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  Can I keep investing in the same ETFs forever? How your strategy should change over time 19.10.2026 33min

  How do you know when it's time to change your strategy?At just 21, listener Ben is already asking when he should prepare his portfolio for retirement. He's invested entirely in a geared ETF and wants to know what that means for his future.It's something Jess hasn't really considered either. She's investing for the long term, but what should that actually look like as life changes? Jess sits down with financial adviser Melissa Balacharige from Shadforth to explore how your investment strategy might evolve through your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s and into retirement.They unpack when to start de-risking, how your portfolio might change as your goals and time frame shift, and whether the 4% rule still works if you're invested in leveraged ETFs.Plus, why getting too defensive too early could be one of the biggest mistakes you make.Chapters:00:00 Introduction03:10 The Four Percent Rule07:14 Investing in Your 20s and 30s12:24 Diversifying in Your 40s17:30 Managing Retirement Risk21:21 Staying Disciplined26:31 Preparing for Retirement30:34 Leveraged ETFs and Key TakeawaysLinks mentioned in this episode:Find Shadforth's investing playbook here❓ Send your investing questions here and Jess will get them answered!📩 Sign up to the Get Started Investing newsletter here📩 Share your investing story with us submit here🤳 Follow Jess’ investing journey on instagram at getstartedinvesting_Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered.———Thanks to MLC for sponsoring this series and helping keep our content free.If you’re the type of person who spends weekends comparing ETF’s, keeps an eye on crypto, and never misses an episode of Equity Mates, here’s one investment you may be overlooking – your super.MLC knows it might not seem as exciting as picking your next investment, but thanks to tax advantages and decades of compound growth, it could end up being one of the hardest working investments you own. See how your super could be working harder with MLC at mlc.com.auDisclaimer: Products issued by NULIS Nominees (Australia) Ltd as trustee of MLC Super Fund. General information only. Read the PDS & TMD available at mlc.com.au and consider if it’s right for 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 only. Any advice is general advice, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs. If you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional.The hosts of this podcast and their guests may have positions in the companies mentioned. Equity Mates Media is part of the Betashares group but maintains editorial independence.Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Why this 42-yr-old farmer is investing in shares, not just the farm 14.10.2026 33min

  It’s not everyday Jess meets someone whose first investment was a cow.But for 42-year-old dairy farmer Justin, that was the case. Bought with the profits of selling manure by the side of the road might we add! 😆It’s no secret that farming is a tough, often volatile profession. Justin watched his parents financial life revolve solely around their farm. So when he discovered investing, he saw it as a way to build a life less dependent on the weather.Now, he’s teaching his 14 year old daughter the power of investing too.This is ‘How I Got Started’ a series where I sit down with a community member to hear the highs and lows of their journey to investing. These are real stories that we hope will give you confidence that investing is for anyone.Chapters:00:00:00 Meet Justin00:03:00 Wealth Beyond Farming00:07:46 Early Money Lessons00:11:08 Learning From Dad00:15:27 His Investing Turning Point00:19:47 Building His Portfolio00:23:35 Teaching His Daughter00:26:23 Freedom Beyond Farming00:29:00 Investing With Irregular Income00:31:30 Advice for BeginnersLinks Mentioned:Get Started Investing book - Buy hereHow many ETFs episode should you have? hereOther Links:🤳 follow along on Jess’ investing journey on Instagram @getstartedinvesting_.📩 Share your investing story with us submit here📩 Sign up to the Get Started Investing newsletter here🎟️ FinFest tickets - Buy early bird tickets hereWant more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered.———Thanks to Ubank for sponsoring this series.Ubank is a digital bank designed to help you understand your money, with tools that can help you do better day-to-day.You can download Ubank from the App Store or Play Store and sign up in just a few minutes.Products issued by Ubank, which is part of NAB. This info is general so consider what’ right for you. For TMDs, visit ubank.com.au———Get Started Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media.This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes only. Any advice is general advice, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs. If you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. The hosts of this podcast and their guests may have positions in the companies mentioned. Equity Mates Media is part of the Betashares group but maintains editorial independence.Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Do I need active ETFs to diversify my portfolio? I asked an adviser 12.10.2026 27min

  Should Jess add an active manager to her passive portfolio?After logging into her super and noticing that a portion is actively managed- it got her thinking, should she add active management outside of super too?And she’s not the only one wondering, the equity mates facebook group had a lot to say on the matter!Actively managed fund are now more accessible than ever- out of the 50 new ETFs listed on the ASX last financial year, 28 of them were active.But what actually is an active ETF and How does it compare to a passive one?Jess sat down with financial adviser Amie Baker to find out how active fits into a passive portfolio like Jess’.Chapters:00:00:00 Active vs Passive Investing00:03:24 How Passive ETFs Work0:05:27 How Active Funds Work00:09:29 What the Research Says00:12:54 Diversifying Your Portfolio00:17:33 Choosing Active Investments00:21:00 Small Caps and Fund Performance00:24:06 Building a Balanced PortfolioLinks mentioned in this episode:Learn more about Amie's take on passive and active investing in an article she has put together here.Episode with Dave Allen talking about red flag system hereMorningstar Active Passive Barometer here📩 Sign up to the Get Started Investing newsletter here📩 Share your investing story with us submit here🤳 Follow Jess’ investing journey on instagram at getstartedinvesting_Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered.———Thanks to MLC for sponsoring this series and helping keep our content free.If you’re the type of person who spends weekends comparing ETF’s, keeps an eye on crypto, and never misses an episode of Equity Mates, here’s one investment you may be overlooking – your super.MLC knows it might not seem as exciting as picking your next investment, but thanks to tax advantages and decades of compound growth, it could end up being one of the hardest working investments you own. See how your super could be working harder with MLC at mlc.com.auDisclaimer: Products issued by NULIS Nominees (Australia) Ltd as trustee of MLC Super Fund. General information only. Read the PDS & TMD available at mlc.com.au and consider if it’s right for 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 only. Any advice is general advice, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs. If you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. The hosts of this podcast and their guests may have positions in the companies mentioned. Equity Mates Media is part of the Betashares group but maintains editorial independence.Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  How this 29-year-old taught herself to invest and house-sat her way to buying property 07.10.2026 29min

