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Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Scott Phillips is The Motley Fool’s Chief Investment Officer in Australia. He is Advisor of The Fool’s flagship investment service, Motley Fool Share Advisor and the Portfolio Manager of Motley Fool Everlasting Income and Premier Portfolio, as well as running our most premium service, Motley Fool Platinum. He is passionate about investing, having managed his own portfolio for over 15 years. A dyed-in-the-wool Fool (in the best way), he has been a member of The Motley Fool since 1999. Scott holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Management) and a Graduate Diploma of Accounting. Before joining The Fool, Scott worked in various Sales and Finance roles in industry, which has allowed him to see the good, bad and the ugly of corporate management close-up. Giving him a great understanding of the way businesses run – and what separates the business wheat from the chaff – Scott wholeheartedly agrees with Warren Buffett when he said he was a ‘better investor because I am a businessman and a better businessman because I am an investor’. Scott left a successful career to follow his passion – helping our members achieve the best possible investment returns, and helping Australians learn to better manage their money. It’s no surprise he ended up at The Motley Fool.

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The best ASX CEO you've never heard of

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A compound gain of 28% per year for a decade…

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How the risk of recession can hurt your portfolio

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The business press isn’t exactly worry-free reading at the moment.

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Don't let fake news (or the Deep State) take your money…

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I've got something that beats conspiracies -- hands down!

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I woke up to a sea of red…

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With the Dow Jones, S&P 500, the NASDAQ and the ASX all down today, investors are feeling nervous. But don’t…

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Why picking stocks is hard… but worth it

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What ASX investors can learn from gamblers, and why I love reporting season.

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The ASX hits an all-time high. Now what?

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Try as we might to peer into the future, ‘... whatever will be, will be’.

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Retirement

Be alarmed: they're coming for your Super

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Have you heard anything crazier than recent calls to both delay increases to compulsory superannuation, and to exempt the employers…

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Take stock: Why Barnaby Joyce is struggling to make ends meet

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On the news that Barnaby Joyce is struggling to make ends meet on his his parliamentary salary, here's a look…

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Take Stock: 4,962 kilometres later…

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Yesterday afternoon, I rolled into home at the end of a 17 day, 4,962 kilometre journey across four Australian states.…

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Go ahead, ASIC. Make my day! (Please)

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ASIC is getting ready to ban 'toxic' financial products. Couldn't happen soon enough...

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Revelling in the joy of victory… before it's snatched away

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A look into the psychology of loyalty... in our sporting codes, our choice of brands, and yes, even our ASX…

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How to lose the battle, but win the war

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Record home loan arrears? Or nothing to worry about? How about 'Both'!

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Afterpay looked good at first… but are the good times over?

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At a time when retail is already doing it tough, is the Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX: APT) really delivering…

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AGL and Vocus walk into a bar…

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"Anyone got any crazy ideas?"

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RBA rates decision: in Phil we trust

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The Reserve Bank of Australia’s official cash rate is now 25 basis points lower, so will the Australia and New…

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What ASX shares and fine wine have in common

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Investing in the S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX: XJO) sharemarket is a little like building your wine cellar... a long-term game. Here's…

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Hit on the backside by a rainbow…

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Encouraging Australians to invest overseas is something I’m passionate about... Here's the advice I gave to my sister.

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Trump, RBA… here's how to navigate these waters

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Another Trump tweet. Another market wobble. Yawn... back to work.

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Technology Shares

Is it 'different this time', or is there pain ahead for ASX tech stocks?

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Snap, Crackle... will Australian Tech go 'Pop'?

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Lest We Forget

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We will remember them

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Why 'lower for longer' might be sowing the seeds of the next recession

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Low interest rates are great… until they’re not

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Budget 2019: The verdict for investors

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Budget 2019: The verdict for investors

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ANNOUNCEMENT: Motley Fool announced as Gabba naming rights sponsor

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Announces new sports betting business

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Can our telcos pull off a successful second act?

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It was the hottest sector on the ASX. Investors couldn't get enough. And then... But can our telco sector rise…

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Is Wesfarmers really buying Lynas?

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So much for the conservative Wesfarmers...

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7 simple steps to getting rich… slowly

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Why Kerry Packer's tax strategy doesn't work for you and me

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The 4 numbers that will shape your financial destiny

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Money isn't hard -- once you know and understand some of the basic concepts that can change your financial life.…

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Big banks were 'sorry', but not much has changed

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Sorry seems to be the hardest word... to follow through on.

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The inconvenient truth about ethical investing

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Ethical investing feels good… but does it make a difference?

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Where are all the female investors?

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On #InternationalWomensDay we can all do more...

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Growth vs. Value: What I learned in 9 months

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How one gun growth stock and one gentle plodder proved the importance of looking for quality over avoiding volatility.

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CommSec's $10 brokerage to buy and sell shares: the pros and cons

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Buy and sell shares for only $10 brokerage? What's the catch?

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Watch out for this credit card interest trap

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Be careful of interest charged on ‘cash advances’ -- even if you’re not withdrawing cash!

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Are you ready for Labor's tax changes

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Labor's tax changes could materially impact your returns. Here's how to think about them...

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The easiest money you'll ever make. Guaranteed.

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ASIC isn't fond of financial companies offering guarantees. But this is one I think they'll like...

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The credit card Qantas says you can't have

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Qantas has unveiled a new credit card. But more than 97% of us can't have it...

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Credit Cards

How to know if you have the right credit card

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There are thousands of credit cards to choose from. Here's how to make sure you're on the right track...

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Share Market News

Last week was a helluva week… but I still wouldn't bet against history

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Last week was a good week for the headline writers, a tough week for bank CEOs (cry me a river),…

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Personal Finance

Should you use Afterpay?

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The pros and cons of Afterpay, and its 'buy now, pay later' brethren...

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Share Market News

Where did it all go wrong for NAB's CEO?

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Form over function and spin over substance? Or an inability to admit mistakes and apologise?

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