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Before investing a single cent, you need to get your cashflow sorted. So today we step into the practical side of things; budgeting, savings rates, and the systems that make investing possible. To set up a system she will actually stick to, Jess speaks to Glen James- host of the Money Money Money podcast and former financial adviser. Plus Jess receives some much needed encouragement from listener Phoebe, who shares her story that the dreaded admin of setting up your money right, is well worth it. By the end of this episode, Jess will walk away with a realistic (and surprisingly generous) savings rate and budgeting framework- and you can too! Chapters: 00:00 Do This Before You Invest 02:02 The Financial House Framework 04:48 Why Systems Beat Good Intentions 09:42 Fixing Jess’ Money Flow 12:23 The Budget That Changed Everything 16:01 Setting Up Money Buckets 20:12 Real Example of Chaos to Control 23:05 How Systems Kill Money Anxiety Join our community of beginner investors; sign up to the Get Started Investing newsletter here Share your investing story with us Submit here Check out the Glen James Spending Plan here Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered. ——— Thanks to Betashares Direct for sponsoring this series and helping us keep our content free. Check it out at betashares.com.au/direct Betashares Capital Ltd (ABN 78 139 566 868 AFSL 341181) is the issuer of Betashares Invest, the IDPS-like scheme available via Betashares Direct. Read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination, available at www.betashares.com.au/direct, before making an investment decision. This information is general in nature and doesn’t take into account any person’s financial objectives, situation or needs. You should consider its appropriateness taking into account such factors and seek professional financial advice. ——— In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ——— Get Started Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media. This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jess wants start investing. She’s tried to start before but every time- she freezes, chickens out, or puts it off entirely. So what’s actually holding her back? Jess sits down with Money Coach Karen Eley to unpack the psychology behind her hesitation. They explore how early money experiences, beliefs, and behaviours can shape the way we think about investing - often without us even realising it. Plus, Jess chats with Equity Mates community member Rebecca, who shares her journey from financial avoidance to building consistent investing habits. Proof that change is possible, no matter where you’re starting from. By the end of the episode, Jess will understand what’s holding her back and walk away with practical strategies to finally take that first step. Chapters: 00:00 The Real Reason You Feel Stuck 05:54 You Are Not Too Late To Start 09:54 Knowing Isn’t Enough To Act 13:54 Hidden Beliefs Driving Money Habits 22:15 Why Saving And Investing Feels Scary 29:11 Build Self Trust And Break The Cycle Join our community of beginner investors; Sign up to the Get Started Investing newsletter here Share your investing story with us Submit here Get in touch with Karen or take her money type quiz here Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered. ——— Thanks to Betashares Direct for sponsoring this series and helping us keep our content free. Check it out at betashares.com.au/direct Betashares Capital Ltd (ABN 78 139 566 868 AFSL 341181) is the issuer of Betashares Invest, the IDPS-like scheme available via Betashares Direct. Read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination, available at www.betashares.com.au/direct, before making an investment decision. This information is general in nature and doesn’t take into account any person’s financial objectives, situation or needs. You should consider its appropriateness taking into account such factors and seek professional financial advice. ——— In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ——— Get Started Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media. This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our colleague Jess has been keeping a secret. During a 10 year career in the finance industry, she had never told a soul- until now. Jess has never invested. She wanted to start, she knew how to start (even listened to our 12 Steps to Get Started three times.) But she has not started. So why not start now and document the journey? Over the course of the next 12 episodes, Jess will start investing- in real time. Each week, she’ll speak to an expert who will walk her through the steps, answer her questions and help her take action to get invested. Plus she’ll chat to Equity Mates community members about their investing journey, getting real-world advice from all walks of life. If you’ve been delaying investing or have someone in your life who wants to- this is the sign to start and go on the journey with her. Chapters: 00:00:00 Why Jess Said Yes To This Series 00:03:04 A Finance Career Without Investing 00:07:21 The Lifestyle Shift Boosting Her Savings 00:10:21 The Moment She Backed Out 00:13:09 What It Will Take To Start Investing ——— Join our community of beginner