  Larissa thought she knew how to invest. She’d read the books, listened to the podcasts and watched her first investments climb. Then it went downhill.What followed was a shift to simple ETFs and an unconventional plan to buy property with her partner; give up renting and house-sit their way to a deposit. (spoiler; it worked!)This year, a break up changed the future she’d been financially building towards.She joins Jess to share how the financial foundations she built in her 20s gave her the freedom to pivot when life changed.This is ‘How I Got Started’ a series where I sit down with a community member to hear the highs and lows of their journey to investing. These are real stories that we hope will give you confidence that investing is for anyone.Chapters:00:00 Larissas Investing Journey03:01 Life Money And Early Habits06:33 Learning How To Invest09:01 From Risky Picks To ETFs12:13 Building A Simple Portfolio16:29 The Unconventional Path To Property22:12 Rebuilding After A Breakup26:07 New Goals And Investing LessonsLinks:🤳 follow along on Jess’ investing journey on Instagram @getstartedinvesting_.📩 Share your investing story with us submit here📩 Sign up to the Get Started Investing newsletter hereWant more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered.———Thanks to Ubank for sponsoring this series.Ubank is a digital bank designed to help you understand your money, with tools that can help you do better day-to-day.You can download Ubank from the App Store or Play Store and sign up in just a few minutes.Products issued by Ubank, which is part of NAB. This info is general so consider what’s right for you. For TMDs, visit ubank.com.au———Get Started Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media.This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes only. Any advice is general advice, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs. If you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. The hosts of this podcast and their guests may have positions in the companies mentioned. Equity Mates Media is part of the Betashares group but maintains editorial independence.Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  What should I do with a lump sum: Save, super or invest? 05.10.2026 30min

  Don't let a lump sum sit in the wrong place. So how should you use it?Save it, invest it, pay off debt, put it in super, or spend it? Jess asks Financial Adviser Tom Hayes from Shadforth to run the numbers on every option.By the end of this episode, you'll know the trade-offs of each, and how to choose what fits your goals.Chapters:00:00:00 What To Do With A Lump Sum00:04:16 Where Your Money Came From00:06:56 Building An Emergency Fund00:11:53 Paying Down Debt00:14:00 Superannuation And Tax Benefits00:18:45 Investing Outside Super00:24:21 Lump Sum Or Dollar Cost Averaging00:27:01 Making The Right ChoiceLinks mentioned in this episode:Check out the previous episode on offset accounts here📩 Sign up to the Get Started Investing newsletter here📩 Share your investing story with us submit here🤳 Follow Jess’ investing journey on instagram at getstartedinvesting_Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered.———Thanks to MLC for sponsoring this series and helping keep our content free.If you’re the type of person who spends weekends comparing ETF’s, keeps an eye on crypto, and never misses an episode of Equity Mates, here’s one investment you may be overlooking – your super.MLC knows it might not seem as exciting as picking your next investment, but thanks to tax advantages and decades of compound growth, it could end up being one of the hardest working investments you own. See how your super could be working harder with MLC at mlc.com.auDisclaimer: Products issued by NULIS Nominees (Australia) Ltd as trustee of MLC Super Fund. General information only. Read the PDS & TMD available at mlc.com.au and consider if it’s right for 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 only. Any advice is general advice, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs. If you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. The hosts of this podcast and their guests may have positions in the companies mentioned. Equity Mates Media is part of the Betashares group but maintains editorial independence.Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  How this 41-year-old teacher can afford to retire early 30.09.2026 25min

