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

  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 Choose00:10:56 – Ren’s Approach to a Diversified $5K00:18:07 – Takeaways for Your Investment PlanETFs mentioned: DHHF, QBTC, HACK, GHHF, EXUS | Stocks mentioned: Tesla, Coinbase, LVMH, Goodman GroupLinks Referenced:🎧 Listen to: core and satellite | Cybersecurity ETF: HACK | Our interview with Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong📞 Have an investing question? Leave us a voicemail, and we'll answer it on the podcast!📝 Download our FREE 4 step checklist to analyse any stock (It’s beginner investor friendly).📝 Download our FREE ETF Handbook: everything you need to get started with ETFs.———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.

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

  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 their head in the sand or coasting by, knowing you could be making your money work better- good news. It doesn’t have to be hard or scary. In this episode we cover ways everyone can improve their savings rate.Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Why Money Feels Hard To Face00:01:34 – What Hilda Wants To Change00:03:19 – Her Current System00:05:37 – What Her Spending Says About Her00:07:32 – The Surprises In Her Cashflow00:09:26 – Where Her Food Budget Goes00:10:52 – The Savings Gap She Didn’t See00:12:42 – Is The Credit Card Helping?00:14:13 – A System To Make Money Easier00:16:28 – The Budget That Actually Works00:18:49 – How To Make Savings Grow00:20:40 – A Simple Way To Start Investing00:22:07 – What To Do From HereLinks Referenced: 💸 Want your Budget Boosted next? Apply here💲 PocketSmith is offering Equity Mates listeners 50% off the first 2 months of a Foundation Plan. To try PocketSmith for yourself head to pocketsmith.com/equitymates📞 Have an investing question? Leave us a voicemail, and we'll answer it on the podcast!🎥 We're on YouTube! Watch full episodes here.📝 Download our FREE 4 step checklist to analyse any stock (It’s beginner friendly).Or our FREE ETF Handbook: everything you need to get started with ETFs.———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.

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• An investors guide to Black Friday

  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 tackling Black Friday Sales as an investor Timestamps:00:00:00 – We're Talking about Shopping Now? Not Quite00:02:04 – How Black Friday Takes Shape in Aus00:04:53 – Sales Tactics To Watch Out For00:06:00 – How to Avoid Those Traps00:08:59 – Our Three Step Plan To Use Sales Well00:13:35 – Build Investing Skills with Black Friday Links Referenced:🎧 Listen to: What is the stock market and how does it actually work?📞 Have an investing question? Leave us a voicemail, and we'll answer it on the podcast!🎥 We're on YouTube! Watch full episodes here.📝 Download our FREE 4 step checklist to analyse any stock (It’s beginner friendly).Or our FREE ETF Handbook: everything you need to get started with ETFs.——— 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.

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• How you can compare ETFs in 10 minutes

  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 the Cheapest ETFs in Australia📝 Download our FREE ETF Handbook: everything you need to get started with ETFs.📞 Have an investing question? Leave us a voicemail, and we'll answer it on the podcast!🎥 We're on YouTube! Watch full episodes here. Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Introduction And Episode Setup00:01:29 – How To Compare Any ETF In Ten Minutes00:02:27 – Listener Question: VHY Or VAS00:04:13 – Step One: Look At The Name00:05:08 – Step Two: Understand Its Purpose00:05:55 – Step Three: How It Achieves That Goal00:07:15 – Step Four: What It Costs00:08:36 – Step Five: After-Fee Returns00:09:51 – How To Compare Two ETFs00:10:41 – VHY Versus VAS: Key Differences00:13:21 – Fee Comparison And Returns00:15:15 – Long-Term Performance00:16:30 – Final Thoughts And Takeaways———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.

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

  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 now Links Referenced:📈 Probability of loss chart 🎧 Listen to: Don’t time the market, Cognitive biases, why we love index funds,📞 Have an investing question? Leave us a voicemail, and we'll answer it on the podcast!🎥 We're on YouTube! Watch full episodes here.📝 Download our FREE ETF Handbook: everything you need to get started with ETFs. Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Introduction & Listener Questions00:03:59 – Are We in a Stock Market Bubble?00:07:55 – The AI Boom vs. Dotcom Era00:09:37 – The Risk of Waiting to Invest00:12:44 – Companies Die Indexes Are Forever00:15:50 – Five Steps for Investing Right Now00:20:57 – Outro Disclaimer——— 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.

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