Youāve decided that working for the rest of your life isnāt going to cut it anymore and you want to have freedom over your time. Putting money aside in a jar or savings account is going to be a slow journey, and youād like to be financially free prior to going grey. Building wealth over time is absolutely possible through investing, and in this episode, we review the core asset classes that people just like you are investing in. The barriers to getting started are virtually nonexistent nowadays, so get started today in building something thatāll support those great dreams of yours!
Ep. 5. Investing 101
Listen to the podcast now
Podcast episode resources
- MoneySmart: Goals and Risk Tolerance
- MoneySmart: Develop an Investing Plan
- What is Diversification? Introducing the Healthy Investing Pyramid
Start by identifying your goals and reasons behind investing, as this helps you to stay on track and grow your wealth. Why do you want to build wealth and financial security in your life ā is it for freedom, choice, happiness, ability to direct your time, mastery, power or self-fulfillment?
Excerpt From theĀ Rask Investing Basics Course:
āOne of the most important lessons Iāve learned from all of my years investing is this: if you donāt understand it, donāt buy into it. Shares, property, Bitcoin or gold, it doesnāt matter. If you donāt understand the potential benefits and risks and how an investment will make you money, donāt own it.ā
Podcast series resources
- MoneySmart: Goals and Risk Tolerance
- MoneySmart: Develop an Investing Plan
- What is Diversification? Introducing the Healthy Investing Pyramid
Start by identifying your goals and reasons behind investing, as this helps you to stay on track and grow your wealth. Why do you want to build wealth and financial security in your life ā is it for freedom, choice, happiness, ability to direct your time, mastery, power or self-fulfillment?
Excerpt From theĀ Rask Investing Basics Course:
āOne of the most important lessons Iāve learned from all of my years investing is this: if you donāt understand it, donāt buy into it. Shares, property, Bitcoin or gold, it doesnāt matter. If you donāt understand the potential benefits and risks and how an investment will make you money, donāt own it.ā
Don't look down for great deals š
š± Pearler, the broker for long-term investors.
Sign-up to Pearler using the code āRASKā for $15 of Pearler CreditĀ and learn more about Pearler Rewards here.
š Betashares ETFs
Discover the broadest range of Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) in Australia on betashares.com.au.
šø PocketSmith, a productivity booster for your money.
PocketSmith is not just a budgeting app, it’s an advanced tool that connects to nearly every bank worldwide. Basically, it’s a productivity booster for your money. With PocketSmith, you can organise your money your way and even collaborate with your household and advisors.
Ready to manage your money like a pro? PocketSmith has a special deal for Australian Finance Podcast listeners. Click here to get 50% off your first two months of PocketSmithās Foundation plan.
The information on this website and in our podcasts is general financial advice only. That means, the advice does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. In addition, you should obtain and read the product disclosure statement (PDS) before making a decision to acquire a financial product. If you donāt know what your needs are, you should consult a trusted and licensed financial adviser who can provide you with personal financial product advice. Please read ourĀ Terms & ConditionsĀ andĀ Financial Services Guide before using this website.
Share this episode:
Like our podcast? Get Owen & Kate's weekly newsletter.
Want to level-up your analytical skills and investing insights but don’t know where to start? We can help. Join 44,000+ Australian investors getting our newsletter and we’ll send you our favourite podcasts, courses, resources, investment articles and podcasts every week. Delivered to your inbox every weekend. Grab a coffee and let Owen, Kate, Mel, Monique and the team bring you the best investment insights every week.