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Can someone invest like Warren Buffett with a spare $500?

| Sebastian Bowen

You don't have to be rich to invest like Uncle Warren.

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3 golden rules of investing to live by in 2026

| Sebastian Bowen

The new year is a great time to reassess our stocks.

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Simple, easy investing: These 3 ASX ETFs are all a beginner needs

| Sebastian Bowen

You can't go wrong with these three beginner-friendly investments...

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Start buying shares in December with a spare $500? Here's how!

| Sebastian Bowen

The best time to start investing is right now.

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Want to build wealth? Here's how Warren Buffett does it

| James Mickleboro

Following Buffett's lead could help you build significant wealth in the share market.

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Finding the right cash balance for your portfolio

| Leigh Gant

Cash feels slow in good times but becomes priceless when markets fall and opportunity returns.

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How to prepare for a share market crash… before it's too late

| Samantha Menzies

The ASX 200 Index is now down more than 3% from its October peak.

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Investing $500 a month in ASX shares can beat inflation and build real wealth

| Leigh Gant

Inflation erodes cash, but smart investing in ASX shares can help you build lasting wealth that rises above it.

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Dividend Investing

Which ASX 200 shares dish out more of their profits to shareholders than the rest?

| Bronwyn Allen

We profile a selection of ASX 200 shares with set dividend policies that inform investors of the percentage of profits…

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Dividend Investing

Don't save for retirement! I'd invest $1k a month in ASX shares for a $95,000 passive income

| James Mickleboro

If you want to retire rich then you need to read this.

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How to aim for a $1 million ASX share portfolio with just $270 a month

| Tristan Harrison

ASX shares can unlock excellent wealth.

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About to buy your first ASX shares? Here are 3 mistakes to avoid

| Sebastian Bowen

I wish I'd avoided these mistakes when I started investing in ASX shares.

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Opinions

New to investing? I'd buy $500 of this long-standing ASX share to start a portfolio

| Sebastian Bowen

This 95-year old company could be the perfect fit for a new investor.

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Building a $100,000 ASX share portfolio from scratch

| James Mickleboro

How long would it take to build a $100k investment portfolio?

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Can I make $50,000 annual passive income with ASX shares?

| James Mickleboro

Can ASX shares provide you with a passive income?

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ETFs

Guess what average annual return the ASX Vanguard Diversified High Growth Index ETF (VDHG) has delivered over the past 3 years

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX VDHG exchange-traded fund is unusual in that it is comprised of 7 other ETFs.

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3 'boring' ASX All Ords shares growing revenue at a surprising pace

| Mitchell Lawler

These companies are putting some of those more 'exciting' names to shame with their revenue growth.

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No savings at 40? I'd use Warren Buffett's methods with ASX shares to get rich

| James Mickleboro

Don't fret if you're starting late with your investment journey.

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How I'd aim to turn a $10k investment in ASX 200 shares today into a $326,000 retirement nest egg

| Bernd Struben

History supports the wealth building benefits ASX 200 shares have provided for long-term investors.

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I don't care if the stock market crashes in 2023. I'm still buying ASX shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

If you're scared about the next market crash, keep reading...

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Got $500? Here are a few options if you're new to ASX investing

| Sebastian Bowen

Getting started on your investing journey is easier than you think.

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I would listen to Warren Buffett and invest in ASX shares with wide economic moats

| James Mickleboro

Why does Warren Buffett focus on companies with moats?

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Guess how much $20k invested in these ASX 200 shares 10 years ago is worth now

| James Mickleboro

Investing in these ASX shares in 2013 could have made you rich.

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Why I'd buy dirt-cheap ASX shares now and aim to hold them for a decade

| James Mickleboro

Cheap doesn't always mean buy but when it does, big returns could be possible.

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Turning a monthly investment in ASX shares into a $200k portfolio (in less than 10 years)

| James Mickleboro

Here's a three-step plan to growing a $200,000 investment portfolio.

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How long would it take to build a $50,000 ASX share portfolio?

| James Mickleboro

Building a sizeable investment portfolio may not take as long as you think.

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Should you sell your ASX stock if everyone else is?

| Tristan Harrison

Sell-offs don’t necessarily mean we have to exit the market too.

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How anyone can become rich with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Here's how you could grow your wealth with the share market.

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The risks of investing in term deposits over ASX shares in 2023

| Tristan Harrison

Long-term investment returns from ASX shares could be more appealing.

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Turning a small investment in ASX shares into a $500k portfolio

| James Mickleboro

You don't have to start investing with a big lump sum to grow your wealth.

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Building a passive income from ASX shares the Warren Buffett way

| James Mickleboro

Buffett generates bucketloads of income from his portfolio each year.

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ETFs

Guess what average annual return the ASX Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) has delivered over the past 3 years

| Bronwyn Allen

The VAS ETF tracks the top 300 shares on the Australian share market.

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'Upside for shareholders can be supernormal': Global fundie's guide to successful stock picking

| Sebastian Bowen

This expert has some valuable tips for all ASX investors.

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Building a $1 million portfolio with ASX shares and the magic of compound interest

| Bernd Struben

Investors can supercharge their long-term gains by tapping into the magic of compound interest.

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Here's what happens when you invest $50 a month in ASX shares for 40 years

| Tristan Harrison

From little things, big things grow.

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Why I'm getting ready for a stock market crash

| James Mickleboro

Market crashes are opportunities in disguise.

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Warren Buffett just helped drive a US$36 billion profit. Here's how

| Bernd Struben

The investment guru's company Berkshire Hathaway reported its second-quarter results over the weekend.

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How long would it take to build a $1 million ASX share portfolio investing $500 a month?

| James Mickleboro

These are the steps to take to build a million-dollar portfolio.

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How popular are ASX shares among the rich and wealthy?

| Sebastian Bowen

And how does your portfolio balance compare to the richest Australians'?

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How to pick the best ASX lithium shares now 'those frenzied days are over'

| Mitchell Lawler

Irrational exuberance is now in short supply as lithium prices come back to Earth. It's time to take a measured…

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64% of surveyed Aussie investors embrace this 'Warren Buffett method'. Do you?

| Bernd Struben

Warren Buffett likely counts as the investor most of us would like to emulate.

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What happens if you buy too many ASX shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

When it comes to diversification, you can have too much of a good thing.

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Here's which ASX shares I'd buy with my first $1,000 investment right now

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are the investments I would recommend to a beginner with $1,000 to invest.

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No savings at 55? Here's my 3-step plan for getting $1,200 of passive income per month

| James Mickleboro

It's never too late to start investing and build a nest egg.

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Wondering if ASX shares will go up in August? Here's the question you SHOULD be asking instead

| Sebastian Bowen

Good investing starts with asking the right questions.

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The Warren Buffett indicator is flashing red. Here's why I'm still buying ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Would Warren Buffett be selling his shares right now?

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How $10 a day invested in ASX shares could create a passive income of $31,750 a year

| Bernd Struben

It’s worth paying extra attention to ASX shares with long track records of regularly paying fully franked dividends.

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$20k invested in these ASX 200 shares 10 years ago is now worth how much?

| James Mickleboro

These shares have made their shareholders wealthy over the last decade.

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