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Get Started Investing

Equity Mates Media

Get Started Investing is here to help you make the most of your money.We cover all the basics that you need to start your investing journey. We unpack all the jargon and confusing bits, hear your investing stories, with the goal of making investing less intimidating - and we want to have a good time along the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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17:09

3. Saving to invest

Get Started Investing ·

2026/01/12

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 firstThis is Part 3 of our 12 step series sharing everything we’ve learned about

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17:32

2. Am I investment ready?

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2026/01/12

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 fundThis is part 2 in our 12 step series sharing

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21:48

1. Why investing is for everyone

Get Started Investing ·

2026/01/12

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

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20:30

How we'd invest $5,000 today (December 2025)

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2025/12/01

Still haven't started investing because you're not sure what to actually buy? We're solving that today.In this episode, Ren and Simon each reveal exactly what they'd invest in with $5,000.Real holdings, real strategy, but fake dollars. These two portfolios are concrete examples to show you how simple getting started can be.Timestamps:00:00:00 – Why Starting Feels So Hard00:02:05 – The Logic Behind Core and Satellite00:06:39 – How Simon Builds a $5K Portfolio00:09:54 – What Other Investors Would

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23:32

Boost My Budget: Simple changes to get on top of your...

Get Started Investing ·

2025/11/27

Hilda knows with the amount she’s earning- she should be saving more. But money is something she hates dealing with. Normally, she lacks the motivation to do anything about it. But with a recent pay cut, it’s clear things need to change.So- she joins us on our series; Boost my Budget to get help building a low touch budget that will have her spending less, saving more and even- starting to invest.Your saving rate has the biggest impact on building your wealth. If you’re someone who’s been burying

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17:18

An investors guide to Black Friday

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2025/11/24

Black Friday and end of year sales are here and you have the opportunity to use it to your advantage.In this episode we present our 3-step guide to tackling this high spend season with a financially literate, investing savvy mindset.Every dollar you don’t spend, is a dollar you can invest- so here’s how to make your money work harder for you.We cover:-The doggy sales tactics to watch for and how to avoid them.-How to get the best deals and stop impulse buying or overspending.-Our 3-step guide to

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18:00

How you can compare ETFs in 10 minutes

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2025/11/17

If you’re stuck deciding which ETF to invest in, use our 5 steps to compare any ETF. In 10 mins you’ll have all the information you need to make the best choice for you.ETFs have made investing super accessible. So accessible in fact, that there are now so many to choose from that it can be overwhelming.If decision paralysis is getting in your way, these steps will help you focus on what really matters and get invested.Links Referenced:📈 ETFs mentioned: VHY, VAS🎧 Listen to: We hate fees! Here are

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21:51

Worried about a stock market crash? Here's how to invest

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2025/11/10

Feeling nervous about investing right now? That’s perfectly normal.All time highs have been reached in many places as of late- It’s got some people talking about a Bubble, or impending crash.But what does that mean? Should you be worried? And how should you invest in response?In this episode we:-Explain the theory behind stock market bubbles-The impact on your investing-How we personally are investing in the current market-Five steps to take if you’re worried about investing right nowLinks

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17:07

Beat your brain: 4 biases holding you back

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2025/11/03

Investing isn’t just a financial game, it’s a mental one.In fact, mindset is so pivotal to good investing, that if you’re yet to start (investing consistently, or at all), the chances are it’s your mindset- not your finances, holding you back.We’re here to help you break out of the biases keeping you from a better financial future.In this episode we explain 4 common cognitive biases that prevent you from investing and detail how to combat each of them, so you can invest to your full potential.Links

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17:53

Shares or property: which should you invest in first?

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2025/10/27

Should you invest in the stock market or buy property? It’s debate we’re here to settle.In this episode we explain the role both property and stocks can play in a portfolio. It’s not about either/or, its about your goals and the timing.We cover:·Why the Property vs Stocks debate is a false choice.·How and when you investing in stocks.·Knowing if or when you should buy property.·The role each asset plays in a portfolio.Links Referenced:🎧 Listen to this GSI ep: how to invest in property without a

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18:55

We hate fees! Here are the Cheapest ETFs in Australia

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2025/10/20

Fees are the silent killer of investing returns. Luckily, they’ve never been easier to avoid.Even a tiny fee difference can cost you thousands over time. In this episode, we break down the lowest-fee ETFs in Australia and show how to make every dollar work harder for you.We Explain:-How ETF management fees work-A worked example of the impact a tiny % difference in fees can have on your wealth over 30 years-The 3 lowest-fee Australian Index ETFs, S&P 500 ETFs and Global ETFs on the ASX-The most

