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Motley Fool Take Stock

The wrong way to fix housing affordability

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

The wrong way to do the right thing.

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ETFs

Want passive income? This simple ETF strategy makes it easier than most people think

| Leigh Gant

You don’t need perfect timing or stock picks to start building passive income.

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Resources Shares

Why are commodity prices going crazy?

| Bronwyn Allen

Certain commodities have a multitude of tailwinds. Here are 4 that are up 25% to 70% in just one month.

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Share Market News

As CBA shares struggle, is BHP set to retake the biggest ASX stock crown?

| Bernd Struben

With BHP shares rallying as CBA shares struggle, the battle for biggest stock on the ASX is back on!

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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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Gold

Guess what new trend is taking off amid the soaring gold price

| Bernd Struben

With the gold price soaring to new record highs, an innovative trend is taking off.

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Economy

The Bank of Canada just cut interest rates. Will the RBA follow suit?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are hoping the RBA will follow the Bank of Canada and cut interest rates. But will it?

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Where are the women investors?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

We simply have too few high profile female investors.

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Tax

Tax time: If you have ASX shares, here's what you need to know about franking credits

| Sebastian Bowen

Franking credits are vital to your returns from ASX shares.

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Superannuation

3 reasons it's a very bad idea to draw down on your superannuation early

| Sebastian Bowen

Withdrawing even a little from super will cost you a lot...

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Opinions

Investing like billionaire Bill Ackman: 2 ASX stocks ticking all boxes

| Mitchell Lawler

Investing like a legend of the craft isn't as complicated as you might think.

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Gold

Is buying ASX gold shares right now a good idea?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX All Ords Gold Index is up 23% since February. Is it too late to buy gold stocks now?

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Tax

How to turn your stage 3 tax cuts into $11,396 buying ASX 200 shares

| Bernd Struben

Do you plan to invest your stage three tax cuts in ASX shares?

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How to invest

Buying shares? Don't fall prey to this commonly disastrous mistake

| Mitchell Lawler

Don't go buying shares before checking your appetite first.

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Retirement

What an extra $10,000 of superannuation in 2024 could be worth in retirement

| Bernd Struben

You might be surprised how much difference an extra $10,000 in superannuation could make when it comes time to retire.

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Share Market News

How ASX shares vs. property performed in May

| Bronwyn Allen

We reveal the property price growth for each city and regional market and the top 5 risers of the ASX…

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Why I don't want to trade 24/7

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Bitcoin trades 24/7. Shares don’t. Good!

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Economy

What a pay rise for 2.6 million Aussies could mean for ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

A pay rise for 2.6 million Aussies could increase inflation...

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Opinions

Would Warren Buffett buy Domino's shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Are Domino’s shares actually a beaten-up opportunity?

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REITs

Will ASX REITS be boosted by Australian workers returning to the office?

| Bronwyn Allen

CBRE research shows the office occupancy rate across Australia's CBDs has increased to 76% of pre-pandemic levels.

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Retirement

Top 5 reasons for retirement in Australia

| Bronwyn Allen

Many people are forced to quit work earlier than they intended, which can impact their financial security.

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Superannuation

Here's the average wealth of Aussies who manage their own superannuation

| Bronwyn Allen

There are just over 600,000 self-managed super funds in Australia with 1.15 million members.

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Energy Shares

Top ASX green energy stocks in June 2024

| Rhys Brock

If this year’s Federal Budget is anything to go by, green energy could be one of the growth sectors to…

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How to invest

Expert reveals 5 investment strategies using compound interest

| Bronwyn Allen

Legend has it that Albert Einstein described compound interest as the 8th wonder of the world.

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy in June 2024

| Motley Fool Staff

Run the ruler over these possible new additions to your ASX share portfolio!

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Healthcare Shares

Can this ASX 200 share still be a buy if it's 'one of the world's most expensive stocks'?

| Zach Bristow

Experts are choosing to look past this company's soaring valuation.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Guess which ASX 200 billionaire is buying up big again

| Mitchell Lawler

A gloomy outlook in the short term isn't enough to scare this billionaire away from buying.

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Superannuation

If you were born in the 1970s or later, your superannuation is delivering the best returns

| Bronwyn Allen

A KPMG report shows lifecycle superannuation products for young people have outperformed.

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How to invest

Buying ASX shares, rentvesting and co-ownership: How young Australians are achieving home ownership

| Bronwyn Allen

First home buyers 'are becoming more ruthless with their goals', says Westpac loans manager.

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Opinions

Which ASX stock I'd rather buy than Nvidia at $1,148 per share

| Mitchell Lawler

I'm being cautious not to get sucked into the AI euphoria. Here's my money-making alternative to tech's kingpin.

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Growth Shares

3 ASX growth stocks I'd buy with $5,000

| Rhys Brock

Growth stocks can add some excitement to your portfolio.

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Superannuation

Why invest? Here's what's motivating baby boomers and young Australians

| Bronwyn Allen

New research shows most Australians are actively investing outside superannuation for many reasons.

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Cheap Shares

How I'd try to turn an empty portfolio into $300k by buying cheap ASX shares, starting now

| Sebastian Bowen

If I was looking for cheap ASX shares today, here's what I'd buy.

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How to invest

Gen Z: 5 tips to help build your wealth

| Bronwyn Allen

A survey shows 38% of Gen Zs consider bank savings the most important wealth-building investment.

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Retirement

Planning your retirement? Here are the most popular investments outside superannuation

| Bronwyn Allen

Research shows bank savings, property, cash and shares are popular investment choices outside superannuation.

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Dividend Investing

Here's how I'd target a $2,000 second income by investing $35 a week

| Tristan Harrison

This would be my strategy to make investment income.

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Opinions

ASX growth stock on the cusp of profitability: My multibagger pick

| Mitchell Lawler

I'm hoping to buy this small-cap stock and turn $5,000 into $20,000.

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Dividend Investing

3 top ASX 300 dividend shares to buy now for $3,000 a month in passive income

| Bernd Struben

I think the long-term passive income potential remains very strong for these ASX dividend stocks.

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Technology Shares

Joining the revolution: How I'd invest in ASX AI shares right now

| Rhys Brock

Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) could usher in a new industrial revolution. Here’s how you can invest in it.

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Investing Strategies

3 pearls of Warren Buffett wisdom I think all ASX investors need right now

| Tristan Harrison

The Sage of Omaha has some great advice to call on.

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Retirement

Why inflation could cost young investors 50% of their retirement savings

| Sebastian Bowen

High inflation is hitting younger Australians the hardest.

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Investing Strategies

Should I buy ASX shares now, or wait for a stock market crash?

| Tristan Harrison

When should investors put money to work in the share market?

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Retirement

What's the average age of retirement in Australia?

| Bronwyn Allen

Australians are choosing to retire a bit later in life, according to new figures.

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How to invest

$1,000,000 portfolio: One way to achieve 7-figure wealth

| Sebastian Bowen

One simple investing trick can help almost anyone build wealth on an exponential scale.

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Superannuation

What's the average Australian superannuation balance at age 30 in 2024?

| Sebastian Bowen

The average super balance at age 30 might shock you.

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