Get Started Investing

 Investing. It can feel daunting, confusing or just too hard. The great news is that getting started is not as difficult as you might think.   The stock market is a powerful wealth-creating machine, yet so many people miss out on utilising it.   That’s why back in 2019, we created this series to break down the barriers and explain how to start investing. 7 years on, we're doing it a...

Still haven't started investing because you're not sure what to actually buy? We're solving that today.   In this episode, Ren and Simon each reveal exactly what they'd invest in with $5,000.   Real holdings, real strategy, but fake dollars. These two portfolios are concrete examples to show you how simple getting started can be. Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Why Starting Feels So Hard 00:02:05...

Hilda knows with the amount she’s earning- she should be saving more. But money is something she hates dealing with. Normally, she lacks the motivation to do anything about it. But with a recent pay cut, it’s clear things need to change.   So- she joins us on our series; Boost my Budget to get help building a low touch budget that will have her spending less, saving more and even- starting to...

Black Friday and end of year sales are here and you have the opportunity to use it to your advantage.   In this episode we present our 3-step guide to tackling this high spend season with a financially literate, investing savvy mindset.   Every dollar you don’t spend, is a dollar you can invest- so here’s how to make your money work harder for you.   We cover: -   &nb...

If you’re stuck deciding which ETF to invest in, use our 5 steps to compare any ETF. In 10 mins you’ll have all the information you need to make the best choice for you. ETFs have made investing super accessible. So accessible in fact, that there are now so many to choose from that it can be overwhelming.   If decision paralysis is getting in your way, these steps will help you focus on what...

Feeling nervous about investing right now? That’s perfectly normal.   All time highs have been reached in many places as of late- It’s got some people talking about a Bubble, or impending crash.   But what does that mean? Should you be worried? And how should you invest in response?   In this episode we: -      Explain the theory behind stock market bub...

Investing isn’t just a financial game, it’s a mental one.   In fact, mindset is so pivotal to good investing, that if you’re yet to start (investing consistently, or at all), the chances are it’s your mindset- not your finances, holding you back.   We’re here to help you break out of the biases keeping you from a better financial future.   In this episode we explain 4 common cogniti...

Should you invest in the stock market or buy property? It’s debate we’re here to settle. In this episode we explain the role both property and stocks can play in a portfolio. It’s not about either/or, its about your goals and the timing.   We cover: ·      Why the Property vs Stocks debate is a false choice. ·      How and when you i...

Fees are the silent killer of investing returns. Luckily, they’ve never been easier to avoid. Even a tiny fee difference can cost you thousands over time. In this episode, we break down the lowest-fee ETFs in Australia and show how to make every dollar work harder for you.   We Explain: -      How ETF management fees work -      A wo...

When’s the last time you checked your savings rate?  Some popular accounts have recently made changes, so it’s time to check that you’re still getting the best bang for those bucks.  We were surprised just how much this list had changed in only 3 months, since we last made this episode. In this edition we share the top savings accounts as of October 2025: Top 5 accounts with conditions&n...

Knowing what to invest in and how to invest in it, can get confusing. Not only are there now more options than ever, the terms used to describe them are full of acronyms and jargon.  But don’t be disheartened. These terms are simpler than you might think. In this episode we explain 4 common terms you’ll hear beyond single stock investing; ETFs, Indexes, Mutual Funds and LICs.  By the end...

If there’s one thing to get right in your financial life, it’s superannuation. It’s the biggest free kick you’ll ever get and worth bothering about. To wrap up Super September , we’ve built the Ultimate Super Checklist : 9 complete steps that'll make your super work harder today to set you up for success tomorrow. Listen to this episode, download the free checklist, and start ticking them off. x L...

How you structure your cashflow is the key to achieving your savings goals, no matter your income.  Becca dreams of sipping cocktails in Fiji, but her budget feels messy. With a small mortgage, investment properties, and even some shares- she’s built a strong base. But a recent drop in income has made it hard to balance today’s spending with tomorrow’s goals. In this episode, financial advise...

