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⏸️ ASX Shares

Here are 3 ASX shares with high debt levels

| Mitchell Lawler

Too much debt can catch up with companies when tides turn for the worse.

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How to avoid this costly ASX investor trap – it's harder than you think

| Bernd Struben

Emotional investing is one of the most common mistakes people make. Here's how to avoid it.

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⏸️ How to Invest

What is reflation, and why is everyone talking about it?

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors are starting to talk about the dangers of 'reflation' for the ASX share market. Here's what that means for…

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How to buy US shares from Australia right now

| Mitchell Lawler

If you have been wondering how to buy US shares from Australia to gain exposure from the highly topical market,…

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⏸️ Risk Managment

How I'd get ready for buying opportunities in the next stock market crash

| Peter Stephens

The next stock market crash could be an excellent buying opportunity. Preparing for it now may prove to be a…

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⏸️ Lessons From Investing Greats

The valuable lesson Dr Takao Inui has for every ASX investor

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 has had a morning of ups and downs today. But rather than ride the peaks and troughs,…

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⏸️ Shares for Beginners

2 top notch ASX shares for beginners

| Sebastian Bowen

Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) is one of the 2 ASX shares that I think would be perfect for a…

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If an ASX share announces a demerger, here's why you should listen

| Sebastian Bowen

The demerger between Coles and Wesfarmers was highly lucrative. Here's why you shouldn't ignore a spin-off among ASX listed companies.

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My 4 secrets on how to catch a falling knife

| Motley Fool Staff

Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH), Shine Corporate Ltd (ASX:SHJ) and G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) have all been classed as falling knives over the last 12…

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3 ways to reduce your investment expenses

| Matthew Bugden

Reducing your investment expenses could save you hundreds of thousands of dollars in the long run.

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2 investors to know if you want to get rich

| Regan Pearson

Bored of Buffett? Find out how these two investors can help you get rich with companies like Retail Food Group…

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The quick and dirty way to plan for investing success

| Regan Pearson

Taking an extra-long term view will help you decide between companies like Freelancer Ltd (ASX:FLN) and CSL Limited (ASX:CSL).

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How to invest for your children's financial future

| Edward Vesely (TMFEdV)

A long-term savings plan will help your kids enter adulthood in a sound financial position.

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Would Warren Buffett buy the iShares S&P/ASX Top 20 Index?

| Rachit Dudhwala

Warren Buffett believes low cost exchange traded funds can outperform conventional stock picking.

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How Amazon's record share price shows Australians what shares to buy

| Tom Richardson

The digital economy continues to explode led higher by the likes of Amazon.com and its record share price.

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3 things great investors do that regular investors don't

| Regan Pearson

Don't get caught out by companies like Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW).

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Is Wilson's WAM Leaders Ltd fund worth buying?

| Tom Richardson

The WAM Leaders Ltd (ASX:WLE) fund is set to invest in mid-cap ASX growth shares.

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3 shares super funds love that you should avoid

| Edward Vesely (TMFEdV)

Companies like QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) and AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) have poor track records.

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The easy way to build a $1 million portfolio 

| Edward Vesely (TMFEdV)

 The opportunity cost of big-ticket items is a killer for your wealth generation.

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Which is the better investment: Growth or income shares? 

| Motley Fool Staff

With bank interest rates declining, many investors may be drawn to high yielding stocks such as Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) but that may not…

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How to buy Australian shares for new investors

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Here's how to buy Australian shares for the first time.

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Why you need to kick your blue-chip share habit 

| Motley Fool Staff

While the S&P/ASX 100 and the S&P/ASX 50 have both fallen over the last financial year, the S&P/ASX MIDCAP50 has actually risen over 13%. It has been led higher…

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Revealed: The easy way to build a $1 million portfolio

| Matthew Bugden

Why you don’t need the salary of a surgeon to be financially free

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3 key takeaways from inside Australia's FinTECH summit

| Matt Joass, CFA

Here are some key investing trends of the future smart investors should know about.

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4 tips to become a great investor – from a great investor

| Regan Pearson

Understand how companies like CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and XERO FPO NZX (ASX:XRO) can grow your wealth.

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3 steps to become a sharemarket millionaire

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Is it really this easy?

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3 signs a company is a secret growth star

| Regan Pearson

How to think about growth for ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD) and XERO FPO NZX (ASX:XRO).

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6 great investing lessons from the world's best investors

| Christopher Georges

Create long term wealth by learning from the world's best investors.

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How to build wealth the Warren Buffett way

| Rachit Dudhwala

The ASX appears to have hit a speed bump, so here are two stocks to consider buying.

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Why you're richer than you think you are

| Sean O'Neill

Imagine living 'pay cheque to pay cheque' on $200,000 per year.

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Here's how you find undervalued shares on the S&P/ASX200 today

| John Hopkins

What are the best value shares on the S&P/ASX200 today

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How you can make a million bucks in ASX shares

| Sean O'Neill

With or without active share management, making $1 million bucks looks easy, at least on paper.

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6 top investment tips for millennials in 2016

| Regan Pearson

How to profit from companies like SKYCITY Entertainment Group Limited-Ord (ASX:SKC) and avoid duds like Dick Smith Holdings Ltd (ASX:DSH).

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Medibank Private Ltd upgrades profit forecast: Should you buy?

| Sean O'Neill

At today’s prices, is Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) a likely outperformer?

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5 value shares for a crashing S&P/ASX 200

| John Hopkins

5 ASX value shares for a crashing share market: OZ Minerals Limited (ASX:OZL), Independence Group NL (ASX:IGO), Fairfax Media Limited…

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Here's how to survive the ASX Market Crash

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) fell to a fresh low today as shares plunge.

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Would Warren Buffett buy Australia and New Zealand Banking Group shares?

| Rachit Dudhwala

Shares in Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited (ASX:ANZ) appear oversold amidst global turmoil. Is it time to buy?

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5 reasons 2016 is the best year yet to start investing

| Regan Pearson

Start your investing journey with companies like QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) and Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN).

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How my portfolio crushed the ASX, and my 4 investing resolutions for 2016

| Owen Raszkiewicz

My portfolio outperformed the market by around 5.7%, which isn’t great. Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH), Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and…

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3 big name shares to be wary of in 2016

| Sean O'Neill

Should investors steer clear of BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), and Commonwealth Bank of Australia in the new…

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How to value a company "Buffett-style" in 2016

| Tim McArthur

To successfully invest in the stock market requires the ability to determine a company's valuation. Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and…

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The only ASX share investment strategy that works

| Owen Raszkiewicz

If your financial advisor utters these four words, please do yourself a favour and run away – fast.

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Your Buffett guide to wealth creation in 2016

| Tim McArthur

Warren Buffett says that good management matters. Identifying talented managers such as those at Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT),…

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A very Buffett way to grow your wealth in 2016

| Tim McArthur

Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) and APA Group (ASX:APA) could have the types of attributes Warren Buffett would like.

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⏸️ Lessons From Investing Greats

3 great quotes to make you a better investor

| Regan Pearson

Do you know why you own QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) and Collection House Limited (ASX:CLH)?

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Merry Christmas: 5 CHEAP shares I'd buy for my kids

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Cochlear Ltd (ASX:COH), ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD), Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG), Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and Computershare…

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⏸️ Shares for Beginners

50 Ways to Beat the Market

| Joe Magyer

I'd like to help you in your struggle to be financially free...

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Beware the dangers of losing money in the ASX "blue chips"

| Mitch Sonogan

Is your portfolio full of yesterday's ASX200 blue chip stocks? The risks facing these businesses are increasing along with the…

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