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17:15

Best savings accounts for October 2025

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2025/10/13

When’s the last time you checked your savings rate?Some popular accounts have recently made changes, so it’s time to check that you’re still getting the best bang for those bucks.We were surprised just how much this list had changed in only 3 months, since we last made this episode.In this edition we share the top savings accounts as of October 2025:Top 5 accounts with conditionsTop 5 accounts with no hurdles or conditions.Explain the recent changes to popular savings accounts in Australia including

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15:20

Pardon the Jargon: Index vs ETF vs Mutual Funds vs LIC

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2025/10/06

Knowing what to invest in and how to invest in it, can get confusing. Not only are there now more options than ever, the terms used to describe them are full of acronyms and jargon.But don’t be disheartened. These terms are simpler than you might think. In this episode we explain 4 common terms you’ll hear beyond single stock investing; ETFs, Indexes, Mutual Funds and LICs.By the end of this episode, you’ll know what each of these terms mean and the key differences between them.Links Referenced:🎧

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17:00

The ultimate Superannuation checklist

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2025/09/29

If there’s one thing to get right in your financial life, it’s superannuation. It’s the biggest free kick you’ll ever get and worth bothering about.To wrap up Super September, we’ve built the Ultimate Super Checklist: 9 complete steps that'll make your super work harder today to set you up for success tomorrow.Listen to this episode, download the free checklist, and start ticking them off.xLinks Referenced:📝 Download the Utlimate Super Checklist.🎧 Listen to: Super September on Equity Mates and

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27:00

Boost my Budget: Achieving your goals on a low income

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2025/09/25

How you structure your cashflow is the key to achieving your savings goals, no matter your income.Becca dreams of sipping cocktails in Fiji, but her budget feels messy. With a small mortgage, investment properties, and even some shares- she’s built a strong base. But a recent drop in income has made it hard to balance today’s spending with tomorrow’s goals.In this episode, financial adviser Alex Luck joins Bryce to help Becca clean up her cashflow and prove that even on a low income, goals are still

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22:50

A lifetime of good investing: Your 20s vs. 40s vs. 60s

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2025/09/22

What your portfolio looks like at 60 should be very different to 20, or even 40. Your investing should evolve as your life does. In this episode, we show you how to make every decade count.It’s never too late to change your financial future. At every stage of life there are steps you can take to get the most out of the years ahead.We cover:A model portfolio for each key decade; 20s, 40s and 60s.Why time is your biggest advantage in your 20s.The traps to avoid in your 40s (hello, lifestyle creep).How

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16:53

The power of compounding and time in the market

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2025/09/15

Consistent returns and time. That's the recipe for the most powerful force available to an investor; compounding. You don’t need to chase crazy returns to build meaningful wealth, compounding alone can get you there. In this episode we explain how.We cover:What is compounding and just how powerful it isThe steps you need to take advantage of it.A common misconception about how compounding works.Answer a listener question about compounding inside super vs outside of itLinks Referenced:🎧 Listen to:

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19:09

How you can actually use inflation to your benefit:...

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2025/09/08

It's a dreaded word in investing… Inflation. If you’ve felt the cost of living pinch, you’ll be no stranger to the corrosive effect of inflation on your finances. But what actually is it? How does it work? Why does it change?In this episode we explain everything you need to know about inflation, importantly, how you can use it to your benefit.We cover:What is Inflation and why is it so harmful?How to avoid losing money to inflation: have it working in a way that beats it.3 ways to take advantage of

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24:10

How this YouTuber with 1M subs is building his wealth...

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2025/09/01

YouTube is big business these days. In this episode we chat with finance creator Brandon van der Kolk who built a 1M+ subscriber channel; New Money. We hear about his investing journey, his money philosophy and how he built his internet hobby into a full time business.We chat about:How Brandon built his hobby channel into a full time gigHis investing journey from questionable single stocks to ETFs back to Warren Buffet Value style single stock investingHow he manages his money as a business ownerHis

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27:58

Boost My Budget: Confessions of a shopaholic

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2025/08/28

Kara tracks every cent she spends in a detailed spreadsheet… yet still feels her budget’s slipping away.With a single income, two kids, and the goal of retiring at 60 with a fully paid off property- Her monthly retail spend could be holding her back. Can financial coach Lexi Smith help Kara swap the impulse buys for investing?In this edition of Boost My Budget, we unpack Kara’s cashflow, tackle her doom-scroll fueled spending sprees and help her find ways to tame that onerous spreadsheet.We

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