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If you are only saving your money, you risk falling behind. You can’t argue the numbers- investing beats saving in the long term. They’re both essential in a healthy financial set up. But we believe that too often, savings play a larger role than they should. In this episode we explain why and help you find a healthy balance between saving and investing.  We cover:  The difference betwee...

"I don’t have enough money to invest.” We hear this a LOT. It’s a common misconception that to be an investor, you have to be earning a high income or have a chunk of spare cash, but that’s not true at all.  In this episode we teach you how to get started investing on any budget. We cover:  Understanding the minimum investments to get started Starting with microinvesting (and what t...

One of the biggest episodes in Equity Mates history. We have an exciting announcement to share.  It means big things for the future of Equity Mates and our mission to make financial literacy and investing more accessible to all Aussies.  Don't worry, we’re not going anywhere. In fact- entirely the opposite. We’re entering a new era, one that will help us reach more community members and...

Chances are that right now, you have some amount of cash tucked in a savings account. But when was the last time you checked if it’s working hard enough? In this episode, we take you through the top 5 savings accounts on offer right now in Australia . With two interest rate cuts, the list has changed since the start of 2025.  Choosing the best HISA (High Interest Savings Account) is what Bryc...

It’s Bryce’s favourite time of year, tax time! As an investor, it can get confusing, particularly if this is your first financial year investing.  This episode is your Tax Time essential listen, covering everything you need to know as an investor. Including:  Capital gains tax (What it is, how it works and what to consider) investing Income like dividends  Tax rule differences...

It’s the final episode of our Best Investing Ideas for FY26 series ! And we’re bringing something a little different for your consideration. Stepping beyond the usual suspects (cash, stocks, and bonds), we pitch 4 alternative assets that we’re watching as FY26 kicks off. These are ideas that might fly under your radar but could add meaningful growth and diversification to your portfolio. We cover:...

In today's episode we continue our 'Best Investment Ideas For FY26' series - the ETFs and stocks that we’re watching or buying to help you get inspiration to freshen up your FY26 portfolio.  In this episode, we bring you 4 stocks. Some we own, some we're interested. Bryce picks:  A 'once-in-a-generation opportunity' The librarian of the internet - it's more interesting that it sounds! &n...

Looking for fresh investment ideas for the new financial year?  Over the next three episodes, we’ll be sharing our best investment ideas for FY26. You’ll hear the ETFs and stocks that we’re watching or buying and get inspiration to freshen up your FY26 portfolio.  In this first episode, we bring you 4 ETFs. These are NOT the same core index ETFs you’ve already heard us plug. We bring you...

“We want to enjoy life, drink great wine, go on holidays whenever we want… but we also want to save” Introducing our brand new series; Boost My Budget. We unpack our listener's real budgets live. And with expert help, we show them how to track better, save more, and stress less. Our first listeners to get their budget boosted, are couple Emily T and Emily B, who want to save for their dream family...

Even the most hands-off investors need a plan for staying on track. That's where rebalancing comes in. Markets are always moving and life is always changing- rebalancing is a simple way to keep your portfolio aligned with your goals so that you can reap the maximum benefit. In this episode, we break down this fundamental (and underused) investing habit step by step, and share a mistake we see far...

The RBA cut rates on Tuesday and it got us thinking- when interest rates are down, what are the best places to invest?  So we compiled a list of 4 ASX listed ETFs which we believe will be winners in a low rate environment. If you are feeling unsure about what a rate cut means for your portfolio, (or what a rate cut actually means in the first place), we’ve got you. In this episode we give you...

History's greatest investor - The man who turned $100 into $5.5 million and long time CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffett, is retiring.  So we're unpacking 4 lessons from his writings and example that changed our investing lives, and that will make you a better long term investor.  In this episode we cover:  The stats that prove Buffet is the investing GOAT, and an example wor...

