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How to invest

I don't care if the stock market crashes in 2025. I'm still buying bargain shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

They say millionaires are made in crashes for a reason.

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Investing Strategies

4 secrets of ASX millionaires

| Zach Bristow

What's the secret sauce you might ask?

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How to invest

I always look at this number before buying an ASX share

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's one number that instantly tells me if a stock is worth a look.

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How to boost your chances of positive returns in the stock market

| Bernd Struben

We look at two simple ways investors can boost their chances of success in the stock market.

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How to invest

Should you buy ASX shares when saving for a house deposit?

| Sebastian Bowen

What to consider before turning toward the sharemarket.

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I'm taking Warren Buffett's advice for when ASX shares are at record highs

| James Mickleboro

Would the Oracle of Omaha continue to buy shares when the market is at a record high?

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How to invest

If an investor puts $500 per month in an ASX shares portfolio, here's what they could have in 10 years

| Sebastian Bowen

Harnessing the power of compounding can bring you great wealth...

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How to invest

I'm preparing for an ASX stock market crash in 2025

| Sebastian Bowen

Whatever happens next year, my portfolio will be ready...

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How to invest

Buying shares? Don't fall prey to this commonly disastrous mistake

| Mitchell Lawler

Don't go buying shares before checking your appetite first.

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How to turn $10,000 into $100,000 with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Can you 10x your money with ASX shares? Let's find out.

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How to invest

$20,000 invested in these ASX 200 shares 10 years ago is now worth… (a lot!)

| James Mickleboro

Would you be rich if you'd bought these shares in 2014?

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How to invest

How I'd aim to turn $20,000 invested in ASX shares into passive income of $1,200 a month!

| James Mickleboro

Here's how you could turn the share market into your own personal ATM.

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How to invest

Expert reveals 5 investment strategies using compound interest

| Bronwyn Allen

Legend has it that Albert Einstein described compound interest as the 8th wonder of the world.

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How to invest

Buying ASX shares, rentvesting and co-ownership: How young Australians are achieving home ownership

| Bronwyn Allen

First home buyers 'are becoming more ruthless with their goals', says Westpac loans manager.

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Superannuation

Why invest? Here's what's motivating baby boomers and young Australians

| Bronwyn Allen

New research shows most Australians are actively investing outside superannuation for many reasons.

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How to invest

Gen Z: 5 tips to help build your wealth

| Bronwyn Allen

A survey shows 38% of Gen Zs consider bank savings the most important wealth-building investment.

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How Warren Buffett's advice is guiding the ASX shares I'm buying in 2024

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how my next buy will be influenced by Buffett...

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Dividend Investing

3 top ASX 300 dividend shares to buy now for $3,000 a month in passive income

| Bernd Struben

I think the long-term passive income potential remains very strong for these ASX dividend stocks.

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How to invest

$1,000,000 portfolio: One way to achieve 7-figure wealth

| Sebastian Bowen

One simple investing trick can help almost anyone build wealth on an exponential scale.

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How you could retire rich by investing like Warren Buffett with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

The secret to retiring rich isn't so secret.

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How to invest

3 easy ways to boost the returns of your ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

The simplest things can sometimes save you the most money...

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Dividend Investing

Want $150 in monthly passive income? Buy 656 shares of this ASX 200 stock

| Bernd Struben

Just 656 shares in this ASX 200 dividend jewel can deliver a $150 monthly passive income.

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Dividend Investing

$8,000 in savings? Here's how I'd aim to turn that into $1,151 in monthly passive income

| Bernd Struben

Here’s how I’d go about investing in ASX dividend shares.

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Dividend Investing

Here are 2 top ASX 200 shares I'd buy now for passive income

| Bernd Struben

These ASX 200 stocks sit at the top of my passive income play list.

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How to invest

Is right now a good time to buy ASX shares or should I wait?

| Bernd Struben

With the All Ords up 12% in six months, should I buy ASX shares right now?

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How to invest

Buying ASX shares? Experts reveal what they wish they knew before investing

| Bronwyn Allen

Learn how to avoid costly mistakes by listening to your investment elders (who have already made them).

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How to invest

3 ASX shares to buy now that could help you retire a millionaire

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these stocks are buys. Here's why they could help you grow your wealth.

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Dividend Investing

Here's how I'd aim for a tonne of passive income from $20,000 in an ASX share portfolio

| Bernd Struben

You might be surprised how much passive income you could earn from $20,000 invested in ASX dividend shares.

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Dividend Investing

Maximizing dividends: 3 of the best ASX shares for income investors right now?

| Bernd Struben

I think these three ASX 200 dividend shares deserve a place in most every passive income portfolio.

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How to invest

2 ASX shares to buy in May 2024 and hold for the next 10 years

| James Mickleboro

Analysts see big return potential from these shares.

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How to invest

2 unexpected ASX 200 stocks to buy now for the AI revolution

| Bernd Struben

The AI revolution will impact ASX stocks outside of the tech space.

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How to invest

I'd listen to Warren Buffett's advice and buy wonderful ASX shares today

| James Mickleboro

Here's how following Buffett's lead could help you beat the market.

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How to invest

4 ASX 300 shares Australia's top female investors choose

| Kate O'Brien

Female ASX investors are rewriting the fund manager rule book with incisive investment strategies

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How to invest

The risk of not taking risks with your ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

One financial expert has a simple message for anyone not investing in shares.

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Share Market News

Investing in shares now 'part of the ladder' to buying a home

| Bronwyn Allen

Investing in shares can speed up the process of generating enough cash for a home deposit, expert says.

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How to invest

4 ASX stock investments to instantly diversify your portfolio

| Kate O'Brien

There are plenty of opportunities to diversify your portfolio through ASX investments.

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Dividend Investing

For a shot at $5,000 a year in passive income, buy 710 shares of this ASX stock

| Bernd Struben

I think every passive income investor should have this ASX dividend stock in their portfolio.

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How to invest

Strategies for successfully navigating market volatility

| Kate O'Brien

Master the art of navigating market volatility and learn to ride the waves of the ASX for long-term growth and…

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Share Market News

Shares vs. property: Record stock ownership amid landlords' exit

| Bronwyn Allen

Household wealth derived from owning shares just hit a record $1.4 trillion.

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No savings? I'd use Warren Buffett's methods to retire rich with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Want to retire with a big bank balance? This could be the way.

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How to invest

$20,000 invested in these ASX shares 10 years ago is worth how much?

| James Mickleboro

Have the shares been a good place to invest?

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How to invest

6 ASX shares owned by Aussie billionaires

| Sebastian Bowen

The richest Australians invest in a wide range of ASX shares...

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How to invest

5 ASX 200 shares for trying to build wealth after 50

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have buy ratings on these high quality shares. Here's why they could help you build wealth.

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How to invest

Got $5,000? 5 ASX shares to buy for lasting wealth

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares are top options to buy and hold.

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How to invest

With no savings at 40, I'd use Warren Buffett's golden rule to build wealth with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

It's never too late to start investing for a golden retirement.

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How to invest

Where to invest $8,000 in April 2024

| James Mickleboro

Here's what sort of returns could be on offer from these ASX shares according to analysts.

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How to invest

Shares vs. property: How to generate $500 passive income per month

| Bronwyn Allen

We run the numbers.

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How to invest

ASX 200 shares vs term deposits: What $5,000 invested a year ago is worth now

| James Mickleboro

Which has been the superior option for investors?

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