If someone shared this with you, hi! We'd love to send the next one straight to you - sign up here
Helloooo
and happy dividend day! Not quite a deal, but it still feels like I’ve gamed the system when I get paid my dividends every quarter. This quarter I got $2,215 which is very exciting 🤗
One of the most frequently asked questions I get is around why I don’t reinvest them through a Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP). Here is a podcast episode that dives into it, but short answer:
I like seeing them hit my bank account, it’s motivating
DRPs make working out capital gains tax more complicated
Dividends are considered taxable income, if I use a DRP - the money for tax needs to come from somewhere else
Reasons you might choose to reinvest your dividends using a DRP:
Automated investing
No brokerage fees when reinvesting
Sometimes there is a discount
You don’t get the chance to spend the dividends
P.S. We’re working on new tools and resources to help you reach your financial goals - but we want to make sure they’re actually useful. Take our 2 minute check in and let us know where you’re at. It helps us help you. 💸
Utilities offer 💸
Earn up to 36,000 Velocity Points with AGL
AGL is offering Velocity Points when you sign up for an eligible internet or mobile plan via the Velocity website.
🤓 How to earn Velocity Points:
Sign up to the AGL Velocity Points offer online
Choose a plan
• Internet: Home Fast, Superfast or Ultrafast
• Mobile: Small, Medium or LargeAdd your Velocity membership number
Earn points monthly for up to 6 months
→ Points are paid automatically within 10 business days of your bill
🛒 How it works:
Earn 1,000-3,000 Velocity Points per month, for up to 6 months
Available on AGL internet and mobile SIM plans
Points are awarded monthly, not all at once
All plans are month-to-month (no lock in) with no exit fees
📈 Points potential:
Sign up for both internet and mobile at the highest price tiers and you could earn up to 36,000 Velocity Points total. That’s enough for:
→ One-way economy flight from Sydney to Auckland (plus $170.99 in fees)
→ Return business class from Sydney to Melbourne (plus $90.02 in fees)
🧠 Things to know:
AGL Mobile runs on the Optus network
The prices and points above apply to your first 6 months only
After that, you stop earning points and plan prices increase
AGL has a 2.7-star rating on Trustpilot, so it’s worth weighing up customer reviews before switching
💸 Is it worth it?
It’s always worth shopping around but even if AGL’s plans cost a bit more, the points might justify it depending on your travel goals.
The AGL mobile plans seem decently priced, though. I currently have an Aldi mobile sim which is $29 for 25 GB of data.
Gift card offer 💳
If you’ve got school holiday plans, a date night, or you’re just looking for somewhere warm to catch up with friends this winter - here’s one way to save while getting out and about!
10% off eGift Cards at Giftz
Input the code ‘HOLIDAY’ when you’re checking out
Use at Timezone, Kingpin, and Zone Bowling
🧠 How much it costs you:
We’ve estimated the average spend for a typical outing and here’s how it compares when you pay using the discounted gift card.
Activity | Average spend | What it’ll cost you |
🎳 Zone Bowling | $45 per person | $40.50 per person |
🎯 Kingpin | $75 per person | $67.50 per person |
🕹️ Timezone | $100 per couple ($150 credit) | $90 per couple |
In case you missed it…. 🎙️
On the podcast this week:
In episode 177 of Get Rich Slow Club, Tash, Ana and Lacey Filipich explore a fun hypothetical: what would you do with $100,000 if you were starting from scratch? They weigh up shares, property, and career moves while factoring in what you value most, like peace, flexibility, or higher returns and the power of learning as you go.
In episode 178 of Get Rich Slow Club, Tash and Ana wrap up the financial year with a personal finance check-in, reflecting on their wins, lessons, and what’s changed. They chat travel, business growth, burnout, and the reality of moving through different seasons in life and why it’s okay to slow down when you need to.
Things I’m loving this week:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
📺 The River: Franklin River Rescue
Okay this story is wild and this documentary is SO well done. There’s a part one and two on Australian Story. Free on ABC iView if you haven’t seen it yet!
Money wins in the community 📥
Got a money win, lesson or tip? We’d love to hear it and celebrate with you!
Reply to this email or share yours in the Get Rich Slow Club FB group and we’ll feature a few in the weekly newsletter.
Note: this newsletter contains amazon affiliate links. I will receive a small commission if you make a purchase.
What would actually help you make progress with your money? 💡
Take our 2 minute survey and shape what we work on next!
Was this week's deal helpful?
Tash Invests would like to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and play, from coast to coast, across land, waters and communities. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
