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Samantha Menzies

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Retirement

What assets can I own in retirement and still qualify for the Age Pension?

| Samantha Menzies

Are you eligible for the Age Pension, and if so, how much can you get?

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Share Gainers

WiseTech shares rocket 11% higher today: Buy, sell or hold?

| Samantha Menzies

It looks like we could see a lot more out of WiseTech shares over the next few months!

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Bank Shares

ANZ, NAB, Westpac, and CBA shares: Analysts rate 3 to sell, and 1 to buy

| Samantha Menzies

One ASX bank stock stands out from the rest.

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BNPL shares

Why are Zip shares flying 9% higher today?

| Samantha Menzies

Find out what brokers are tipping for Zip shares over the next year.

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Energy Shares

3 reasons why Santos shares are a screaming buy right now

| Samantha Menzies

The ASX energy stock has enjoyed tailwinds from reduced global oil supply.

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Superannuation

Average superannuation balance at age 67, versus what you actually need

| Samantha Menzies

How does your superannuation balance compare?

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Bank Shares

Macquarie shares soar 21% to a 52-week high: Buy, sell or hold?

| Samantha Menzies

The investment bank's shares climbed higher again on Wednesday. Here's what analysts expect from the stock next.

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Travel Shares

Are Virgin Australia shares a buy after flying 7% higher on Wednesday?

| Samantha Menzies

Find out how far analysts are tipping the airline's shares to run.

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Bank Shares

What's going on with the ANZ share price?

| Samantha Menzies

ANZ shares have gone on a rollercoaster ride this year.

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Travel Shares

Are Qantas shares still a buy after its latest market update?

| Samantha Menzies

Here's why Qantas shares are the talk of the town this week.

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Share Fallers

What's going on with the DroneShield share price?

| Samantha Menzies

The drone operator's share price outperformed in March, but has now crashed again.

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Bank Shares

CBA shares jump another 9.5% in April: Buy, sell or hold?

| Samantha Menzies

CBA shares closed in the green again on Tuesday afternoon.

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Resources Shares

Up 67% in a year! The red-hot South32 share price is smashing BHP, Rio and Fortescue

| Samantha Menzies

Here's why I think the miner could outpace some of its peers in 2026.

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Energy Shares

$10,000 invested in Woodside shares at the beginning of 2026 is already worth a whopping….

| Samantha Menzies

Investors which hold shares in the oil and gas giant would be jumping for joy right now.

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Energy Shares

Why is everyone buying Deep Yellow shares today?

| Samantha Menzies

Find out what brokers expect from the uranium miner's shares next.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares yielding 7% or more

| Samantha Menzies

If you're looking for dividend shares which pay around 7%, these are two of my picks.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX 200 shares tipped to climb another 35%

| Samantha Menzies

These shares have helped push the ASX 200 Index higher.

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52-Week Lows

These 3 ASX 200 stocks hit a 52-week low: Buy, sell or hold?

| Samantha Menzies

These shares have all tumbled in value this year.

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Superannuation

Want to retire at age 60? This is how much you'll need in your superannuation

| Samantha Menzies

Do you know if your superannuation is on track?

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Healthcare Shares

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

| Samantha Menzies

CSL shares have tumbled again.

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Bank Shares

Are Bendigo Bank shares a buy after jumping 13% this week?

| Samantha Menzies

Here's what analysts expect out of the ASX bank's shares over the next 12 months.

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Materials Shares

PLS shares jump 320% in 12 months: Buy, sell or hold?

| Samantha Menzies

The lithium miner has flown from strength to strength over the past year.

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Dividend Investing

ASX passive income: How much do I need to invest in to earn $1,000 per week?

| Samantha Menzies

It's more achievable than you'd think.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

$5,000 invested in Coles shares 10 days ago is now worth…

| Samantha Menzies

Coles shares are trading in the green again on Thursday morning.

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Superannuation

5 easy tips to boost your superannuation balance by $10,000

| Samantha Menzies

Any Australian can follow these simple steps.

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Retirement

How much can I earn in retirement and still qualify for the Age Pension?

| Samantha Menzies

Find out everything you need to know about the income test for the Age Pension, and the thresholds that apply…

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Healthcare Shares

Why are CSL shares struggling to regain momentum?

| Samantha Menzies

Analysts have widely considered the shares to be oversold for some time now.

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BNPL shares

Are Zip shares still a buy after soaring 20%

| Samantha Menzies

Zip shares are now 67% higher than this time 12 months ago.

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Dividend Investing

$1,000 buys 102 shares in this 6% yielding income stock

| Samantha Menzies

This is one of the most reliable dividend stocks on the ASX.

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Blue Chip Shares

Why is everyone selling Wesfarmers shares?

| Samantha Menzies

It looks like the retail conglomerate fell out of favour with investors this year.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

GYG shares skyrocket 33% this week: Is this the recovery we've been waiting for?

| Samantha Menzies

Here's what we can expect next out of the Mexican fast-food retailer.

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Energy Shares

ASX shares to watch as oil price crashes

| Samantha Menzies

The turnaround in oil prices is a huge headwind for the ASX shares.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend stocks that could pay you a passive income for years

| Samantha Menzies

Not all dividend-paying stocks are equal. Some offer a far more reliable payout than others.

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Bank Shares

3 reasons to buy ANZ shares today

| Samantha Menzies

I think the bank stock is a buy regardless of interest rate headwinds and broad market volatility.

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Dividend Investing

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

| Samantha Menzies

Here's a quick calculation for you to work out exactly what you'd need to invest.

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Superannuation

Average superannuation balance in Australia in 2026: 45 versus 60 year olds

| Samantha Menzies

The gap between superannuation balances of these two ages is surprising.

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Energy Shares

4 reasons why Woodside shares are a screaming buy right now

| Samantha Menzies

The oil and gas giant's shares have rallied off the back of tighter global oil supply.

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Healthcare Shares

Are Telix shares a buy after flying 40% higher in March?

| Samantha Menzies

Telix shares are up another 5.3% on Tuesday.

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Communication Shares

$8,000 invested in Telstra shares 1 month ago is now worth…

| Samantha Menzies

The telco has enjoyed a good share price rally over the past year.

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Resources Shares

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

| Samantha Menzies

The iron ore miner's shares are climbing higher today.

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