There’s a chasm of difference between deciding that you ‘want to invest’ and actually mapping out an investing strategy and buying your first investment.

Everyone knows that investing in the stock market is probably a good idea for one’s long-term wealth potential. However, getting from that stage to your first purchase involves becoming familiar with a whole lot of jargon, opening a brokerage account, finding some money, selecting an investment, and buying it. Many Australians simply get lost along the way and decide it’s all a bit much.

That’s a real shame, because investing is indeed one of the biggest favours you can do for yourself and the long-term wealth of you and your family.

There are countless paths…