Dollar cost averaging, choosing ETFs & FIRE | We answer your questions

<p>We've gone out to the Equity Mates community and will answer the most common new investor questions in this week's episode. From the brand of hair wax Bryce uses, to a useful 'plan of attack' in current market volatile times.Is it best to dollar cost average, weekly, monthly, or fortnightly? What are the best ETF's for a core portfolio? What is leverage and why is it not a good idea to include when starting out investing? What is a thematic? </p><p>This episode is full of great investing tips.</p><br><p>*****</p><p>Calling all bulls, bears and party animals. The market’s closed and the bar is open. Come and trade ideas at Australia’s biggest investing festival -<strong>&nbsp;Equity Mates' FinFest</strong>.</p><br><p>With expert speakers and guests, DJs and booze, it’s an inspiring and empowering event for investors of any level of experience.</p><p>Save the date - 15th October, 2022 Sydney - Head to&nbsp;<a href="http://equitymates.com/finfest" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">equitymates.com/finfest&nbsp;</a>to register your interest.</p><p>Equity Mates' FinFest, powered by&nbsp;<a href="https://hellostake.com/au" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Stake</a></p><br><p>*****</p><p>Order Get Started Investing on <a href="http://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/vn2drL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Booktopia</a> or <a href="https://amzn.to/3dkncW2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Amazon</a> now.&nbsp;</p><p>If you want to let Alec or Bryce know what you think of an episode, contact them <a href="mailto:contact@equitymates.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Make sure you don't miss anything about Equity Mates - visit<a href="https://equitymates.com/support/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> this page</a> if you want to support our work.</p><br><p>*****</p><p><em>In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections t