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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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ETFs

The lazy investor's guide to ASX ETFs

| Grace Alvino

Sometimes the smartest investing approach is the simplest.

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Share Market News

Game on! BHP retakes biggest ASX stock crown as CBA shares sink

| Bernd Struben

The battle of the top ASX titans continues, with BHP edging out CBA to win back the crown.

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Superannuation

The superannuation balance you'll need for a comfortable retirement just went up

| Sebastian Bowen

Retirement has never been more expensive.

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ETFs

If AI isn't just a US story, these 2 ETFs could benefit

| Leigh Gant

AI’s next chapter may be written beyond Silicon Valley.

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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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REITs

These ASX 300 REITs are on sale! Here's why I'd buy them for passive income

| Tristan Harrison

Commercial property could be a good place to invest.

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Defensive Shares

5 top defensive ASX shares for turbulent times

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks could be long-term defensive winners.

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Dividend Investing

I'd buy these ASX dividend shares for a lifelong second income

| Sebastian Bowen

If you're after a second income, ASX shares are one of the best places to look.

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Opinions

3 ASX shares to buy today and hold for the next 5 years

| Sebastian Bowen

Money can't buy happiness, but it can buy quality ASX shares...

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Dividend Investing

I'd buy 2,243 shares of this ASX stock to generate $200 of monthly passive income

| Bernd Struben

With the ASX dividend stock down 17% this year, now could be an opportune time to buy shares for ongoing…

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Opinions

Why I invested $11,000 in these 4 top ASX 300 shares

| Tristan Harrison

I’m excited by these stocks I recently bought!

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Share Market News

3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

eToro's Josh Gilbert picks out the most critical developments punters should monitor in the coming days.

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Dividend Investing

Here's my best ASX passive income share of 2023 so far

| Sebastian Bowen

My best passive income stock has showered me with cash this year.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

We will remember them

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

We pause on Remembrance Day to honour and give thanks to those who, in their country’s name, made the supreme…

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Two ways to invest in a downturn

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

What is an investor to do?

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Opinions

Which of these ASX 200 shares is the better bargain this November?

| Tristan Harrison

Are these two of the cheapest stocks around?

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How to invest

$500 to spare in November? 3 reasons I'd use it to buy ASX shares!

| Sebastian Bowen

Have $500 lying around right now? You can't do much better than investing it today.

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Dividend Investing

Are ASX shares a once-in-a-decade chance to get rich?

| Bernd Struben

The biggest long-term success driver for most ASX shares comes down to the quality of the business, its people and…

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Opinions

Is now the right time to buy Core Lithium shares? Here's my take

| Mitchell Lawler

The Core Lithium share price is arguably on sale. I take a look at whether it could be worth buying…

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