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Rate cuts in focus: Why Warren Buffett says they impact every asset class

| Sebastian Bowen

Buffett tells us that lower rates are good news for investors...

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Getting rich: Why Charlie Munger says the first $100,000 is both hardest and most important

| Laura Stewart

Charlie Munger knew a thing or two about getting rich.

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Why it's a stock picker's market and how to maximise your returns

| Laura Stewart

It pays to be selective in 2025.

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A new age: What safe-haven investments look like in 2025

| Laura Stewart

Looking beyond the traditional definition.

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How I'd build a $20,000 annual passive income stream from these top ASX 200 shares

| Bernd Struben

To earn $20,000 a year in passive income, I’d start with these three ASX 200 shares.

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How to build an ASX ETF portfolio to match your risk profile

| Laura Stewart

Time for a portfolio review?

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Why does Warren Buffett prefer shares over property?

| Laura Stewart

Equities made Buffett the world's most successful investor.

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2 famous investors with even better track records than Warren Buffett

| Laura Stewart

These two fellow Americans achieved mind blowing returns.

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Legendary share market investing expert, and owner of Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffett.
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I'd listen to Warren Buffett's advice when investing in ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

The legendary investor is very picky when it comes to investing in shares.

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Here's how $15,000 in an ASX share portfolio could grow into $200,000

| James Mickleboro

It isn't hard to generate significant wealth in the share market.

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

| James Mickleboro

Was it a good idea to put money into these shares back in 2015? Let's find out.

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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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I would follow Warren Buffett's advice and buy high-quality ASX shares at fair prices

| James Mickleboro

Follow these steps and you could invest like the Oracle of Omaha.

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I would invest $500 a month into ASX shares to retire rich

| James Mickleboro

These are the steps I would take to try and retire with more money than I could need.

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5 easy steps to making $1 million from ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

These easy steps could be just what you need to take you down the path to riches.

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I'd listen to Warren Buffett and invest in ASX shares with wide economic moats

| James Mickleboro

It could pay to follow in the footsteps of Warren Buffett. Here's what you need to know about moats.

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I'd invest $25 a week in ASX shares for a passive income in retirement

| James Mickleboro

Here's an easy way for investors to generate a nice passive income in retirement.

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How to build a world-class ASX share portfolio in 2025

| James Mickleboro

Here's how I would go about building a winning portfolio this year (and every other year).

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I'd use Warren Buffett's methods to get rich and retire early with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Following the Oracle of Omaha's lead could be the ticket to retiring rich.

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Got $25,000? Transform a savings account into a cash-gushing machine

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the share market could potentially do to your savings.

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Here's how $500 could set an ASX stock market beginner on the path to riches in 2025!

| James Mickleboro

Here's how beginners could set themselves up for the future.

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Here's how an ASX investor could use $20,000 of savings to target $2,000 a month of passive income

| James Mickleboro

The share market is a great place to generate passive income. Here's how to do it.

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How to build a $1 million portfolio from zero with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Dreaming of a seven figure investment portfolio? Here's how you could aim to achieve it.

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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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