Before You Invest

The single biggest mistake isn't picking the wrong investment, it's investing money you needed a few months later. Get the foundation sorted first: a safety net for the unexpected, and a plan for any high-interest debt.

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How to Start Investing in Australia

The practical, step-by-step version, from opening an account to your first order.

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📚 Recommended reading

⭐ Recommended read

The Barefoot Investor

Scott Pape

Australia's best-selling money book ever. A simple system for accounts, budgeting, debt and a real emergency fund in one.

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It's usually smart to pay off high-interest debt before investing.