How do I start investing?  It is a common question. When you’re new to the world of investing you’re confronted by a confusing world of jargon, charts and data, overlaid with the fact that you’re risking your hard earned money.  It is a confusing world. And you’re not alone.  We’ve been through it, and in this episode we share everything we’ve learned. How we got started and how we’d get started knowing everything we know now.  Links mentioned: 2024 Community Survey Want to speak to a financial advisor? Fill out this form.  Want to ask a question or join us on the podcast, hit us up via our website.  —------ Want to keep learning? Check out the Rask + Equity Mates investing courses.  We’ve worked with the team at Rask Invest to produce two great investing courses: Get Started Investing is a free course that covers all the basics of investing and how to start building your portfolioThe Value Investor Program goes deep into stock selection and valuation.  For a limited time, we’re offering $100 off the Value Investor Program with the code: MATES.  —------ 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.