investors; Sign up to the Get Started Investing newsletter here Want to share your investing story? Submit here or DM us on Instagram Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered. ——— Thanks to Betashares Direct for sponsoring this series and helping us keep our content free. Check it out at betashares.com.au/direct Betashares Capital Ltd (ABN 78 139 566 868 AFSL 341181) is the issuer of Betashares Invest, the IDPS-like scheme available via Betashares Direct. Read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination, available at www.betashares.com.au/direct, before making an investment decision. This information is general in nature and doesn’t take into account any person’s financial objectives, situation or needs. You should consider its appropriateness taking into account such factors and seek professional financial advice. ——— In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ——— Get Started Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media. This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Congratulations, you’ve made it to the final episode of this series! To wrap up this journey, we leave you with the most important lesson yet- how to get out of your own way by automating your investing. Now you’ve heard these 12 Steps- you have all the tools you need to improve your financial future. It’s time to go forth and use them! If you’ve enjoyed / found value in this series, please join us in our mission to make Australia more financially literate and share it with others. In this episode you will learn: • How your brain stops you being a great investor • Why automation is so powerful • Other tips to remain consistent and focus on what matters • 3 key tips from Patrick O’Shaugnessy, one of our favourite investors Chapters: 00:00 - Beat Your Brain’s Biases 04:27 - Your Future Self Not a Stranger 06:19 - How We Automate Investing 09:03 - Other Ways We Overcome Biases 12:04 - Three Tips To Leave You With 14:04 - You Have The Tools, Now Use Them Links Mentioned: 📖 Patrick O’Shaugnessy Millennial Money (terrible title, great book). 🎧 Episode on Brokers. This is Part 12 of our 12 step series sharing everything we’ve learned about investing to help you get started, or to remind you of why it’s so important. ———   Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered.   ——— In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ——— Get Started Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media. This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So far you’ve learnt how to build a portfolio, now we get into the specifics of how to buy shares plus keep it regular and less stressful! You’ll hear our best tips for buying and selling your investments to help stay on track for the long term. In this episode you will learn: • How do I actually buy shares or ETFs? • 3 ways of ordering shares: Market, Limit, Stop • Why we don’t time the market • The power of dollar cost averaging (DCA) • Knowing when to sell Links Mentioned: 📕 Just keep buying by Nick Maggiulli Chapters: 00:00 - Three Types of Buying 7:54 - Never Try to Time the Market 11:07 - Introducing Dollar Cost Averaging (DCA) 13:40 - Buying the Dip vs DCA 15:56 - Three Signs You Should Sell This is Part 11 of our 12 step series sharing everything we’ve learned about investing to help you get started, or to remind you of why it’s so important. ———   Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered.   ——— In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ——— Get Started Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media. This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Investing with an expert or ‘active manager,' is not something you need to add to your portfolio. But if you do, you have to know why you’re doing it and choose an expert well. We walk you through our reasons for investing with an expert and the 6 factors we use when looking for one. In this episode you will learn: How you can invest with experts Why the experts don’t always get better returns What to look for when choosing an expert How we include expert investors in our portfolio Links Referenced: Morning Star ETF List Chapters: 00:00 - What is Active Management? 06:45 - 6 Factors to Choosing an Expert 11:10 - Do you need one? 13:25 - Active in Our Portfolios This is Part 10 of our 12 step series sharing everything we’ve learned about investing to help you get started, or to remind you of why it’s so important. ———   Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered.   ——— In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ——— Get Started Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media. This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's time in this series introduce the world of single stock investing- finding and investing in great companies through the stock market. We’re cranking the investing lessons up a notch and going beyond the basics of ETFs. So how you find a good company to invest in? What do you need to look for? and where? You've probably heard legends of everyday people who invested in the early days of Apple or Microsoft and made millions. It might not always be as flashy as those tales- but investing in companies through the stock market can be a powerful way to build wealth and we think a great way to learn about the world around you. In this episode you'll learn: Why invest in companies?Three ways to narrow down your choices4 steps to find a great companyKey tips when buying individual companies Links referenced: Download our free 4-step stock checklist Other resources we mentioned: https://www.reddit.com/r/SecurityAnalysis/, TIKR, GuruFocus, quartr This is Part 9 of our 12 step series sharing everything we’ve learned about investing to help you get started, or to remind you of why it’s so important. ———   Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered.   ——— In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ——— Get Started Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media. This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is a portfolio? And how do you create one? Essentially it’s a collection of investments. The financial products you invest in, make up your portfolio. Importantly, it shouldn’t be random- there are simple principles guide building a portfolio. All to make sure it actually works for you and your goals. In this episode you will learn: ·      What is a portfolio? ·      What to think about: goal, time horizon, risk tolerance ·      The importance of diversification ·      How we approach our portfolios: Core & Satellite ·      Other ways to construct a portfolio This is Part 8 of our 12 step series sharing everything we’ve learned about investing to help you get started, or to remind you of why it’s so important. Chapters: 00:00 Setting a Portfolio Goal 04:02 Time Horizon 06:22 Risk Tolerance 08:22 Importance of Diversification 11:01 Core and Satellite 13:26 Other Ways to Build Portfolios 15:20 What is Rebalancing 17:01 Make it Easy For Yourself ——— Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered. ——— In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ——— Get Started Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media. This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Introducing the simple investor’s best friend… the index ETF. You don’t have to be an expert on financial markets to be an investor. In fact, it’s arguably easier today than it’s ever been to invest and most of that is thanks to our friend; index ETFs. In this episode you will learn: What we would buy if we were starting again todayWhat is an indexDifferent indexes around the worldHow you can buy an index: ETFsWhy an index is all you need Chapters: This is Part 7 of our 12 step series sharing everything we’ve learned about investing to help you get started, or to remind you of why it’s so important. ———   Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered.   ——— In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ——— Get Started Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media. This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Once you’ve decided what to invest in, how do you actually make an investment?  If you're investing outside of superannuation, you’ll need to use a broker.  But which broker should you use? It’s one of the most frequent questions we get from people starting their investing journey.  There are so many of them available, it can be hard to know where to start. But no need to stress, that’s why we’re here and making this series!  In this episode you’ll learn:  ·      The two ways every person can invest  ·      What is a broker? ·      The 4 factors we use when choosing a broker (and why they matter): ·      Which brokers we use  This is Part 6 of our 12 step series sharing everything we’ve learned about investing to help you get started, or to remind you of why it’s so important. Chapters: 00:00:00 The First Choice Every Investor Makes 00:02:21 Super Or Outside: Your Two Options 00:05:05 Why You Need A Broker 00:06:41 The Four Broker Rules We Use 00:11:20 Avoid Dodgy Fees And Products 00:15:40 Brokers That Tick The Boxes ———   Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered.   ——— In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ——— Get Started Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media. This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You can invest in all kinds of things through the stock market.  You might have heard a few of them thrown around like; Stocks, Bonds or Property. They’re called different Assets or Asset Classes.  So how choose which is right for you and how do these assets make you money?  That’s what we’ll cover in part 5 of our 12 step series sharing everything we’ve learned about investing to help you get started, or to remind you of why it’s so important. You will learn:  ·      What is an investable asset? ·      The most common forms of investments ·      How you can access them all through the stock market ·      How do you actually make money from any of these assets? (2 ways) ·      Why we prefer stocks over all the other assets This is Part 5 of our 12 step series sharing everything we’ve learned about investing to help you get started, or to remind you of why it’s so important. Chapters 00:00:00 What Is An Investable Asset? 00:02:15 The Four Most Common Investments 00:04:53 ETFs are like Bundles 00:06:31 Two Ways Investments Make Money 00:07:47 Investing Versus Speculating The Seth Klarman Clip at 7:42 is from 'Margin of Safety' on the Active Investor Magazine YouTube Channel, 14 Feb 2025. ———   Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered.   ——— In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ——— Get Started Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media. This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do you actually invest? Well there's no one “right” way to do it; there are different styles which suit different goals and appetites for risk.  The first three episodes of this series covered the foundations you need to get sorted before you can start investing. Now, it’s time to tackle how to make an investment.  In this episode we cover what’s actually happening when you invest in the share market and how to know which investing style is right for you.  You will learn:  ·      What is the share market  ·      What is a share and what does it mean to own one? ·      The different styles of investing  This is Part 4 of our 12 step series sharing everything we’ve learned about investing to help you get started, or to remind you of why it’s so important. Chapters 00:00:00 Why Investing Beats Letting Cash Sit 00:04:44 Owning Small Pieces Of Big Brands 00:08:10 Hands-On Or Hands-Off Investing 00:11:39 Three Hands-On Styles Explained 00:18:58 Finding A Style That Suits You ———   Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered.   ——— In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ——— Get Started Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media. This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The single most influential factor in growing your long-term wealth, is the amount you’re able to save.   Maximise your ‘savings rate’, then put that money to work by investing it and your future self will thank you.   So, how do you do that?   In this episode you will learn: How much money you need to start investingWhy the most powerful factor is your savings rateBryce’s approach: Rule of 3’sRen’s approach: Pay yourself first This is Part 3 of our 12 step series sharing everything we’ve learned about investing to help you get started, or to remind you of why it’s so important. Chapters: 00:00:00 The Money Habit With the Biggest Impact 00:01:58 Investing Isn’t Just For High Earners 00:02:58 This Is the Part You Can Control 00:05:28 How We Each Stay Disciplined 00:11:30 Find the Spending That Trips You Up 00:14:50 Saving Now Equals Freedom Later ———   Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered.   ——— In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ——— Get Started Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media. This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When is the “right” time to start investing? How do you know if you're ready?   We’ve heard plenty of reasons why people put it off. Not enough money, it feels too risky and more!   We are here to tell you: now is the time. You have everything you need.    In this episode you will learn: Why now is the time to start investingWhat you need to get started investingHow to clear your high-interest debtAbout other debt: Mortgage, HECs etc.Building your emergency fund This is part 2 in our 12 step series sharing everything we’ve learned about investing to help you get started, or to remind you of why it’s so important. Chapters: 00:00:00 Why Delaying Feels Sensible 00:02:21 Waiting Wastes Your Advantage 00:04:07 Everything You Need To Begin 00:06:07 Clearing Costly Debt First 00:08:08 Mortgage And HECs: What Matters 00:12:54 An Emergency Fund Comes First 00:14:47 You Can Start With Just One Dollar ———   Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered.   ——— In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ——— Get Started Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media. This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 Investing. It can feel daunting, confusing or just too hard. The great news is that getting started is not as difficult as you might think.   The stock market is a powerful wealth-creating machine, yet so many people miss out on utilising it.   That’s why back in 2019, we created this series to break down the barriers and explain how to start investing. 7 years on, we're doing it again! An updated (even simpler to follow) 12 part series, sharing everything we’ve learned about investing to help you get started or to remind you of why it’s so important.   Welcome to the first instalment! And if this is your first episode. Congratulations: your investing journey has officially begun.   In this episode you will learn: What is Equity MatesWho we are – Bryce & RenOur first investments4 reasons why we invest (and you should too!) Chapters: 00:00 What this 12-part series will cover 02:35 Who we are (and why that matters) 04:40 If we can do it, anyone can 07:06 How our investing journeys began 11:16 Hear why other listeners invest 12:03 Our four reasons for investing 13:15 The power of compounding explained 17:17 The $1 a day investing challenge 20:10 In the next episode... ———   Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered.   ——— In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ——— Get Started Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media. This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.