Personal Finance Archives - Equity Mates Media

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Change your mindset, change your life

This summer, we’re taking a journey to financial freedom! In 6 episodes we’ll be talking about the practical steps you can take today to set yourself up for that ultimate goal - FIRE - Financial Independence, Retiring Early.

9 January

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70 Tips on How to Save Money in Australia - Canstar

Are you looking to sure up your finances? Here are 70 frugal living ideas that could help you save money!

16 Aug, 2023

SOURCE: Canstar
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What exactly is the FIRE movement?

If you’ve ever considered early retirement, you could join the FIRE movement. FIRE stands for “financial independence retire early.”

19th Jun, 2023

Source: Vanguard
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Introducing: Ask an Advisor

The state of financial advice in Australia is a mess. We're using the Equity Mates platform to connect Australia's best financial advisors with those that are looking for a bit of help

13th Jun, 2023
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5 Budget-Friendly Ideas for Reducing Your Cost of Living

There's two things you can do in a cost-of-living crisis! Reduce expenses or increase income. So Bryce and Alec go through their best ideas of each.

16 May
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The myth of the Broke Millennial

Millennials, as a group, are not broke—they are, in fact, thriving economically. That wasn’t true a decade ago, and prosperity within the generation today is not evenly shared. But since the mid-2010s, Millennials on the whole have made a breathtaking financial comeback.

25th Apr, 2023
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Get started weekly: Is this the perfect budget template?

The perfect compliment to our Get Started Investing podcast series. Every week we’ll break down one key component of the world of finance to help you get started on your investing journey. Perfect for beginner investors or for those that want a refresher on some key investing terms and concepts.

28th Feb, 2023
Hustle on the side | Feb Financial Fixes

This week on You’re In Good Company, Sophie and Maddy talk about the pros and cons of having a side hustle, and then give some of their best resources for making cash RIGHT NOW.

28 February
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6 tips for the young investor in today’s markets

How much money you're able to invest each year is one of the biggest factors in achieving your financial goals. And the longer you're invested, the more time your money has to compound and grow.

16th Feb, 2023

Source: Vanguard
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How do we make a budget? | Feb Financial Fixes

Sophie and Maddy want to rebrand the idea of setting yourself something restrictive, but we can't ignore the facts.

14 February
Feb Financial Fixes | Our money ins & outs!

Today Sophie and Maddy start four episodes where they talk about financial fixes you can put in place in Feb, as we're all aware how the cost of living is creeping up on us.

7 February
Paying yourself first: three ways to automate your investments

Lets be honest; long-term investing is rarely sexy or exciting. Squirrelling small amounts of money away over the years can be boring,...

17 Jan, 2023

SOURCE: Proactiveinvestors UK
Should I invest my emergency fund? | Summer Series

Today we're chatting about your emergency fund! We go over why you need one, how much you should be spending, and now you've saved it, what do you do with that cash?

10 January
Budgeting
How to bucket your money and save

Want to save by bucketing money? See the four easy steps to get started.

3 Jan, 2023
Where should I start with my money? | Summer Series

In this ep, it's all about getting your money sorted. We go through things like building savings habits, budgeting, savings accounts, transaction accounts and leave you with 3 key actions to take!

3 January
How to enjoy holiday season without blowing your budget

We asked two frugal living experts on their best tips for holiday activities that won't break the bank.

21 Dec, 2022

SOURCE: ABC Everyday
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Would you tell anyone if you won $1 million?

We're returning to our vulnerabilatea house - when we paid homage to The Imperfects, one of our favourite podcasts. We each give each other three prompts (we promise they're finance related) and we have to chat and discuss what we think!

20 December
Budgeting
Simple ways to save money - Moneysmart.gov.au

Find easy ways to save everyday. Look for quick ways to reduce your spending, and make a savings plan to stay on track

20 Dec, 2022

SOURCE: Moneysmart
Retirement Calculator: Playing With FIRE

Our FIRE Calculator allows you to watch your retirement age decrease as you increase your savings illustrates the power of your savings rate and the real possibility of early retirement.

14 Dec, 2022

SOURCE: Playing With FIRE
Budgeting
How to bucket your money and save

Want to save by bucketing money? See the four easy steps to get started.

14 Dec, 2022

SOURCE: NAB
Mr. Money Mustache
The 4% Rule: The Easy Answer to How Much Do I Need for Retirement?

In the world of early retirees, we have a concept that goes by names like The 4% rule, or The 4% Safe Withdrawal Rate, or simply The SWR. As with all thing

14 Dec, 2022

SOURCE: Mr. Money Mustache
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What is a good amount to save?

Saving regularly is a habit that needs to be cultivated and as with most things in life, starting sooner rather than later often gives investors a huge advantage.

3rd Nov, 2022

Source: Vanguard
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Talking money with your partner

While you've likely imagined what a future with your partner looks like, you may not have considered the financial implications of that future.

13th Oct, 2022

Source: Vanguard
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How much money do I need to retire?

When I retire, will I have enough money built up in superannuation and other savings to enjoy the sort of retirement lifestyle I want to have?

10th Oct, 2022

Source: Vanguard
How we track our spending and know how much we can invest

In 15 minutes, Bryce & Alec unpack a recent news story and explain the lessons for investors just 'getting started'. Ren is starting to track his spending ... The king of the 'vibe investing method', is trying to get more granular. "The market is down and I am trying to squeeze every penny to maximise my investing at this time" exclaimed Ren.

13 September