4 Ways To Find An Extra $100

How we made $100 this month.

It’s time for another "$100 Challenge" podcast. If you’re new to Get Started Investing, here’s a reminder of our mission: we want to stash away an extra $100 each month. Why? Over 40 years, it can swell to over $350,000, thanks to compound interest. Want proof? Check out our handy compound interest calculator.

In our recent episode, Alec and Bryce, are joined by Vic and Sophie from The Curve - and together spitball some creative ways to save cash.

Here’s our ideas (in no particular order 😂):

• Alec is about to set off globe-trotting - and he’s determined to do so on a budget. He’s discovered: Airalo, an eSIM store. With Airalo, you can snag a data plan for 200+ countries, which means he doesn’t need to buy a data roaming plan, or opt for a local sim. Plus, Alec's packing light - carry-on only. No excess baggage fees for him.
  

• Bryce is taking the old-school route. He's hitting the Kirribili Markets to sell his surplus stuff. Decluttering and making money? Double win. Catch him this Saturday 9th July.
  

• Soph is going for the lifestyle hack approach. She's pledging a day of free activities each weekend and applying a 'one-in, one-out' rule to her social life to avoid overspending. Soph is in London, but we found these pages of free things to do in Sydney and Melbourne.
  

• Vic's strategy is simple - head home before the clock strikes twelve. Why? To dodge that pesky late-night overspending.
  

• Of course, if all else fails, there’s the wildcard suggestion: If Bryce gets 'Companies die, indexes are forever' tattooed on his lower back, The Curve is shelling out $100. Sounds like a long shot, but who knows?

  
  Catch up with all Bryce and Ren’s other ideas, and listen to your other money making suggestions on our $100 Challenge homepage: here.

They’re back! There was so much to talk about with Cathie, that we saved some for a Pt II. Maddy and Sophie, hosts of You're In Good Company, continue their engaging conversation with a highly regarded American investor and CEO of Ark Invests. Their in-depth discussion covers ESG investing, how to differentiate a fad from future when analysing companies, and why she believes Bitcoin will hit $1.4m USD one day. Cathie also answers the question - ‘What would you do with your money, knowing what you do now?’

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