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How to invest

How to invest: Why Morgan Housel says '99% of good investing is doing nothing'

| Sebastian Bowen

Doing nothing is often the best course of action.

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4 of my favourite Warren Buffett stock investing quotes

| Tristan Harrison

These are excellent lessons from the Oracle of Omaha.

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How to bank $10,000 a year in passive income from these 3 top ASX shares

| Bernd Struben

Here’s how I’d go about building a $10,000 passive income stream from these top ASX stocks.

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Warren Buffett's favourite holding period is forever, but there's a catch

| Laura Stewart

Buffett is clear about what he wants.

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Should I pay down my mortgage or buy shares today?

| Laura Stewart

Let's compare the pair.

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What would Warren Buffett do with ASX shares right now?

| James Mickleboro

Would the Oracle of Omaha be buying shares? Let's find out.

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Are American shares safe with the falling US dollar?

| Sebastian Bowen

With the US dollar looking shaky, I'm turning to Warren Buffett's advice.

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Gold

What are my options to invest in gold on the ASX?

| Bernd Struben

How can I take advantage of gold’s record run with ASX shares?

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How much would an investor need in an ASX share portfolio to make $650 a month in second income?

| James Mickleboro

Want too boost your income? Here's how you could do it.

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My $25-a-day plan to build a second income in 2025

| James Mickleboro

Want a second income? Here's an easy way to achieve one from the share market.

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Here's how a stock market beginner could get going in 2025 with $1,000!

| James Mickleboro

Want to build significant wealth? Here are a few steps to take.

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Here's how an ASX beginner investor could get going in 2025 with a spare $500!

| James Mickleboro

Let's see how investors can grow their wealth starting with just a $500 investment.

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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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$20,000 invested in these ASX 200 shares 10 years ago is now worth…

| James Mickleboro

Were CBA and these shares a good option for your money over the past decade?

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How to try and turn a small ASX share portfolio into $200k, starting in 2025

| Bernd Struben

Every investor can take these three simple steps to start building an ASX share portfolio.

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3 steps to build an ASX passive income machine in 2025

| James Mickleboro

Put your money to work for you with these easy steps.

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Here's how an ASX investor might aim to turn $20,000 into $2,000 per month of passive income

| James Mickleboro

If you are sitting on $20,000 then it could be worth putting it to work in the share market. Especially…

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No savings at 50? I'd use Warren Buffett's methods to get rich and retire early

| James Mickleboro

This simple strategy could be key to retiring rich even if starting late in life.

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How I'd build a winning portfolio by investing in top ASX shares now

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what steps you could take to build a winning portfolio.

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How to make $50,000 passive income a year from ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Here is how you can generate income each year without lifting a finger.

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$20k invested in these ASX 200 shares 10 years ago is worth…

| James Mickleboro

Let's see how these stocks have performed since back in 2014.

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How to build a million-dollar portfolio with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

These are the steps to take to build a seven-figure investment portfolio.

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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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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 much would I need in an ASX share portfolio to earn $500 a month?

| James Mickleboro

Want a monthly income boost? Here's one way you could do it.

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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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My ASX share portfolio is up 40% in 2024! Here's my strategy for 2025

| James Mickleboro

Investing in quality companies paid off in 2024. Here's what I did.

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Here's my $3 a day ASX passive income plan for 2025

| Bernd Struben

ASX dividend stocks provide a unique path for building a passive income stream.

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Is your ASX share portfolio too diversified?

| Sebastian Bowen

Too much of a good thing can negatively impact your portfolio.

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Concerned about ASX shares at all-time highs? Don't worry, you've got options

| Sebastian Bowen

Investing in other asset classes can help mitigate the share market's highs...

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I would listen to Warren Buffett's advice and buy undervalued ASX shares today

| James Mickleboro

It's never a bad idea to follow in the footsteps of the Oracle of Omaha.

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How I would generate $50,000 of retirement income from ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Don't retire with less than you need. Here's how I would look for a $50,000 income in retirement.

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How to build a $300,000 ASX share portfolio in 5 steps

| James Mickleboro

It isn't as hard as you might think to grow your wealth in the share market.

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Want to become a billionaire? There's one clear way to do it (Hint: it involves shares)

| Tristan Harrison

This could be the best way to become wealthy like a billionaire.

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Revealed: My 3 most embarassing ASX investing mistakes

| Sebastian Bowen

I made these mistakes so hopefully you won't have to.

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How I could make $1 million investing in ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

These steps could be the ones to take to become a share market millionaire.

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I'm fine with a stock market crash. You might be too

| Mitchell Lawler

This article might leave you longing for a ride to the downside.

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How I'd fill an empty ASX share portfolio to build a $500 monthly passive income machine

| Bernd Struben

Building an ASX passive income portfolio simpler than you may think.

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How to realistically turn a $7,000 ASX share portfolio into $75,000 by 2030

| James Mickleboro

The Australian share market is a great place to grow your wealth. Over the years, countless Aussies have constructed ASX…

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4 steps to becoming rich with ASX stocks

| James Mickleboro

These are the steps I would take to grow my wealth materially.

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Investing Strategies

Want cash like Warren? How to stack paper without ditching ASX shares

| Zach Bristow

Life is about trade offs.

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Dividend Investing

5 simple steps to earning $500 in monthly ASX passive income

| Bernd Struben

Almost any investor can build a $500 monthly passive income from ASX dividend shares.

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How timing the market can cost you big dollars

| Bernd Struben

And one simple way ASX investors can avoid the urge...

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5 easy ways to invest like Warren Buffett with ASX shares

| Bernd Struben

Here’s how we can imitate Warren Buffett with ASX shares.

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If I'd put $20,000 into the ASX 200 at the start of 2024, here's what I'd have now

| James Mickleboro

Was it a good idea to invest in the share market this year?

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Here's how I'd invest $200 a month and aim for $50,000 of annual passive income

| James Mickleboro

Getting paid without having to lift a finger? Sign me up!

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Here's how to buy Chinese stocks on the ASX

| Sebastian Bowen

Buying Chinese stocks is trickier than you might think.

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Here's how you could turn a $5,000 ASX share portfolio into $50,000

| Sebastian Bowen

I believe anyone can make money with ASX shares using some simple rules.

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