  You don’t need a high income to invest your way to a better financial future. Today’s guest is proof of that.Ten years ago, while on maternity leave, Leigh decided to get serious about her families finances.Leigh and her husband aren’t high earners. She’s a teacher and her husband’s an electrician- so they don’t have millions coming in the door.But ten years after her investing journey began; their mortgage is paid off, she’s reached ‘Coast FIRE’ and is in a financial position to take next year off work.How did she do it? Jess chats with Leigh to find out.This is How I Got Started, in each episode one community member shares the highs and lows of their investing journey. These are real stories that we hope will give you confidence that investing is for anyone.Chapters:00:00:00 Meet Leigh00:02:03 Why Financial Independence00:04:05 Learning To Save00:07:37 Discovering Investing00:09:39 Her First Investments00:12:09 ETFs And Dividend Income00:15:17 The Monthly Money Split00:18:02 Life After Coast Fire00:20:00 Paying Off The Mortgage00:22:14 Teaching Kids About Money00:24:17 Building Financial SecurityLinks:🤳 follow along on Jess’ investing journey on Instagram @getstartedinvesting_.📩 Share your investing story with us submit here📩 Sign up to the Get Started Investing newsletter here🎟️ FinFest tickets - Buy early bird tickets hereWant more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered.———Thanks to Ubank for sponsoring this series.Ubank is a digital bank designed to help you understand your money, with tools that can help you do better day-to-day.You can download Ubank from the App Store or Play Store and sign up in just a few minutes.Products issued by Ubank, which is part of NAB. This info is general so consider what’ right for you. For TMDs, visit ubank.com.au———Get Started Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media.This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes only. Any advice is general advice, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs. If you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. The hosts of this podcast and their guests may have positions in the companies mentioned. Equity Mates Media is part of the Betashares group but maintains editorial independence.Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  How many ETFs do I actually need? I’m overwhelmed 28.09.2026 36min

  Is your portfolio diversified, or just complicated?Jess is only five months into investing and she’s already got seven ETFs and a stock. What is each investment actually adding? She’s starting to think maybe she’s overcomplicated things…Then community member Hamish sent in a question about whether it makes more sense to own one diversified ETF or build a portfolio from several ETFs. Jess took it as a sign to get back to basics. So she sits down with financial adviser Glen Hare to unpack how to think about building an ETF portfolio, includingHow many ETFs is too many?How to spot overlap between ETFsWhat you gain, and give up, by keeping things simpleThree example approaches: one diversified ETF, Australian + global ETFs, and a portfolio built across different regionsChapters:00:00:00 How Many ETFs?00:03:38 Has Jess Overcomplicated?00:08:07 All-In-One ETF Benefits00:16:08 Avoiding ETF Overlap00:24:54 Which Strategy Suits You?00:32:48 The ETF Selection ChecklistETFs Mentioned:We talk about a handful of ETFs in this episode so here is a list, in order of appearance to help you follow along if you need it!From Hamish’s Question:Betashares Global Share ETF (ASX: BGBL)Betashares Diversified All Growth ETF (ASX: DHHF)iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (ASX: IVV)Betashares Global Shares Ex US ETF (ASX: EXUS)Vanguard FTSE Asia ex Japan Shares Index ETF (ASX: VAE)From Jess Portfolio:Betashares Global Share ETF (ASX: BGBL)Betashares Wealthbuilder Global Geared Complex ETF (ASX: GGBL)Betashares Australia 200 ETF (ASX: A200)Betashares Wealthbuilder Aus200 Gear ETF (ASX: G200)Betashares MSCI Emerging Markets Complex ETF (ASX: BEMG)Global X AI Infrastructure ETF AUD (ASX: AINF)Betashares Welathbuilder Nas100 Gear ETF (ASX: GNDQ)Others:Vanguard Diversified High Growth Index ETF (ASX: VDHG)Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (ASX: VAS)Vanguard Msci Index International Shares ETF (ASX: VGS)Links mentioned in this episode:📩 Sign up to the Get Started Investing newsletter here📩 Share your investing story with us submit hereWant more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered.———Thanks to MLC for sponsoring this series and helping keep our content free.If you’re the type of person who spends weekends comparing ETF’s, keeps an eye on crypto, and never misses an episode of Equity Mates, here’s one investment you may be overlooking – your super.MLC knows it might not seem as exciting as picking your next investment, but thanks to tax advantages and decades of compound growth, it could end up being one of the hardest working investments you own. See how your super could be working harder with MLC at mlc.com.auDisclaimer: Products issued by NULIS Nominees (Australia) Ltd as trustee of MLC Super Fund. General information only. Read the PDS & TMD available at mlc.com.au and consider if it’s right for 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 only. Any advice is general advice, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs. If you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. The hosts of this podcast and their guests may have positions in the companies mentioned. Equity Mates Media is part of the Betashares group but maintains editorial independence.Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  How this swans player is investing to build a life beyond football 09.09.2026 27min

  Hayden McLean knows a thing or two about playing the long game.After missing out on the AFL draft twice, Hayden kept going until he earned his place at the Sydney Swans. That same patience has shaped how he invests.At 27, he’s investing with one big goal in mind: creating the freedom to choose what life looks like after football.Hayden joins Jess to share how he went from being a hard-core saver who thought investing was too risky, to dollar cost averaging every month into a building a tech-heavy portfolio.This is How I Got Started, in each episode one community member shares the highs and lows of their investing journey. These are real stories that we hope will give you confidence that investing is for anyone.Chapters:00:00:00 Hayden McLean On Money00:04:22 Chasing The AFL Dream00:08:06 Learning To Budget In Sydney00:11:00 Discovering Investing00:14:22 Building A Stock Portfolio00:18:44 Financial Literacy Beyond Football00:21:54 Investing For Life After Footy00:24:00 Why Starting Earlier MattersLinks:🤳 follow along on Jess’ investing journey on Instagram @getstartedinvesting_.📩 Share your investing story with us submit here📩 Sign up to the Get Started Investing newsletter here🎟️ FinFest tickets - Buy early bird tickets hereWant more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered.———Thanks to ShopBack for sponsoring this series.Did you know you can earn cashback on in-store shopping? 💸Check the ShopBack app for bonus cashback on eligible items at participating stores, buy them, then scan your receipt, done.Download the app and use code GETSTARTED20 to get a $20 cashback bonus after earning your first $10.———Get Started Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media.This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes only. Any advice is general advice, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs. If you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. The hosts of this podcast and their guests may have positions in the companies mentioned. Equity Mates Media is part of the Betashares group but maintains editorial independence.Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  4 months into investing: My full portfolio update 07.09.2026 29min

