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Superannuation

Here's the average superannuation balance at age 35 in Australia

| Sebastian Bowen

How does your super measure up?

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Retirement

Approaching retirement? Here's why I would put $10,000 into this ASX stock

| Sebastian Bowen

I think this stock could be the perfect fit for your golden years...

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Share Market News

Here's why more Australians intend to work during retirement

| Bronwyn Allen

A new survey reveals insights into the retirement intentions of older Australian workers.

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Superannuation

Is your superannuation on track for retiring at age 65?

| Zach Bristow

Knowing the numbers can be a helpful guide.

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Retirement

How would the proposed unrealised gains tax impact your superannuation?

| Zach Bristow

If passed, the impacts could be profound for those with higher-end super balances.

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Retirement

What's your superannuation 'sweet spot' and how can you get there?

| Zach Bristow

Understanding this could be a big help in retirement.

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Retirement

How a 0.5% difference in superannuation fees costs you $100,000 by retirement

| Bronwyn Allen

Say WHAT?

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Retirement

Pension and home ownership not enough to meet basic living costs in retirement: survey

| Bronwyn Allen

Older Australians are also increasingly concerned about aged care costs.

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Recent Retirement News

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Why you need to jump on this 5.1% dividend yield quick

| Mike King

Woolworths Limited (ASX: WOW) boasts its highest dividend yield in 17 years

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Who else wants 5 ASX stocks for ultra-long-term growth?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Industry tailwinds and dominant market positions make Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF), Australian Agricultural Company Ltd (ASX:AAC), Japara Healthcare Ltd (ASX:JHC) and…

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Why I bought shares in REA Group Ltd last week

| Mike King

Think REA Group Ltd (ASX: REA) is expensive? Here's why you just might be wrong

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3 reasons why Woolworths Limited could be a bargain

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) could be a good opportunity.

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Stuck on 2.5% interest? Buy these 3 dividend stocks instead

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Why invest in term deposits offering just 2.5% when you can get a big and reliable dividend cheque from Challenger…

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Not even $1 million will guarantee a happy retirement

| Tim McArthur

Bank savings won't provide most retirees with the level of income they need which is why more and more Australians…

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5 core stocks to build a $1 million portfolio

| Mike King

These 5 blue chips should be essential holdings for any long-term investor

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3 reasons Woolworths Limited is a buy

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) has seen its shares sold-off despite offering a big dividend yield.

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9 trillion reasons to own shares

| Tim McArthur

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG), Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX:MFG) and Platinum Asset Management Limited (ASX:PTM) are businesses with enticing economic…

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Should you buy M2 Group Ltd for a possible takeover?

| Mike King

Is M2 Group Ltd (ASX:MTU) going to be taken over? One insider thinks so

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Is Insurance Australia Group Ltd's 6.2% fully franked dividend too good to be true?

| Mike King

Will Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) maintain or increase its dividend?

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Here's what a top investor's portfolio looks like

| Tim McArthur

Ansell Limited (ASX:ANN) and Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) are just 2 of the 35 stocks Investors Mutual have purchased…

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Is Telstra Corporation Ltd really worth $7 a share?

| Tim McArthur

Shareholders in Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) could enjoy a hefty dividend and nearly 10% share price upside.

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2 rock solid ASX companies with huge potential

| Mike King

IPH Ltd (ASX:IPH) and iSentia Group Ltd (ASX: ISD) offer something many ASX-listed companies do not - find out what…

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9 juicy health care stocks to add to your portfolio: Part 2

| Mike King

Overlooked by the market, here are another 5 profitable health care stocks to add to your watchlist

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3 blue-chip dividend stocks I'd buy with $10,000

| Owen Raszkiewicz

For stable long-term earnings and income potential it's pretty hard to go past APA Group (ASX:APA), Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and…

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Woolworths Limited lowers profit forecast: Here's what every investor needs to know

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Supermarket giant Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) has seen half year profits drop.

