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. In our third episode we’re focusing on those baby steps that you can take to build wealth in a cost of living crisis. By the end of this episode you’ll know that it’s okay to take it slow, know which platforms let you start investing with just a few dollars, and have an idea of where you can generate some extra cash to invest. Investing and building wealth is a lifelong journey, as we’re discussing in this series. Keep up to date with what impacts your investments through CommSec’s investing hub. You can get to grips with investing basics, learn about different global markets, or find information and research on stocks and ETFs. Get $0 brokerage for your first 10 trades for Australian markets when you sign up. Visit commsec.com.au for more. CommSec T&Cs and other fees and charges apply. If you want to go beyond the podcast and learn more, check out our accompanying email. Buy a copy of Don’t Stress, Just Invest to start 2024 right. Click here. Our 2024 community survey is now live. Click here to fill out the details and win! T&Cs are here.  ***** This episode contained sponsored content from Commbank. ***** 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.  ***** Get Started Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media.  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.  Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.