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Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Scott Phillips is The Motley Fool’s Chief Investment Officer in Australia. He is Advisor of The Fool’s flagship investment service, Motley Fool Share Advisor and the Portfolio Manager of Motley Fool Everlasting Income and Premier Portfolio, as well as running our most premium service, Motley Fool Platinum. He is passionate about investing, having managed his own portfolio for over 15 years. A dyed-in-the-wool Fool (in the best way), he has been a member of The Motley Fool since 1999. Scott holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Management) and a Graduate Diploma of Accounting. Before joining The Fool, Scott worked in various Sales and Finance roles in industry, which has allowed him to see the good, bad and the ugly of corporate management close-up. Giving him a great understanding of the way businesses run – and what separates the business wheat from the chaff – Scott wholeheartedly agrees with Warren Buffett when he said he was a ‘better investor because I am a businessman and a better businessman because I am an investor’. Scott left a successful career to follow his passion – helping our members achieve the best possible investment returns, and helping Australians learn to better manage their money. It’s no surprise he ended up at The Motley Fool.

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Vale Mike King

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We lost a true Fool yesterday.

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Resolution: Become financially independent

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New Year's resolutions to help you get 2018 off to a great start

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How to choose a stockbroker

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You're ready to buy shares. But how do you choose the right broker for you?

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How do I buy shares?

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You know you want to get started investing. But how?

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Please support Legacy

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Please support the families of our service personnel...

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This won't pay for your retirement

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There are two types of people: those who make changes and those who make excuses. And the latter won't pay…

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Financial literacy 101: Forget the numbers 

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Information matters, but not as much as what we do with it.

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Are you your own worst enemy?

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Stop listening to the market...

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The worst advice you can get

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Don't. Take. This. Advice.

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Are you ready for the future?

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There's no going back to the future...

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Big changes ahead for the banks

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By hook or by crook... or by legislation?

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Man Bites Dog! Who'll win the media war?

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Troubled times ahead for traditional media...

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A Kombucha-led recovery for Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd

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It's great... I'm sure...

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Danger Will Robinson: Don't buy these shares!

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Coughlin's Laws... for investors...

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Fintech: Boom or bubble?

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Dont' believe (all of) the hype...

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Heads, I win. Tails, I don't lose much

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A smart strategy? Or too good to be true?

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Three stocks to avoid… and one to buy

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Avoid self-inflicted injuries...

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Is your portfolio ready for a recession?

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The recession is coming. Are you ready?

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Do you own this Aussie world beater? (It's not too late)

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One company is conquering the world. And you may have never heard of it (but you should)...

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Telcos at 20 paces: Telstra Corporation Ltd vs.TPG Telecom Ltd and Vocus Group Ltd

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A three-way telco smackdown...

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What The Big Bank Levy Means For You

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The banks are screaming blue murder. But it mightn't be that bad...

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The Biggest Loser: Woolworths Limited, Wesfarmers Ltd or Metcash Limited

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It's groceries at 20 paces...

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Forget Myer Holdings Ltd; Premier Investments Limited Should Buy OrotonGroup Limited, Instead

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Solly Lew needs to go shopping, and OrotonGroup Limited should be in his sights...

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

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

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Lest We Forget

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LEST WE FORGET

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The AAA problem for investors 

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You’re your own worst enemy. Here’s why...

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Women, it's time for an investing revolution 

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Ignore those who say it’s not for you... 

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The looming threat for Australia's companies

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Change isn’t new, but the pace is quickening...

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We Will Remember Them

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Today is November 11th – Remembrance Day. It's the 98th anniversary of the Armistice that ended the First World War…

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Your 'smashed avo' investment guide 

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Forget the fight between the generations, here’s how you can win... 

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5 ASX stocks for the defensive investor

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If you were getting your portfolio ready for disaster – by avoiding "growth" stocks that were going to suffer most…

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What the banking inquiry means for shareholders

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The big bank CEOs are contrite, but the banks are probably safe...

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The market's down, because…

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Even if you can finish the sentence, it’s a waste of time...

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The real problem with the Guvera IPO 

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The float has been controversial, but there’s a bigger issue. 

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Here's what the $1.6 million Super cap means to you (including your SMSF)

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The ATO will still be very kind to savers.

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Lest We Forget

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I was never in the Army. I was never asked to fight for my country. But my father was. He…

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Time to slaughter some sacred tax cows

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There are plenty of special interests, but it’s time to put the nation first

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Mobile Embrace's Unanswered Question

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A question we can't quite answer...

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Are consultants killing common sense?

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As investors our sole responsibility is to determine if a company is worth our investment dollars.

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The dividend warning bank shareholders need to read

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Dividends - The difference between right and popular

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