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Sep 7, 2023 • 5min

Bitesize: Should I pay off my HECs faster?

This Bitesize comes from our Ask An Advisor series on Equity Mates Investing Podcast. We were joined by Jacob McCudden, and Ren put to him the question: 'Should I be paying off my HECs debt faster?' and he had quite the hot take. Join us for more Ask an Advisor here.Listen to the full episode here:Website | Apple | Spotify Want more Equity Mates? Click here. Also, our book is finally here! Don’t Stress, Just Invest is in all good bookshops, or you can order it now from Amazon or Booktopia.*****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.Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sep 4, 2023 • 22min

$100 Challenge: Bryce starts a dropshipping business

We're back with another $100 challenge episode. It's a simple premise, an extra $100 each month in your investing pot could compound to over $350 000 in 40 years. Bryce and Alec chat through what they'll be doing this September, and we also hear from some Equity Mates community members about their plans as well. Want more Equity Mates? Click here. Also, big announcement from us – we’ve a new book! Don’t Stress, Just Invest, is out now at all bookshops and you can order it from Amazon or Booktopia.*****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.Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Aug 31, 2023 • 9min

Bitesize: What's the best broker to get started with?

This Bitesize is from one of our basics series a couple of years ago over on Equity Mates Investing! Ren goes through exactly what he's looking for from a broker, and what 3 have made his hit list. Listen to the full episode here:Website | Apple | Spotify Want more Equity Mates? Click here. Also, our book is finally here! Don’t Stress, Just Invest is in all good bookshops, or you can order it now from Amazon or Booktopia.*****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.Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Aug 28, 2023 • 18min

What's the one ETF I should invest in for life?

Dylan wrote to ask and asked: 'If you could choose, what's the one ETF you'd dollar cost average into for the rest of your life?'... which really got us thinking. We talk about the considerations you need to think about for yourself, our personal criteria for choosing an ETF, and then name some examples that we have on our shortlist. Note - this is absolutely NOT comprehensive and you might have some options you think are brilliant too! (If you've found any - hit us up at contact@equitymates.com). Also, our book is now available! Don’t Stress, Just Invest, is in all good bookshops and you can order it from Amazon or Booktopia.Want more Equity Mates? Click here. *****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.Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Aug 24, 2023 • 2min

Bitesize: How should I invest $10, 000?

This Bitesize comes from our Ask An Advisor series on Equity Mates Investing Podcast. We were joined by Jacob McCudden, and Bryce put to him the question: Where would you invest if you had $10 000 at your disposal? (Ummm must be nice!) Join us for more Ask an Advisor here.Listen to the full episode here:Website | Apple | Spotify Want more Equity Mates? Click here. Also, our book is finally here! Don't Stress, Just Invest is in all good bookshops, or you can order it now from Amazon or Booktopia. *****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.Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Aug 21, 2023 • 18min

Cost of Living: Healthcare is one of the fastest growing costs & one of the hardest to cut

Today in our Cost of Living series, we're looking at health costs - we look into how we budget for that, and then elements of our health insurance where we could find a few extra savings. Want more Equity Mates? Click here. Also, TODAY IS THE DAY. Our new book is out now - at all good book stores, or you can order now from Amazon or Booktopia. Get your copy now! *****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.Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Aug 17, 2023 • 5min

Bitesize: Help me get out of debt!

This Bitesize comes from our Ask An Advisor series on Equity Mates Investing Podcast. Ben Wauchope joined us to talk about how you should think about getting out of consumer debt. Join us for more Ask an Advisor here. Listen to the full episode here:Website | Apple | Spotify Want more Equity Mates? Click here. PS. Big announcement from us – we’ve written a new book! It’s coming out on 22 August and you can pre-order now from Amazon or Booktopia. Keep your ears out for events that’ll celebrate the launch, but we look forward to sharing it with you!*****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.Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Aug 14, 2023 • 17min

Cost of Living: How much should you pay for insurance?

Today we are looking at insurance and financial services, and asking what we can do to reduce our costs? Links for those deals to get you thinking:Savings Account 5.55% p.a. Interest for 4 Months up to $250,000 (New Customers Only) @ Macquarie BankSavings Maximiser 5.50% p.a. Interest on Balance up to $100,000 (Monthly Deposit, Balance & Spend Requirements) @ INGPS. Big announcement from us – we’ve written a new book! It’s coming out on 22 August and you can pre-order now from Amazon or Booktopia. Keep your ears out for events that’ll celebrate the launch, but we look forward to sharing it with you!Want more Equity Mates? Click here. *****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.Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Aug 10, 2023 • 18min

Under the Hood: All-in-one diversified exposure with DHHF | Betashares

Today we're going Under the Hood with DHHF - An all-in-one investment solution providing exposure to a low-cost diversified portfolio of 'all-growth' assets. Check it out here.Want to win free merch? Head to the Betashares landing page and sign up to win a core essentials merch pack. Want more Equity Mates? Click here. This episode contained sponsored content from Betashares. Betashares Capital Limited is the issuer of Betashares ETFs. Read the PDS and Target Market Determination at www.betashares.com.au and consider if the fund is right for you. Investing involves risk.*****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.Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Aug 7, 2023 • 17min

Cost of Living: Bryce unpacks his food budget

It's the latest in our series when we're looking at reducing our cost of living. Today we’re looking at food and non-alcoholic beverages and asking what we can do to reduce our costs in this area. Some deals we've sussed as well to help out: BOGOF Dine-In Burger or Salad on Mondays if Your AFL/NRL Team Wins @ Grill'd (Free Relish Membership Required)https://www.grilld.com.au/taste-the-win[WA, SA] Free Whopper in-Store if a Eagles or Crows Player Kicks a Goal from outside 50m in a AFL Home Game @ Hungry Jacks Apphttps://www.hungryjacks.com.au/whopper-goal-t-c-s-wcehttps://www.hungryjacks.com.au/whopper-goal-t-c-s-crowsFree Pizza on Your Birthday (Must Have Purchased 1 Pizza in The Year Prior) @ Crust (Loyalty Rewards)https://www.crust.com.au/loyalty/Free Dumplings for Your Birthday @ New ShanghaiSign up with your email address and date of birth to receive a complimentary basket of dumplings.https://www.newshanghai.com.au/PS. Big announcement from us – we’ve written a new book! It’s coming out on 22 August and you can pre-order now from Amazon or Booktopia. Keep your ears out for events that’ll celebrate the launch, but we look forward to sharing it with you!Want more Equity Mates? Click here. *****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.Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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