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Superannuation

Here's the average Australian superannuation balance at 40. How does yours compare?

| Samantha Menzies

Here’s how much you should have stashed away.

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Gold

Considering ASX small-cap gold shares? Expert advice on how to decide

| Bronwyn Allen

Warwick Grigor, an analyst at mining investment specialists Far East Capital, suggests a 3-step process to start.

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Small Cap Shares

Why the small-cap renaissance is only just beginning: Expert

| Aaron Bell

Do you have exposure to global small caps in your portfolio?

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Economy

How much will markets and rates rise this year? AMP's Shane Oliver makes a prediction

| Cameron England

This interest rate outlook might surprise.

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Superannuation

The figures are in – how did super funds perform last year?

| Cameron England

Super fund members have plenty to smile about.

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Retirement

How to build a million-dollar SMSF if you start investing in 2026

| Grace Alvino

Building a million-dollar SMSF is not about perfect timing.

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Superannuation

Here is the average Australian superannuation balance at 60 in 2026

| James Mickleboro

How does yours compare? Let's find out.

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Dividend Investing

I'd buy 5,883 shares of this ASX stock to aim for $1,000 of annual passive income

| Tristan Harrison

I’d pick this stock for its strong dividend record.

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Why the Big 4 banks are a huge bet on Australian property prices

| Sean O'Neill

Did you know that 50% of all Westpac Banking Corp’s (ASX:WBC) property loans are interest-only?

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Why the XERO FPO share price shot the lights out

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The XERO FPO NZX (ASX:XRO) share price will rise over the long run if it can keep posting results like…

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Timber! Why the Quintis Ltd share price is crashing today

| Tom Richardson

A U.S. hedge fund is alleging Quintis Ltd (ASX:QIN) shares could be worth zero.

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Why these 5 ASX shares have surged higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX:BEN) share price is one of five making notably strong gains today. Here’s what…

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Budget 2017: Here's what it means for stock market investors like you

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

We’ve found great businesses with good market opportunities. That are executing well. And run by great management teams.

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Is REA Group Limited the best growth stock on the ASX?

| Tom Richardson

REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) shares are up nearly 1,000% over the past 10 years.

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First Home Buyers: What the 2017 Budget means to you

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The 2017 Federal Budget will hurt the Big Banks, but first home buyers have a superannuation incentive to save a…

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Why the bank levy is hosing down Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares

| Tom Richardson

The government's bank levy explained and why's it's hurting the National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC)…

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Here are 3 hot IPOs that hit the ASX boards recently

| James Mickleboro

The Cann Group Ltd (ASX:CAN) share price could be one to watch in the future after hitting the ASX boards…

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What does the 2017 Budget mean to Big Bank share prices?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) share price, National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) share price, Australia and New Zealand Banking…

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2 blue-chip shares I might buy in the ASX50

| Tristan Harrison

Stocks like AGL Energy Limited (ASX:AGL) could provide investors with excellent returns over the next 5 years.

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4 income stocks I'd buy today with $5,000

| Tristan Harrison

In this era of low interest rates, high income-paying stocks like WAM Research Limited (ASX:WAX) are very valuable.

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ALL ORDINARIES finishes lower Tuesday: 10 shares you missed

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) and ALL ORDINARIES (Index:^AXAO) (ASX:XAO) finished lower Tuesday.

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Here's why these 5 ASX shares have sunk like stones

| James Mickleboro

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) share price is one of five falling significantly lower today. Here’s what you need…

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Warren Buffett's love-hate relationship with dividends

| Motley Fool Staff

Unlike Buffett, virtually every stock on the ASX is fair game to us.

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Why bank shares are getting slammed on federal budget tax rumours

| Tom Richardson

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX: WBC) share prices are…

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Why the Ardent Leisure Group share price is plunging today

| Tom Richardson

The Ardent Leisure Group (ASX:AAD) share price is heading lower again today.

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Why the Commonwealth Bank of Australia share price is falling

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) share price has fallen 2.6% following the release of its third quarter financial update.

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4 great investment options for beginners

| Tristan Harrison

These four companies could be the perfect start to your portfolio.

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Why Macquarie Group Ltd just slapped a $4.50 share price target on Telstra Corporation Ltd

| Tom Richardson

Is Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) a good dividend share?

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Why the Cochlear Limited share price is heading to a record high today

| Tom Richardson

The Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) share price has climbed 145% over the past three years.

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Pot stocks start the week strongly: Here's what you need to know

| James Mickleboro

The Auscann Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:AC8) share price is one of a number in the medicinal cannabis industry which have…

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7 reasons to buy Macquarie Group Ltd shares today

| Tom Richardson

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) offeres investors a good mix of value and yield.

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2 growth shares to buy and hold for 10 years

| Sean O'Neill

Companies like Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL) and Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) could become much larger in the future.

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Profit report: Why the Westpac Banking Corp share price is flattening

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price will be one to watch today after the release of its interim results.…

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5 small caps offering BIG yields

| Tristan Harrison

Blackwall Ltd (ASX:BWF) and Pioneer Credit Ltd (ASX:PNC) are 2 of 5 businesses offering great dividends.

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Are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX in your portfolio?

| James Mickleboro

The Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) share price could come under pressure in the near future judging by its high levels of…

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3 exciting healthcare shares for your portfolio

| Tristan Harrison

NIB Holdings Limited (ASX:NHF) and Healthscope Limited (ASX:HSO) are 2 of 3 great healthcare businesses.

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Slater & Gordon Limited just updated the market on its survival battle

| Tom Richardson

Warning: The Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) share price could head lower.

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Platinum Asset Management Limited's 6.5% fully franked dividend yield

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Platinum Asset Management Limited (ASX:PTM) shares are tipped to pay a 6.5% fully franked dividend in the year ahead.

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Why these 4 ASX shares are ending the week with a BANG

| James Mickleboro

The Auscann Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:AC8) share price is one of four ending the week with huge gains. Here’s what…

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Why the Macquarie Group Ltd share price is heading to record highs

| Tom Richardson

The Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) share price could be heading above $100.

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ACCC mobile decision boosts the Telstra Corporation Ltd share price

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The ACCC has proposed that it will not declare a wholesale domestic mobile roaming network, which is music to the…

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Put your life savings in pot stocks – but first, read this

| Sean O'Neill

Three crucial things will make or break the likes of Auscann Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:AC8) and MMJ Phytotech Ltd (ASX:MMJ).

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Aussie pot stocks storm higher: Here's what you need to know

| James Mickleboro

The Cann Group Limited (ASX:CAN) share price and the Hydroponics Company Ltd (ASX:THC) share price have been big movers today.…

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Iress Ltd flags more strong revenue and profit growth in 2017

| Tom Richardson

The Iress Ltd (ASX:IRE) share price could crush the market out to 2020.

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Vocus Group Ltd rumoured to be selling its data centres

| Tom Richardson

Will a data centre sale halt the free-falling Vocus Group Ltd (ASX:VOC) share price?

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Why the Corporate Travel Management Ltd share price just rocketed to an all-time high

| James Mickleboro

The Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX: CTD) share price just hit an all-time high. Is it too late to invest?

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REPORT: The National Australia Bank Ltd. share price falters on HY profit result

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) share price will be closely watched today following the release of its half-year report.

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Why individual shares are better than buying the index

| Tristan Harrison

The Australian index has a lot of big names, but it doesn’t offer much growth.

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