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Want to Retire Wealthy? Do These 3 Things

| Peter Stephens

Focusing on these three areas could improve your chances of enjoying an early retirement.

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Avoid The Biggest Financial Mistake I Ever Made

| Peter Stephens

Here’s how you could generate improved performance for your retirement savings portfolio.

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Why Now Is The Perfect Time To Make This Smart Retirement Savings Move

| Peter Stephens

Following this strategy could mean higher returns and lower risk in the long run.

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Why Warren Buffett will never invest in Bitcoin

| Peter Stephens

The Sage of Omaha has not held back in communicating his dislike of the virtual currency.

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Why Gold Has More Investment Appeal Than Bitcoin

| Peter Stephens

Bitcoin seems to be losing its appeal at the same time as gold may offer a bright future.

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3 Strategies Followed by Millionaire Investors

| Peter Stephens

Here’s how you could boost your portfolio returns by following successful investors.

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1 Reason Why Most People Will Never Invest Like Warren Buffett

| Peter Stephens

Many investors may struggle to remain patient throughout their lifetimes.

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How Would Warren Buffett Invest Today?

| Peter Stephens

Would the recent volatility in world stock markets change how the 'Sage of Omaha' goes about investing?

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3 Characteristics of Successful Investors

| Peter Stephens

Adopting these three character traits could help to improve your investment performance.

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Why This Bull Market Could Keep On Running

| Peter Stephens

Further growth could be ahead for stock markets across the world.

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Why Buying Expensive Stocks Could Be a Shrewd Move

| Peter Stephens

High valuations should not always be a reason to avoid investing in certain stocks.

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The Secret to Improving Your Portfolio Returns

| Peter Stephens

Here's how you could generate improved capital growth in the long run without making drastic changes to your investment strategy.

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How to Worry Less About Your Investment Returns

| Peter Stephens

Here's how you could use your time more constructively when it comes to investing.

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How to Pick the Best Stocks For a Starter Portfolio

| Peter Stephens

Here's how you could maximise your portfolio returns by selecting the best investment opportunities.

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Why Investors Shouldn’t Worry About a US-China Trade War

| Peter Stephens

The prospects of a US-China trade war should not act as a reason to avoid investing in stocks.

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Why You Shouldn’t be a Bear in a Bull Market

| Peter Stephens

Adopting a more optimistic attitude towards investing could yield higher results.

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Why I’d Recommend Investing Only in Stocks

| Peter Stephens

Buying stocks could be a better move than investing in other assets.

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2 ‘Mistakes’ Every Investor Will be Glad to Make!

| Peter Stephens

Making these two 'errors' may lead to high portfolio returns in the long run.

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Investing For Your Children Will be Your Best Ever Decision!

| Peter Stephens

The stock market could provide your children with a significant nest egg.

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Why Tobacco Companies Offer More Retirement Potential Than Pharma Stocks

| Peter Stephens

The tobacco industry could experience significant growth which may help it to outperform a range of pharma stocks.

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How to Capitalise on Volatile Stock Markets

| Peter Stephens

This year may require investors to display a significant amount of mental strength.

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Is Shorting Stocks a Wise Move in 2018?

| Peter Stephens

Should you seek to profit from future declines in the stock market?

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Why a Recession Within 10 Years is Almost Guaranteed

| Peter Stephens

Here's why challenges could be ahead for the global economy.

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Is This Bull Market Crazier Than The Dotcom Bubble?

| Peter Stephens

Could the current bull run be about to experience the same end result as the technology bubble?

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You May Not Want To Start Investing Until You’re 40

| Peter Stephens

Investing before you turn 40 may not be the best use of your capital.

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Is Bitcoin The New ‘Tulip-mania’?

| Peter Stephens

Could Bitcoin's rise prove to be another bubble that bursts?

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Could Blockchain Change The World Forever?

| Peter Stephens

Could blockchain technology have a major impact on investment performance?

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Why I’d Still Buy Oil Over Bitcoin

| Peter Stephens

Oil seems to offer a more favourable risk/reward ratio for the long run.

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Is a Global Property Crash Ahead in 2018?

| Peter Stephens

Could property be an asset to avoid this year?

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Is The Banking Sector About to Experience a Golden Age?

| Peter Stephens

Could now be the right time to buy bank stocks?

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Should Investors Ignore Dividends and Focus on Capital Growth This Year?

| Peter Stephens

Could stock price growth make dividends less valuable in 2018?

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Does a 10-Stock Portfolio Offer the Perfect Balance Between Risk and Reward?

| Peter Stephens

Should investors have only ten stocks in their portfolios?

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Are Bonds a Better Buy Than Stocks For 2018?

| Peter Stephens

Could bonds outperform shares over the medium term?

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Gold at $1350/oz: The Bargain of The Century!

| Peter Stephens

Gold could deliver high returns in the long run

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1 Reason Why 2018 Could be The Year of The Bear

| Peter Stephens

This year could be a difficult one for share prices.

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Is Calling the Top of the Stock Market Impossible?

| Peter Stephens

How can investors avoid the perils of buying shares at prices that are too high?

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Why Politics Rather Than Economics Could Derail Stock Markets in 2018

| Peter Stephens

Political risk appears to be the biggest threat to the current bull market.

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Wise Investors Are Already Planning for the Next Bear Market

| Peter Stephens

The next bear market may not be too far away.

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3 Danger Signs to Help You Avoid Losing Money

| Peter Stephens

These 3 risks could hurt your portfolio performance.

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3 Quotes From Charlie Munger That Could Boost Your Investment Returns

| Peter Stephens

These three pieces of advice could be worth holding on to for the long run.

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