From Zero to Investor: Alana & Maddy's Journey | Thanks to Sharesies

Over the next couple of weeks we're doing a couple of episodes chatting to the Get Started Investing community.This episode is proudly brought to you by Sharesies, who help you invest, how you like. Easy! Choose from thousands of companies and funds across Australia, the US, and New Zealand — all with no minimum investment.In this episode Bryce and Alec chat through and answer many questions from beginning investors from the Equity Mates Community, Alana and Maddy.All the beginner investor questions you've been thinking are answered in this episode, like, "I have money, but don’t know where to start? What’s a good amount to invest for the first time? What else do I look for in a broker? How do I know the apps are safe from frauding my details? I have money, but don’t know where to start? Should I still be investing in a ‘safe’ return given I'm coming to investing a bit later in life? What conversations to have with your teenage kids to start investing early?"*****Calling all bulls, bears and party animals. The market’s closed and the bar is open. Come and trade ideas at Australia’s biggest investing festival - Equity Mates' FinFest.With expert speakers and guests, DJs and booze, it’s an inspiring and empowering event for investors of any level of experience.Save the date - 15th October, 2022 Sydney - Head to equitymates.com/finfest to register your interest.Equity Mates' FinFest, powered by Stake*****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. All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of Get Started Investing are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given.Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.