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Equity Mates Media

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Hi! I'm Jess. This year, I finally started investing. After years of indecision, I took a leap and began documenting my journey, bringing you along to learn the investing ropes together.

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Designed to build your confidence, our short, easy-to-understand episodes make investing approachable- so you can make the most of your money. New episodes drop every Tuesday & Thursday.

On Tuesdays: I tackle real questions from a beginner investor- whether my own or sent in by our community. We cover everything from ETFs & shares, to super, property and personal finance.

On Thursdays: Our series, How I Got Started where I chat with a community members to hear the highs, lows and lessons from their investing journey- proving that investing really is for anyone.

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  1. Bitesize: Lauren Simmons on how to fix your finances

    · 4:40 · S6 E72

    This Bitesize we're revisiting a conversation with Lauren Simmons, the youngest female trader in the history of the NY Stock Exchange. In this segment they talk about how she approaches her financial thinking. At 22…

  2. $100 challenge: How Nick made almost $2,000 in 2 weeks

    · 31 min · S6 E70

    Bryce has an update on his dropshipping business - that's right, the website is LIVE. You can support him here: https://hellosummerdaze.myshopify.com/ Ren has a pretty sad update - his attempts this month have failed…

  3. Bitesize: 5 Expert Tips for Surviving During a Recession

    · 7:00 · S6 E70

    Today’s Bitesize, we’re revisiting a recession themed ep we looked at! We take apart 5 tips from experts, and think about how it applies to our personal finances and the companies we’re investing in. Listen to the…

  4. Can we convince Leah to start investing?

    · 25 min · S6 E69

    Producer Sascha has dobbed in her friend Leah to be convinced to start investing. Would you want to nominate a friend to chat to Bryce and Ren? Contact us at contact@equitymates.com. Also, what are the arguments for…

  5. Bitesize: What are the options for investing for my kids?

    · 5:26 · S6 E68

    Today’s Bitesize, we’re looking at a recent Ask an Advisor where we featured Dominic Alafaci. This series have been a massive hit of late, and we wanted to feature a recent episode that our Equity Mates audience really…

  6. When is it okay to let your emotions drive your investing?

    · 20 min · S6 E67

    We've got a listener question from Benn that we want to answer! He's stuck wondering about how often he *should* listen to the emotional voice when he's going about making his investment decisions. Bryce and Ren weigh…

  7. Bitesize: How you can be lazy and *still* invest

    · 6:14 · S6 E66

    Today's Bitesize, we're asking the question - how can you be lazy, and still invest? The answer is automation! Listen to the full episode here: Website | Spotify | Apple Want more Equity Mates? Click here. Also,…

  8. Our dumbest money mistakes

    · 27 min · S6 E65

    Today we're talking about dumb money mistakes - in celebration of the new film - Dumb Money. We share both our own errors, and hear from those of our community! It's a really fun episode, and we know that learning…

  9. Bitesize: Should I pay off my HECs faster?

    · 4:50 · S6 E64

    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…

  10. $100 Challenge: Bryce starts a dropshipping business

    · 22 min · S6 E63

    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…

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

    · 8:37 · S6 E62

    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…

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

    · 18 min · S6 E61

    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…

  13. Bitesize: How should I invest $10, 000?

    · 2:26 · S6 E60

    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?…

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

    · 18 min · S6 E59

    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…

  15. Bitesize: Help me get out of debt!

    · 4:32 · S6 E58

    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.…

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

    · 17 min · S6 E57

    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…

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

    · 18 min · S6 E56

    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…

  18. Cost of Living: Bryce unpacks his food budget

    · 17 min · S6 E55

    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…

  19. Under the Hood: Apple, Amazon & Google in 1 trade with NDQ | Betashares

    · 20 min · S6 E54

    We're going Under The Hood to unpack how to analyse an ETF - together with Betashares' Tom Wickenden. Today's EFT? Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF (ASX: NDQ). Betashares Capital Limited is the issuer of Betashares ETFs.…

  20. Cost of Living: Hear Ren's #1 tip for saving on transport

    · 19 min · S6 E53

    Today we're talking about different ideas to reduce the cost of transport in our CPI series. Deal to get you thinking: Free Lounge Access for Flight Delays over 2 Hours (Pre-Registration Required) with Mastercard…

