Australian Finance Podcast

ETF tax traps, kids investing, retirement timing & super: Special Q&A

21 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

ETF tax, kids’ investing, retirement timing and super all in one Q&A? That is what Owen Rask and Tahli Cavagnino tackle in this practical Australian...

How to invest in your 30s - ETF starter portfolio

18 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Your 30s can be one of the most important decades for building wealth, but they can also be one of the messiest. A mortgage, family plans, career pres...

How to start investing in ETFs: Step-by-step beginner guide [5/5]

17 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, your hosts Owen Rask and Gemma Mitchell wrap up the ETF mini-series by showing you exactly how to get star...

How to build your ETF portfolio: Simple strategies that work [4/5]

16 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, your hosts Owen Rask and Gemma Mitchell continue the ETF mini-series by helping you actually build your ET...

How to research ETFs: The ultimate beginner checklist [3/5]

15 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, your hosts Owen Rask and Gemma Mitchell continue the ETF mini-series by showing you how to research and co...

What does the federal budget mean for your money, property & super?

14 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What does the 2026 Federal Budget actually mean for your money once you cut through the noise? In this Australian Finance Podcast Q&A, Owen Rask and G...

How ETFs actually work: Capital growth, dividends & risk explained [2/5]

14 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, your hosts Owen Rask and Gemma Mitchell continue the ETF mini-series with a deeper dive into how ETFs actu...

What is an ETF? Beginner guide to investing in ETFs [1/5]

13 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, your hosts Owen Rask and Gemma Mitchell kick off a 5-part ETF investing mini-series by breaking down what ...

Christian Hull’s Hot-Mess Money Makeover: Where to Start

11 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, your host Gemma Mitchell kicks off Episode 1 of the Christian Hull ‘Hot-Mess Money Makeover’ coaching ...

Super vs property vs ETFs: What should you focus on?

07 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, your hosts Owen Rask and Gemma Mitchell unpack more listener questions around investing strategy, superann...

Figma’s Andrew Hogan: why AI makes human judgment more valuable

04 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

AI can now generate prototypes, content and product ideas at speed — but Figma’s Andrew Hogan says the real edge is still human judgment. In this...

Got $1 million overnight? What to do next

30 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, your hosts Owen Rask and Gemma Mitchell tackle real listener questions on navigating big financial decisio...

First home buyers: the old property rulebook is broken

27 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why the traditional path to buying your first home no longer works, the trade-offs modern buyers must make, and how to rethink home ownership...

Money in your 20s: investing, super and your first home

23 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Australian Finance Podcast, Owen is joined by Emily from the Rask design team for a practical conversation about money in your ...

Sudden wealth explained: inheritance, pressure, risk & what to do next

20 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, your hosts Owen Rask and Gemma Mitchell break down sudden wealth events, and what happens when life goes f...

Inside a $350bn super fund: How your money is really invested

16 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, your host Owen Rask is joined by Brian Parker, Chief Economist of Australian Retirement Trust (ART), to di...

Interest rates are rising… here’s how to actually benefit

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, your hosts Owen Rask and Gemma Mitchell break down what rising interest rates actually mean for your money...

Fuel relief is coming, credit card surcharges are going plus, starting with $2k & retirement planning

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, your hosts Owen Rask and Gemma Mitchell dive into a listener Q&A covering real-life money challenges and w...

Financial independence is still achievable but most people are focusing on the wrong lever

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mitchel Sneddon sits down with Hayden Smith, co-founder of Pearler, to unpack whether FIRE is still achievable and what actually drives financial inde...

Estate planning, super & SMSFs: What happens to your money?

02 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, your host Owen Rask is joined by Senior financial adviser at Rask Advice, Chamil Peiris to answer listener...

Becoming a financial planner, SpaceX IPO & your questions answered

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, your host Owen Rask is joined by Rask Advice Associate Milli Russell to unpack Milli’s journey into fina...

Low deposit, high stakes: Inside Australia's 5% revolution

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, your hosts Pete Wargent of Allen Wargent Property Buyers and Gemma Mitchell from Rask discuss whether firs...

Are Australians really doing it tougher? Real spending data from AU, US & NZ

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you like this Australian Finance Podcast episode, you'll love our series. Don't forget to subscribe for weekly shows on⁠⁠ Apple⁠⁠,⁠⁠ Sp...

Is super a gamble? Super Payday, fixed rates, interest-only loans & knowing when you have ‘enough’ – Q&A

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, your hosts Gemma Mitchell and Leigh Gant answer your weekly money and life questions. They cover: – Whe...

3 big retirement changes you need to know (plus your 5-step retirement plan)

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We are only a couple of months into 2026 and we’ve already seen significant retirement changes announced. These updates could directly impact your s...

