Equity Mates Investing Podcast The personal finance habits that changed our lives | Real Talk
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Aug 27, 2025 This lively discussion highlights the transformative power of personal finance habits. The hosts tackle the psychological barriers to long-term financial thinking and promote proactive budgeting strategies. They emphasize the benefits of automating finances and adopting a 'pay yourself first' approach. With insights on investment strategies and the importance of regular portfolio reviews, the conversation also touches on the unique Australian obsession with property. Humor and practical tips make for an engaging exploration of financial literacy.
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We’re Not Built To Invest Long-Term
- Human brains are poorly wired for long-term investing because we treat our future selves like strangers.
- Recognising this explains why habits and systems beat one-off decisions for investing success.
Automate Your Money Flows
- Automate as many financial steps as possible so decisions happen without daily effort.
- Set paid transfers and automated ETF buys to remove timing and emotion from investing.
Get Engaged And Educated
- Become engaged and educated about your finances so you can make informed choices.
- Learn basics like compounding, inflation, and risk to avoid costly mistakes and take advantage of opportunities.
