In this episode we answer a question from listener Austin; Why does he get so many letters in the mail about his investments? Couldn’t this all be in an email? It’s one of the more annoying parts of investing - the paperwork. Yes, we really did a whole episode on this…Ren even brought a stack of papers into the studio to prove that this tree-killing correspondence does happen to a lot of us. We break down:  What is the deal with the paperwork and why can there be so much of it? What do you need to keep/ pay attention toHow we keep our records (mostly) digital We love hearing from you! Leave us a voicemail and we’ll answer your question on the show. Get a daily dose of Equity Mates in your inbox by signing up to our newsletter. —------ Join the conversation in the Facebook Discussion GroupOr get put in touch with a professional financial advisor by filling out this formWant more Equity Mates? Sign up to our email to keep up with business news Listen to our accompanying podcast Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify)Watch Equity Mates on YouTubePick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just InvestFollow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter & even Threads—------ 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.