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Get Started Investing — 392 episodes

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Too many ETFs to choose from? Here’s how to pick | Jess Gets Investing

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Saving, Investing or Super? How an adviser thinks I should split $3,000 a month | Jess Gets Investing

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My first financial adviser meeting: how to actually set goals | Jess Gets Investing

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The simple system that unlocked my 38% savings rate | Jess Gets Investing

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I know I should start investing.. why can't I? | Jess Gets Investing

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She works in finance but has never invested (we’re fixing that) | Jess Gets Investing

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12. Automate it & get out of your own way | 12 Steps to Get Started Investing

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11. Tips for buying and selling | 12 Steps to Get Started Investing

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10. Back the professionals | 12 Steps to Get Started Investing

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9. How to find a great company | 12 Steps to Get Started Investing

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8. Building a portfolio | 12 Steps to Get Started Investing

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7. Just get started: Buying an index | 12 Steps to Get Started Investing​

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6. How do you actually buy shares? | 12 Steps to Get Started Investing​

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5. What can we invest in? | 12 Steps to Get Started Investing​

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4. The Basics of Investing | 12 Steps to Get Started Investing​

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3. Saving to invest | 12 Steps to Get Started Investing​

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2. Am I investment ready? | 12 Steps to Get Started Investing​

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1. Why investing is for everyone | 12 Steps to Get Started Investing​

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How we'd invest $5,000 today (December 2025)

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Boost My Budget: Simple changes to get on top of your spending

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An investors guide to Black Friday

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How you can compare ETFs in 10 minutes

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Worried about a stock market crash? Here's how to invest

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Beat your brain: 4 biases holding you back

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Shares or property: which should you invest in first?

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We hate fees! Here are the Cheapest ETFs in Australia

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Best savings accounts for October 2025

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Pardon the Jargon: Index vs ETF vs Mutual Funds vs LIC

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The ultimate Superannuation checklist

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Boost my Budget: Achieving your goals on a low income

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A lifetime of good investing: Your 20s vs. 40s vs. 60s

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The power of compounding and time in the market

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How you can actually use inflation to your benefit: Inflation explained

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How this YouTuber with 1M subs is building his wealth - Brandon from New Money

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Boost My Budget: Confessions of a shopaholic

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Why we love index funds (and you should too)

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Pardon the jargon: Revenue vs Profit and why the difference matters

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Why Dollar Cost Averaging wins every time

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What is the stock market and how does it actually work?

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Dividend Reinvestment Plans: The passive investing hack most people ignore

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Boost my Budget: Bringing accountability to this "parking fine princess"

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"I broke every rule in the book": How Glen James lives on his terms

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Why saving alone won't make you rich

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How much money do you need to start investing?

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We have a big announcement

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Could you be getting more for your savings? Australia’s best savings accounts - July 2025

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Everything you need to know about tax

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Our best investments for FY26: Alternative assets (anything but stocks & bonds)

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Our best investment ideas for FY26: Stocks

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Our best investment ideas for FY26: ETFs (that are not just our core!)

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Boost My Budget: Professional money coach shocks couple in live budget review

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Rebalancing your portfolio: what, why and how to nail it

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What to invest in when interest rates are cut

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4 lessons from Warren Buffett that changed our lives

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2020 vs 2025: how our portfolios have changed

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Top Chinese tech ETFs we're watching in 2025

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Zero to $1m in 10 years: How Queenie Tan invests

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Diversification: How to actually get it right

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Best ETFs to invest in Asia: Active v Passive

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How to buy property without a mortgage

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FIRE movement: 3 things we love and 3 things we hate

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Best ETFs for: Investing in Bitcoin

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4 simple steps for anyone to pick great stocks

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Don't panic: Here's why time in the market beats timing the market

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Buy the dip on US Tech? Which ETF is best: NDQ or US-100

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How we would invest our first $5000 today

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We reveal our 2025 investment performance - here's the strategy that works

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Top 4 gold ETFs in Australia: GOLD, QAU, PMGOLD, NUGG explained

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Dividend investing: how to build passive income with ETFs & Stocks

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Is my super performing? How much do I need to retire? Your superannuation questions answered

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What is the best ETF to invest in India? IIND vs NDIA

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How to save thousands and wipe out your mortgage

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Index Funds or ETFs, what's the difference?