Hedged vs unhedged ETFs, ETF size, super duplication & kids investing: Weekly Q&A

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, Owen is away so your host Gemma Mitchell is joined by Mitchell Sneddon (one of our hosts of the Australian...

Financially preparing for kids: cash flow, leave, childcare and insurance explained

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, Owen Rask is joined by Alex Luck, financial adviser and co-founder of Everest Wealth Group, for a deep div...

Super at retirement, pension timing and health costs – Q&A

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this Friday Q&A episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Gemma Mitchell is joined by Tahli Cavagnino, Senior Adviser at Rask Advice, to answer so...

Tom's $100,000 ETF portfolio (with a twist)

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Owen Rask and Betashares’ Tom Wickenden construct two themed $100,000 ETF portfolios — one focused on the rise of China and Asia, the other built ...

The four stages of wealth: What to focus on at each stage

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, Gemma Mitchell sits down with financial adviser, author and host of the Financially Fierce Podcast, Jess B...

Rewarding yourself, ETF losses and walking away from golden handcuffs – Q&A

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this Friday Q&A episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Owen Rask and Gemma Mitchell tackle the emotional side of money decisions, from learning...

Unclaimed money: Are you leaving free money on the table?

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, your hosts Owen Rask and Gemma Mitchell dive into one of the easiest money wins of the year: findin...

AI & your money, super strategies and SMSF ETF risks – Q&A

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Explore how AI tools like ChatGPT can support (and mislead) your financial planning, understand key differences between pre- and post-tax super contri...

Super stats: How does your superannuation compare?

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

How does your super really stack up? Average vs top 10% super balances explained. In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Gemma Mitchell...

Baby on the way? Money tips, leave & childcare costs

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this Friday Q&A episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Gemma Mitchell is joined by James Phelan, Senior Adviser at Rask Advice, to answer the b...

Dare to be wealthy – with Mel Browne

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Gemma Mitchell is joined by long-time friend of the show, Mel Browne – a multi-time founder, auth...

Executor of an estate and first home buyer trade-offs – Q&A

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this Friday Q&A episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Owen Rask and Gemma Mitchell tackle some of the bigger, more complex money questions tha...

Is FIRE still possible in 2026? Ft. Dave Gow

01 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, Owen Rask is joined by Dave Gow from Strong Money Australia for a deep, honest conversation about the futu...

The King's private school, renovation loans and mortgage vs super – Q&A

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this Friday Q&A episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Owen Rask and Gemma Mitchell work through some of the big, messy money decisions many fa...

Investing, ETFs, AI & the Future of Advice — with Hayden Smith (Pearler)

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Owen Rask sits down with Hayden Smith, Co-Founder and CTO of Pearler, to explore how Australians re...

Summer Series Part 10: Protecting yourself and your family

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Australian Finance Podcast Summer Series — your ultimate kick-start to the new year! Across 10 bite-sized episodes, hosts Owen Rask ...

Summer Series Part 9: Tax

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Australian Finance Podcast Summer Series — your ultimate kick-start to the new year! Across 10 bite-sized episodes, hosts Owen Rask ...

2026 stock game: Owen & Navarre's $100,000 stock game portfolio

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Rask 2026 stock market game is live - it's called Stock Genius. Available at stockgenius.com.au, in collaboration with Navexa, the Rask Stock Mark...

Summer Series Part 8: Shares and ETFs - Investing 101 with Owen

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Australian Finance Podcast Summer Series — your ultimate kick-start to the new year! Across 10 bite-sized episodes, hosts Owen Ras...

Summer Series Part 7: Savvy Superannuation

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Australian Finance Podcast Summer Series — your ultimate kick-start to the new year! Across 10 bite-sized episodes, hosts Owen Rask ...

Summer Series Part 6: Property

14 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Australian Finance Podcast Summer Series — your ultimate kick-start to the new year! Across 10 bite-sized episodes, hosts Owen Rask ...

Summer Series Part 5: Debt: Using it, managing it, and repaying it

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Australian Finance Podcast Summer Series — your ultimate kick-start to the new year! Across 10 bite-sized episodes, hosts Owen Rask ...

Summer Series Part 4: Income & earning more: Increasing your Active & Passive income

08 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Australian Finance Podcast Summer Series — your ultimate kick-start to the new year! Across 10 bite-sized episodes, hosts Owen Rask ...

Summer Series Part 3: Spending, Saving and Budgeting

07 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Australian Finance Podcast Summer Series — your ultimate kick-start to the new year! Across 10 bite-sized episodes, hosts Owen Ras...

