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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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Resources Shares

Buy, hold, sell: South32, Mineral Resources, BHP shares

| Samantha Menzies

Find out which ASX mining stock is tipped to climb higher over the next 12 months.

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Bank Shares

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

| Samantha Menzies

The ASX bank shares are now up 23% for the year to date.

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Travel Shares

How many Qantas shares do I need to buy for $10,000 per year of passive income?

| Samantha Menzies

Qantas resumed its twice-yearly dividend payments in 2025.

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Superannuation

How much superannuation do I need to earn $90,000 per year in passive income?

| Samantha Menzies

This level of passive income could replace an annual wage.

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Superannuation

How much do I need in my superannuation to retire comfortably at age 65?

| Samantha Menzies

Here's what a comfortable retirement looks like, and how much it can cost.

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Bank Shares

Are ASX bank shares a buy in September?

| Samantha Menzies

The experts now have a sell rating on three ASX shares.

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Opinions

4 ASX shares I'd buy with $5,000 in September

| Samantha Menzies

One of these ASX shares could climb 57% over the next 12 months.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares I'd buy right now for passive income

| Samantha Menzies

These ASX dividend shares have paid a consistent passive income for years.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares yielding 8% (or higher)

| Samantha Menzies

Both these ASX shares also pay their shareholders every single month.

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Resources Shares

Should I buy BHP shares before the end of August?

| Samantha Menzies

The miner posted its FY26 results mid-month.

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Superannuation

How much passive income can I earn off a $1 million superannuation balance?

| Samantha Menzies

... and some options for ASX shares that you can invest your nest egg in.

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Travel Shares

Qantas shares jump 4% today: Is this the start of a rebound?

| Samantha Menzies

It looks like investors are happy with the latest FY26 results announcement.

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Resources Shares

Mineral Resources shares jump 5% today: Buy, sell or hold?

| Samantha Menzies

The lithium miner posted its strongest-ever financial result this morning.

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Retail Shares

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

| Samantha Menzies

Investors have been eagerly anticipating the latest financial update.

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Dividend Investing

How many South32 shares do I need to buy for $6,000 per year of passive income?

| Samantha Menzies

ASX dividend shares are a reliable way to earn a consistent passive income.

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Superannuation

How much superannuation is needed to target a $50,000 annual passive income?

| Samantha Menzies

It could be easier than you think to earn a passive income as high as $50,000 per year.

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52-Week Highs

South32, Woolworths, BHP shares reach 52-week high: Buy, sell or hold?

| Samantha Menzies

Brokers only rate one of these ASX shares as a buy.

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Technology Shares

Down 56%: Has the market lost interest in Life360 shares?

| Samantha Menzies

The tech company still looks undervalued.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Domino's shares crash 12%: Are the shares a buy, sell or hold today?

| Samantha Menzies

The shares are now down around 19% for the year-to-date.

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Technology Shares

Are DroneShield shares a buy, sell or hold following their half-year FY26 results today?

| Samantha Menzies

The counter-drone operator posted its results for the six months ending 30th June this morning.

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Technology Shares

Why are WiseTech shares crashing 8.5% today?

| Samantha Menzies

Find out why investors are rushing for the exits.

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Dividend Investing

How many Woolworths shares do I need to earn $10,000 per year in passive income?

| Samantha Menzies

The supermarket giant is a long-standing ASX dividend stock.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend shares that pay their investors every single month

| Samantha Menzies

These ASX dividend shares pay their shareholders like clockwork.

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Superannuation

The average superannuation balance at age 63 in Australia. How does yours compare?

| Samantha Menzies

Find out how much you need to retire and live comfortably.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Are Woolworths shares a buy, sell or hold ahead of its FY26 results announcement?

| Samantha Menzies

The supermarket giant is expected to post its full-year results tomorrow.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

By August 2027, $5,000 invested in Coles shares could turn into…

| Samantha Menzies

The supermarket giant posted its FY26 results this morning. Are they still a buy?

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Energy Shares

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

| Samantha Menzies

Are the shares a buy after the oil and gas giant posted its FY26 results this morning?

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Bendigo and Adelaide Bank, PLS, EOS shares

| Samantha Menzies

These three ASX shares posted their FY26 results this week. Find out what brokers tip next.

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Resources Shares

$6,000 invested in BHP shares 12 months ago is now worth….

| Samantha Menzies

BHP shares have hit a fresh all-time high today.

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Superannuation

How much do I need in my superannuation to retire comfortably at age 60?

| Samantha Menzies

An early retirement is more achievable than you'd think.

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Energy Shares

By August 2027, $5,000 invested in Ampol shares could turn into…

| Samantha Menzies

The petroleum company posted its first-half FY26 results this morning.

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Superannuation

How much passive income can I earn off a $900,000 superannuation balance?

| Samantha Menzies

Your superannuation can earn a tidy passive income for your retirement years.

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52-Week Lows

Telstra shares hit fresh 52-week low: What's next for the ASX 200 telco stock?

| Samantha Menzies

Telstra shares fell further into the red on Thursday.

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52-Week Lows

IDP shares crash 24% to historic low on Thursday: What happened?

| Samantha Menzies

And find out what brokers tip for the global education services company’s shares next.

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Bank Shares

Westpac shares tumble to 52-week low on Thursday: Can they rebound?

| Samantha Menzies

Find out what brokers forecast for the ASX bank stock over the next 12 months.

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ASX Share Market News

Buy, sell, hold: Dexus, APA, Zip shares

| Samantha Menzies

These three ASX shares posted their FY26 results this morning. Find out what brokers tip next.

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Real Estate Shares

Are Stockland shares a buy after its FY26 results announcement?

| Samantha Menzies

Find out what the market liked about Stockland's FY26 results announcement.

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Technology Shares

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

| Samantha Menzies

The ASX tech stock posted a bumper FY26 result this morning.

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Dividend Investing

How many Brambles shares do I need to buy for $5,000 per year of passive income?

| Samantha Menzies

Find out how much you could earn off your Brambles shares.

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Superannuation

The average superannuation balance at age 62 in Australia. How does yours stack up?

| Samantha Menzies

Here's the average balance for men and women, versus what you need for a comfortable retirement.

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