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Chances are at some stage you’ve probably googled ‘effective budget template’. We all want the perfect tool to help us achieve our financial goals... But there’s so many options out there, and it’s pretty overwhelming. Inspired by You’re In Good Company, who talked about budgeting a couple of weeks ago, we talk through finding the right budget fit for you in Get Started Investing this week.There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to budgeting, just like anything super personal - getting fit, eating well, studying. A great budget is just a really useful tool. It’ll track what you need, how you need it - monitoring your income and expenses, helping you manage your debt repayments, and plan ahead for your financial goals.The YIGC Budget Template is here.Bryce's template is in the Equity Mates Discussion Group is here.-----The Equity Mates Community Survey helps us to understand who is engaging with Equity Mates Media, and more importantly, how we can continue to improve our content to help you on your money and investing journey.Win $500 in cash or tickets to FinFest 2023 by completing the Equity Mates Media Community Survey 2023 The survey is now open and closes on 28th February 2023 - T&C details here.If you enjoyed Finfest 2022 and want to be part of an even bigger FinFest in November 2023, register your details and we’ll be in touch with Earlybird access details.-----If you want to let Alec or Bryce know what you think of an episode, contact them here. Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum. Want more Equity Mates? Come to our website and explore! You’ll find information on our full network of shows, including our Equity Mates Investing Podcast, book recommendations, blogs, news, and more. *****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.

If you're interested in investing in stocks, you've probably heard of dividends. Dividends are a way for companies to share their profits with shareholders. As an investor, you're entitled to a portion of the profits based on the number of shares you own. Dividends can provide a steady stream of income and are often paid out on a regular basis.In this Bitesize, Bryce and Ren explain the basics of dividend investing, why Australians love them, and why some companies opt not to pay a dividend.Listen (or watch) the full episode here:Website | Apple | SpotifyMake sure you don’t miss anything about Equity Mates – visit this page if you want to support our work.Want more Equity Mates? Come to our website and explore! You’ll find information on our full network of shows, including our Equity Mates Investing Podcast, book recommendations, blogs, news, and more. *****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. All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of Get Started Investing are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given.Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Looking for the best savings accounts in Australia now that interest rates are up? Check out our top picks, including accounts with bonus rates and gimmicks, as well as no-frills options with the best interest rates available. Shop around and compare to find the right account for your needs!The 5 we talk about in this episode: 1. ING Savings Maximiser - 4.8% Bonus, 0.55% Base2. Virgin Money Boost Saver - 4.6% Bonus, 0.05% Base3. Macquarie Savings Account - 4.5% Introductory, 3.7% Base4. HSBC Everyday Savings Account - 4.25% Introductory, 2.55% Base5. BOQ Future Saver Account (Under 35) - 4.75% Bonus, 0.05% Base-----The Equity Mates Community Survey helps us to understand who is engaging with Equity Mates Media, and more importantly, how we can continue to improve our content to help you on your money and investing journey.Win $500 in cash or tickets to FinFest 2023 by completing the Equity Mates Media Community Survey 2023 The survey is now open and closes on 28th February 2023 - T&C details here.If you enjoyed Finfest 2022 and want to be part of an even bigger FinFest in November 2023, register your details and we’ll be in touch with Earlybird access details.-----If you want to let Alec or Bryce know what you think of an episode, contact them here. Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum. Want more Equity Mates? Come to our website and explore! You’ll find information on our full network of shows, including our Equity Mates Investing Podcast, book recommendations, blogs, news, and more. *****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.

