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Hi! I'm Jess. This year, I finally started investing. After years of indecision, I took a leap and began documenting my journey, bringing you along to learn the investing ropes...
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Hi! I'm Jess. This year, I finally started investing. After years of indecision, I took a leap and began documenting my journey, bringing you along to learn the investing ropes together. Designed to build your confidence, our short, easy-to-understand episodes make investing approachable- so you can make the most of your money. New episodes drop every Tuesday & Thursday.On Tuesdays: I tackle real questions from a beginner investor- whether my own or sent in by our community. We cover everything from ETFs & shares, to super, property and personal finance.On Thursdays: Our series, How I Got Started where I chat with a community members to hear the highs, lows and lessons from their investing journey- proving that investing really is for anyone.
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14 OCT 2026 · 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 Beginners
Links Mentioned:Get Started Investing book - https://equitymates.com/books/How many ETFs episode should you have? https://equitymates.com/episode/how-many-etfs-do-i-actually-need-im-overwhelmed/Other Links:🤳 follow along on Jess’ investing journey on Instagram @https://www.instagram.com/getstartedinvesting_/.📩 Share your investing story with us https://x40s1z0ymjt.typeform.com/how-I-started📩 Sign up to the Get Started Investing newsletter https://equitymates.com/join-our-newsletters/🎟️ FinFest tickets - Buy early bird tickets https://www.finfest.live/Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – https://l.instagram.com/?u=http%3A%2F%2Flinktr.ee%2Fequitymates%3Futm_source%3Dig%26utm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_content%3Dlink_in_bio%26fbclid%3DPAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGnHHScz9a-uuWjqupzBTlAiqXJcPCuZAcfZDm6Dn7p2TJSjOprdyiU0J0jGtc_aem_ja1IRnRoDUdXK9Sq8yj0vA&e=AUCkQIdyQDk6Np5zXwz6QIpQZ0lpjbvoHR90DJmlEzMDrxx4sXn2Lrpx7V5jyiOupv0juDXsLU8knwl5nXF1FOmGf8Lw458Ak4gPZn-jkwQHaHcvMeuRtYPZHNuHl39-gnqE8EuTOZXP———
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 http://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.
12 OCT 2026 · 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 Investing 00:03:24 How Passive ETFs Work 0:05:27 How Active Funds Work 00:09:29 What the Research Says 00:12:54 Diversifying Your Portfolio 00:17:33 Choosing Active Investments 00:21:00 Small Caps and Fund Performance 00:24:06 Building a Balanced Portfolio
Links mentioned in this episode:
Episode with Dave Allen talking about red flag system https://equitymates.com/episode/the-data-signals-that-predict-winning-and-losing-stocks-with-dr-david-allen/Morningstar Active Passive Barometer https://www.morningstar.com/en-au/business/insights/research/australia-active-passive-barometer
📩 Sign up to the Get Started Investing newsletter https://equitymates.com/join-our-newsletters/📩 Share your investing story with us https://equitymates.com/get-in-touch/🤳 Follow Jess’ investing journey on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/getstartedinvesting_/Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – https://l.instagram.com/?u=http%3A%2F%2Flinktr.ee%2Fequitymates%3Futm_source%3Dig%26utm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_content%3Dlink_in_bio%26fbclid%3DPAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGnHHScz9a-uuWjqupzBTlAiqXJcPCuZAcfZDm6Dn7p2TJSjOprdyiU0J0jGtc_aem_ja1IRnRoDUdXK9Sq8yj0vA&e=AUCkQIdyQDk6Np5zXwz6QIpQZ0lpjbvoHR90DJmlEzMDrxx4sXn2Lrpx7V5jyiOupv0juDXsLU8knwl5nXF1FOmGf8Lw458Ak4gPZn-jkwQHaHcvMeuRtYPZHNuHl39-gnqE8EuTOZXP
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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 http://mlc.com.au/Disclaimer: Products issued by NULIS Nominees (Australia) Ltd as trustee of MLC Super Fund. General information only. Read the PDS & TMD available at http://mlc.com.au/ and consider if it’s right for you.
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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.