What your portfolio looks like at 60 should be very different to 20, or even 40. Your investing should evolve as your life does. In this episode, we show you how to make every decade count. It’s never too late to change your financial future. At every stage of life there are steps you can take to get the most out of the years ahead. We cover: A model portfolio for each key decade; 20s, 40s and 60s...

Consistent returns and time. That's the recipe for the most powerful force available to an investor; compounding. You don’t need to chase crazy returns to build meaningful wealth, compounding alone can get you there. In this episode we explain how.  We cover:  What is compounding and just how powerful it is The steps you need to take advantage of it. A common misconception about how comp...

It's a dreaded word in investing… Inflation. If you’ve felt the cost of living pinch, you’ll be no stranger to the corrosive effect of inflation on your finances. But what actually is it? How does it work? Why does it change?  In this episode we explain everything you need to know about inflation, importantly, how you can use it to your benefit. We cover:  What is Inflation and why is it...

YouTube is big business these days. In this episode we chat with finance creator Brandon van der Kolk who built a 1M+ subscriber channel; New Money. We hear about his investing journey, his money philosophy and how he built his internet hobby into a full time business.  We chat about:  How Brandon built his hobby channel into a full time gig His investing journey from questionable single...

Kara tracks every cent she spends in a detailed spreadsheet… yet still feels her budget’s slipping away. With a single income, two kids, and the goal of retiring at 60 with a fully paid off property- Her monthly retail spend could be holding her back. Can financial coach Lexi Smith help Kara swap the impulse buys for investing? In this edition of Boost My Budget , we unpack Kara’s cashflow, tackle...

We don’t call ourselves ‘The Index Boys’ for nothing. Index funds are the bread and butter of how we invest. They’re low cost, diversified and make it possible to grow meaningful wealth without spending hours stock picking. In fact, we believe index investing alone, can be enough. So in this episode, we explain what index funds are and why we think they’re the best investing method for beginners a...

Revenue and Profit might sound like the same thing, but they can tell very different stories about a company. In this episode, we cut through the jargon and explain in clear, simple terms what revenue and profit each actually mean and why they matter to you as an investor. We cover: What revenue and profit are. How they're different. Why this difference matters to you as an investor. How to use th...

No one can predict the market, but anyone can Dollar Cost Average. In this episode we show you how.  This simple strategy is the ultimate approach to long term investing. DCA or Dollar Cost Averaging is how we invest, and it’s proven to build wealth over the long term.  In this episode we cover:  What is DCA? When does it make sense to use it? Examples of the compounding power of DC...

The stock market: A magical place where wealth is made. But when you buy a stock or an ETF- what actually happens? In this episode we explain in simple terms, how the stock market actually works (and what as an investor, you need to understand about it.)  We cover:  What is a stock market  How trading works  What moves share prices  What matters & what doesn’t matter a...

What if the shares you already own could help grow your portfolio faster? In this episode, we break down how Dividend Reinvestment Plans (DRPs) can quietly boost your returns over time. This one's for the set-and-forget investors; your comprehensive guide to dividend reinvestment. We cover: What DRPs are How they work and when to use them Steps to set them up in your portfolio How we use them in o...

In this instalment of Boost My Budget, we meet Chloe; 21 years old, self employed and the first to admit her money habits are a bit of a mess.  Sporadic saving and impulse spending, blurred lines between business and personal cashflow, a budgeting system based mostly on vibes.  She’s ready to change that. She wants accountability. In this episode, with expert help from financial coach Le...

“Hi, I’m Glen and I’m a recovering spender”,  Glen James has built a career helping Aussies feel confident with money, but his own investing journey has been far from textbook. Intuitive, successful and at times unconventional. In this episode, we chat to Glen about how approach has evolved; from impulsive spender, to financial adviser, to now running one of Australia’s biggest money podcasts...