opportunity.

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How to invest

Should ASX investors worry about a rising Aussie dollar?

| Sebastian Bowen

The rise of the Aussie dollar could hurt your portfolio.

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Superannuation

Is your superannuation investing on track to retire in 10 years?

| Leigh Gant

Retirement is closer than you think. Are you ready?

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Dividend Investing

Here's a $50,000 starter dividend portfolio delivering passive income

| Leigh Gant

Build cash flow without waiting decades.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Don't let them screw up CGT

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

The intentions are (mostly) honourable. That's not enough.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lifts to record high amid strong earnings and new jobs data

| Bronwyn Allen

Earnings season continues with Telstra, Brambles, Sonic Healthcare, and Hub24 impressing the market today.

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