From living paycheque to paycheque to a $1M+ net worth in 6 years

Amy has built a $400,000 share portfolio, owns an investment property, and has grown her net worth to $1 million.But just six years ago, things looked very different.She was living pay cheque to pay cheque, had a credit card she didn't really understand, and had no idea where her money was going.So what changed?Amy shares with Jess the choices that turned her financial future around, how she built wealth through multiple income streams and why investing before you feel “ready” is a good way to start.Chapters:00:00:00 From Paycheck To Paycheck To $1 Million00:02:43 Growing Up Without Money Lessons00:06:03 Where All Her Money Was Going00:08:30 The Conversation That Changed Everything00:11:00 Facing Her Spending And Building A Budget00:14:47 Learning To Invest By Making Mistakes00:17:42 Building Wealth With Property And ETFs00:21:24 Taking More Control Of Her Super00:24:00 How Amy Built A $1 Million Net Worth00:25:20 Managing Money Separately In A Marriage00:26:25 Her Next $1 Million Goal00:27:51 The First Step To Turning Your Finances AroundLinks:For more regular learning and updates from Jess’ investing journey, follow along on Instagram at getstartedinvesting_.📩 Sign up to the Get Started Investing newsletter here📩 Share your investing story with us submit here🎟️ FinFest tickets - Buy early bird tickets hereWant more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered.———Thanks to ShopBack for sponsoring this series.Did you know you can earn cashback on in-store shopping? 💸Check the ShopBack app for bonus cashback on eligible items at participating stores, buy them, then scan your receipt, done.Download the app and use code GETSTARTED20 to get a $20 cashback bonus after earning your first $10.———Get Started Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media.This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes only. Any advice is general advice, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs. If you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. The hosts of this podcast and their guests may have positions in the companies mentioned. Equity Mates Media is part of the Betashares group but maintains editorial independence.Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.