You may have heard of stocks, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and listed-investment companies (LICs), but what exactly are these options and how do they differ? In this Bitesize, Alec and Bryce define the terms for you - so you won't ever be confused again!Stocks represent ownership in individual companies. When you invest in stocks, you become a shareholder in that company and have an interest in its success. Historically, stocks have been one of the best-performing asset classes, but they are also known for their volatility.An ETF is a basket of securities, such as stocks or bonds, that trade on an exchange like a stock. When you invest in an ETF, you are buying a share of the entire portfolio, rather than investing in individual securities. This diversification helps to mitigate risk in your portfolio, and is one of the reasons ETFs have become increasingly popular.LICs, also known as closed-end funds in America, are similar to ETFs in that they offer diversification by investing in a portfolio of securities. However, LICs are actively managed, which means they are managed by a professional fund manager who makes decisions about which securities to buy and sell.Listen (or watch) the full episode here:Website | Apple | SpotifyMake sure you don’t miss anything about Equity Mates – visit this page if you want to support our work.Want more Equity Mates? Come to our website and explore! You’ll find information on our full network of shows, including our Equity Mates Investing Podcast, book recommendations, blogs, news, and more. *****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. All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of Get Started Investing are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given.Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Looking for ways to increase your cash return from your investments this year? Look no further as Bryce and Alec bring talk through last year’s top 5 best dividend paying ETFs listed on the ASX 200.In this episode, they specifically focus on passive index ETFs and exclude actively managed ETFs and leveraged ETFs. The following ETFs have been ranked based on their 2022 dividends:- OOO ETF BetaShares Crude Oil Index ETF-Currency Hedged (Synthetic)WXHG ETF SPDR World ex Australia Carbon Control (Hedged) Fund(with an honourable mention to sister ETF) WXOZ ETF SPDR S&P World ex Australia Carbon Control FundSYI ETF SPDR MSCI Australia Select High Dividend Yield FundOZR ETF SPDR S&P/ASX 200 Resources FundQRE ETF BetaShares Resources Sector ETFREMEMBER! Past performance is not indicative of future results, but Bryce and Alec have also put together a list of ETFs specifically designed to optimise dividend payments. Tune in to learn more!-----The Equity Mates Community Survey helps us to understand who is engaging with Equity Mates Media, and more importantly, how we can continue to improve our content to help you on your money and investing journey.Win $500 in cash or tickets to FinFest 2023 by completing the Equity Mates Media Community Survey 2023 The survey is now open and closes on 28th February 2023 - T&C details here.If you enjoyed Finfest 2022 and want to be part of an even bigger FinFest in November 2023, register your details and we’ll be in touch with Earlybird access details.-----If you want to let Alec or Bryce know what you think of an episode, contact them here. Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum. Want more Equity Mates? Come to our website and explore! You’ll find information on our full network of shows, including our Equity Mates Investing Podcast, book recommendations, blogs, news, and more. *****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.

Welcome to the Get Started Investing Summer Series. Over 6 episodes, we’re going through 6 steps to help you set up your finances for 2023.In this ep, we talk through *exactly* what we do when the money hits our bank accounts. How we divvy it up, and where we automate it to go! If you want to let Alec or Bryce know what you think of an episode, contact them here. Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum. Want more Equity Mates? Come to our website and explore! You’ll find information on our full network of shows, including our Equity Mates Investing Podcast, book recommendations, blogs, news, and more. *****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.

Welcome to the Get Started Investing Summer Series. Over 6 episodes, we’re going through 6 steps to help you set up your finances for 2023.Now we get to investing! We go through everything in this episode, from choosing a broker, introduction to core and satellite and three core actions for you to take after the episode finishes. Looking for an investing book gift for a loved one this christmas? Order ‘Get Started Investing’, written by Equity Mates Alec and Bryce. Available on Booktopia and Amazon now!If you want to let Alec or Bryce know what you think of an episode, contact them here. Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum. Want more Equity Mates? Come to our website and explore! You’ll find information on our full network of shows, including our Equity Mates Investing Podcast, book recommendations, blogs, news, and more. *****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.

Welcome to the Get Started Investing Summer Series. Over 6 episodes, we’re going through 6 steps to help you set up your finances for 2023.This ep we reveal up our biggest mistakes! It's one of the most important aspects of getting your money sorted. What have you done wrong? For us it includes: lifestyle creep, not having a money plan, not tracking where your money is going, not building the habit of constantly saving, and having credit card debt or just bad debt in general. If you want to let Alec or Bryce know what you think of an episode, contact them here. Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum. Want more Equity Mates? Come to our website and explore! You’ll find information on our full network of shows, including our Equity Mates Investing Podcast, book recommendations, blogs, news, and more. *****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.

Welcome to the Get Started Investing Summer Series. Over 6 episodes, we’re going through 6 steps to help you set up your finances for 2023. In this ep we're looking at the steps to take to look after your super: Like checking fees, comparing performance, investment options, insurance and more! Want to hear more about super? (We don't blame you) Check out our episodes on superannuation here. Looking for an investing book gift for a loved one this christmas? Order ‘Get Started Investing’, written by Equity Mates Alec and Bryce. Available on Booktopia and Amazon now!If you want to let Alec or Bryce know what you think of an episode, contact them here. Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum. Want more Equity Mates? Come to our website and explore! You’ll find information on our full network of shows, including our Equity Mates Investing Podcast, book recommendations, blogs, news, and more. *****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.

This is our Get Started Investing Summer Series. Over 6 episodes, we’re going through 6 steps to help you set up your finances for 2023.Today we're chatting about your emergency fund! We go over why you need one, how much you should be spending, and now you've saved it, what do you do with that cash?Bryce and Alec mentioned these links in line with the actions to take from this episode:https://www.canstar.com.au/savings-accounts/best-savings-account-interest-rates/ https://www.savings.com.au/savings-accounts/https://mozo.com.au/savings-accounts/high-interesthttps://www.finder.com.au/savings-accounts/high-interest-savings-accountsIf you want to let Alec or Bryce know what you think of an episode, contact them here. Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum. Want more Equity Mates? Come to our website and explore! You’ll find information on our full network of shows, including our Equity Mates Investing Podcast, book recommendations, blogs, news, and more. *****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.