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Superannuation

Superannuation check up: Here's how much you should have saved by age 40, 50 and 60

| Samantha Menzies

Here’s how much super other Aussies have by your age.

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Dividend Investing

Passive income: How much would I need to invest in ASX shares to earn $1,000 every month?

| Samantha Menzies

Passive income is every investor's dream.

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Retirement

How much would I need to invest in ASX shares for a retirement income of $100,000 per year?

| Grace Alvino

With the right yield and portfolio size, a six-figure income from ASX shares is achievable.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX 200 shares that turned a $5,000 investment into $10 million

| Samantha Menzies

These shares have generated enormous returns.

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Dividend Investing

No savings at 30? Here's how I'd aim for an extra $24,600 a year in retirement boosting passive income buying ASX shares

| Bernd Struben

Regular investments in quality ASX shares can lead to life-changing passive income by retirement.

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How to invest

The $10,000 ASX share portfolio I'd build for a 25-year-old today

| Grace Alvino

Here’s how I’d invest $10,000 with decades of compounding ahead.

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How to invest

Diversification: Why earnings geography matters more than company location

| Melissa Maddison

Build a diversified portfolio without leaving the ASX.

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Share Market News

The one question I always ask before buying an ASX share

| Grace Alvino

If a stock stopped moving for three years, would you still want to own it?

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Here's why Crown Resorts Ltd is soaring today

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) joins Echo Entertainment Group Ltd (ASX:EGP), Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) and other gaming stocks in surprise…

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Here's why Bradken Limited shares have slumped today

| Tim McArthur

It's bad news for shareholders in Bradken Limited (ASX:BKN) with potential acquirers walking away.

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Qantas Airways Limited to post $1 billion profit?

| Mike King

Ignore the hype, it's still an airline with the same issues all airlines have

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You probably didn't know this about term deposits (Risk)

| Andrew Page

By reinvesting interest income, the risk averse investor has generated a healthy 232% gain over the period.

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Here's why you should avoid the iron ore sector at all costs

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Despite the enormity of their falls, investors are still avoiding companies like Arrium Ltd (ASX:ARI), BC Iron Limited (ASX:BCI) and…

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Is now the perfect time to buy BHP Billiton Limited, Telstra Corporation Ltd and Transurban Group?

| Peter Stephens

Should you add these 3 stocks to your portfolio? BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and Transurban Group…

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iCar Asia Ltd continues massive growth: Is it time to buy this small-cap?

| Andrew Mudie

Wise companies learn from the lessons of others.

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My top 3 stocks for 2015: Rio Tinto Limited, Commonwealth Bank of Australia and Scentre Group Ltd

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks could be stunning performers this year: Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO), Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Scentre…

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2 solid dividend stocks for the long-term 

| Maxcoop

DuluxGroup Limited (ASX:DLX) and IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL) are stalwart companies both offering tax effective fully franked dividends.

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iProperty Group Ltd surges over 7%: Is it too late to buy?

| Brendon Lau

iProperty Group Ltd (ASX:IPP) has surged to a four-month high and investors should expect further gains despite the stock's high…

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Here's why ResMed Inc. (CHESS) has surged 8.5% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD) has now risen more than 17% over the last week.

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10 solid reasons to buy Woolworths Limited today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Investors are being offered a very compelling opportunity to stock up on Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW)

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8 stocks that are providing winning returns in a tough market

| Tim McArthur

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) are two stocks which have helped portfolios outperform in recent years.

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4 great ASX stocks to profit from a falling Australian Dollar

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

With the dollar tipped to fall as low as US75c, don’t waste time before stocking up on companies like ResMed…

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2 cashed-up stocks for solid returns

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD) are sitting on big cash positions and strong balance…

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Here's why the worst is yet to come for mining services companies

| Sean O'Neill

The worst isn’t over yet for investors in Worleyparsons Limited (ASX:WOR) and Monadelphous Group Limited (ASX:MND)… not by a long…

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4 stocks to protect you from a falling Aussie dollar

| Owen Raszkiewicz

A falling dollar bodes well for many ASX-listed companies. Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG), Amcor Limited (ASX:AMC), Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) and…

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Phytotech Medical Ltd leads the way in green investing: Should you buy?

| Sean O'Neill

Always wanted to invest in medicinal marijuana? The risks are staggering, but Phytotech Medical Ltd (ASX:PYL) could give you that…

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Iron ore hits new 5-year low: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Slowing demand and increased output by BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) are wreaking havoc on the…

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Does MACA Limited have more to lose than Arrium Ltd from today's bad news?

| Brendon Lau

Arrium Ltd's (ASX:ARI) decision to mothball one of its mines and take a massive writedown has hurt MACA Limited (ASX:MLD)…

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Can Transurban Group drive you to riches in 2015? 

| Maxcoop

All signs are pointing towards more success for Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) in 2015.

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3 things only savvy investors know about gold today

| Regan Pearson

Here's what you need to know before buying Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) and Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) today.

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Grab yourself a 4.9% yield with Suncorp Group Ltd, Woolworths Limited and Transurban Group

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks could boost your income: Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN), Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and Transurban Group (ASX:TCL).

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5 reasons BHP Billiton Limited shares have surged 9%

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) has been one of the market's strongest performers over the last week.

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Monadelphous Group Limited: A diamond in the rough? 

| David Jenkins

As long as Australia has a mining industry, there will be a need for high quality contractors, and Monadelphous Group…

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Greencross Limited: Don't let this sleeping dog lie

| Mitch Sonogan

Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL) could be a valuable addition to your growth portfolio in 2015.

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Here's why investors are betting against these top-10 shorted stocks in 2015

| Andrew Mudie

Should you be worried about Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH)?

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Is Imdex Limited a screaming bargain?

| Brendon Lau

Those with a tolerance for volatility who are happy to invest for the medium term should give drilling products and…

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Are gold stocks set to keep climbing higher?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Gold miners may be in for an extended rally. But will any quick gains just as easily disappear?

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Did the next RBA interest rate cut just get MUCH closer?

| Bruce Jackson

When is the right time? The right time to eschew cash and embrace shares?

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BHP Billiton Limited jumps on new report: Is the stock a buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) shares are trading near a multi-year low, but could they fall even further?

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A value investor's guide to Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd 

| Matt Brazier

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) offers growth and income at a compelling price. 

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3 stocks that will benefit from Australia's sporting obsession

| Motley Fool Staff

Australia’s summer of sport will create revenue for these three companies. 

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Ask yourself why you want to lose money trading foreign exchange

| Mike King

Forget currency trading - the odds of success are stacked against you

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An investor's guide to 2 growing ASX tech stocks

| Tim McArthur

Hub24 Ltd (ASX:HUB) and Praemium Ltd (ASX:PPS) are not on the radar of most investors which is great news for…

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3 finance stocks that could shine in 2015: Australia and New Zealand Banking Group, QBE Insurance Group Ltd and AMP Limited

| Peter Stephens

These 3 financials could be worth buying: Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) and…

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8 ASX companies to benefit from Australia's next big boom

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

$40 billion worth of new projects have been identified by CLSA which could provide the foundations for Australia's next big…

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Dividend shares — now the only game in town

| Bruce Jackson

I’m getting in ahead of the game — buying dividend paying stocks today, before interest rates fall any further.

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What does UXC Limited's 10% surge mean for the tech services sector?

| Brendon Lau

The pain in the business technology services sector from client budget cuts may be coming to an end with UXC…

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Rio Tinto Limited announces record production: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Is it time to put your money on Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO)?

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