7 OCT 2026 · 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 Lessons
Links:🤳 follow along on Jess’ investing journey on Instagram @https://www.instagram.com/getstartedinvesting_/.📩 Share your investing story with us https://x40s1z0ymjt.typeform.com/how-I-started📩 Sign up to the Get Started Investing newsletter https://equitymates.com/join-our-newsletters/Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – https://l.instagram.com/?u=http%3A%2F%2Flinktr.ee%2Fequitymates%3Futm_source%3Dig%26utm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_content%3Dlink_in_bio%26fbclid%3DPAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGnHHScz9a-uuWjqupzBTlAiqXJcPCuZAcfZDm6Dn7p2TJSjOprdyiU0J0jGtc_aem_ja1IRnRoDUdXK9Sq8yj0vA&e=AUCkQIdyQDk6Np5zXwz6QIpQZ0lpjbvoHR90DJmlEzMDrxx4sXn2Lrpx7V5jyiOupv0juDXsLU8knwl5nXF1FOmGf8Lw458Ak4gPZn-jkwQHaHcvMeuRtYPZHNuHl39-gnqE8EuTOZXP
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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 http://ubank.com.au/
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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.
5 OCT 2026 · 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 Choice
Links mentioned in this episode:Check out the previous episode on offset accounts https://equitymates.com/episode/i-have-a-mortgage-nowshould-i-stop-investing/📩 Sign up to the Get Started Investing newsletter https://equitymates.com/join-our-newsletters/📩 Share your investing story with us https://x40s1z0ymjt.typeform.com/how-I-started🤳 Follow Jess’ investing journey on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/getstartedinvesting_/Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – https://l.instagram.com/?u=http%3A%2F%2Flinktr.ee%2Fequitymates%3Futm_source%3Dig%26utm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_content%3Dlink_in_bio%26fbclid%3DPAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGnHHScz9a-uuWjqupzBTlAiqXJcPCuZAcfZDm6Dn7p2TJSjOprdyiU0J0jGtc_aem_ja1IRnRoDUdXK9Sq8yj0vA&e=AUCkQIdyQDk6Np5zXwz6QIpQZ0lpjbvoHR90DJmlEzMDrxx4sXn2Lrpx7V5jyiOupv0juDXsLU8knwl5nXF1FOmGf8Lw458Ak4gPZn-jkwQHaHcvMeuRtYPZHNuHl39-gnqE8EuTOZXP
———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 http://mlc.com.au/
Disclaimer: Products issued by NULIS Nominees (Australia) Ltd as trustee of MLC Super Fund. General information only. Read the PDS & TMD available at http://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.
30 SEP 2026 · 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 Security
Links:🤳 follow along on Jess’ investing journey on Instagram @https://www.instagram.com/getstartedinvesting_/.📩 Share your investing story with us https://x40s1z0ymjt.typeform.com/how-I-started📩 Sign up to the Get Started Investing newsletter https://equitymates.com/join-our-newsletters/🎟️ FinFest tickets - Buy early bird tickets https://www.finfest.live/Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – https://l.instagram.com/?u=http%3A%2F%2Flinktr.ee%2Fequitymates%3Futm_source%3Dig%26utm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_content%3Dlink_in_bio%26fbclid%3DPAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGnHHScz9a-uuWjqupzBTlAiqXJcPCuZAcfZDm6Dn7p2TJSjOprdyiU0J0jGtc_aem_ja1IRnRoDUdXK9Sq8yj0vA&e=AUCkQIdyQDk6Np5zXwz6QIpQZ0lpjbvoHR90DJmlEzMDrxx4sXn2Lrpx7V5jyiOupv0juDXsLU8knwl5nXF1FOmGf8Lw458Ak4gPZn-jkwQHaHcvMeuRtYPZHNuHl39-gnqE8EuTOZXP
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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 http://ubank.com.au/
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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.
28 SEP 2026 · 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, including
- How many ETFs is too many?
- How to spot overlap between ETFs
- What you gain, and give up, by keeping things simple
- Three example approaches: one diversified ETF, Australian + global ETFs, and a portfolio built across different regions
Chapters: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 Checklist
ETFs 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 https://equitymates.com/join-our-newsletters/📩 Share your investing story with us https://x40s1z0ymjt.typeform.com/how-I-startedWant more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – https://linktr.ee/equitymates———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 http://mlc.com.au/
Disclaimer: Products issued by NULIS Nominees (Australia) Ltd as trustee of MLC Super Fund. General information only. Read the PDS & TMD available at http://mlc.com.au/ and consider if it’s right for you.
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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.
9 SEP 2026 · 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 Matters
Links:🤳 follow along on Jess’ investing journey on Instagram @getstartedinvesting_.
