Hi! I'm Jess. This year, I finally started investing. After years of indecision, I took a leap and began documenting my journey, bringing you along to learn the investing ropes together. Designed to build your confidence, our short, easy-to-understand episodes make investing approachable- so you can make the most of your money. New episodes drop every Tuesday & Thursday. On Tuesdays: I tackle real questions from a beginner investor- whether my own or sent in by our community. We cover everything from ETFs & shares, to super, property and personal finance. On Thursdays: Our series, How I Got Started where I chat with a community members to hear the highs, lows and lessons from their investing journey- proving that investing really is for anyone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
What this show covers
ETFspersonal financeinvesting basicssuperannuationbeginner investingstock pickingbudgetingstarting overfinancial habitsproperty savingdebtlump sumfamily financeCoast FIREmortgage payoff
What listeners will find here
How Larissa rebuilt her investing plan after risky picks, house-sitting, and a breakup
Larissa’s story follows an early investing start, a move from risky stock picks to simple ETFs, and an unconventional house-sitting strategy to save a property deposit. The episode also explores how those financial foundations helped her reset after a breakup changed her plans.
A practical guide to putting a lump sum to work
This episode looks at what to do with a lump sum, from saving and investing to paying off debt or adding to super. Jess and financial adviser Tom Hayes walk through the trade-offs, tax angles, and decision points so you can match the money to your goals.
A teacher’s 10-year path to Coast FIRE and a paid-off mortgage
This episode follows Leigh, a 41-year-old teacher who, alongside her electrician husband, built enough financial security to pay off their mortgage, reach Coast FIRE, and take next year off work. It’s a practical story about saving, starting to invest, and making steady progress without a huge income.
Too many ETFs? This episode tackles when diversification becomes clutter
ETF portfolio construction is the focus here, as Jess questions whether seven ETFs and a stock is already too much. With financial adviser Glen Hare, the episode breaks down overlap, simplicity, and three common ways to build an ETF portfolio.
A $3,000 stock tip pushed Ryan to rethink what kind of investor he wants to be
Ryan’s investing story starts with saving hard, shifts into ETFs and stock picking, and lands on a clearer view of risk after backing his own business. It’s a practical episode about comparison, concentration, and figuring out what style of investing actually lets you sleep at night.
Episodes
How Kelly built a $280K portfolio and bought two investment properties before 30
19 Aug 2026 · 31 min
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