  21. Under the Hood: 1500 companies, 1 ETF with BGBL | Betashares

    · 22 min · S6 E52

    In today’s stock market, nearly every asset class, commodity, and global market is accessible through ETF’s. So, the question becomes, how do you choose? In Under the Hood we are looking at some of Australia’s…

  22. Cost of Living: How can we save money on household equipment

    · 19 min · S6 E51

    It’s really hard to find new ways to reduce your cost-of-living. We know that there’s a lot of bills and expenses you just can’t reduce at the moment - whether it’s heating, or internet, insurance or the big one - rent…

  23. Under the Hood: Building a strong core with A200 | Betashares

    · 20 min · S6 E50

    In today's stock market, nearly every asset class, commodity, and global market is accessible through ETF's. So, the question becomes, how do you choose? In Under the Hood we are looking at some of Australia's…

  24. Automated Investing: Why it works

    · 21 min · S6 E49

    Our episode today is inspired by James from the UK. He wrote and asked: Why you wouldn’t just invest in an S&P 500 index fund? So today we go over 2 reasons why you would and 1 reason why you wouldn’t... First of…

  25. Bitesize: What to expect when you're expecting (a crash)

    · 6:51 · S6 E48

    This Bitesize comes from one of our most downloaded episodes ever! Picture this: the stock market takes a nosedive, but then, out of nowhere, it springs back up. That's what we call a 'Dead Cat Bounce' - a temporary…

  26. Her First 100k founder Tori Dunlap on how she invests

    · 30 min · S6 E47

    Today we're joined by Tori Dunlap - American investor, feminist, founder, and financial educator. After successfully saving $100,000 by the age of 25, she quit her corporate job in marketing to fight for your financial…

  27. Bitesize: Are You Investing in Too Many Things?

    · 4:12 · S6 E46

    This Bitesize comes from our recent 'Ask the Adviser' episode - the new series where we bring you advice from Australia's top financial advisers. Join us as we explore various financial topics, from building portfolios…

  28. $100 Challenge: Bryce enlists The Curve to help sell his drum kit

    · 32 min · S6 E45

    Join us as we attempt to turn $100 into $350 000! Just earn or save $100 each month, and thanks to the power of compound interest, it'll turn into $350 000 after 40 years. This episode, we're joined by Victoria and…

  29. Bitesize: How to value Apple with Rask

    · 6:29 · S6 E44

    In honour of our courses with Rask Australia (more on that below) we decided to make a special Bitesize on Owen’s valuation of Apple! If you want more – and more context, make sure you find the original episode in the…

  30. 3 Tax Deductions you can make as an investor

    · 15 min · S6 E43

    EOFY is approaching, and we had a bunch of listeners reach out with questions for this episode! Cathy asked: As a new investor, it would be great to know all the basics for tax time. Well, that'd be a huge episode…

  31. Bitesize: How to value Xero with Rask

    · 5:39 · S6 E42

    In honour of our courses with Rask Australia (more on that below) we decided to make a special Bitesize on Owen's valuation of Xero! If you want more - and more context, make sure you find the original episode in the…

  32. 54% of Aussies passed this quiz - Can you?

    · 38 min · S6 E41

    It's a game of Equity Mates HotSeat! CanStar have released a quiz that they claim that only 54% of Australians could pass. To test it out - we tested it with our Equity Mates HQ team. Play along at home here with the…

  33. Bitesize: Tax Time 101

    · 8:37 · S6 E40

    Went back in the archives this week and pulled out an episode we recorded 5 years ago - about all things tax! Listen (or watch) the full episode here: Website | Apple | Spotify Sharesight makes the whole tracking…

  34. The 5 best savings account in Australia as of June 2023

    · 13 min · S6 E39

    Last week the RBA announced another increase in the cash rate, bringing it to 4.1%. This is the highest cash rate Australians have seen since 2012, and also signals the 12th rate rise in the past year! So, while this…