“What was I thinking?” “A shit show to be honest”, The last 5 years have been a wild ride in markets. Our portfolios tell that story. Today we directly compare what our portfolios looked like in 2020 to today in 2025 to see: how much we’ve learnt, the biggest position changes and whether we've been practicing what we preach?  We cover:  - A full breakdown of every holding in our 202...

When you hear the phrase "technology and innovation” there is probably one place that immediately comes to mind; Silicon Valley, California. But that might be changing.  A handful of Chinese tech companies have been giving the US tech giants a run for their money this year. In this episode we cover the best ways to invest in China's rising economy.  We cover:  Why invest in china? A...

In 10 years of investing, Queenie Tan grew her net wealth to over a million dollars. In this episode we chat with Queenie about how she’s done it. Queenie has built a platform teaching others how to invest, here, she shares her own story.  We cover:  The strategies she used to build a $1 million investment portfolio How she sets financial goals. What’s been a bigger generator of wea...

Diversification. It is one of the most common investing buzzwords. But too many investors are getting it wrong. After listening to this, you won't be. In this episode we unpack everything you need to know about diversification, including: What we mean when we say diversification The different types of diversification Common mistakes investors make What good diversification looks like How to check...

Asia is the fastest growing region in the world. And there’s more ways to invest in it now, than ever before. But with so much choice, comes a debate; what's strategy is best? Active, Passive or Thematic? We break it down in this episode:  A list of the best ETF options for investing in Asia on the ASX Which is the best performing? The case for Index, Thematic and Active investing in Asia How...

What if you could invest in property without saving for a deposit or applying for a mortgage?  In this episode, we break down REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts), a low-barrier way to invest in real estate.  We cover:  What are REITs and how do they work? The pros and cons of REITs vs. purchasing physical property A comparison of their returns Where and how you can buy REITS A lis...

Retiring early sounds like the dream, but is it actually realistic? Or even worth striving for? The FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement is no doubt one of the most popular financial movements of the past decade, and we think there have been some great lessons out of it. But there are some elements to it that we think don't stack up. So strap in for some hot takes, this is bound to...

Crypto ETFs; an easy way to invest in crypto, but are they the best way?  We compared the best Bitcoin ETF listed on the ASX with buying cryptocurrency directly to find out. Also in this episode: Is now a good time to buy crypto? 3 ASX listed Bitcoin ETFs compared, which is best? Our 3 criteria for choosing a commodity ETF The pros and cons of crypto etfs vs directly purchasing.   A...

Want to start investing in single stocks but don't know where to start? We’ve made a simple checklist to help you spot great companies.  Listener Bailey wanted to move beyond his ETF-only portfolio and start investing in individual stocks. But like many, he wasn’t sure how to tell if a company is actually a good investment. So we created a 4-step stock analysis checklist that anyone can use t...

If you’re feeling nervous about the current market volatility, you’re not alone.  In this episode, we explain why trying to time the market rarely works but staying invested gives you the best chance at long-term success. We cover:  What “Time in the Market Beats Timing the Market” actually means  4 data-backed reasons why the saying still applies today What you risk missing out on...

With US Tech companies stock prices dipping, is now a good time to invest? There are a couple of indexes that you can invest in if you want exposure to the biggest tech companies in the US such as; the Nasdaq, the S&P 500 or US 100.  But which to choose?  So in this episode we put two US Tech ETFs head to head: Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF (ASX: NDQ) and Global X US 100 ETF ( ASX: U100...

If we had $5,000 to start our investment portfolio from scratch today, what would we buy?  We’ve been given that very challenge by Betashares Direct. In this episode we take $5,000 (fully hypothetical dollars- sadly) and break down:  Our investing strategy: why it is simpler than you think to get started. The steps to start investing with $5000: Setting goals, a time horizon and und...

It’s been an uncertain start to 2025, but how have our portfolios performed so far? In this episode, we break down our real portfolio results, what’s working, what’s not, and the simple investing strategies that have helped us stay on track. Also in this episode; Listener Jenny wants to know- what is a 'good' portfolio performance? What does she need to keep an eye on, to know her portfolio is doi...