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How can I invest for passive income?

| Sebastian Bowen

I think ASX shares are the best path to a second income.

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Is your ASX share portfolio 'positioned too defensively'?

| Sebastian Bowen

Being too defensive can cost you in the long run...

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My ASX tips: How to become an Aussie millionaire

| Tristan Harrison

Stocks can be the ticket to wealth.

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If you sold your investment property and bought ASX shares, would you make more money in dividends than rent?

| Bronwyn Allen

Transitioning between these two asset classes will create a loss of investment capital. Does this matter?

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Investing Strategies

9 things to keep in mind to invest successfully in tough times

| Tony Yoo

Global events might have you depressed about investing. But AMP's Shane Oliver tells punters to keep their eyes on the…

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Why Scott Phillips says waiting for the good times to invest could cost you big

| Sebastian Bowen

Love stockpiling cash for a crash? Here's why Scott Phillips reckons it's not such a good idea.

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The ASX 200 Index keeps falling: What should investors do now?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 has faced headwinds from high inflation, rising interest rates and geopolitical conflicts.

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Share Market News

More landlords are selling their investment properties. Will they switch to ASX shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

We take a look at the reasons why landlords are selling their investments today.

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A woman in a hammock on her laptop and drinking a smoothie
How to invest

How can I invest for passive income?

| Sebastian Bowen

I think ASX shares are the best path to a second income.

Read more »

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'The gift that keeps on giving': CommSec's tips on buying ASX shares for your kids this Christmas

| Sebastian Bowen

If you want to buy ASX shares for your kids this Christmas, don't hold back.

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$7,500 of savings? Here's how I'd turn that into $2,000 a month of ASX passive income!

| James Mickleboro

Want to generate passive income? Here's how you can do it.

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Men standing together and defending the goal post symbolising defensive shares.
How to invest

Is your ASX share portfolio 'positioned too defensively'?

| Sebastian Bowen

Being too defensive can cost you in the long run...

Read more »

A young cool man sits in a private jet wearing headphones and casual clothing.
How to invest

My ASX tips: How to become an Aussie millionaire

| Tristan Harrison

Stocks can be the ticket to wealth.

Read more »

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How to invest

Why I just sold my biggest ASX stock holding

| Tony Yoo

It's not always about money and the best returns. You need to be able to live with your investment decisions.

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How to exploit the ASX's current weakness for long-term gain

| James Mickleboro

Market weakness doesn't need to be the enemy. It can be your best friend.

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How to invest

2 things I'm doing to prepare for a 2024 stock market crash

| Sebastian Bowen

Will the market crash in 2024? Here's why it doesn't matter to me.

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How to invest

No savings at 40? I'd use the Warren Buffett method to build wealth with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Following Buffett's lead could make you a millionaire in the future.

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How to invest

I'd drip feed $200 a month into an ASX share portfolio to target a $20,000 second income

| James Mickleboro

Compounding helps supercharge your portfolio, particularly the longer you leave it.

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How to invest

If you sold your investment property and bought ASX shares, would you make more money in dividends than rent?

| Bronwyn Allen

Transitioning between these two asset classes will create a loss of investment capital. Does this matter?

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How to invest

How you could earn a second income of $600 per month without lifting a finger

| James Mickleboro

Want to boost your income? Here's how you can do it.

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Investing Strategies

9 things to keep in mind to invest successfully in tough times

| Tony Yoo

Global events might have you depressed about investing. But AMP's Shane Oliver tells punters to keep their eyes on the…

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How to invest

$20k in your ASX share portfolio? Here's how I'd aim to turn it into passive income of $1,200 a month!

| James Mickleboro

Looking for passive income? Then here's how you could get it.

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How to invest

Why Scott Phillips says waiting for the good times to invest could cost you big

| Sebastian Bowen

Love stockpiling cash for a crash? Here's why Scott Phillips reckons it's not such a good idea.

Read more »

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How to invest

How long does it take to double your money with ASX shares?

| James Mickleboro

Doubling your money with ASX shares just takes time and patience.