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Best ETFs for: Riding the AI boom

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The 3 biggest investing lies costing you money

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How we're investing for 2025 | Summer Series

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Top ETFs and our stock watchlists for 2025 | Summer Series

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The best brokers, savings accounts & investing apps for 2025 | Summer Series

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Building wealth starts with saving more | Summer Series

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Make 2025 your best yet: The financial health check | Summer Series

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How our portfolios went in 2024

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It's not too late to maximise your super in 2024

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ETF Explained: Ren's first ETF (still holding) - Betashares Global Cybersecurity ETF (HACK)

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We review the hottest new ETFs of 2024

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5 timeless investing rules everyone must know

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ETF Explained: Australia's most popular dividend ETF - Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield ETF (VHY)

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Best ETF's for quitting your job

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How we would invest $5,000 right now

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ETF Explained: VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (MOAT)

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Same salary but Bryce saves 18% more - Our spending reviewed | PocketSmith

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When we plan to retire

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ETF Explained: Vanguard U.S. Total Market Shares Index ETF (VTS)

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Best ETFs for: Investing in Australia - VAS vs A200

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4 steps to replace your salary with passive income

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ETF Explained: Betashares Diversified All Growth ETF (DHHF)

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"I wish I knew this earlier" - We help a beginner investor build her portfolio

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Our 5 best money hacks to save for your next holiday | Singapore Airlines

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ETF Explained: iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV)

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Best ETFs for: becoming a millionaire

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Is this the best portfolio set up? How we use core and satellite

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ETF Explained: JPMorgan Global Equity Premium Income Complex ETF (JEGA)

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What this financial expert wishes she knew before having kids | Kid's Ain't Cheap with Ana Kresina

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ETF Explained: JP Morgan US 100Q Equity Premium Income Active ETF (JPEQ)

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Can the ASX stop sending us letters!?

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ETF Explained: JPMorgan Equity Premium Income Active ETF (JEPI)

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5 things we wish we knew before investing (that we've never shared before)

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ETF Explained: VanEck MSCI International Quality ETF (QUAL)

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Best ETFs For: above-average growth

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Why should I Dollar Cost Average?

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ETF Explained: Vanguard Diversified High Growth Index ETF (VDHG)

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Interview: Natasha Etschmann (aka Tash Invests) on how to not work forever

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Who is Vanguard, Betashares or iShares & how do I buy an ETF?

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ETF Explained: Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS)

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Which broker should I sign up with?

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Best ETFs for: a house deposit

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Bryce v Ren: Who's super fund has done better | Financial Check-up

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Fees: What we pay and what we NEVER will | Financial Check-up

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What we're buying in FY25 | Financial Check-up

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How much did we invest in FY24 | Financial Check-up

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$100 Challenge: Make money while walking

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We compare the top travel cards: Wise vs ING vs HSBC

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You're sitting on a monster, awaken your super | Anne Fuchs, Australian Retirement Trust

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Introducing: Pimp my Portfolio

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Under the Hood: Consistent income from global bonds with JPGB | JPMorgan Asset Management

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Warren Buffett bonanza: Highlights from Berkshire Hathaway 2024

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$100 Challenge: Money savings tips from the experts

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Emma Edwards: How to know if you’re good with money

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We're celebrating 1,000 episodes!

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We’re tracking our spending - here’s what we found | PocketSmith

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Your savings account should be paying 5%

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$100 challenge: How we save money on our energy bills

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How the experts are investing in 2024

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6 investing myths holding you back

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How many ETFs is too many ETFs?

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Best starting point for a beginner to start investing?

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$100 challenge: Sam's making money with Lego

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How we're investing for 2024

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FIRE: Financial Independence (!) Retire Early (?) | Summer Series

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Boost your income: Side hustles that paid off big time | Summer Series

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The millionaire next door | Summer Series

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Saving and investing during a cost of living crisis | Summer Series

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From debt ridden to debt free | Summer Series

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Change your mindset, change your life | Summer Series

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Brokers, tax & one ETF for life: All your questions answered

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Bitesize: All your micro-investing questions answered

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$100 challenge: Where we invested our $1200

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Bitesize: Is it possible to be *too* diversified?

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We're both first home buyers: Here's what we learned

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Bitesize: How much should I invest so I can retire comfortably?

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Top 5 ETFs of 2023

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Bitesize: Should I invest my emergency fund?

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Tax returns, bonuses, redundancies: How to manage a lump sum?

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Bitesize: The price of the stock has gone up, have I missed the boat?

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$100 challenge: Bryce will never pay full price for this one thing

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Bitesize: Why we keep DCAing even when stocks are falling

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How much should I have at my age?

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Bitesize: Should I buy 50 shares of a $20 company, or 20 shares of a $50 company?

