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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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18:55

We hate fees! Here are the Cheapest ETFs in Australia

Get Started Investing ·

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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25:08

Why we love index funds (and you should too)

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2025/08/25

We don’t call ourselves ‘The Index Boys’ for nothing. Index funds are the bread and butter of how we invest. They’re low cost, diversified and make it possible to grow meaningful wealth without spending hours stock picking. In fact, we believe index investing alone, can be enough. So in this episode, we explain what index funds are and why we think they’re the best investing method for beginners and seasoned investors alike. Plus, we share how we each use them in our own portfolios.We cover:What is

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13:05

Pardon the jargon: Revenue vs Profit and why the...

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2025/08/18

Revenue and Profit might sound like the same thing, but they can tell very different stories about a company. In this episode, we cut through the jargon and explain in clear, simple terms what revenue and profit each actually mean and why they matter to you as an investor.We cover:What revenue and profit are.How they're different.Why this difference matters to you as an investor.How to use them when evaluating or researching a company.Links Referenced:🎧 Listen to: What is the stock market |

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19:56

Why Dollar Cost Averaging wins every time

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2025/08/11

No one can predict the market, but anyone can Dollar Cost Average. In this episode we show you how.This simple strategy is the ultimate approach to long term investing. DCA or Dollar Cost Averaging is how we invest, and it’s proven to build wealth over the long term.In this episode we cover:What is DCA?When does it make sense to use it?Examples of the compounding power of DCAHow to automate it.Links Referenced:📞 Have an investing question? Leave us a voicemail, and we'll answer it on the podcast!📝

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16:54

What is the stock market and how does it actually work?

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2025/08/04

The stock market: A magical place where wealth is made. But when you buy a stock or an ETF- what actually happens? In this episode we explain in simple terms, how the stock market actually works (and what as an investor, you need to understand about it.)We cover:What is a stock marketHow trading worksWhat moves share pricesWhat matters & what doesn’t matter as an investorLinks:📞 Have an investing question? Leave us a voicemail, and we'll answer it on the podcast!🎥 We're on YouTube! Watch full

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17:49

Dividend Reinvestment Plans: The passive investing...

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2025/07/28

What if the shares you already own could help grow your portfolio faster? In this episode, we break down how Dividend Reinvestment Plans (DRPs) can quietly boost your returns over time. This one's for the set-and-forget investors; your comprehensive guide to dividend reinvestment.We cover:What DRPs areHow they work and when to use themSteps to set them up in your portfolioHow we use them in our own investing strategiesLinks Referenced:🎧 Listen to: Everything you need to know about Tax📞 Have an

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27:01

Boost my Budget: Bringing accountability to this...

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2025/07/24

In this instalment of Boost My Budget, we meet Chloe; 21 years old, self employed and the first to admit her money habits are a bit of a mess.Sporadic saving and impulse spending, blurred lines between business and personal cashflow, a budgeting system based mostly on vibes.She’s ready to change that. She wants accountability. In this episode, with expert help from financial coach Lexi Smith, we help bring structure (and sanity) to her budget. Showing that it’spossible to spend smarter, without

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22:10

"I broke every rule in the book": How Glen James...

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2025/07/21

“Hi, I’m Glen and I’m a recovering spender”,Glen James has built a career helping Aussies feel confident with money, but his own investing journey has been far from textbook. Intuitive, successful and at times unconventional. In this episode, we chat to Glen about how approach has evolved; from impulsive spender, to financial adviser, to now running one of Australia’s biggest money podcasts. (or money ‘show’, we should say 😉)We cover:Why Glen ditched setting investing goals (and what he does

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18:09

Why saving alone won't make you rich

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2025/07/14

If you are only saving your money, you risk falling behind. You can’t argue the numbers- investing beats saving in the long term. They’re both essential in a healthy financial set up. But we believe that too often, savings play a larger role than they should.In this episode we explain why and help you find a healthy balance between saving and investing.We cover:The difference between saving and investing.The role they each can play in financial freedom and building wealth.Why saving alone won’t make

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17:35

How much money do you need to start investing?

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2025/07/07

"I don’t have enough money to invest.” We hear this a LOT. It’s a common misconception that to be an investor, you have to be earning a high income or have a chunk of spare cash, but that’s not true at all.In this episode we teach you how to get started investing on any budget.We cover:Understanding minimum investment are to get startedStarting with microinvesting(and what that is)Minimum investments at the major investment platforms(4 microinvesting apps and 8 broker platforms)Why small investments

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16:12

We have a big announcement

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2025/07/03

One of the biggest episodes in Equity Mates history. We have an exciting announcement to share.It means big things for the future of Equity Mates and our mission to make financial literacy and investing more accessible to all Aussies.Don't worry, we’re not going anywhere. In fact- entirely the opposite. We’re entering a new era, one that will help us reach more community members and investors than ever before.We can't wait to share it with you.—------📞 Have an investing question? Leave us a

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