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Micro-investing vs standard savings account: which best aligns with your goals?

Saving for something short-term or thinking long-term? We compare the benefits, risks and uses of savings accounts and m...

2 June 2025

Hayden Smith

6 min read

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Should I invest in shares and micro-invest at the same time?

Can you keep micro-investing whilst also exploring direct shares? Here’s how some investors mix shares and micro-investi...

28 May 2025

Nick Nicolaides

5 min read

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What are exchange-traded managed funds (ETMFs), and how do they differ to traditional ETFs?

Not quite an ETF, not quite a managed fund... ETMFs offer something different. Here’s how they work and what sets them a...

19 May 2025

Oyelola Oyetunji

6 min read

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What are some of the best strategies for micro-investing?

There are more ways than one to micro-invest. Here are some of the most common strategies for micro-investing investors ...

3 May 2025

Oyelola Oyetunji

7 min read

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The history of micro-investing: how people started building portfolios with spare change

How did spare change become the starting point for building wealth? We trace the history of micro-investing and what it ...

1 May 2025

Hayden Smith

6 min read

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Micro-investing vs individual shares: which investment should I choose?

Should you start with micro-investing or individual shares? We compare both investing strategies to help you decide whic...

24 April 2025

Oyelola Oyetunji

5 min read

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Micro-investing vs gold: how can I compare the pair?

Both gold and micro-investing are popular with investors. From tiny deposits to timeless assets, we explore how they dif...

7 April 2025

Nick Nicolaides

6 min read

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Micro-investing vs fixed term deposit: which is right for you?

Looking for a low-fuss way to potentially grow your money? We compare micro-investing and fixed term deposits to help yo...

3 April 2025

Oyelola Oyetunji

7 min read

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Micro-investing vs bonds: how to compare the two investment types

From automated investing to fixed returns, micro-investing and bonds play different roles in a portfolio. We break down ...

24 March 2025

Cathy Sun

6 min read

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Should I add to my savings account, or micro-invest?

Want to make the most of your spare cash? In this article, we compare micro-investing and savings accounts to help you d...

17 March 2025

Oyelola Oyetunji

6 min read

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Is micro-investing worth it?

Micro-investing can make investing simple, but is it worthwhile to grow wealth? Here’s how to assess if micro-investing ...

10 March 2025

Ana Kresina

6 min read

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Can I reach Financial Independence through micro-investing?

Can investing spare change make you financially independent? In this article, we explore whether micro-investing alone c...

2 March 2025

Nick Nicolaides

6 min read

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What is micro-investing? | Definitions for investing

Can you really start investing with just $5? With micro-investing, you can. In this article, we explore how it works, it...

24 February 2025

Oyelola Oyetunji

7 min read

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We’re changing Pearler Micro’s pricing. Here’s what you need to know

From 1 February 2025, we’re streamlining Pearler Micro’s pricing to reflect a simpler, more streamlined experience. Read...

17 December 2024

Hayden Smith

5 min read

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How to start investing with $5 | Get Rich Slow Club

Tash and Ana explore how micro-investing allows beginners to start small, build confidence, and learn the basics of inve...

15 October 2024

Tash & Ana

5 min read

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How to switch from Pearler Micro to Pearler Shares

Something we get asked a lot is how to shift from Pearler Micro to Pearler Shares. If you’re ready to make the switch, t...

23 June 2024

Nick & Hayden

3 min read

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How to choose between investing in Shares and Micro

Wondering how to choose between investing in Shares and Micro? While there's no right or wrong answer, this article lays...

30 November 2023

Nick Nicolaides

5 min read

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CHESS-Sponsored vs Custodial vs Micro-investing

While the "CHESS-sponsored vs custodial vs micro investing" approach can oversimplify investing, it does give us a frame...

12 April 2022

Kurt Walkom

6 min read

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How Pearler Makes Micro-investing Easy

Micro-investing provides a low-cost entry point for first-time investors to enter the market. It can also empower more e...

28 March 2022

Nick Nicolaides

3 min read

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