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Get Started Investing

Equity Mates Media

Get Started Investing is all about helping beginner investors break down barriers.

  • 21 minutes 4 seconds
    Building wealth starts with saving more | Summer Series

    We're kicking off the year with a 5-part series designed to get you feeling confident about your financial future by helping you set up 2025 as your best financial year yet. Whether you're just starting out or looking to level up your money game, this series is for you. 


    In this second episode, we're tackling the single most impactful figure in building wealth- your savings rate. We go through:

    • Setting number driven goals vs being intentional
    • basics of building a budget (that you will actually stick to)
    • how we are maximising our savings so we can invest


    But wait, there's more! 📘 We've created a free '2025 Financial Success Handbook' to help you put everything into action. For this episode, you'll get:

    • A 'Budget Basics' checklist
    • Money mindset reflection exercise
    • Resource guides for saving and budgeting

    👉 Grab your free handbook here


    Thank you to PocketSmith for sponsoring this episode and helping keep all of our content free. If you want to try PocketSmith for yourself, hit this link to get 50% off your first two months of PocketSmith’s Foundation plan! You can also check out their Money Methodologies for more tips.


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    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. 

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    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.


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    13 January 2025, 6:00 pm
  • 19 minutes 16 seconds
    Make 2025 your best yet: The financial health check | Summer Series

    Ready to make 2025 your best financial year yet?


    We're kicking off the year with a 5-part series designed to transform your financial confidence and set you up for success. Whether you're starting from scratch or looking to level up your money game, this series is for you.


    In this episode, we tackle the crucial first step: setting up healthy financial foundations. We break down:

    • The 4 non-negotiables of a solid money setup: Tackling Debt, Building an Emergency Fund, Superannuation and Insurance 
    • How to identify gaps in your financial foundation
    • Simple steps to strengthen your each pillar of your base

    Links mentioned:

    We believe that financial success really is for everyone so we've created the free '2025 Financial Success Handbook' - your ultimate companion for this series. For this episode, you'll get:

    • A step-by-step Financial Health Check checklist (no guesswork needed).
    • Resources for mastering each of the 4 financial foundations.

    👉 Download your free handbook here

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    0:00 Intro

    3:07 The finance foundation

    3:28 Our community financial goals for 2025

    4:30 Emergency Fund

    8:54 Insurance

    10:23 Superannuation

    12:31 Get out of debt

    17:16 Conclusion

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    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.


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    6 January 2025, 6:00 pm
  • 16 minutes 36 seconds
    How our portfolios went in 2024

    It’s our final episode of the year, It’s time to get personal. After much chatter from our Equity Mates Community…we reveal how our Portfolios performed in 2024! 


    We cover: 

    • Who’s performed better? 
    • Full breakdown of how our Core and Satellite holdings performed 
    • Were there surprising? 
    • Lessons about investing we’ve gained from our portfolio performance this year 


    Links Referenced: 



    Bryce’s call about portfolio leverage with Charlie Viola EMI 


    Core and Satellite episode 


    Buy Don’t Stress, Just Invest as an xmas pressie or for some summer reading!


    Have an investing question? Record a voice note or send us a message on our website and we'll answer it on the podcast.

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    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. 

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    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.


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    9 December 2024, 6:00 pm
  • 16 minutes 25 seconds
    It's not too late to maximise your super in 2024

    The year is almost over, but the chance to give your superannuation a boost is not over yet! In this episode we go through the steps you can take today, to gift your future self the best present possible, $$$ in retirement!


    We cover: 

    • Why maximise super?
    • Ways to boost your super savings in 2024
    • How to check if you’ve maxed out the concessional cap


    Links Referenced: 


    Have an investing question? Record a voice note or send us a message on our website and we'll answer it on the podcast.

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    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. 

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    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.





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    2 December 2024, 6:00 pm
  • 14 minutes 42 seconds
    ETF Explained: Ren's first ETF (still holding) - Betashares Global Cybersecurity ETF (HACK)

    Is Betashares Global Cyber Security ETF (HACK) the best thematic etf on the asx? In this episode we try to answer that question. With trillions of dollars pouring into the cyber security market, it’s an enticing sector to add to the portfolio. Ren certainly thought so- this was his first ever etf…and he’s still holding! 