Summer Series Part 2: Money and Mindset

05 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Australian Finance Podcast Summer Series — your ultimate kick-start to the new year! Across 10 bite-sized episodes, hosts Owen Rask ...

Summer Series Part 1: Happy new year. Let’s get Goal Setting!

01 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Australian Finance Podcast Summer Series — your ultimate kick-start to the new year! Across 10 bite-sized episodes, hosts Owen Rask ...

How not to mess up your renovation!

29 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, your hosts Pete Wargent and Gemma Mitchell discuss how to manage a great renovation. Here’s what they c...

Last-minute Christmas gifts under $50 that people actually use

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this festive episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Gemma Mitchell and Owen Rask share practical, affordable and thoughtful last-minute Christm...

What if Vanguard goes bust? Last Q&A of 2025

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this Friday episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Owen Rask and Gemma Mitchell unpack your questions on mortgages, investing, relationships an...

5 Ways They Get You – with Chris Kohler

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Owen Rask sits down with finance journalist and author Chris Kohler to discuss the systems designed...

The million-dollar formula: Small moves, big impact

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, your host Gemma is joined by Roxanne Calder — recruitment expert and author of the new book Earning Power. With 25 years of experience across...

10 money hacks to level up your life in 2024 [Throwback]

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ready to level up your financial life? Kate Campbell & Mitchell Sneddon share 10 different money hacks to help you maximise your finances in 2024. R...

How (& why) insurance works: real-life claims with Phil Thompson

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Australian Finance Podcast, you'll learn how and why insurance works. Life insurance, income protection, TPD & more. Owen Ra...

How Owen Rask & Alex Luck *actually* invest [Adviser Q&A]

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, Owen Rask is joined by Alex Luck, founder of Everest Wealth Group, to answer your money questions. Owen’...

Super, saving like a boomer and exit-rentvesting dilemmas – Q&A

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this Friday episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Owen Rask and Gemma Mitchell dive into your questions on saving, investing, brokers, kids’...

Invest your first $1,000 with these 5 steps

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this short Wednesday bonus episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Gemma Mitchell walks you through a simple, practical roadmap for investing yo...

Can You Go a Year Without Shopping? Emma Edwards Tried It

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Gemma Mitchell is joined by Emma Edwards — financial behaviour expert, founder of The Broke Gener...

Super, parental leave pitfalls and teaching teens to invest – Q&A

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this Friday episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Gemma Mitchell and Owen Rask unpack your questions on investing, super, HECS and even a Chri...

Making sense of retirement: Super & retirement myths, top tips and Rask’s Retirement Academy

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Gemma Mitchell is joined by Tahli — educator, retirement specialist and one of Rask's Senior Fina...

Do this now for a great 2026

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, your hosts Pete Wargent of Allen Wargent Property Buyers and Gemma Mitchell from Rask discuss how to make ...

BGBL v GGBL, Gearing 101, and debt inside Super

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, your host Owen Rask chats with Cameron Gleeson, Senior Investment Strategist at Betashares, to break down ...

Property or shares: Which wins? Mid-life super worries and investing traps – Q&A

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this Friday episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, hosts Owen Rask and Gemma Mitchell unpack your questions on super, property and how to juggl...

5 ways to research an ETF like a pro

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this The Australian Finance Podcast, your host Owen Rask walks through 5 expert-level steps to research any ETF with confidence. Whether you’re ...

AI career disruption, vibe coding & investment apps reviewed with Hayden Smith

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, Owen Rask sits down with Pearler co-founder and CTO Hayden Smith to talk all things money, investing, mind...

Zero-fee super: Scam or smart? ETF crash myths and FHSSS traps – Q&A

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this Friday episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, hosts Owen Rask and Gemma Mitchell dig into your money questions. This week we look at how t...

Emma Edwards’ 5 Rules for Spending Right in 2026

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this short and snappy Wednesday bonus episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Gemma Mitchell is joined by financial behaviour expert and author ...

David Gardner, 6 traits to beat the market, rule breakers & legacy

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, your host Owen Rask sits down with David Gardner (co-founder of The Motley Fool and author of Rule Breaker...

Maximising Annual Leave, AI Holiday Hacks and 2026 Planning – Q&A

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this Friday episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, host Gemma Mitchell is joined by Money Coach Lexi Smith from MoneyVine to answer your money ...

5 thematic ETFs I'm watching like a hawk

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, Owen Rask dives deep into 5 of Australia's most popular thematic ETFs for long-term growth potential. Owe...

How to retire on $3,000 per week - the property playbook

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, host Gemma Mitchell is joined by Ben Kingsley, one of Australia’s leading property investment advisers, founder of Empower Wealth, ...

