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Deep Dive: We're fresh into a new year, and you might be feeling like it's time to start building some more long-term wealth. But where do you start, and how much money do you need to get things going? 

From making the most out of your superannuation to buying shares and knowing when to get into the property market, here’s our straightforward guide to investing this year.   
 
To kick off The Briefing’s week-long series on how to start your 2025 right – we’re bringing you Bension Siebert’s chat with Chief Investment Officer at Motley Fool Australia, Scott Phillips.  
  
Note: This episode contains general information. Always seek personalised advice from a financial advisor before investing.

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