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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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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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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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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

Forget term deposits and get rich with ASX shares the Warren Buffett way

| James Mickleboro

Warren Buffett wouldn't settle for a 4% return. Would you?

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Investing in ASX shares from scratch? Here are 3 Warren Buffett tips I'd follow religiously

| Sebastian Bowen

Who better to go to for advice than the investing legend himself?

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How I'd aim to turn $500 a month into a stunning passive income of more than $191k a year

| Bernd Struben

Investing in the right ASX dividend shares can offer up some remarkable passive income over time.

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How to invest

Could I turn $10,000 into $1 million by investing in ASX shares similar to Warren Buffett's favourite stocks?

| Sebastian Bowen

It's not too hard to invest like Buffett on the ASX.

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My $5 a day ASX second income plan for 2024

| James Mickleboro

Even small amounts can grow into something big in the share market.

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How to apply a Warren Buffett investing style in 2024

| Sebastian Bowen

Incorporating Buffett's principles will make anyone a better investors in 2024.

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Aiming to get richer in 2024? I'd buy cheap ASX shares in January

| James Mickleboro

A good way to grow your wealth is to buy high-quality businesses at cheap prices.

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Dividend Investing

How much would I need to invest in Wesfarmers shares for $5,000 a year in passive income?

| Bernd Struben

Wesfarmers is popular among passive income investors for its lengthy track record of delivering two annual dividend payments.

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Dividend Investing

Passive income seekers: Make $1,540 in 2024 buying just 3 ASX 200 shares

| Bernd Struben

Buying ASX 200 dividend shares for passive income requires much the same research and philosophy as investing for capital gains.

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Dividend Investing

How to make income every month with $10,000 and these 2 ASX dividend stocks

| Bernd Struben

Only a handful of ASX dividend shares make monthly payouts.

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Dividend Investing

Saving $200 each month? Here's how I'd aim for a $31,012 annual passive income with ASX dividend shares

| Bernd Struben

When you’re investing for passive income, don’t lose sight of the fact you still want to own quality ASX dividend…

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Making New Year's resolutions? I'd start investing $150 a month in ASX dividend shares to target huge passive income

| James Mickleboro

Here's how you can put your money to work in the share market.

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With no savings at 30, I'd use Warren Buffett's 3 golden rules to build wealth

| Bernd Struben

When Warren Buffett offers advice investors around the world take note.

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ETFs

How I'd invest my first $500 today to target a $25,000 passive income

| James Mickleboro

Investors have to start somewhere and this share could be a great foundation to build from.

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Don't waste another year! Here's my ASX investing crash course to make 2024 count

| Mitchell Lawler

A straight-forward guide to breaking into the world of investing in shares.

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With no savings at 50, I'd follow Warren Buffett's approach to build wealth

| James Mickleboro

Following Buffett's lead could help you build a significant investment portfolio.

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How my top 10 ASX stock picks performed in 2023 and 1 valuable lesson

| Mitchell Lawler

How an investor with a 50% strike rate can still beat the market. Here's proof it is possible.

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How I'd aim to turn $10k into $1 million with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Want to be a millionaire? Here's one pathway you could take.

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How to invest

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

| James Mickleboro

Investing like Warren Buffett could be your ticket to a wealthy retirement.

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How to invest

The counter-intuitive art of buying more ASX shares during a bearish turn

| Sebastian Bowen

Investing like Warren Buffett can do wonders for your wealth.

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How can I invest for passive income?

| Sebastian Bowen

I think ASX shares are the best path to a second income.

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'The gift that keeps on giving': CommSec's tips on buying ASX shares for your kids this Christmas

| Sebastian Bowen

If you want to buy ASX shares for your kids this Christmas, don't hold back.

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How to invest

$7,500 of savings? Here's how I'd turn that into $2,000 a month of ASX passive income!

| James Mickleboro

Want to generate passive income? Here's how you can do it.

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How to invest

Is your ASX share portfolio 'positioned too defensively'?

| Sebastian Bowen

Being too defensive can cost you in the long run...

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How to invest

My ASX tips: How to become an Aussie millionaire

| Tristan Harrison

Stocks can be the ticket to wealth.

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How to invest

Why I just sold my biggest ASX stock holding

| Tony Yoo

It's not always about money and the best returns. You need to be able to live with your investment decisions.

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How to invest

How to exploit the ASX's current weakness for long-term gain

| James Mickleboro

Market weakness doesn't need to be the enemy. It can be your best friend.

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How to invest

2 things I'm doing to prepare for a 2024 stock market crash

| Sebastian Bowen

Will the market crash in 2024? Here's why it doesn't matter to me.

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How to invest

No savings at 40? I'd use the Warren Buffett method to build wealth with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Following Buffett's lead could make you a millionaire in the future.

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How to invest

I'd drip feed $200 a month into an ASX share portfolio to target a $20,000 second income

| James Mickleboro

Compounding helps supercharge your portfolio, particularly the longer you leave it.

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If you sold your investment property and bought ASX shares, would you make more money in dividends than rent?

| Bronwyn Allen

Transitioning between these two asset classes will create a loss of investment capital. Does this matter?

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How you could earn a second income of $600 per month without lifting a finger

| James Mickleboro

Want to boost your income? Here's how you can do it.

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Investing Strategies

9 things to keep in mind to invest successfully in tough times

| Tony Yoo

Global events might have you depressed about investing. But AMP's Shane Oliver tells punters to keep their eyes on the…

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How to invest

$20k in your ASX share portfolio? Here's how I'd aim to turn it into passive income of $1,200 a month!

| James Mickleboro

Looking for passive income? Then here's how you could get it.

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Why Scott Phillips says waiting for the good times to invest could cost you big

| Sebastian Bowen

Love stockpiling cash for a crash? Here's why Scott Phillips reckons it's not such a good idea.

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How long does it take to double your money with ASX shares?

| James Mickleboro

Doubling your money with ASX shares just takes time and patience.

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How to invest

The ASX 200 Index keeps falling: What should investors do now?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 has faced headwinds from high inflation, rising interest rates and geopolitical conflicts.

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Share Market News

More landlords are selling their investment properties. Will they switch to ASX shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

We take a look at the reasons why landlords are selling their investments today.

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How to invest

Here's how I'm following Warren Buffett to capitalise on ASX market volatility

| Sebastian Bowen

Warren Buffett makes money from volatility. You can too.

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Investing Strategies

Why I'd drip-feed $500 a month into sold-off ASX 200 shares, starting today

| Tony Yoo

Don't let fear stop you from starting or adding to your stock portfolio. Here's why.

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