Qiao Ma: finding killer companies, surviving the GFC & why founders win

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Qiao Ma, Portfolio Manager of the Munro Partners Global Small and Mid Cap Fund, joins Owen Rask on The Australian Investors Podcast to discuss: 1. ...

Your money reset, part 2: Super, property, and the freedom to choose

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this bonus episode of the Australian Finance Podcast, host Gemma Mitchell returns with part two of The Money Reset 2 part series. If you’re read...

Australian unicorns: $1 billion startups you've never heard of

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Owen Rask sits down with Wenee Yap and Thomas Derricott, co-authors of the new book “Riding the U...

Owen is writing a book! $250k in redraw, super tax & salary sacrifice secrets – Q&A

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this Friday episode of the Australian Finance Podcast, hosts Owen Rask and Gemma Mitchell answer your questions on: – Whether it’s too late to...

No caps, no LMI, no waitlist — the new 5% deposit rules explained

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this short Wednesday bonus episode of the Australian Finance Podcast, hosts Gemma Mitchell and Owen Rask unpack the government’s newly expanded 5...

6 US stocks + 1 ETF we L-O-V-E right now ft Hugh Lam

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Owen Rask and Hugh Dive from Betashares each bring 3 of their favourite US stocks to the table — ...

HELP debt changes, company shares & first home hacks – Q&A

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

20% HELP debt reduction, new superannuation rules, salary sacrificing for company shares — this week’s Q&A is packed with hot topics and practical...

Your Money Reset: How to Boost Net Worth, Self Worth & Income

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this bonus episode of the Australian Finance Podcast, host Gemma Mitchell kicks off a two-part mini-series based on her new book, The Money Reset. ...

Pocket money, compounding, and investing for kids – with Pearler’s Ana Kresina

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, your host Gemma Mitchell is joined by Ana Kresina from Pearler — two-time author (Kids Ain’t Cheap and How to Not Work Forever) and co-host...

Emergency funds, defensive assets & when to pay for advice

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

FHSS, defensive assets & the real cost of financial advice – this Q&A has it all In this Friday episode of the Australian Finance Podcast, your host...

Festive Season on a Budget: 10 Money-Saving Hacks

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, your host Gemma Mitchell is joined by Tahli Cavagnino, senior financial adviser with the Rask Advice team, to share 5 tips each to survive Chri...

Forget everyone else: goal-setting your way

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Pete Wargent from the Australian Property Podcast and Gemma Mitchell from the Australian Finance Podcast dig into one of the biggest ...

ETFs vs Mortgage: Where’s Your Money Best Spent? – Q&A

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Questions we answer on this episode:  - How the Age Pension works alongside superannuation (and yes, you can have both)- What happens to your super ...

How I built a $4.5m business, with Phil Thompson

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, your host Owen Rask sits down with Phil Thompson, the founder of Skye Wealth. Phil reveals how he bought i...

No Pay Rise? No Problem (Sort Of)!

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Gemma Mitchell is joined by Lexi Smith from MoneyVine to unpack a little-known work perk that’s a...

Lessons from Peter Lynch, Charlie Munger and Warren Buffett – Q&A

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Franking credits, ETF fees & starting from zero – we’re answering your burning questions. In this episode of the Australian Finance Podcast, your...

Life insurance in Australia: What cover do you really need?

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, your hosts Owen Rask and Phil Thompson from Skye Wealth dive into the world of life insurance in Australia...

Financial planning tips from a pro: What you need to know in your 30s

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, Owen Rask chats with Everest Wealth’s Alex Luck about the 5 most important lessons he’s learned from a...

Q&A: Salary sacrifice, first home super, and when to use credit cards

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Australian Finance Podcast, your host  Gemma Mitchell is joined by Rask Advice senior adviser Tahli Cavagnino (while Owen’s ...

AI investing made easy: The beginner’s guide

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, Owen Rask breaks down how investors can take advantage of the AI boom through a practical investing framew...

5 ASX ETFs for a passive income portfolio

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, your host Owen Rask is joined by Tom Wickenden from Betashares to explore the world of income-focused ETFs...

Offset vs Investing, Helping Family with Property, and Big Lessons at 40

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From whether you really need to own a home in Australia to unpacking what a re-contribution strategy is, we’re diving into your biggest money questi...

Pearler review 2025: Automate your investing & take control

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Owen Rask dives into one of our most requested topics – an updated review of Pearler in 2025. Ow...

From credit cards to 60 staff: Building Everest & listener Q&A

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, Owen Rask sits down with Scott from Everest Wealth to explore the journey of building one of Australia’s...

Owens best investing tips, super hacks, and the secret to free money – Q&A

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From our best saving and investing tips to whether Raiz rewards are really free money, we tackle your biggest money questions. We cover spouse super h...