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Owen Raszkiewicz

Owen Raszkiewicz is a Motley Fool Contributor. Owen has been a Contributor since 2013, having also spent time as a Fool writer/analyst. He also worked as an Investment Analyst at Zenith Investment Partners, Australia's top research house specialising in managed funds. Owen has appeared on Channel 10's The Project and was invited on the BBC. He holds a Masters of Applied Finance, Masters of Financial Planning, Bachelor of Technology, Advanced Diploma of Financial Services and Diploma of Mortgage Broking Management. In addition, Owen has passed Level 1 of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Program. He has taken the Banking + Finance Oath (BFO). When he is not writing, Owen is Managing Director of Rask Finance, an Australian financial education company. You can email him: [email protected].

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The lazy way to get rich and make $1 million on the share market

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Investing in solid dividend-paying stocks like Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) over the…

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Cash Converters International Ltd announces $10.8 million acquisition: Should you buy?

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Leading Australian second-hand goods dealer and payday loans provider, Cash Converters International Ltd (ASX:CCV) has announced a six store acquisition…

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Why I'm not buying big bank stocks in 2015

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After a lacklustre year for Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and Australia and New Zealand Banking…

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National Australia Bank Ltd, Medibank Private Ltd and Rio Tinto Limited: Should you buy?

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Analysts are forecasting bigger dividends for shareholders of National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB), Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) and Rio Tinto…

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4 small-cap stocks I'd buy now with $10,000

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2015 is shaping up to be a good year for Netcomm Wireless Ltd (ASX:NTC), Affinity Education Group Ltd (ASX:AFJ), Yellow…

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2 top gold stocks to watch in 2015

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Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) and Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) are two standout picks for those bullish on the gold…

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4 great blue-chip stocks to benefit from a falling AUD

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There’ll be some losers from a falling Aussie dollar but Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG), Amcor Limited (ASX:AMC), Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH)…

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Should you stuff Telstra Corporation Ltd into your Christmas stocking?

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Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) continues to kick goals for shareholders but its share price reflects its potential.

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Your instant 5 share 2015 growth portfolio

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The Australian share market may have fallen in 2014 but I’m betting on Computershare Limited (ASX:CPU), Collection House Limited (ASX:CLH)…

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3 top blue chip stocks to hold in 2015: ANZ Banking Group, Telstra Corporation Ltd and Macquarie Group Ltd

| Owen Raszkiewicz

They may not be standout buys at today’s prices but generous dividend yields are on offer for shareholders of Australia…

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3 great stocks to buy in 2015: Slater & Gordon Limited, Credit Corp Group Limited and Challenger Ltd

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Despite promising long-term growth prospects, Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH), Credit Corp Group Limited (ASX:CCP) and Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) trade…

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Should you buy Village Roadshow Ltd?

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Down 20% for the year, Village Roadshow Ltd (ASX:VRL) has gone the opposite way of Ardent Leisure Group (ASX: AAD)…

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4 stocks to buy and hold for the next decade

| Owen Raszkiewicz

M2 Group Ltd (ASX:MTU), Ardent Leisure Limited (ASX:AAD), G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) and Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) look primed…

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5 reasons to hold Telstra Corporation Ltd for the next 5 years

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A generous dividend isn’t the only thing on offer from Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS).

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3 reasons Australia's big bank stocks could keep falling in 2015

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Australia’s major banks, including Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) have fallen hard in…

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What does the government's $40 billion black hole mean to share market investors?

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The non-resources sector isn’t as strong as the government would like, GDP growth is expected to slow and unemployment will…

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National Australia Bank Ltd moves closer to exiting UK market: Is it time to buy?

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With a keen focus on the local market, National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) has divested another big portion of its…

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Should you buy National Australia Bank Ltd or Australia and New Zealand Banking Group?

