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Arcadium a steal but how much difference will it make to Rio Tinto
Rio have made a counter-cyclical move to buy some of the world's lowest-cost lithium assets. Our mining analyst Jon Mills says the firm is still all about iron ore for now.
Arcadium a steal but how much difference will it make to Rio Tinto
Arcadium a steal but how much difference will it make to Rio Tinto
stocks
The most overvalued commodity sector right now

The most overvalued commodity sector right now

With recent movements in commodity prices, we identify shares to avoid at current prices. 
stocks
Are we in the last days of ASX dividend dominance?

Are we in the last days of ASX dividend dominance?

Some of the largest ASX listed companies are potential dividend traps. What should income investors do?
personal-finance
Feel the fear and buy anyway

Feel the fear and buy anyway

In this extract from his new book, the co-founder of Intelligent Investor reveals how investors can avoid critical mistakes and profit from opportunities in collapsing share prices.
personal-finance
Tax implications when investing in overseas shares and ETFs

Tax implications when investing in overseas shares and ETFs

A significant factor that determines an investor’s total return outcome is tax. We outline some general rules for how tax may work with foreign investments.
retirement
6 lessons from my 6-week mini-retirement

6 lessons from my 6-week mini-retirement

Some insights on life and work after taking time off.
personal-finance
3 cheap fully franked stocks

3 cheap fully franked stocks

And how income investors can pay no net tax on dividends in 2024

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S&P/ASX 2008,318.400.79%
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11 ASX dividend stocks for the next decade

11 ASX dividend stocks for the next decade

What are the best stocks to own that can pay regular dividends and beat indices on a total return basis in the long-term? Here is our list of 11 ASX-listed companies that could help investors achieve these goals.
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16 ASX stocks to buy and hold forever

16 ASX stocks to buy and hold forever

In his recent shareholder letter, Warren Buffett mentions several stocks he expects Berkshire Hathaway will own indefinitely, including Occidental Petroleum. We look at ASX stocks that investors could buy and hold forever.
etfs
Morningstar’s verdict on the 3 most popular ETFs

Morningstar’s verdict on the 3 most popular ETFs

Our analysts’ takes on Australia’s largest ETFs. 
retirement
4 steps to calculate how much you need to retire

4 steps to calculate how much you need to retire

This step-by-step process can help you estimate the size of the portfolio needed to support your dream retirement.
retirement
The 4% rule explained

The 4% rule explained

The safe withdrawal rate is one of the most important components in retirement planning but many people don’t understand the basis of the rule. 
retirement
The three elements of a successful transition to retirement

The three elements of a successful transition to retirement

Transitioning to retirement can be a perilous time for investors. A plan helps and here is mine. 
personal-finance
Introducing our investing course: Foundations of financial independence

Introducing our investing course: Foundations of financial independence

An outline of the free course curriculum. 
personal-finance
Foundations of financial independence Module 1: How to invest successfully

Foundations of financial independence Module 1: How to invest successfully

Mark LaMonica, CFA runs through how to set up the frameworks for investing successfully, and how to think about risk. 
personal-finance
Foundations of financial independence Module 2: Ensuring you have set the right foundations prior to investing

Foundations of financial independence Module 2: Ensuring you have set the right foundations prior to investing

Shani Jayamanne outlines the foundations that you need to invest successfully for the long-term.