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I've set up my DCA's. What's next?

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Bitesize: Why time is the most important variable - Tom Piotrowski

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Can money buy happiness? Kate Campbell from Australian Finance Podcast

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Bitesize: Breaking down our Core Portfolio ETF weighting strategy

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Our home buying questions answered | Andre Botes, ubank

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Bitesize: Lauren Simmons on how to fix your finances

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

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Bitesize: 5 Expert Tips for Surviving During a Recession

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Can we convince Leah to start investing?

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

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

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

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Our dumbest money mistakes

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Bitesize: Should I pay off my HECs faster?

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$100 Challenge: Bryce starts a dropshipping business

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

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

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Bitesize: How should I invest $10, 000?

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

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Bitesize: Help me get out of debt!

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

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

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Cost of Living: Bryce unpacks his food budget

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

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

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

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

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

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Automated Investing: Why it works

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

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Her First 100k founder Tori Dunlap on how she invests

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Bitesize: Are You Investing in Too Many Things?

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

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Bitesize: How to value Apple with Rask

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3 Tax Deductions you can make as an investor

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Bitesize: How to value Xero with Rask

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54% of Aussies passed this quiz - Can you?

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Bitesize: Tax Time 101

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The 5 best savings account in Australia as of June 2023

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Under the Hood | Investing in emerging asset classes

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$100 Challenge: How Ren made $200 this month

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Under the Hood | What about alternate assets?

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Do credit scores matter when you're investing?

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

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Are reward programs worth it?

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Under the Hood | How do you manage ETF overlap?

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5 Budget-Friendly Ideas for Reducing Your Cost of Living

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

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How often should I be investing?

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

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$100 challenge: An Airbnb for car parks?

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

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Should I invest in gold?

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

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How much do I need to retire early?

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Under the Hood | A long term theme, or will it run out of steam?

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What are the best performing ETFS of 2023?

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Under the Hood | What's in a name of an ETF?

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$100 challenge: Has Bryce sold his drum kit?

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Bitesize: We bust 2 of the biggest myths when it comes to investing

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Your Guide To ETF Dividends: Where They Go And How They Work

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Bitesize: Book Review of Millennial Money by Patrick O'Shaughnessy

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Raiz v Spaceship v Commsec Pocket

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Bitesize: What do we do when we have imposter syndrome?

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Should I make voluntary contributions to my super?

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Bitesize: ESG basics - Investing clean & green

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Introducing the $100 challenge: How we turn $100 into $350k

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Bitesize: How do you know when to sell?

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The tools we use to budget

227

Bitesize: What's a Dividend?

228

Here's the best savings accounts in Australia

229

Bitesize: Stock vs ETF vs LIC: Understanding the Differences

230

What are the 5 best paying dividend ETFs?

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Automate your investments & get on with 2023 | Summer Series

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A strong core to support your future | Summer Series

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3 common money mistakes we've made | Summer Series

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7 steps to supercharge your Superannuation | Summer Series

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Should I invest my emergency fund? | Summer Series

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Where should I start with my money? | Summer Series

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2022 in Review: Bryce and Ren's Insights and Advice for the Future

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Bitesize: Creating a Winning Investment Strategy with Angie Ellis

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ETFs in 2022: The 10 Best and Worst Performing Funds

240

Bitesize: From Zero to Hero: Beeneet Kothari's Inspiring First Investment Story

241

The Top Cyber Security Companies to Invest in Right Now

242

Money Matters Made Simple - Melissa Browne's Essential Advice

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Unbeatable Black Friday Stock Deals

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Bitesize: Superannuation 101: Everything You Need to Know About Planning for Retirement

245

Vanguard's Superannuation Plan: Is It the Best Option for Your Retirement? Our In-Depth Review

246

Bitesize: Compound Interest Demystified: A Beginner's Guide to Building Wealth

247

Mastering Your Finances: Insights from Evan Lucas

248

Bitesize: Understanding EPS & Trading Volume

249

Busting the Myth: Investing vs Gambling

250

Bitesize: How Your Money Story Shapes Your Financial Future with Melissa Browne

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The Rise of Passive ETFs in 2022

252

Bitesize: The Importance of Market Cap and PE Ratios for Successful Investing

253

FinFest: Get Rich Slow

254

Bitesize: How Alec Turned His Biggest Investing Mistake into a Valuable Lesson

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Optimise Your Portfolio for Minimal Maintenance and Maximum Returns

256

Bitesize: Everything You Need to Know About Capital Gains Tax with Charlie Viola

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How to Automate Your Investments and Maximize Your Returns

258

Bitesize: Why a Balanced Portfolio is Key with Gemma Dale

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The Top 5 Thematic ETFs to Invest in Right Now

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Bitesize: The Power of Embracing Early Mistakes with Chris Wheldon

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The Top Dividend Stocks to Watch After Reporting Season | Sharesies

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Bitesize: The Global Opportunity - Why It's Time to Get Excited!