  4 months into her investing journey and Jess’ life has completely changed.She’s since bought a house, switched her core portfolio to geared investments, gotten a dog and combined finances with her partner. Safe to say- there’s been A Lot™️ on 🤣.With all that change, she’s got a few questions still playing on her mind.Things like: Should dollar cost averaging be monthly, or weekly? How should you invest in a stocks if you’re not dollar cost averaging into them? Why are her Geared ETFS not performing like she thought they would?Jess sat down with Bryce and Ren to share what her portfolio looks like today and get these questions answered.Chapters:00:00:00 My Portfolio Check-In: What's Changed?00:03:40 Buying A House Changed My Money Plan00:05:20 My Portfolio Is Finally Taking Shape00:06:30 I Swapped To Geared ETFs... Was It A Mistake?00:10:00 How Do You Buy Individual Stocks?00:12:43 Build Your Core Before Chasing Stock Picks00:14:34 Should Beginners Use Geared ETFs?00:18:56 Monthly Or Weekly Investing: Does It Matter?00:23:45 When To Buy More Of A Stock00:27:15 Why A Strong Core Portfolio WinsLinks mentioned in this episode:📩 Sign up to the Get Started Investing newsletter here📩 Share your investing story with us submit here🎟️ FinFest tickets - Buy early bird tickets here🎧 Episodes that Jess references:Jess’ last portfolio update with Bryce and RenGeared ETFs with CamInvesting in AI with Owen RaskHow often should you DCA?How couples invest and manage moneyExpert teaches Jess to Pick StocksWant more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered.———Thanks to MLC for sponsoring this series and helping keep our content free.If you’re the type of person who spends weekends comparing ETF’s, keeps an eye on crypto, and never misses an episode of Equity Mates, here’s one investment you may be overlooking – your super.MLC knows it might not seem as exciting as picking your next investment, but thanks to tax advantages and decades of compound growth, it could end up being one of the hardest working investments you own. See how your super could be working harder with MLC at mlc.com.auDisclaimer: Products issued by NULIS Nominees (Australia) Ltd as trustee of MLC Super Fund. General information only. Read the PDS & TMD available at mlc.com.au and consider if it’s right for 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 only. Any advice is general advice, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs. If you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. The hosts of this podcast and their guests may have positions in the companies mentioned. Equity Mates Media is part of the Betashares group but maintains editorial independence.Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  From living paycheque to paycheque to a $1M+ net worth in 6 years 02.09.2026 30min

  Amy has built a $400,000 share portfolio, owns an investment property, and has grown her net worth to $1 million.But just six years ago, things looked very different.She was living pay cheque to pay cheque, had a credit card she didn't really understand, and had no idea where her money was going.So what changed?Amy shares with Jess the choices that turned her financial future around, how she built wealth through multiple income streams and why investing before you feel “ready” is a good way to start.Chapters:00:00:00 From Paycheck To Paycheck To $1 Million00:02:43 Growing Up Without Money Lessons00:06:03 Where All Her Money Was Going00:08:30 The Conversation That Changed Everything00:11:00 Facing Her Spending And Building A Budget00:14:47 Learning To Invest By Making Mistakes00:17:42 Building Wealth With Property And ETFs00:21:24 Taking More Control Of Her Super00:24:00 How Amy Built A $1 Million Net Worth00:25:20 Managing Money Separately In A Marriage00:26:25 Her Next $1 Million Goal00:27:51 The First Step To Turning Your Finances AroundLinks:For more regular learning and updates from Jess’ investing journey, follow along on Instagram at getstartedinvesting_.📩 Sign up to the Get Started Investing newsletter here📩 Share your investing story with us submit here🎟️ FinFest tickets - Buy early bird tickets hereWant more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered.———Thanks to ShopBack for sponsoring this series.Did you know you can earn cashback on in-store shopping? 💸Check the ShopBack app for bonus cashback on eligible items at participating stores, buy them, then scan your receipt, done.Download the app and use code GETSTARTED20 to get a $20 cashback bonus after earning your first $10.———Get Started Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media.This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes only. Any advice is general advice, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs. If you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. The hosts of this podcast and their guests may have positions in the companies mentioned. Equity Mates Media is part of the Betashares group but maintains editorial independence.Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  How spending 15 minutes on your super could be worth hundreds of thousands 31.08.2026 34min

