{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/f0bf866e-f0bc-55f9-85a2-b4f309b4a2fc/686b79e2eb5273b79235fdb9?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"How much money do you need to start investing?","description":"<p>\"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.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode we teach you how to get started investing on any budget.</p><p><br></p><p>We cover:&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Understanding the minimum investments to get started</li><li>Starting with microinvesting&nbsp;(and what that is)</li><li>Minimum investments at the major investment platforms&nbsp;(4 microinvesting apps and 8 broker platforms)</li><li>Why small investments can grow into big goals&nbsp;</li><li>The dirty little secret of choosing a broker&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Links Referenced:&nbsp;</strong></p><p>🎧 Listen to: <a href=\"https://equitymates.com/episode/basics-brokers-determining-whats-right-for-you/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">This episode</a> for more broker info including Chess and Custodian.</p><p>📝 <a href=\"https://x40s1z0ymjt.typeform.com/etf-handbook\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Download our FREE ETF Handbook</a>: everything you need to get investing with ETFs.</p><p>📞 Have an investing question? Leave us <a href=\"https://www.speakpipe.com/EquityMates\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">a voicemail</a>, and we'll answer it on the podcast!</p><p>🎥 We're on YouTube! Watch full episodes on our brand new Get Started Investing YouTube channel<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCENnvB5MjP6ggtALzmy1BEw\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Subscribe here</a>.</p><p>—------</p><p>Want more Equity Mates?</p><p><a href=\"https://equitymates.beehiiv.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up to our daily news email</a></p><p>Listen to our original podcast: Equity Mates Investing (<a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/equity-mates-investing-podcast/id1212097275\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Apple</a> |<a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZzAxuxFmQ1U78pL3RMxns\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Spotify</a>)</p><p>Pick up our books:<a href=\"https://www.amazon.com.au/Get-Started-Investing-easier-invest/dp/1760879924\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Get Started Investing</a> and<a href=\"https://www.amazon.com.au/Dont-Stress-Just-Invest-investments/dp/1761470469\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Don’t Stress, Just Invest</a></p><p>Follow us on social media:<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/equitymates/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Instagram</a>,<a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@equitymates?lang=en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> TikTok</a>, &amp;<a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/69347060/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> LinkedIn</a></p><p><br></p><p>—------</p><p>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.&nbsp;</p><p>—------</p><p><br></p><p>Get Started Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media.&nbsp;</p><p>This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional.</p><p>Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697.</p>","author_name":"Equity Mates Media"}