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Motley Fool Take Stock

Space, time and… clarity

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Reflections on reflecting.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Property and predictions: Our two national sports

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

A couple of new year thoughts.

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A stressed businessman sits next to his briefcase with his head in his hands, while the ASX boards behind him show shares crashing.
Share Market News

1 move to avoid at all costs if the stock market crashes in 2026

| Leigh Gant

Volatility is inevitable in markets. The real danger comes from how investors respond when fear takes over.

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Best Shares

My 10 top stocks to buy to start the New Year off right

| Sebastian Bowen

I think these ten stocks are primed for 2026.

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Share Market News

US stocks vs. ASX shares in 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

Which market came out on top?

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AI Stocks

This might be the most underrated artificial intelligence ASX stock to own in 2026

| Grace Alvino

AI needs more than algorithms. Here’s why this ASX stock could be one of the most underrated AI plays in…

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Personal Finance

Getting your personal finances on track in 2026? Here are three steps to take

| Tristan Harrison

Taking these actions could make 2026 a great year for our money.

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Growth Shares

3 ASX shares for beginners to buy with $1,000 in 2026

| Grace Alvino

Not sure where to start? Here are three shares I would buy as a beginner.

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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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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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REITs

RBA decision looms: These 4 property stocks could benefit from another hold decision 

| Samantha Menzies

All eyes are on the RBA on Tuesday.

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Energy Shares

Demand for nuclear power pushed ASX 200 energy shares higher last week

| Bronwyn Allen

Uranium shares powered higher amid a stronger uranium price and an $80B US investment in reactors.

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Retirement

Young Australians overestimate how much retirement income they'll need: report

| Bronwyn Allen

A Vanguard survey shows young Australians expect to need $100,000 in annual income to fund their retirement.

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Retirement

Average age of retirement rises to 64 years

| Bronwyn Allen

The average age at which Australia's 4.5 million retirees quit work is 57, but those who retired in FY25 were…

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Investing Strategies

3 famous investing strategies from Buffett, Bogle, and Dalio

| Bronwyn Allen

Learn from the Oracle of Omaha, Warren Buffett, legendary hedge fund manager Ray Dalio, and index fund advocate Jack Bogle. 

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Retirement

More Australians living off superannuation than the pension in retirement

| Bronwyn Allen

We reveal how much superannuation you need in order to fund a comfortable retirement.

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Superannuation

This is what happens if you start taking superannuation seriously before 40

| Leigh Gant

You don’t need property to build wealth. Time, compounding, and smart investing can take you there.

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Share Market News

Assets and investments more important than career progression to build wealth: report

| Bronwyn Allen

Young Australians say investing or inheriting assets is more important than how hard they work these days.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Common sense, accepted wisdom and other mistakes

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

What mistakes are you making?

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Share Market News

Inflation is back! Could ASX 200 investors still see an RBA interest rate cut next week?

| Bernd Struben

With inflation rising, when might ASX investors see the next RBA interest rate cut?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 plunges as shock inflation print dims RBA interest rate cut hopes

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are hitting their sell buttons following unwelcome inflation news.

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