  Do you know how much is in your super? Or what it’s invested in?Most Australians know what's in their bank account but superannuation? Not a clue. This lack of attention has a cost- missing out on thousands more at retirement.So today, Jess gives her super a 5-step health check. She'd love for you to do the same alongside her.Walking us through the list is Jen, Head of Technical Services at MLC. Jen explains the small decisions that can make all the difference including; checking your fees, insurances and investment settings.By the end of this episode, you'll know exactly what to check, what to fix, and how to make super part of your financial habits.Chapters:00:00:00 Is Your Super Working Hard Enough?00:04:01 Where Is Your Super Actually Invested?00:08:30 The Hidden Cost Of Playing It Too Safe00:11:14 How Much Are Super Fees Costing You?00:14:28 The Insurance You Might Already Have00:22:22 Who Gets Your Super If You Die?00:27:00 Is Your Employer Paying Enough Super?00:29:27 Your 15 Minute Super Health Check00:32:00 How Often Should You Check Your Super?Links mentioned in this episode:📩 Sign up to the Get Started Investing newsletter here📩 Share your investing story with us submit here🎟️ FinFest tickets - hereWant more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered.———Thanks to MLC for sponsoring this series and helping keep our content free.If you’re the type of person who spends weekends comparing ETF’s, keeps an eye on crypto, and never misses an episode of Equity Mates, here’s one investment you may be overlooking – your super.MLC knows it might not seem as exciting as picking your next investment, but thanks to tax advantages and decades of compound growth, it could end up being one of the hardest working investments you own. See how your super could be working harder with MLC at mlc.com.auDisclaimer: Products issued by NULIS Nominees (Australia) Ltd as trustee of MLC Super Fund. General information only. Read the PDS & TMD available at mlc.com.au and consider if it’s right for 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 only. Any advice is general advice, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs. If you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. The hosts of this podcast and their guests may have positions in the companies mentioned. Equity Mates Media is part of the Betashares group but maintains editorial independence.Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  What putting $3K into a mate’s stock tip taught Ryan about investing 26.08.2026 29min

  Ryan thought he was doing everything right with his money until a stock tip made his ETF feel like the wrong choice.For years, Ryan followed a very traditional approach to money: work hard, save hard and eventually buy a house. Then he discovered compound interest, started investing and found himself comparing two very different ways to put his money to work.What did that stock investment teach him? And how did it shape the kind of investor he wants to be?Ryan joins Jess to share how he got started investing, what his portfolio looks like today, the sleepless nights that came with his most concentrated investment yet—backing his own business—and why that experience has made the share market feel surprisingly safe.For more regular updates from Jess’ investing journey, follow along on Instagram at getstartedinvesting_.Chapters:00:00:00 From Saving Hard To Investing Smarter00:03:30 How Ryan Learned To Think About Money00:07:00 The Investing Lesson That Changed Everything00:09:32 His First Stock Tip And $3000 Bet00:12:22 Why Ryan Gave Up Picking Stocks00:16:42 Betting On Himself And His Business00:20:37 Why The Stock Market Now Feels Safer00:23:18 What Ryan Is Building Wealth For00:25:30 The Reality Of Backing Your Own Business00:27:15 The Advice He Wishes He Heard EarlierLinks mentioned in this episode:📩 Sign up to the Get Started Investing newsletter here📩 Share your investing story with us submit here🎟️ FinFest tickets - Buy early bird tickets hereWant more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered.———Thanks to ShopBack for sponsoring this series.Want to get paid for shopping online? 💸 ShopBack gives you real Cashback on purchases you're already making, which you can then transfer into your bank account (or brokerage app!).Download the app here and use code GETSTARTED20 to get a $20 cashback bonus once you've earned your first $10!———Get Started Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media.This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes only. Any advice is general advice, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs. If you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. The hosts of this podcast and their guests may have positions in the companies mentioned. Equity Mates Media is part of the Betashares group but maintains editorial independence.Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Can AI help me find more money to invest? I asked a financial controller 24.08.2026 32min

  What if you already had more money to invest... you just didn't realise it?Jess has spent months manually analysing her spending, trying to free up more money to invest. This week, she wants to know if AI can make the process easier.Together with a chartered accountant and financial controller, Isabelle from Mind Her Money, Jess explores how to safely use AI to better understand your spending (including actual prompts you can use), what patterns to look for and how to spot the money that's quietly slipping away without adding real value to your life.Because the goal isn't to stop spending money.It's to stop wasting money on the things you don't value, so you can spend more on the things you do and invest the difference.Plus, Jess puts a "Real Price Tag" calculator to the test to see what one of her regular fortnightly expenses could be worth if she invested instead……… she was shocked!Also, you can now follow Jess’s journey & learnings more closely with regular updates on Instagram at getstartedinvesting_Chapters:00:00:00 Can AI Find You More Money To Invest?00:02:30 How AI Can Analyse Your Spending00:04:54 Using Your Financial Data Safely00:08:53 What To Ask AI About Your Spending00:13:02 Finding Money You Will Not Miss00:18:18 Spend More On What You Actually Value00:21:41 When Saving Goes Too Far00:24:18 The Real Cost Of Your Everyday Spending00:28:09 Your AI Spending ChallengeLinks mentioned in this episode:If you’re interested in trying to use AI to analyse your spending, Isabelle and Jess have put together an ‘AI playbook’ with prompts to try yourself here.You can also play around with Isabelle’s ‘Real Price Tag’ calculator here, once you’ve figured out where your money is going!📩 Sign up to the Get Started Investing newsletter here📩 Share your investing story with us submit here🎟️ FinFest tickets - Buy early bird tickets hereWant more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered.———Thanks to MLC for sponsoring this series and helping keep our content free.If you’re the type of person who spends weekends comparing ETF’s, keeps an eye on crypto, and never misses an episode of Equity Mates, here’s one investment you may be overlooking – your super.MLC knows it might not seem as exciting as picking your next investment, but thanks to tax advantages and decades of compound growth, it could end up being one of the hardest working investments you own.See how your super could be working harder with MLC at mlc.com.auDisclaimer: Products issued by NULIS Nominees (Australia) Ltd as trustee of MLC Super Fund. General information only. Read the PDS & TMD available at mlc.com.au and consider if it’s right for 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 only. Any advice is general advice, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs. If you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. The hosts of this podcast and their guests may have positions in the companies mentioned. Equity Mates Media is part of the Betashares group but maintains editorial independence.Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  How Kelly built a $280K portfolio and bought two investment properties before 30 19.08.2026 31min

