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How to invest

How much wealth could I build by investing $500 a month into ASX shares?

| Grace Alvino

Building wealth isn’t about starting big. It’s about showing up consistently and letting time do the work.

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Share Market News

Buying ASX 200 shares? Here's what the latest spending report means for interest rates in 2026

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 dropped 0.3% following the release of the consumer spending report. But why?

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Dividend Investing

Building wealth: Here's why I prefer ASX share buybacks to dividends

| Sebastian Bowen

Buybacks can boost your wealth more than you know.

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Defensive Shares

3 ASX 200 shares I'd trust if I couldn't check my portfolio for a year

| Grace Alvino

If I had to step away from my portfolio for a year, I’d focus on businesses with predictable demand and…

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Investing Strategies

How I'd invest $50,000 across ASX shares today

| Grace Alvino

If I had $50,000 to invest today, I wouldn’t overcomplicate it. I’d focus on quality and patience.

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Personal Finance

Don't want to rely on your wage? Build a second income with these ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

Aussies can improve financial security by using ASX shares to generate passive income.

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Investing Strategies

Here are my top 10 ASX stocks for 2026

| Grace Alvino

For 2026, I’m focused on ASX stocks with strong fundamentals, proven management, and the ability to compound through volatility.

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ETFs

This is how I would build a sound ETF portfolio from scratch

| Marc Van Dinther

Aim for broad market exposure, keep it simple and minimize costs.

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Retirement

Will you still be paying off a home loan in retirement?

| Bronwyn Allen

About 36% of Millennials, 27% of Gen Xers, and 24% of Baby Boomers expect to retire with a home loan.

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Share Market News

Does the AI revolution justify today's high ASX 200 valuation?

| Bronwyn Allen

Blackwattle Investment Partners says the ASX 200 has a P/E ratio of 21x compared to a 10-year average of 16x.

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Investing Strategies

Australian property is expensive. Here's how investors are growing wealth elsewhere

| Leigh Gant

With housing harder to reach, Australians can turn to growth-focused portfolios to build wealth on their own terms.

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ETFs

$10,000 invested in IOO ETF 3 years ago is now worth…

| Bronwyn Allen

Investing in the world's largest 100 companies sounds smart... what are the results?

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ETFs

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has increased its exposure to Japanese stocks and here's why you should too!

| Aaron Bell

Looking for Japanese exposure? Here are some ETFs to consider.

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Cash Rates

Interest rates: Even if the RBA stops cutting, it's not all bad news

| Sebastian Bowen

There are upsides to higher rates.

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Superannuation

Solid superannuation gains continue to roll in

| Cameron England

Let's take a look.

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ETFs

What type of ASX stock has become a 'mainstay' of Aussie portfolios?

| Bronwyn Allen

A market expert says millions of Australians are favouring this type of ASX stock.

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Share Market News

Buying ASX 200 shares and hoping for interest rate relief? Here's what the RBA minutes reveal

| Bernd Struben

The RBA kept interest rates on hold in November. What can ASX investors expect now?

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ETFs

$10,000 invested in VDHG ETF 3 years ago is now worth…

| Bronwyn Allen

Designed for growth investors, this ASX ETF provides exposure to 16,000 ASX and international shares.

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How to invest

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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Share Market News

Is the ASX 200 setting up for a market crash?

| Leigh Gant

Red screens spark fear, but the bigger picture and history tells investors to look beyond the moment.

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International Stock News

Here are the stocks Warren Buffett just bought (and sold)

| Sebastian Bowen

Buffett's one big buy last quarter might surprise you.

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Cryptocurrencies

How to join the more than 10% of Aussies now invested in cryptocurrencies

| Cameron England

Cryptocurrencies are now the third most popular investment for Australians, behind shares and cash.

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Dividend Investing

3 US dividend stocks that can boost an ASX retirement portfolio

| Sebastian Bowen

One stock has increased its dividend 69 years in a row.

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Superannuation

Finally got access to your superannuation? Here's what other people choose to do

| Bronwyn Allen

Once you gain full access to your superannuation, AustralianSuper says there are two main options.

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Dividend Investing

Unlock the Australian average salary by investing for passive income

| Leigh Gant

Here's a realistic strategy where steady compounding can move you toward a $100,000 passive income goal.

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International Stock News

3 excellent investing lessons from Motley Fool founder David Gardner

| Jeff Santoro

David Gardner's new book, "Rule Breaker Investing," is full of excellent lessons for those navigating the stock market.

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Superannuation

8 common superannuation mistakes costing you a fortune

| Samantha Menzies

And here's how to fix it.

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How to invest

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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Dividend Investing

A dividend champion I think every Australian investor should consider

| Sebastian Bowen

No other ASX stock can rival this one for income...

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Warren Buffett
Motley Fool Take Stock

Warren Buffett's 'last' letter

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Buffett on succession, strength, and serendipity.

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Community Service Announcement

We Will Remember Them

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Remembrance is a personal, and communal, duty.

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Personal Finance

If a 40-year-old invests $1,000 a month in ASX stocks, here's how much they could have by retirement

| Tristan Harrison

This is a path of how someone can retire with a very pleasing nest egg.

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How to invest

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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Motley Fool Take Stock

The single greatest risk to Superannuation

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

And it probably isn't what you think.

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Gold

$10,000 invested in this ASX large-cap share two years ago is now worth $29,506

| Bronwyn Allen

Wow.

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How to invest

3 US stocks that could make you rich

| Sebastian Bowen

These three US stocks have been money-printers.

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Superannuation

When can you access your superannuation?

| Bronwyn Allen

Did you know you don't need to retire to gain access to your superannuation savings?

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Retirement

5 US stocks to consider for your SMSF

| Sebastian Bowen

These world-class stocks could deserve a spot in your super.

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Dividend Investing

Why this Australian dividend stock is built to last

| Sebastian Bowen

This dividend veteran can suit almost any investor.

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Retail Shares

As US fast food giants cool off, are ASX 200 favourites back on the menu?

| Leigh Gant

After a global sell-off, ASX 200 fast food stocks might just be serving up the next value opportunity.

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Communication Shares

Why these experts think Telstra has a place in your portfolio

| Cameron England

Telstra's dominant market position and disciplined execution mean it's an attractive share to own, a broker says.

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Warren Buffett
AI Stocks

Here's what Warren Buffett says will be the biggest "growth industry of all time"

| Samantha Menzies

The billionaire investor has already allocated part of his portfolio to these shares.

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 lifting today after the RBA kept interest rates on hold?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is taking the RBA’s interest rate decision in stride. But why?

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ETFs

$10,000 invested in VGS ETF 3 years ago is now worth…

| Bronwyn Allen

The US share market's extraordinary three-year run has amplified the returns for VGS ETF investors.

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Share Market News

Young generations more invested in shares outside superannuation than baby boomers

| Bronwyn Allen

A survey found 36% of millennials are invested in shares outside their super compared to 29% of boomers.

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ETFs

Are you brave enough to bet against US stocks with this ASX ETF?

| Bronwyn Allen

It's not a ridiculous notion given the chair of America's biggest bank says he's worried about a correction.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Success is a double-edged sword

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

The advantage that can become a millstone.

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International Stock News

Has Warren Buffett's Berkshire been buying or selling stocks?

| Sebastian Bowen

Berkshire Hathaway has just released its latest quarterly report.

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