Why it’s hard to start investing and how to overcome it

In this episode of the Australian Investors Podcast discover why so many people find it difficult to start investing.

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About this episode

In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your hosts Owen Rask and Karen Eley discuss:

  • Why many people struggle to start investing
  • The role of fear, self-trust, and money stories in investing
  • How couples can build financial intimacy and overcome money biases
  • Practical strategies to build confidence and start investing

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Topics Covered

  • Why self-doubt and fear hold people back from investing
  • Common money stories and how they shape financial behaviour
  • Building self-trust and financial intimacy in relationships
  • Practical strategies like planning, automation, and journaling
  • How to overcome behavioural biases such as overconfidence, recency bias, and anchoring
  • Simple steps to finally start investing

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