    In this episode we cover:

    • The impressive growth of cybersecurity
    • HACK’s performance, fees, holdings and more
    • The skills to unpack any etf 


    Links Referenced: 

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    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. 

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    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.


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    28 November 2024, 6:00 pm
  • 16 minutes 37 seconds
    We review the hottest new ETFs of 2024

    The Aussie ETF market is booming! With over 50 new ETFs launched in 2024 and nearly 400 in total now available, it’s easy to overlook some great options. Don’t miss out—this episode is your shortcut to discovering the hottest new ETFs on the block.


    We cover:

    • 2024 highlights; a snapshot of this year's new arrivals.
    • Community favourites; The most popular new ETFs among the Equity Mates community
    • Top performers: A round up of best-performing new ETFs.
    • Our picks: The new ETFs we’re most excited about adding to our portfolios.


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    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. 

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    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.


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    25 November 2024, 6:02 pm
  • 16 minutes 42 seconds
    5 timeless investing rules everyone must know

    Some people will tell you Investing is a fast moving, always changing, enigma-filled game. You might even sometimes feel that way, especially as a beginner. But we are here to tell you- it’s not as elusive as you think. There are some rules about investing that never change. In this episode, we bring you 5 things that will ALWAYS apply, no matter when you invest or how big (or small) your portfolio. 


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    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. 

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    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.


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    18 November 2024, 6:00 pm
  • 15 minutes
    ETF Explained: Australia's most popular dividend ETF - Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield ETF (VHY)

    If you are looking for ETFs focused on generating income, they are in no short supply. In this episode of ETF Explained; we breakdown one of the most popular dividend ETFs in our community; Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield ETF (VHY). We see how it compares to other income ETFs on the market and teach you the skills to analyse any etf along the way.

    We cover: 

    • How to analyse the core stats of VHY including yield,
    • 3 popular types of income ETF products and why you would choose each,
    • Is VHY the highest dividend ETF on the ASX?

    Links referenced:

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    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. 

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    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.


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    14 November 2024, 6:00 pm
  • 15 minutes 40 seconds
    Best ETF's for quitting your job

    If you’re dreaming of quitting the 9-5, ETF Investing is definitely a path you can take to get there. In this episode we take a look at the Best ETFs to build a portfolio big enough to quit your job. It’s not without planning and hard work saving, but it is possible! 


    We walk through: 

    • Building enough wealth with Investing to quit 
    • What you invest in once you’ve quit 


    Links referenced: 

    Record a voice note or send us a message on our website

    Aussie Firebug calculator

    Listen to our episode on DHHF & GHHF 

    Active ETF’s mentioned: HYGG and MAET

    Other ETFs mentioned: GNDQ, NDQ, 

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    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. 

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    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.


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    11 November 2024, 6:02 pm
  • 16 minutes 43 seconds
    How we would invest $5,000 right now

    So, you’ve saved a chunk of cash ready to invest (very nice), but you aren’t sure what to do next? In this episode we answer listener Ellen’s question, how would we invest a $5000 stash?


    We go through: 

    • Steps to take when deciding what to buy
    • Two approaches of how to invest it; lump sum vs dollar cost averaging
    • How we personally would invest $5000 right now


    How you would invest the hypothetical $5000 right now? Join the conversation in the Facebook Discussion Group, we'd love to know!


    Listen to the DHHF and VDHG episodes of our ETF Explained series for more info on these ETFs.


    Have an investing question? Record a voice note or send us a message on our website and we'll answer it on the podcast.

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    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. 

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    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.

    4 November 2024, 6:00 pm
  • 17 minutes 35 seconds
    ETF Explained: VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (MOAT)

    Want to invest in US companies with a sustainable competitive advantage? We discuss a product designed to do just that: VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (MOAT).


    In this episode of ETF Explained, we break down all you need to know about MOAT and teach you the skills to analyse any etf. 


    We cover: 

    • Breakdown the core stats of MOAT including performance.
    • What is an economic moat and how does this ETF use it?
    • Explain how to use it in your portfolio.


    Have an investing question? Record a voice note or send us a message on our website and we'll answer it on the podcast.

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    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. 

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    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.


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    31 October 2024, 6:00 pm
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