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FIRST TIME INVESTOR News & Analysis

How I lost all my savings through a poor investment decision
Stocks
How I lost all my savings through a poor investment decision
With first timers most at risk of poor investment decisions and the younger generation showing an increased interest in speculative stocks, I explore...
Simonelle Mody | 26 September 2024
Buying shares: 400,000 Aussies enter the market
Stocks
Buying shares: 400,000 Aussies enter the market
The recovery of US stocks and the profusion of new trading platforms drew huge numbers of novice traders.
Emma Rapaport | 15 March 2021
There's got to be a better way
Personal Finance
There's got to be a better way
What's the best way to get started in investing? Not with individual stocks, writes Christine Benz.
Christine Benz | 24 June 2020
Investing basics: essential money tips for new graduates
Personal Finance
Investing basics: essential money tips for new graduates
How you can help your loved ones get on the right track financially, even in a pandemic.
Christine Benz | 21 May 2020
Investing basics: 5 essential tips for young Aussie investors
Personal Finance
Investing basics: 5 essential tips for young Aussie investors
Tips on getting the most bang for your investment dollars when you're just starting out.
Christine Benz | 02 August 2019
Investing basics: How to start investing with just $500
Personal Finance
Investing basics: How to start investing with just $500
Think you have to have a wad of cash before you can try your hand at playing the market? Think again. We outline some ideas to pop your investing...
Emma Rapaport | 17 January 2019
Equity Mates' top tips for beginner investors
Personal Finance
Equity Mates' top tips for beginner investors
Dipping your toes into the world of the investing can be an intimidating experience. Equity Mates Bryce Leske and Alec Renehan share the lessons they...
Emma Rapaport | 11 October 2018
Equity Mates: "We were foolishly overconfident investors"
Personal Finance
Equity Mates: "We were foolishly overconfident investors"
From beginning to dividend: Podcasters Equity Mates are helping first-time investors get started - they share what they have learned along the way
Emma Rapaport | 04 October 2018