  Kelly grew up watching her immigrant parents work two jobs, seven days a week, after arriving in Australia with very little money.She thought the only path to wealth was to work harder.Then she discovered investing and realised her money could work just as hard as she did.Before turning 30, she's built a $280,000 investment portfolio and bought two investment properties.Jess sits down with Kelly to unpack the lessons she learned from watching her parents' sacrifices, why she focuses on growing her income as much as her investments (more than doubling it in just a few years), how she uses both property and shares to build wealth and why you absolutely don't need to be rich to get started.For more regular updates from Jess’ investing journey, follow along on instagram at getstartedinvesting_Chapters:00:00:00 From Super Saver To Serious Investor00:03:48 The Money Lessons That Started It All00:07:43 Buying Her First Property In Her Twenties00:11:17 Why Saving Alone Was Not Enough00:14:00 Turning One Hundred Dollars Into A Habit00:17:51 How Kelly Built Her Portfolio00:21:11 Growing Her Income From 75K To 175K00:24:30 Avoiding Lifestyle Creep As Income Grows00:26:00 What Kelly Is Building Wealth For00:29:14 Why Investing Is Not Just For The RichLinks mentioned in this episode:📩 Sign up to the Get Started Investing newsletter here📩 Share your investing story with us submit here🎟️ FinFest tickets - Buy early bird tickets hereWant more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered.———Thanks to ShopBack for sponsoring this series.Want to get paid for shopping online? 💸 ShopBack gives you real Cashback on purchases you're already making, which you can then transfer into your bank account (or brokerage app!).Download the app here and use code GETSTARTED20 to get a $20 cashback bonus once you've earned your first $10!———Get Started Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media.This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes only. Any advice is general advice, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs. If you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. The hosts of this podcast and their guests may have positions in the companies mentioned. Equity Mates Media is part of the Betashares group but maintains editorial independence.Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  How should couples manage money and invest? A financial adviser explains 17.08.2026 34min

  Joint accounts or separate? Split bills 50/50? Invest together or keep it separate?Ask five couples how they manage money and you'll probably get five different answers.After buying her first home with her partner, Jess put the question to the Get Started Investing community and quickly realised there were plenty of different approaches. So she sat down with financial adviser Glen Hare to hear what he sees working best for the couples he advises, and how they navigate everything from bank accounts and budgeting to shared goals, different money personalities (saver v spender) and building a financial life together.Plus, producer Soph calls in from her honeymoon with a question many newlyweds face: should married couples combine their investments, or keep investing separately?Chapters:00:00:00 How Should Couples Manage Money?00:03:00 Separate Or Combine Your Finances?00:07:30 When Separate Money Stops Working00:12:53 Getting On The Same Financial Page00:15:15 When One Partner Hates Talking Money00:19:14 Should Couples Invest Together?00:23:30 The Tax Trap When Combining Investments00:27:18 What If Your Risk Tolerances Differ?00:31:22 The Money Conversation Every Couple NeedsIf you want to get in touch with Glen Hare we can put you in touch hereYou can follow Jess’s journey further with regular updates on Instagram at getstartedinvesting_Links mentioned in this episode:📩 Sign up to the Get Started Investing newsletter here📩 Share your investing story with us submit here🎟️ FinFest tickets - Buy early bird tickets hereWant more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered.———Thanks to MLC for sponsoring this series and helping keep our content free.If you’re the type of person who spends weekends comparing ETF’s, keeps an eye on crypto, and never misses an episode of Equity Mates, here’s one investment you may be overlooking – your super.MLC knows it might not seem as exciting as picking your next investment, but thanks to tax advantages and decades of compound growth, it could end up being one of the hardest working investments you own. See how your super could be working harder with MLC at mlc.com.auDisclaimer: Products issued by NULIS Nominees (Australia) Ltd as trustee of MLC Super Fund. General information only. Read the PDS & TMD available at mlc.com.au and consider if it’s right for 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 only. Any advice is general advice, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs. If you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. The hosts of this podcast and their guests may have positions in the companies mentioned. Equity Mates Media is part of the Betashares group but maintains editorial independence.Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  How owning 27 ETFs at once taught Gav that less is more 12.08.2026 21min

