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Retirement

Can you afford to retire in 2026? Find out in 2 minutes

| Leigh Gant

Before you decide to retire in 2026, take two minutes to pressure-test your finances the smart way.

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Gold

With gold up 71%, which is the best ASX gold ETF to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors are spoilt for choice when it comes to gold.

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How to invest

How I would invest $3,000 in ASX shares if I were starting today

| Grace Alvino

You do not need a big balance to get started.

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Share Market News

How I'd invest monthly savings to generate over $50,000 passive income

| Leigh Gant

This is how modest monthly investing could turn into serious passive income.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

As reporting season looms, where will the market head next and what should you be buying?

| Cameron England

Check out what the experts are saying.

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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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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy in December 2023

| Motley Fool Staff

Why wait for post-Christmas sales when you can snap up some quality bargains on the ASX right now?

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Opinions

Why I think this is the safest stock in my ASX share portfolio

| Tristan Harrison

This is a very resilient business in my opinion.

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Tax

How is passive income taxed in Australia?

| Sebastian Bowen

When it comes to passive income, the ATO is very clear.

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ETFs

The rise of dividend ETFs in Australia: A new era of investment

| Sebastian Bowen

Dividend ETFs can be great, but make sure you watch out for these key indicators.

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How to invest

My ASX tips: How to become an Aussie millionaire

| Tristan Harrison

Stocks can be the ticket to wealth.

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Investing Strategies

3 ways Charlie Munger made me a wealthier ASX investor

| Tristan Harrison

Rest in peace Charlie Munger.

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Vale, Charlie Munger

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

The most iconic investment partnership in history has been broken.

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Opinions

The top ASX shares I'd buy with $500 right now

| Sebastian Bowen

I think putting $500 into any of these ASX shares today would be a great move.

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Dividend Investing

How I'd aim to build a bulletproof monthly ASX passive income portfolio with just $10,000

| Bernd Struben

If I were building a bulletproof passive income stream today, I wouldn’t invest in just a few high-yielding ASX stocks.

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Opinions

I'd invest $10,000 into these excellent ASX shares for the long-term

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks are very high-quality ideas.

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Share Market News

3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

Expect a huge few days for your stock portfolio. These are the critical developments to monitor.

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Investing Strategies

How I'd target $25,000 passive income with just $250 a month

| Tony Yoo

It doesn't take a huge investment to eventually have massive amounts flowing into your bank account for no work.

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Opinions

If I could buy only one ASX share right now, it would be…

| Motley Fool Staff

We asked our Foolish writers to play favourites with ASX shares...

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Share Market News

Expert predictions: ASX 200 shares vs. property in 2024

| Bronwyn Allen

Two experts reveal surprising insights and predictions as to what may happen with shares and property.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Public policy vs. public outrage

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Let’s go back a step.

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Retirement

The average Aussie has $360k in superannuation at age 60. Here's how I'm aiming for double that

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are three easy ways you can boost your retirement fund...

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How to invest

If you sold your investment property and bought ASX shares, would you make more money in dividends than rent?

| Bronwyn Allen

Transitioning between these two asset classes will create a loss of investment capital. Does this matter?

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Resources Shares

Could 2024 be a good year for ASX mining shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into what might happen next year.

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Investing Strategies

The 3 best ASX sectors to buy now for 2024

| Tony Yoo

Shaw and Partners' James Gerrish picked technology as the bargain pickup 12 months ago.

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International Stock News

Should you buy Rivian stock instead of Tesla?

| Will Ebiefung

This electric vehicle start-up's stock is now cheaper than ever. But is it a good alternative to investing in the…

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Some of you don't want to hear this…

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

I don’t know of any way of investing without the risk of the occasional loss.

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Investing Strategies

The 3 best deals on the ASX today

| Tony Yoo

Uncertainty rules the Australian economy, so take a look at these shares that boast global demand driving their businesses.

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Dividend Investing

How much money do you need to invest to quit work and live only off ASX dividend income?

| Tristan Harrison

How realistic is it to live off dividends?

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Investing Strategies

9 things to keep in mind to invest successfully in tough times

| Tony Yoo

Global events might have you depressed about investing. But AMP's Shane Oliver tells punters to keep their eyes on the…

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Dividend Investing

Passive income: How I'd aim to earn an average of $500 per month with ASX shares

| Bernd Struben

There are some important qualities to keep in mind when investing in ASX shares for passive income.

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How to invest

Why Scott Phillips says waiting for the good times to invest could cost you big

| Sebastian Bowen

Love stockpiling cash for a crash? Here's why Scott Phillips reckons it's not such a good idea.

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Growth Shares

If you love ASX growth shares, you'll want to check this new ETF out

| Sebastian Bowen

Meet the ASX's newest ETF.

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Share Market News

3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

Here are the most important events to keep an eye on this week for the sake of your stock portfolio.

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Growth Shares

5 shares that could be destined for the ASX 200

| Motley Fool Staff

Could these stocks be the ASX blue chips of the future?

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Stop paying the 'lazy tax'

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Your bank is not a charity!

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How to invest

The ASX 200 Index keeps falling: What should investors do now?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 has faced headwinds from high inflation, rising interest rates and geopolitical conflicts.

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International Stock News

What can ASX investors learn from fresh changes in Warren Buffett's portfolio?

| Sebastian Bowen

There's always something we can learn from Warren Buffett.

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Opinions

2 moves I'll make if the stock market plummets tomorrow

| Sebastian Bowen

If the markets crash any time soon, I've got a plan.

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Growth Shares

Could buying Audinate shares at $14 be like investing in Tesla in 2010?

| Tony Yoo

A trailblazer in its field, this Sydney ASX company has only just started its potentially lucrative journey.

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Share Market News

More landlords are selling their investment properties. Will they switch to ASX shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

We take a look at the reasons why landlords are selling their investments today.

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Opinions

3 top ASX shares with high dividend growth to buy in 2023 and hold forever

| Tristan Harrison

Shareholders are getting huge pay rises from these stocks.

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Share Market News

What is the 2024 outlook for the ASX 200?

| Tristan Harrison

Will Australia be the lucky country again in 2024?

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Opinions

If I were 18 again, here's how I'd invest in ASX shares to reduce future financial stress

| Tristan Harrison

Investing is a marathon not a sprint.

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Investing Strategies

How much do you need to invest in ASX shares to give up work and live only off dividend income?

| Tony Yoo

Fancy just laying back on the banana lounge while money pours into your bank account? So do I.

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How to invest

Here's how I'm following Warren Buffett to capitalise on ASX market volatility

| Sebastian Bowen

Warren Buffett makes money from volatility. You can too.

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