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Lessons for New Investors: The Triumph of the Optimists

264

Bitesize: Usman Khawaja's Tips for Balancing Finance and Life

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How we track our spending and know how much we can invest

266

Bitesize: How You Can Own a Company Instead of Working for a Company

267

The Power of Slow Wealth Accumulation

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Bitesize: How to Start Investing with Just Your Laptop - with Molly Benjamin

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The Rise and Fall of F45's IPO: What Went Wrong?

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Bitesize: Avoid these 5 common ETF investment mistakes!

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Why waiting for the perfect time to invest is a mistake

272

Bitesize: Understanding the Importance of Reporting Season for Investing

273

The Insider's Guide to Share Buybacks: What You Need to Know

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Bitesize: How Tash Invests plans to be financially independent by 35

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The Future of Investing: Thematic ETFs Explained

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Bitesize: Tim Samway's advice on building a successful portfolio as a young investor

277

Surviving the Downturn: Expert Tips for Investing During a Recession | Sharesies

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Bitesize: The Benefits of Investing and Why You Can't Afford to Ignore It

279

Why Google's 95% Drop is Actually a Good Thing

280

Bitesize: Demystifying Company Valuation with Kyle Macintyre

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Decoding Investing Jargon for Better Decision Making

282

Bitesize: How to Build Wealth Without Studying Finance with Emma Fisher

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Learn to invest in 15 minutes or less

284

How to Invest Wisely During Times of Market Volatility with Evan Lucas

285

The Rise of Cryptocurrency ETFs in Australia | ETF Securities

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The Business of Music: How Justin Timberlake Made $100m

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The Pros and Cons of Passive ETFs vs. Active ETFs

288

Community Spotlight: Emily's Journey to Financial Freedom Through Saving

289

Zooming Out: How to Stay Calm and Confident in the Face of Investing Challenges

290

Understanding Interest Rates and Their Impact on Your Finances

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Community Spotlight: The beginers guide to buying your first stock | Thanks to Sharesies

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Community Spotlight: Why writing down your investing goals is crucial for success | Thanks to Sharesies

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1 hidden software stock and is value investing dead?

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From Zero to Investor: Alana & Maddy's Journey | Thanks to Sharesies

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Introducing The Dive: Will we ever see another profitable Olympics?

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Top 3 Investing Tips for Beginners

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Community Spotlight: Simon – Exploring the Pros and Cons of FIRE with Bryce

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Key Takeaways from the 2022 Federal Budget for Investors

299

The Top ETFs for Achieving Financial Independence and Retiring Early

300

GSI x YIGC crossover: Building the ultimate investor starter pack

301

The Best and Worst ETFs of 2021

302

Unpacking Buffett's Letter - The Ultimate Investing Guide

303

The Evolution of Investing: Is Micro Investing Still Worth It?

304

Inflation-proof your investments with these expert tips

305

Mastering the W-8 Form for Tax Efficiency

306

Nicole Haddow: How to Quit Toxic Companies and Grow Your Wealth

307

The Top Investment Opportunities for 2022

308

The Top Investment Resources for Your Journey | Summer Series

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Debunking the Top Investment Myths | Summer Series

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From Rookie to Investor: My First Investment Story | Summer Series

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What is one thing you wish you knew when you started investing? | Summer Series

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Top Investing Mistakes to Avoid | Summer Series

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How to Choose the Right Investment Style for Your Financial Goals | Summer Series

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Community Spotlight: The World of Speckies and NFTs: Darcy's Perspective

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How to Build a Property Portfolio Without Owning a Single House

316

Community Spotlight: How Flynn's Buy-and-Hold Strategy Pays Off

317

How to Master Dollar Cost Averaging for Maximum Returns

318

Community: Sascha Kelly - EM Head of Production admires Paris Hilton

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ASX Week: The Guide to Building a Balanced Portfolio with Gemma Dale

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ASX Week: The Guide to ETF Investing: John Caulfield's Top 5 Mistakes to Avoid

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ASX Week: Helen Chong's top tips for successful investing in Australia

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Mastering the Art of Investing Thesis Writing

