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Superannuation

Superannuation check up: Here's how much you should have saved by age 40, 50 and 60

| Samantha Menzies

Here’s how much super other Aussies have by your age.

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Dividend Investing

Passive income: How much would I need to invest in ASX shares to earn $1,000 every month?

| Samantha Menzies

Passive income is every investor's dream.

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Retirement

How much would I need to invest in ASX shares for a retirement income of $100,000 per year?

| Grace Alvino

With the right yield and portfolio size, a six-figure income from ASX shares is achievable.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX 200 shares that turned a $5,000 investment into $10 million

| Samantha Menzies

These shares have generated enormous returns.

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Dividend Investing

No savings at 30? Here's how I'd aim for an extra $24,600 a year in retirement boosting passive income buying ASX shares

| Bernd Struben

Regular investments in quality ASX shares can lead to life-changing passive income by retirement.

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How to invest

The $10,000 ASX share portfolio I'd build for a 25-year-old today

| Grace Alvino

Here’s how I’d invest $10,000 with decades of compounding ahead.

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How to invest

Diversification: Why earnings geography matters more than company location

| Melissa Maddison

Build a diversified portfolio without leaving the ASX.

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Share Market News

The one question I always ask before buying an ASX share

| Grace Alvino

If a stock stopped moving for three years, would you still want to own it?

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Motley Fool Take Stock

A shovel, a winch… and an investing lesson

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

An old maxim that isn't always right...

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Share Market News

What ASX 200 investors just learned about the next RBA interest rate move

| Bernd Struben

Will ASX 200 investors get a much-awaited interest rate cut in August?

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ETFs

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

| Tristan Harrison

Reaching $1 million is possible with patience.

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How to invest

Lessons from a self-made ASX millionaire

| Laura Stewart

Here's how he did it.

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Opinions

If I could only own one ASX 200 share for the rest of my life, it'd be this one

| Tristan Harrison

This is one stock I expect to own forever.

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Best Shares

9 ASX 200 shares that doubled in value in FY25

| Bronwyn Allen

These ASX 200 star performers delivered double-or-more share price growth in FY25.

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Superannuation

Here's the average Australian superannuation balance at age 55

| James Mickleboro

How does your superannuation compare? Let's find out.

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Record Highs

Big ASX 200 news! Market hits 8,700-point record high

| Sebastian Bowen

It's a historic day for the ASX.

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Gold

What to expect from the record breaking gold price in the second half of 2025

| Bernd Struben

The gold price hit 26 new record highs in the first half of 2025. Can it keep screaming higher?

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Index investing

ASX 200 or ASX 300? Here's the index fund that comes out on top

| Sebastian Bowen

Do those extra 100 stocks really make a difference?

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Economy

Unemployment is up. So why are ASX shares rising today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors seem to be celebrating a rise in unemployment.

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Bank Shares

The biggest buyers and sellers of ASX 200 bank stocks revealed

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie breaks down who’s been buying and who’s been selling the ASX 200 bank stocks.

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AI Stocks

Prediction: In 12 months this sizzling AI stock could turn $10,000 into $20,142

| Samantha Menzies

The stock is primed for strong growth over the next 12 months.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Oversupply concerns to hit wine shares, report warns

| Steve Holland

Australia’s wine producers face more challenges.

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Resources Shares

Should I switch my ASX 200 banking stocks for ASX 200 miners before earnings season?

| Samantha Menzies

The ASX 200 Index is dominated by Australia's bank and materials/mining sectors, which together account for around half of the…

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How to invest

How I'd invest $250,000 in Australian dividend stocks to never worry about money again

| James Mickleboro

Here are a number of stocks that could be top options for income investors with money to put into the…

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How to invest

Charlie Munger's 3 brutal steps to building wealth

| Sebastian Bowen

Munger's advice still hits home.

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Share Market News

How I'm preparing my ASX earnings season watchlist

| Sebastian Bowen

It's almost that time of year again.

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International Stock News

US earnings kicks off this week: What I'm watching

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors should get the popcorn out for this US earnings season.

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Gold

Could US earnings season move the gold price?

| Sebastian Bowen

It could be a big few weeks for gold.

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Share Market News

Expert says demand for private credit could soar amid Trump's trade war. How to invest?

| Laura Stewart

Could this be the opportunity of the decade?

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Superannuation

33% of Aussies don't know their superannuation balance. Here's how much you should have now

| Bronwyn Allen

Here's how much super you need at your age now to ensure a comfortable retirement down the track.

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Retirement

How to retire early using ASX shares (even when starting late)

| James Mickleboro

It's never too late to start investing.

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Bank Shares

ASX banking sector: Is it time to consider a regional bank?

| Laura Stewart

The big 4 banks are widely considered to be overvalued.

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Bank Shares

Earnings season predictions: Macquarie weighs in on the big 4 banks

| Laura Stewart

What are the broker's predictions?

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ETFs

Is there a Magnificent 7 ASX ETF?

| Laura Stewart

Nvidia just became the world's first US$4 trillion company.

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Share Market News

We could see the ASX 200 at 9,000 points by 2026. Here's why.

| Sebastian Bowen

I wouldn't be shocked to see more records this year...

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How to invest

Buying ASX ETFs? Here's why fees matter more than you think

| Sebastian Bowen

ETF fees might sound insignificant, but choosing the wrong fund can cost you.

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Blue Chip Shares

This popular ASX 200 blue-chip share has literally gone nowhere in 17 years

| Sebastian Bowen

Even blue-chip shares can fall short.

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Economy

Here's the big four banks' revised interest rate predictions after the RBA left rates on hold

| Laura Stewart

The RBA's decision shocked investors yesterday. What comes next?

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Healthcare Shares

$10,000 invested in these ASX healthcare shares 5 years ago is now worth…

| Aaron Bell

These healthcare stocks have brought big returns for investors 

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Resources Shares

If I'd put $1k in this ASX mining stock 3 years ago, I'd now have $120,000

| Bart Bogacz

Not a bad return!

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Share Market News

ASX 200 slides on unexpected RBA interest rate call

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is tumbling on the RBA’s latest interest rate announcement.

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Economy

Tariff deals in focus: What's the likely outcome for Australia?

| Sebastian Bowen

Brace for a new 'Liberation Day' on 1 August.

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Bank Shares

Major CBA investor reveals why he's all in

| Laura Stewart

This investor described one major reason driving his investment in CBA shares.

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AI Stocks

Ford CEO makes stunning prediction about artificial intelligence

| Laura Stewart

How can investors prepare themselves?

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Opinions

I sold one of my oldest ASX 200 shares last week. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

Why would I sell one of my longest-held stocks?

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Share Market News

Will ASX 200 investors get a supersized RBA interest rate cut tomorrow?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 could make some big moves tomorrow on any unexpected RBA interest rate announcement.

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Share Market News

How much cash will the average mortgage holder save if the RBA cuts interest rates tomorrow?

| Laura Stewart

And how to best redeploy those funds?

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Share Market News

Trump's 9 July tariff deadline looms: 3 ASX 200 companies to watch

| Laura Stewart

It could shape up to be a big week on the tariff front.

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