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How to invest

The ASX 200 Index keeps falling: What should investors do now?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 has faced headwinds from high inflation, rising interest rates and geopolitical conflicts.

Read more »

Stockland dividend share price man happy at property being sold with arms raised in the air
Share Market News

More landlords are selling their investment properties. Will they switch to ASX shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

We take a look at the reasons why landlords are selling their investments today.

Read more »

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How to invest

Here's how I'm following Warren Buffett to capitalise on ASX market volatility

| Sebastian Bowen

Warren Buffett makes money from volatility. You can too.

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Investing Strategies

Why I'd drip-feed $500 a month into sold-off ASX 200 shares, starting today

| Tony Yoo

Don't let fear stop you from starting or adding to your stock portfolio. Here's why.

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How to invest

How to start generating ASX passive income with as little as $500

| James Mickleboro

Even small investments can help you generate passive income with ASX shares.

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How to retire early with enormous passive income

| James Mickleboro

It may be possible to retire comfortably in a little over 20 years by doing this.

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How to become rich with ASX shares the Warren Buffett way

| James Mickleboro

Here's how anyone can invest like Warren Buffett with ASX shares.

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$500 to spare in November? 3 reasons I'd use it to buy ASX shares!

| Sebastian Bowen

Have $500 lying around right now? You can't do much better than investing it today.

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How likely is a stock market crash in November?

| Sebastian Bowen

Worried about a November stock market crash? Here's why you shouldn't be, even if it happens.

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How to invest

$7,000 of savings? Here's how I'd aim to turn that into passive income of $350 a month!

| James Mickleboro

Here's how you could generate a significant source of passive income with ASX shares.

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Investing Strategies

How to avoid MASSIVE losing stocks

| Tony Yoo

There is one human instinct that investors just cannot resist. And it can make you buy stocks that plunge 97%.

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How to invest

ASX shares vs. real estate investment: Which wins on 10-year returns?

| Bronwyn Allen

We resolve the quintessential Australian dinner party debate over shares vs. property and which is best.

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Got a spare $20k? I'd buy cheap ASX shares today and aim to retire early

| James Mickleboro

Don't fear market volatility, take advantage of its to buy quality shares at a discount

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No passive income at 50? I'd use these 3 Warren Buffett tips to build wealth

| Bernd Struben

The passive income Warren Buffett earns on the interest from his cash holdings alone would be lifechanging for most Aussies.…

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Why more ASX zombie companies are lurking around this Halloween

| Mitchell Lawler

More zombies are cropping up on the ASX. Know what to look for before your portfolio is bitten.

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Investing Strategies

3 delusions you need to let go of to become a successful ASX investor

| Tony Yoo

Wake up, because lying to yourself is hindering the performance of your stock portfolio.

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Investing Strategies

Dumb Money: ASIC's warning to movie fans (and ASX investors)

| Tony Yoo

Check out the cinema ad that will run at screenings of the new Hollywood blockbuster about the GameStop short squeeze.

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Winning management: 2 ASX shares I'd buy to back great people (Plus 1 Nasdaq stock)

| Mitchell Lawler

If I were to treat my portfolio like a team of employees, these are the management teams I'd be hiring…

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When will the stock market recover? Here's a better question to ask

| Sebastian Bowen

Don't ask when the market will recover, ask this instead...

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Management. It's an often-ignored ingredient to successful ASX investing

| Mitchell Lawler

Good investors often understand people better than numbers.

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How I'd invest my first $5,000 in ASX shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

If I were starting out investing today, I would go for simplicity.

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Go ahead and buy ASX shares – the market is on sale

| Sebastian Bowen

Have you ever thought about selling your shares in a market downturn?

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Is waiting for the stock market to crash putting a dent in your future wealth?

| Sebastian Bowen

For me, 'buy low, sell high' is a losing strategy.

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$20k invested in these ASX shares 10 years ago is worth how much?

| James Mickleboro

Was it a smart move putting your money in these shares back in 2013?

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