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Investment Thesis Tracking: Tips and Tricks for Success

324

How to Develop an Investing Thesis That Works for You

325

ESG Investing: Maximizing Returns While Making a Positive Impact

326

ESG Investing: A Comprehensive Guide for Beginners

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ESG Investing: Balancing Ethics and Financial Returns

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Community Spotlight: Sam Koslowski - Stock Tips & Start-Ups | The Daily Aus

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Community Spotlight: SMH Jessica Irvine's Top 6 Sharemarket Tips for Beginners

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Fixed Income Investing 101: A Beginner's Guide | Blossom

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Community: DJ Tigerlily on aligning your investments with your values

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Sort Your Money: Mastering Cash Flow with Kylie Purcell | Finder

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Sort Your Money: Mastering Your Savings Strategy | Finder

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Sort Your Money: Mastering Debt Management with Graham Cooke | Finder

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Building an investment thesis with You're in Good Company

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Taking Control of Your Superannuation: This is Super Important

337

From the Experts: Emma Kirk on Global Investing | Magellan Financial Group

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The Inspiring Story of Lauren Simmons, the Youngest Female NYSE Trader

339

Global Investing 101: What You Need to Know Before Investing Abroad

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Global Investing 101: Everything You Need to Know to Get Started

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Global Investing 101: Why Diversification Beyond Australia is Key

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Community: Lucinda Price (Froomes) on trying to make $1m in a year

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Community Spotlight: Adam's biggest investing mistakes and lessons learned

344

The Top Mistakes to Avoid in Investing and Life

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Investing Mistakes to Avoid: Common pitfalls and how to steer clear

346

The Art of Asset Allocation: A Step-by-Step Guide to Building Your Portfolio

347

The Benefits of Diversifying Your Asset Portfolio

348

Asset Classes: The Ultimate Guide to Building Your Investment Portfolio

349

Community Spotlight: Investment Tips with Alisha Aitken-Radburn

350

Equity Mates' Investing Styles: A Deep Dive into Their Strategies

351

Discover Your Ideal Investing Style

352

Investing Styles: Are You Passive Or Are You Active?

353

How to Unf*ck Your Finances: Mastering Your Money Mindset with Melissa Browne

354

How to Build Wealth While Paying Off Debt

355

A Beginner's Guide to Understanding Cryptocurrency

356

Community Spotlight: Rohan's Insights and an Update on His Investing Journey

357

Get to Know the Hosts of Our You're In Good Company!

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Community Spotlight: How Tash Invests is Making Her Dreams of Financial Independence by 35 a Reality

359

How to Build Wealth with Micro-Investing: A Step-by-Step Guide

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How to Achieve Financial Independence with Molly Benjamin from Ladies Finance Club

361

Why Waiting to Invest Could Cost You in the Long Run

362

Phil Muscatello's Top Beginner Tips for Investing in Shares

363

Community Investor: Candice's Breakdown of the FIRE Movement

364

Bonus Episode: Meet Pay Love - meet the hosts of our newest podcast!

365

Don't work for the company — instead, own the company

366

The Impact of Reporting Season on the Stock Market

367

3. Broker Basics: How to Place Orders & Manage Your Portfolio Like a Pro

368

2. Broker Basics: How to Choose the Right Broker for Your Needs

369

1. Broker Basics: Fundamentals of Brokers

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The Ultimate Broker FAQ: Everything You Need to Know

371

Bonus Episode: Meet Comedian V Economist

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3. ETFs For Beginners - Managing Your Portfolio w/ BetaShares

373

2. ETFs For Beginners - What Are Your Options w/ BetaShares

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1. ETFs For Beginners - Basics 101 w/ BetaShares

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'Build An ETF' Shortlist & Winner Announced

376

From Zero to Investor: The Journey Of A Millennial Getting Into The Markets - Part 3

377

The Ultimate Guide to ETFs for New Investors

378

From Zero to Investor: The Journey Of A Millennial Getting Into The Markets - Part 2

379

From Zero to Investor: The Journey Of A Millennial Getting Into The Markets - Part 1

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Be Global, Be Different, Get Out of Your Own Way

381

Building an investment portfolio

382

Tips when buying and selling

383

How to Find a Good Company

384

Knowledge is Power: Finding the right information

385

Pardon the Jargon: Terms you need to know

386

Just get started: Buying an index

387

First decision every investor makes: Finding a broker

388

What can we invest in?

389

Basics of Investing

390

Saving to Invest

391

Who We Are & Why We Invest

392

What Is Get Started Investing?