  Gav loves spending money. Watches, skincare, Apple products, travel - give him money and he’ll find something to spend it on.So when he discovered investing, he did what came naturally….he started collecting ETFs.At one point, he owned 27 of them.So how did he go from trying almost every investing app and collecting ETFs “like Pokémon cards” to believing that less is more?Gav joins Jess to unpack the mistakes he made as a new investor, how he’s simplified his approach and the system that lets him invest consistently (while still leaving plenty of room to spend.)Plus, they get into Gav’s decision to invest in geared ETFs and why he’s comfortable with the extra risk.For more regular updates from Jess’ investing journey, follow along on instagram at getstartedinvesting_Chapters:00:00:00 From Big Spender To Disciplined Investor00:03:30 How Gav Caught The Investing Bug00:06:19 Collecting ETFs Like Pokemon Cards00:09:38 How 27 ETFs Became A Real Strategy00:12:30 Why Less Is More With Investing00:15:00 Building Wealth Through Consistency00:18:00 How To Ignore The Investing Noise00:19:51 Investing To Give Yourself OptionsLinks mentioned in this episode:📩 Sign up to the Get Started Investing newsletter here📩 Share your investing story with us submit here🎟️ FinFest tickets - Buy early bird tickets hereWant more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered.———Thanks to Shopback for sponsoring this series.Want to get paid for shopping online? 💸 ShopBack gives you real Cashback on purchases you're already making, which you can then transfer into your bank account (or brokerage app!).Download the app here and use code GETSTARTED20 to get a $20 cashback bonus once you've earned your first $10!———Get Started Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media.This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes only. Any advice is general advice, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs. If you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. The hosts of this podcast and their guests may have positions in the companies mentioned. Equity Mates Media is part of the Betashares group but maintains editorial independence.Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Should I sell my Aussie ETF and just invest in Global Shares? 10.08.2026 18min

  Australia or the world - where should you be investing?Jess has both Australian and global ETFs in her portfolio, but lately she’s been seeing more investors question whether Australian shares are worth holding at all…..especially when global markets have been performing so well.And she’s not the only one wondering. Community member Anand recently shifted his portfolio primarily into a global ETF and wants to know: what are the strongest reasons to still invest in Australia?Is going all-global a reasonable strategy? Does holding Australian shares actually make you more diversified? And are we overlooking Australia just because it hasn’t performed as well recently?Ren joins Jess to answer Anand’s question and help her decide whether the Australian ETF in her own portfolio still deserves its place.Also, you can now follow Jess’s journey & learnings more closely with regular updates on Instagram at getstartedinvesting_Chapters:00:00:00 Should You Go All In On Global ETFs? 00:02:00 Why Australian Shares Are Falling Behind 00:04:00 The Strongest Case For Going Global 00:07:43 Why Australia Still Deserves A Place 00:10:13 You Can't Predict The Next Winner 00:12:03 Why Index Investing Beats Stock Picking 00:13:21 The Real Benefit Of Franking Credits 00:14:27 Does Home Bias Actually Make Sense? 00:16:20 What True Diversification Really MeansLinks mentioned in this episode:📩 Sign up to the Get Started Investing newsletter here📩 Share your investing story with us submit here🎟️ FinFest tickets - Buy early bird tickets hereWant more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered.———Thanks to MLC for sponsoring this series and helping keep our content free.If you’re the type of person who spends weekends comparing ETF’s, keeps an eye on crypto, and never misses an episode of Equity Mates, here’s one investment you may be overlooking – your super.MLC knows it might not seem as exciting as picking your next investment, but thanks to tax advantages and decades of compound growth, it could end up being one of the hardest working investments you own. See how your super could be working harder with MLC at mlc.com.auDisclaimer: Products issued by NULIS Nominees (Australia) Ltd as trustee of MLC Super Fund. General information only. Read the PDS & TMD available at mlc.com.au and consider if it’s right for 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 only. Any advice is general advice, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs. If you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. The hosts of this podcast and their guests may have positions in the companies mentioned. Equity Mates Media is part of the Betashares group but maintains editorial independence.Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  How Ally is balancing investing, buying her first home and having a baby 05.08.2026 32min

  What would make you finally take control of your money?For 29-year-old marketer Ally, it was watching her mum navigate life after divorce. Seeing someone she loved suddenly have to learn how to manage money from scratch made Ally realise she never wanted to be in that position herself.So she taught herself.Through podcasts, books and hours of research, Ally built the confidence to start investing, buy her first home and prepare financially for her first baby - all without a background in finance.In this episode, Ally joins Jess to share how she overcame analysis paralysis, built an investment portfolio from scratch and the lessons she's learnt as her investing journey has evolved alongside life's biggest milestones.This is 'How I Got Started' a series on Get Started Investing. Every Thursday Jess sits down with a community member to hear the highs and lows of their journey to investing. These are real stories that we hope will give you confidence that investing is for anyone.P.S. In this episode, Jess and Ally discuss the question many homeowners face: Should you keep investing or focus on paying down your mortgage?After recording this conversation, Jess sat down with a financial adviser to unpack the pros and cons of both approaches. If you're asking yourself the same question, you can listen to that episode here.For more regular updates from Jess’ investing journey, follow along on instagram at getstartedinvesting_Chapters:00:00:00 Building A Simple Life And Strong Finances00:05:05 The Family Experience That Changed Everything00:09:19 Learning To Invest One Step At A Time00:13:12 From Spare Cash To A Real Portfolio00:18:49 Why She Paused Investing To Buy A Home00:22:52 Saving For A Baby Without Losing Momentum00:25:36 How They Manage Money As A Couple00:28:53 The Biggest Lesson For New Investors00:30:08 Investing For Freedom, Not LuxuryLinks mentioned in this episode:📩 Sign up to the Get Started Investing newsletter here📩 Share your investing story with us submit here🎟️ FinFest tickets - Buy early bird tickets hereWant more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered.———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 only. Any advice is general advice, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs. If you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. The hosts of this podcast and their guests may have positions in the companies mentioned. Equity Mates Media is part of the Betashares group but maintains editorial independence.Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  I have a mortgage now…should I stop investing? 03.08.2026 33min