📩 Share your investing story with us https://x40s1z0ymjt.typeform.com/how-I-started
📩 Sign up to the Get Started Investing newsletter https://equitymates.com/join-our-newsletters/
🎟️ FinFest tickets - Buy early bird tickets https://www.finfest.live/
Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve https://linktr.ee/equitymates.
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Thanks to ShopBack for sponsoring this series.
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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.
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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.
7 SEP 2026 · 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 Wins
Links mentioned in this episode:📩 Sign up to the Get Started Investing newsletter https://equitymates.com/join-our-newsletters/📩 Share your investing story with us https://x40s1z0ymjt.typeform.com/how-I-started🎟️ FinFest tickets - Buy early bird tickets https://www.finfest.live/
🎧 Episodes that Jess references:
- https://equitymates.com/episode/from-beginner-to-investor-i-reveal-my-final-portfolio/
- https://equitymates.com/episode/should-i-replace-my-etfs-with-the-geared-version/
- https://equitymates.com/episode/whats-the-best-way-to-invest-in-ai/
- https://equitymates.com/episode/3-impressive-aussie-companies-how-often-should-you-invest-dont-listen-to-michael-burry/
- https://equitymates.com/episode/how-should-couples-manage-money-and-invest-a-financial-adviser-explains/
- https://equitymates.com/episode/a-professional-investor-teaches-me-how-to-pick-stocks-jess-gets-investing/
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Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – https://l.instagram.com/?u=http%3A%2F%2Flinktr.ee%2Fequitymates%3Futm_source%3Dig%26utm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_content%3Dlink_in_bio%26fbclid%3DPAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGnHHScz9a-uuWjqupzBTlAiqXJcPCuZAcfZDm6Dn7p2TJSjOprdyiU0J0jGtc_aem_ja1IRnRoDUdXK9Sq8yj0vA&e=AUCkQIdyQDk6Np5zXwz6QIpQZ0lpjbvoHR90DJmlEzMDrxx4sXn2Lrpx7V5jyiOupv0juDXsLU8knwl5nXF1FOmGf8Lw458Ak4gPZn-jkwQHaHcvMeuRtYPZHNuHl39-gnqE8EuTOZXP———
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 http://mlc.com.au
Disclaimer: Products issued by NULIS Nominees (Australia) Ltd as trustee of MLC Super Fund. General information only. Read the PDS & TMD available at http://mlc.com.au and consider if it’s right for you.
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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.
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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.
2 SEP 2026 · 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 Million
00:02:43 Growing Up Without Money Lessons
00:06:03 Where All Her Money Was Going
00:08:30 The Conversation That Changed Everything
00:11:00 Facing Her Spending And Building A Budget
00:14:47 Learning To Invest By Making Mistakes
00:17:42 Building Wealth With Property And ETFs
00:21:24 Taking More Control Of Her Super
00:24:00 How Amy Built A $1 Million Net Worth
00:25:20 Managing Money Separately In A Marriage
00:26:25 Her Next $1 Million Goal
00:27:51 The First Step To Turning Your Finances Around
Links:
For more regular learning and updates from Jess’ investing journey, follow along on Instagram at getstartedinvesting_.
📩 Sign up to the Get Started Investing newsletter https://equitymates.com/join-our-newsletters/
📩 Share your investing story with us https://x40s1z0ymjt.typeform.com/how-I-started
🎟️ FinFest tickets - Buy early bird tickets https://www.finfest.live/
Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve https://linktr.ee/equitymates.
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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.
31 AUG 2026 · 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 https://equitymates.com/join-our-newsletters/
📩 Share your investing story with us https://x40s1z0ymjt.typeform.com/how-I-started
🎟️ FinFest tickets - here
Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve https://linktr.ee/equitymates.
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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.au
Disclaimer: 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.
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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.
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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.
Hi! I'm Jess. This year, I finally started investing. After years of indecision, I took a leap and began documenting my journey, bringing you along to learn the investing ropes...
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Hi! I'm Jess. This year, I finally started investing. After years of indecision, I took a leap and began documenting my journey, bringing you along to learn the investing ropes together. Designed to build your confidence, our short, easy-to-understand episodes make investing approachable- so you can make the most of your money. New episodes drop every Tuesday & Thursday.On Tuesdays: I tackle real questions from a beginner investor- whether my own or sent in by our community. We cover everything from ETFs & shares, to super, property and personal finance.On Thursdays: Our series, How I Got Started where I chat with a community members to hear the highs, lows and lessons from their investing journey- proving that investing really is for anyone.
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