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Personal Finance

With no savings at 50, I'd follow Warren Buffett's method to build wealth

| Tristan Harrison

Warren Buffett has a number of useful lessons.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Merry Christmas

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Merry Christmas from The Motley Fool.

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Retirement

Retirement wealth plan: Create $1 million with a single Australian stock

| Sebastian Bowen

Compounding can help you retire early.

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How to invest

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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Warren Buffett
Investing Strategies

With 2026 approaching, Warren Buffett is sending investors 3 clear signals

| Leigh Gant

Warren Buffett’s restraint may be the clearest signal investors should pay attention to heading into 2026.

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How to invest

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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International Stock News

1 Magnificent 7 stock to buy in 2026 (and 1 to avoid)

| Sebastian Bowen

Not all Mag 7 stocks are equal.

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Dividend Investing

1 impressively awesome Australian dividend stock down 20% to hold for decades!

| Tristan Harrison

This business looks far too cheap to me.

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Recent editor's choice News

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Merry Christmas, from The Motley Fool

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

And a Foolish Christmas Carol.

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Materials Shares

How much could $5,000 invested in BHP shares be worth in a year?

| James Mickleboro

Here's what one leading broker believes could happen with this miner's shares next year.

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Dividend Investing

I'd buy these ASX dividend shares with big yields for income

| Tristan Harrison

These are some of the most appealing businesses to me for a big yield.

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ETFs

Will the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) ever be a growth fund?

| Tristan Harrison

Will the ASX share market be able to offer growth returns in the future?

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Opinions

What's the outlook for shares vs. property in 2025?

| Bronwyn Allen

The experts have put out their new year predictions...

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How to invest

I'm taking Warren Buffett's advice for when ASX shares are at record highs

| James Mickleboro

Would the Oracle of Omaha continue to buy shares when the market is at a record high?

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Opinions

My ASX share portfolio is up 30% this year! Here's my plan for 2025

| Sebastian Bowen

The best investing plans shouldn't need too many updates.

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Superannuation

What is considered a good superannuation balance for my age?

| Bronwyn Allen

There's an easy way to find out.

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Share Market News

Shares vs. property: Biggest investment trends of 2024

| Bronwyn Allen

As another year of investing draws to a close, we review the most significant trends.

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Share Market News

What is the Dow Jones Index and which 30 companies make the grade?

| Bronwyn Allen

Here is a brief history of the world's oldest share market index.

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Share Market News

Here are the 10 most traded ASX shares and US stocks in November

| Bronwyn Allen

A consumer staples share attracted the strongest buying conviction among investors using the Selfwealth platform last month.

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Materials Shares

Are ASX lithium shares prime real estate for value hunters?

| Tristan Harrison

Can these stocks recharge returns for investors?

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How to invest

If an investor puts $500 per month in an ASX shares portfolio, here's what they could have in 10 years

| Sebastian Bowen

Harnessing the power of compounding can bring you great wealth...

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Share Gainers

3 top ASX 200 stocks I wish I'd owned in 2024

| Bernd Struben

These three top ASX 200 stocks are racing higher in 2024.

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Superannuation

How much superannuation do I need to retire on $100,000 a year?

| Sebastian Bowen

Getting to $100k in retirement is no easy feat...

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International Stock News

Why Big Tech became a huge wreck across the Nasdaq last night

| Mitchell Lawler

Jerome Powell and his compadres shocked the market with an unexpected outlook.

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Investing Strategies

It's the most wonderful time of the year… for ASX shares!

| Zach Bristow

Will they finish higher?

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International Stock News

The Dow Jones is on its longest losing streak in 46 years. What's going on?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Dow is on a losing streak in the middle of a boom.

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ETFs

Top 3 ASX ETFs traded this year: CommSec

| Bronwyn Allen

Do your trading decisions in 2024 reflect these trends?

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Dividend Investing

A dividend giant I'd buy over Westpac shares right now

| Tristan Harrison

I’m not banking on Westpac to deliver the best returns.

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Personal Finance

Here's how investors can consider saving and investing $5 a day to make $2,500 a month in passive income!

| Tristan Harrison

Anyone can build up passive income. Here’s how.

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Opinions

These stocks made my share portfolio a market-beater in 2024

| Mitchell Lawler

Beating the market is the least important takeaway from this year.

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Index investing

Want to outperform 82% of professional fund managers? Buy these ASX ETFs

| Sebastian Bowen

It's easier than you'd think to beat most ASX fund managers.

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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs for beginners in 2025

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these funds could be great options for investors that are just starting their journey with shares.

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How to invest

I'm preparing for an ASX stock market crash in 2025

| Sebastian Bowen

Whatever happens next year, my portfolio will be ready...

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Opinions

My prediction for the best-performing ASX sectors in 2025

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s where I think the outperformers will come from.

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Opinions

Top ASX shares to buy before Christmas

| Motley Fool Staff

Here are some guilt-free purchases that you can snag without battling a crowd this Christmas.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Not so fast, Santa. We need to talk

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Before the good times carry you away...

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Opinions

Where will the ASX 200 be this time next year?

| Bronwyn Allen

Morgan Stanley has delivered its forecast for the Australian share market in 2025.

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REITs

Australian REITs: Top ASX real estate stocks to buy now

| Tristan Harrison

I think these property stocks are very appealing.

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Share Market News

How long can US stocks keep up this momentum?

| Bronwyn Allen

The S&P 500 Index is up 28% and the Nasdaq Composite is up 36% in 2024.

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How to invest

Here's my $3 a day ASX passive income plan for 2025

| Bernd Struben

ASX dividend stocks provide a unique path for building a passive income stream.

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ETFs

10 red-hot ASX ETFs that smashed new highs today

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these lucky exchange-traded funds?

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Opinions

What's the best ASX stock for me to buy in today's market?

| Tristan Harrison

These are some of factors that I’d look for to decide what to invest in next.

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Healthcare Shares

If you'd invested $5,000 in this ASX 300 healthcare stock a year ago, you'd now have $30,000!

| Sebastian Bowen

This stock has made millions for investors over just a few months.

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Retail Shares

3 encouraging signs for Wesfarmers shares heading into 2025

| Tristan Harrison

There are reasons to be positive about Wesfarmers.

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Economy

What every ASX investor should know about interest rates in 2025

| Mitchell Lawler

It's time to prepare for the next move in interest rates.

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ETFs

Transform your savings account into a cash-crushing machine with just $30,000

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s how to make far better returns than cash in the bank.

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Legendary share market investing expert, and owner of Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffett.
Investing Strategies

Beware of what Warren Buffett says is 'always a bad investment' long term

| Zach Bristow

When Buffett speaks, we listen.

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Opinions

2 popular All Ords shares I won't touch with a bargepole in 2025

| Sebastian Bowen

I like my money, so I'm avoiding buying these shares.

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