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Jan 2024
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Saving and investing during a cost of li...

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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.

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