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SG Fleet Group Ltd looks cheap after reporting 30% jump in profit

| Mike King

Is the market overlooking SG Fleet Group Ltd (ASX:SGF)?

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4 blue-chip dividend stocks I'd buy for my family

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Computershare Limited (ASX:CPU), Washington H. Soul Pattinson & Co. (ASX:SOL), Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) and Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) have proven to…

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Who else wants 5 fantastic blue-chip stock ideas for 2015?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG), National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB), Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and Coca-Coca-Cola Amatil…

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Beat the experts with these 4 ASX stocks

| Tim McArthur

Super funds posted an average return of 7.5% in 2014.

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If you don't own Telstra Corporation Ltd shares yet, don't miss out

| Mike King

Is Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) the 'beacon of certainty'?

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Woodside Petroleum Limited and REA Group Limited: 2 ultimate stocks to supercharge your retirement income

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) and Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) look like good growers for the long term.

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Woolworths Limited shares are sinking: Is it time to buy?

| Mike King

Shares in the retailer are down 10% in November, and more than 2% today

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Are Woolworths Limited and Wesfarmers Ltd now seriously threatened by overseas competition?

| Tim McArthur

It’s been said that due to increased foreign competition shareholdings in Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) can no…

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Here's why REA Group Limited is a future blue-chip stock

| Tim McArthur

REA Group Limited's (ASX:REA) AGM has highlighted why this is a top quality business.

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3 growth stocks I own and think you should too

| Owen Raszkiewicz

If you’re looking for growth at a reasonable price, I think Shine Corporate Ltd (ASX:SHJ), Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH)…

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Here's why you need $1.29 million to retire comfortably and the not-so-secret way to get it!

| Tim McArthur

Platinum Asset Management Limited (ASX:PTM) and Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX:MFG) have provided the types of gains required to achieve…

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⏸️ Shares to Watch

Medibank Private: Last calls for a stag profit bonanza

| Tim McArthur

Medibank Private is shaping up to be a roaring success for the Government and IPO investors could be set to…

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4 reasons Brambles Limited is a core blue-chip stock

| Tim McArthur

Brambles Limited (ASX:BXB) has provided encouraging guidance at its AGM.

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5 reasons why SEEK Limited is a top stock

| Tim McArthur

SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) has historically grown at a rapid pace and solid growth is set to continue in the future.

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It's not too late to profit from the Medibank Private IPO

| Tim McArthur

The popularity of this privatisation shows many investors are very keen to own a slice of Australia’s leading private health…

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5 excellent ASX stocks for market-smashing returns

| Owen Raszkiewicz

With a mixture of dividends and long-term capital gains potential Money3 Corporation Limited (ASX:MNY), Computershare Limited (ASX:CPU), Cash Converters International…

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3 reasons to stick with your Woolworths Limited shares

| Tim McArthur

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) continues to be an attractive options for SMSF and income-seeking investors.

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Here's why Wesfarmers Ltd has soared today

| Tim McArthur

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) business continues to impress investors.

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ANZ Bank, Bank of Queensland Limited and Ardent Leisure Group: Should you buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Whilst they may be slightly expensive, the dividends on offer from Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), Bank of…

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Will the Medibank Private IPO be a dud?

| Tim McArthur

IPOs are fraught with danger but on balance there is reason to apply for Medibank Private shares in my opinion.

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Here's why today is a great day to buy Shine Corporate Ltd

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Founders of Australian law firm Shine Corporate Ltd (ASX:SHJ), Stephen Roche and Simon Morrison, have sold 8 million shares each,…

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Should SMSF investors be looking towards more global opportunities?

| Tim McArthur

Self-managed super funds are increasingly looking to international markets to boost their returns which is good news for Platinum Asset…

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National Australia Bank Ltd or Telstra Corporation Ltd: Which has got the better dividend?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

With interest rates low, it’s only natural to want to invest in highly sort after dividend stocks in the S&P/ASX…

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