  Once you buy a house, where should your next dollar go?Should you build your offset account? Pay down your mortgage faster? Or keep investing?In this episode, financial adviser Sam Hunt from Shadforth joins Jess to unpack one of the biggest financial questions homeowners face. Using Jess's own situation as a real-life case study, they explore the decisions she's now facing after buying her first property.Jess and her partner recently purchased the home together, using equity from the sale of his previous property, and now share a 50/50 mortgage. It's Jess's first time owning a home, and together they're working through how to make the most of every spare dollar.Along the way, Sam explains how offset accounts really work, how much cash homeowners should keep on hand, and how financial advisers help clients decide between investing and paying down debt.Whether you've just bought your first home, you're thinking about buying, or you've had a mortgage for years, this episode will help you feel more confident about where your next dollar should go.Chapters:00:00:00 Should You Invest Or Pay Off Your Mortgage?00:02:00 Jess’s New Financial Game Plan00:05:30 Why An Offset Account Can Beat Savings00:10:00 Invest Or Attack The Mortgage?00:15:55 Paying Down Your Home Loan First00:19:57 The Case For Keeping Your Investments00:22:06 Why Your Strategy Should Keep Changing00:24:18 Finding The Right Balance For You00:28:35 Interest Rates, Refinancing And Next StepsIf you’d like to get in touch with Sam to discuss your own situation, you can do so here.Links mentioned in this episode:📩 Sign up to the Get Started Investing newsletter here📩 Share your investing story with us submit here🎟️ FinFest tickets - Buy early bird tickets hereYou can follow Jess’s journey further with regular updates on Instagram at getstartedinvesting_Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered.———Thanks to MLC for sponsoring this series and helping keep our content free.If you’re the type of person who spends weekends comparing ETF’s, keeps an eye on crypto, and never misses an episode of Equity Mates, here’s one investment you may be overlooking – your super.MLC knows it might not seem as exciting as picking your next investment, but thanks to tax advantages and decades of compound growth, it could end up being one of the hardest working investments you own. See how your super could be working harder with MLC at mlc.com.auDisclaimer: Products issued by NULIS Nominees (Australia) Ltd as trustee of MLC Super Fund. General information only. Read the PDS & TMD available at mlc.com.au and consider if it’s right for 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 only. Any advice is general advice, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs. If you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. The hosts of this podcast and their guests may have positions in the companies mentioned. Equity Mates Media is part of the Betashares group but maintains editorial independence. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The guest in this episode is authorised to provide financial advice under the Australian Financial Services Licence of Shadforth Financial Group Limited ABN 27 127 508 472 AFSL 318613. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Why this MasterChef star wishes he'd started investing at 18 29.07.2026 32min

  Most Aussies know Hayden from MasterChef. But away from the cameras, he's gone from growing up with a fear of debt to building businesses, backing founders and investing in property.In this episode, Hayden joins Jess to share how that transformation happened—from working at Woolworths as a teenager to discovering investing later than he wishes he had. He also explains why he's already started an ETF portfolio for his five-week-old daughter, Rosie, determined to give her the investing head start he never had.Talk about getting started early... time in the market, right? 😉This is 'How I Got Started' a series on Get Started Investing. Every Thursday Jess sits down with a community member to hear the highs and lows of their journey to investing. These are real stories that we hope will give you confidence that investing is for anyone.Chapters:00:00:00 From MasterChef To Million-Dollar Businesses00:04:00 Why Hard Work Shaped His Money Mindset00:09:02 Building A Business From Scratch00:11:30 Backing Hard Fizz Before It Took Off00:15:00 The Reality Of Investing In Businesses00:19:00 Overcoming The Fear Of Property Investing00:20:07 Investing For His Newborn Daughter00:27:01 Why ETFs Are Not His Main Strategy00:29:22 Building Wealth Without Chasing RetirementLinks mentioned in this episode:📩 Sign up to the Get Started Investing newsletter here📩 Share your investing story with us submit here🎟️ FinFest tickets - Buy early bird tickets hereFor more regular updates from Jess’ investing journey, follow along on instagram at getstartedinvesting_Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered.———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 only. Any advice is general advice, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs. If you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. The hosts of this podcast and their guests may have positions in the companies mentioned. Equity Mates Media is part of the Betashares group but maintains editorial independence.Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.