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National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) appear the cheapest of the big banks,…

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2015 All Stars: 4 great stocks you can buy today

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Prepare for 2015 in style with Ozforex Group Ltd (ASX:OFX), Ardent Leisure Group (ASX:AAD), Veda Group Ltd (ASX:VED) and Slater…

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Should Westpac Banking Corp, Woolworths Limited and Fortescue Metals Group Limited be in your 2015 portfolio?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

In the past six months their share prices have been smashed, is this your chance to pick up Westpac Banking…

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What does the revised NBN deal mean for investors?

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Under the revised NBN Co deal with Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and Singapore Telecommunications Ltd (CHESS) (ASX:SGT), Australians can expect…

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Is Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd ready to win in Indonesia in 2015?

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The Coca-Cola Company’s $US500 million investment in Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd’s (ASX:CCL) Indonesian business has been approved by its board, is…

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4 small-cap stocks to bet on in 2015

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Despite a strong performance from some of my favourite stocks. I’d gladly buy Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA), Yellow Brick Road Holdings…

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3 dividend stocks of the future to win big in 2015

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If you’re in it for the long term, invest in tomorrow’s high-yielding dividend stocks. Companies like Slater & Gordon Limited…

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Should you buy Australia and New Zealand Banking Group today?

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Despite a juicy fully franked dividend yield and growth in Asia, investors may want to wait to buy Australia and…

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3 reason Macquarie Group Ltd could be the best performing big bank in 2015

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The stars may be aligning for Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) in 2015, as the S&P/ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) (INDEX:^AXJO) appears likely…

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Are retail stocks a good buy for 2015?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

High unemployment and falling confidence could hurt our retailers like Harvey Norman Limited (ASX:HVN) and JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) this…

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RBA governor tips lower Aussie dollar: Here are 4 stocks to benefit in 2015

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RBA Governor Glenn Stevens says the Aussie dollar should be US75 cents. Shareholders in Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG), ResMed Inc.…

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Here's how you can avoid buying dud dividend stocks in 2015

| Owen Raszkiewicz

There’s a big difference between dividend stocks like Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) or Monadelphous…

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Should you buy Rio Tinto Limited or National Australia Bank Ltd?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Some investors are hoping the fortunes of Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) turnaround in 2015.

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Is XERO FPO NZ set to become a global technology heavyweight?

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Cloud accounting provider XERO FPO NZ (ASX:XRO) today announced it has 400,000 small business customers and handled over a quarter…

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With a 5.6% fully franked dividend yield is it time to buy Westpac Banking Corp?

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With unemployment rising rapidly, should you get ready for ultra-low interest rates by buying Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC)?

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Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd shares get smashed despite positive ASX announcements

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Down 48% in three months, Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd (ASX:LNG) shareholders will be pleased to note the company is progressing…

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3 reasons to hold Australia and New Zealand Banking Group shares in 2015

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With the Australian economy stuttering and interest rates falling, shareholders in Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) can rest…

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Senex Energy Ltd jumps 4%: Should you buy?

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After months of extremely volatile price movements, shares of Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY) are pushing higher despite a broader market…

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Is National Australia Bank Ltd's 8.7% grossed-up yield too good to be true?

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In a low interest rate environment, it could be tempting to cash in on National Australia Bank Ltd’s (ASX:NAB) huge…

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Will Telstra Corporation Ltd and SingTel be the big winners from a new NBN deal?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Speculation is mounting that Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and Singapore Telecommunications Ltd’s (CHESS) (ASX:SGT) Optus will be the biggest winners…

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Is Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd or Telstra Corporation Ltd the better buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Both Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) have strong competitive advantages and are offering juicy dividends, but…

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Here's how you can profit from the falling Australian dollar

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Australian dollar has fallen below US83 cents. Investors can benefit from the falls through quality companies like Macquarie Group…

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The shocking truth about the Aussie dollar and RBA interest rates in 2015

| Owen Raszkiewicz

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) are predicting two rate cuts in 2015 and I’d bet…

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