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Samantha Menzies

Author bio
Samantha Menzies is a writer and editor with close to 20 years' experience covering finance, investing, business and property in Australia and the UK. She has held senior editorial roles at Yahoo Finance Australia and written for leading financial publications including The Motley Fool Australia, InvestorDaily, IFA, KangaNews and Euromoney Institutional Investor.

Samantha specialises in Australian and global share markets, personal finance, investing tips, business, property and economic news. As a freelance writer, she helps businesses and professionals communicate complex financial topics with clarity, accuracy and impact through high-quality editorial content.

Areas of expertise

Australian and global share markets
Personal finance
Investing tips
Business, property and economic news

Education
Bachelor of Arts, Nottingham Trent University
Social media
LinkedIn
Favorite investment quote
"Price is what you pay. Value is what you get."
— Warren Buffett

Recent Articles

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ASX Share Market News

Brokers tip these 3 ASX shares to climb between 50% and 122% in the next 12 months

| Samantha Menzies

These ASX shares look significantly undervalued.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Domino's Pizza, Telix Pharmaceuticals, Westfarmers shares

| Samantha Menzies

Brokers have given their verdicts on these ASX shares.

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Broker Notes

2 ASX 200 shares tipped by brokers to return 73% and 83%

| Samantha Menzies

Do you have either of these ASX 200 shares in your investment portfolio?

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Energy Shares

Santos shares slide from fresh multi-year high: What's next for the ASX energy stock?

| Samantha Menzies

Find out what brokers tip next for Santos shares.

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Energy Shares

Woodside shares up 38% in 2026: Here's what brokers tip next

| Samantha Menzies

Are there any tailwinds left for the ASX energy stock?

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Bank Shares

Down 12%: Are CBA shares a buy, sell or hold now?

| Samantha Menzies

Find out what brokers tip for the ASX banking giant's shares next.

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Dividend Investing

Are Telstra shares a good buy for passive income?

| Samantha Menzies

The telco offers its shareholders much more than just a potential share price upside.

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Dividend Investing

If I invest $10,000 in BHP shares, how much passive income will I receive in 2027?

| Samantha Menzies

The ASX mining giant pays dividends to its shareholders twice per year.

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Superannuation

How much superannuation is needed to target $5,500 per month in passive income?

| Samantha Menzies

Find out what it takes to unlock a $66,000 annual passive income.

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Superannuation

How much should I have in my superannuation by age 53?

| Samantha Menzies

How does it compare to what you have saved?

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52-Week Lows

JB Hi-Fi, GPT Group, Charter Hall shares hit 52-week low: Is there any chance of a rebound?

| Samantha Menzies

The stocks have fallen further into the red on Thursday.

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BNPL shares

Zip shares crash another 11% this week: What is going on?

| Samantha Menzies

Here's what brokers expect next.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares yielding 9.5% (or even more)

| Samantha Menzies

Dividend shares are an attractive option for investors who want a regular passive income.

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ASX Share Market News

2 ASX shares tipped by brokers to return 66% and 90%

| Samantha Menzies

There are strong tailwinds ahead for these two ASX shares.

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Superannuation

How much do I need in my superannuation to retire comfortably at age 57?

| Samantha Menzies

Is your super balance on track for retirement?

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Dividend Investing

How many Fortescue shares do I need to buy to earn $1,000 per month in passive income?

| Samantha Menzies

The ASX mining giant pays dividends to its shareholders every six months.

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Broker Notes

Brokers rate these 5 ASX shares as a strong buy, and tip upsides of 28% to 62%

| Samantha Menzies

Do you own any of these ASX shares in your portfolio?

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Resources Shares

South32 shares reach fresh 52-week high: Can they keep climbing?

| Samantha Menzies

Find out what brokers tip next.

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Resources Shares

Up 54% in a year: Are Rio Tinto shares a buy, hold or sell?

| Samantha Menzies

The mining giant's shares are climbing higher again.

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Energy Shares

Here's what brokers tip for Santos shares over the next 12 months

| Samantha Menzies

The oil and gas major's shares have already jumped 39% higher so far in 2026.

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Superannuation

How much passive income can I earn off a $550,000 superannuation balance?

| Samantha Menzies

How much could your super realistically generate?

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Blue Chip Shares

Buy, hold, sell: BHP, CSL, CBA shares

| Samantha Menzies

Brokers have given their latest verdicts on these ASX shares.

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Technology Shares

By September 2027, $5,000 invested in WiseTech shares could turn into…

| Samantha Menzies

The ASX tech shares are now down a huge 63% compared to 12 months ago.

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ASX Share Market News

Buy, hold sell: Telstra, Origin Energy & Westpac shares

| Samantha Menzies

One of these ASX shares is likely to fall from here, according to experts.

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ASX Share Market News

2 ASX shares tipped by brokers to return 25% and 42%

| Samantha Menzies

There is plenty of potential for growth ahead.

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Financial Shares

Down 6%: What is going on with the IAG share price?

| Samantha Menzies

The insurer has faced several headwinds recently.

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Dividend Investing

If I invest $10,000 in CSL shares, what passive income will I earn in FY27?

| Samantha Menzies

CSL has a strong track record of increasing its dividend payout over time.

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Superannuation

How much do I need in my superannuation to earn $10,000 passive income every month?

| Samantha Menzies

Find out what it would take to unlock $120,000 per year in passive income.

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Superannuation

The average superannuation balance of Australians aged 65 in FY27. How does yours stack up?

| Samantha Menzies

And some tips if you're falling behind.

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Technology Shares

Down another 18%: Why I'd buy WiseTech shares in the dip

| Samantha Menzies

WiseTech shares are now around 61% lower than one year ago.

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ASX Share Market News

Here's what brokers tip next for APA, Transurban, Aurizon shares

| Samantha Menzies

Find out which stock has the highest potential upside.

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ASX Share Market News

2 ASX 200 shares tipped by brokers to return 17% to 43%

| Samantha Menzies

Brokers have a positive outlook on each of these ASX 200 shares.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Coles vs Woolworths shares: One I'd buy and one I'd sell

| Samantha Menzies

Here's the latest between rival supermarkets Woolworths and Coles.

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Technology Shares

Xero shares jump 33% from a 7-year low: Buy, sell or hold?

| Samantha Menzies

Here's what brokers tip next for the flying ASX tech stock.

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Healthcare Shares

Sonic Healthcare shares crash 21%: What on earth is going on?

| Samantha Menzies

Do you hold the ASX healthcare shares in your portfolio?

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Superannuation

How much is needed in superannuation for $1,000 in weekly passive income?

| Samantha Menzies

Find out what it would take to earn this level of passive income.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX shares with dividend yields above 11%

| Samantha Menzies

ASX dividend shares are popular among passive-income seeking investors.

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ASX Share Market News

Buy, hold, sell: NAB, PLS Group, Wesfarmers shares

| Samantha Menzies

Brokers have given their verdicts on these ASX shares.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: New Hope, BOQ, Santos shares

| Samantha Menzies

Find out which shares brokers are most positive on.

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Bank Shares

Down 12% in a month: Is the rally finally over for CBA shares?

| Samantha Menzies

The ASX banking giant's shares are overdue a correction.

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