  35. Under the Hood | Investing in emerging asset classes

    · 26 min · S6 E38

    This is the tenth episode of our Under the Hood series - but we hope isn't the last. It's been an epic series, and today we're closing out with two of the most popular ETFs in our community - both to do with the ESG…

  36. $100 Challenge: How Ren made $200 this month

    · 27 min · S6 E37

    It's another $100 Challenge episode! This June, we check in on the ongoing saga that is Bryce's drumkit... (will he ever sell it?) Ren and Bryce reflect on the decisions they made in the month of May, and talk about…

  37. Under the Hood | What about alternate assets?

    · 28 min · S6 E36

    In this episode we look at bonds! After all, they're all over the news at the moment - so Bryce and Alec lean how ETFs can help us get access to alternate assets that aren't just equities. There's so many options for…

  38. Do credit scores matter when you're investing?

    · 15 min · S6 E35

    So, we all hear about credit reports - but what exactly are they, and do they make a difference in your investing journey? The guys sit down and discuss what a credit report is, and how it plays a crucial role in…

  39. Under the Hood | Equal Weight v Market Cap Weight: What's better?

    · 22 min · S6 E34

    We're chatting about the difference between Equal Weight and Market Cap, and using Global X FANG+ ETF (FANG) to understand it. We are joined by Global X's Jessica Leung, who helps us understand the difference. Equal…

  40. Are reward programs worth it?

    · 25 min · S6 E33

    Bryce is away, so Alec is our host! And though he's not a member of any rewards programs and doesn't have a credit card, he wants to understand if rewards programs are worth being a part of. So he's joined by Queenie,…

  41. Under the Hood | How do you manage ETF overlap?

    · 30 min · S6 E32

    When you first start investing, it's so easy to get way too excited and buy a bunch of ETFs and then afterwards look under the hood and realise we might have overlap. In this episode we ask - what exactly is this, and…

  42. 5 Budget-Friendly Ideas for Reducing Your Cost of Living

    · 18 min · S6 E31

    There's two things you can do in a cost-of-living crisis! Reduce expenses or increase income. Stewart sent us a message to ask for our best ideas - so we've hit up our shortlist! So Bryce and Alec go through their…

  43. Under the Hood | Help me narrow down my ETF theme choices!

    · 24 min · S6 E30

    There is an abundance of ETFs available that enable investors to track a wide range of asset classes. In today's market, nearly every asset class, commodity, and global market is represented by an ETF that provides…

  44. How often should I be investing?

    · 16 min · S6 E29

    We got a question this week at equitymates.com/contact from Kate about how often we should be investing. Is there an optimum? If you want to be investing regularly and dollar cost averaging into the market, but your…

  45. Under the Hood | Can I access global indexes through the ASX?

    · 25 min · S6 E28

    In this episode, we delve into the topic of accessing global indexes through the ASX. We'll explore the indexes that passive ETFs track, and the process of selecting which securities make it into these indexes.…

  46. $100 challenge: An Airbnb for car parks?

    · 21 min · S6 E27

    Welcome back to the $100 challenge! You've been asking about where the money will be invested. So the guys get into where they're actually putting the cash. Alec disclosed that he spent $150 on takeaway lunches in…

  47. Under the Hood | Help me understand what I'm *actually* buying

    · 17 min · S6 E26

    We’re back with our series all about ETFs, supported by Global X. Today we're looking at how do you actually know what you're buying underneath? If you're buying Uranium ETF - is it *actual* uranium, or miners, or what…

  48. Should I invest in gold?

    · 18 min · S6 E25

    In this episode, we dive into the world of gold investments, examining the reasons behind its recent surge to all-time highs above $2,000 an ounce. We talk about the factors driving its popularity, such as inflation…

  49. Under the Hood | What index are you tracking? And how is it made?

    · 27 min · S6 E24

    We're back with our series all about ETFs, supported by Global X. Today we're looking at what indexes passive ETFs follow and how and who decides what goes in them? We also ask who are some of the most common index…

  50. How much do I need to retire early?

    · 18 min · S6 E23

    Are you dreaming of retiring early, but wondering how much money you need to make it a reality? Retiring early can mean different things to different people - for some, it may mean no work at all, while for others, it…

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