Australian Finance Podcast

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...

5 Money Wins (and Traps) Every 30-Year-Old Should Know

03 Sep 2025

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In this bonus episode of the Australian Finance Podcast, host Gemma Mitchell is joined by financial adviser Tahli Cavagnino to unpack the key money mo...

What to do when you receive an inheritance – with Betsy Westcott

01 Sep 2025

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In this episode of the Australian Finance Podcast, your host Gemma Mitchell is joined by financial wellness coach Betsy Westcott to unpack the complex...

Changing super sitch up, selling DHHF, planning for divorce and more - Q&A

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From Elon-level ETF worries to whether you should stick with one provider, we tackle the big investor ‘what ifs’. Plus: should high schools be tea...

20’s Money Playbook- 5 smart money moves for people in their 20s

27 Aug 2025

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In this bonus episode of the Australian Finance Podcast, host Gemma Mitchell is joined by financial adviser Tahli Cavagnino to share practical tips on...

More than just a budgeting tool- Pocketsmith; Time machine for your finances

25 Aug 2025

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In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, your host Gemma Mitchell is joined by one of our very own community members who is also a Pocketsmith Supe...

Renting = dead money? Debt recycling for business, selling shares & wills made simple

21 Aug 2025

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Travel vs Property, Debt Recycling, Selling Shares & Wills – We cover it all this week! In this episode of the Australian Finance Podcast, Owen and ...

10 questions to ask a mortgage broker (before buying)

20 Aug 2025

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In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, your host Owen Rask takes you through 10 essential questions to ask a mortgage broker before buying a prop...

Inside HYLD: How Betashares built a high yield ETF

18 Aug 2025

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In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, Owen Rask chats with Cameron Gleeson from Betashares about their newly launched HYLD ETF – the Betashare...

Is A300 the new VAS? HYLD launches, furniture flippin' & couples investing

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A300 and HYLD, Trash Finds, Tax Time, IPO Secrets & Rate Cuts – We cover it all this week! In this episode of the Australian Finance Podcast, Owen a...

Money Wins, Zero Spend–5 Free Resources You Need

13 Aug 2025

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In this bonus episode of the Australian Finance Podcast, Gemma’s flying solo to bring you her top 5 free (yes, free!) Rask resources that can help y...

Money moves from your 20s to 60s

11 Aug 2025

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In this episode, Pete Wargent from the Australian Property Podcast and Gemma Mitchell from the Australian Finance Podcast join forces to bring you a s...

Investment Hacks & Financial Hot Takes- Rapid Fire Q&A

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Investment hacks, AI fears, Debt recycling, family trusts & whether you really need VAS – there is a lot packed into this one!  In this episode of ...

How to get rich in Australia: no fluff, just strategy

06 Aug 2025

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In this tongue-in-cheek solo episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, your host Owen Rask breaks down how to build wealth in Australia — the right...

How defined income ETFs can give your portfolio certainty

04 Aug 2025

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In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, your host Owen Rask sits down with Cameron Gleeson from Betashares to explore how defined income ETFs can ...

ETF Deal Breakers, Fee Shock & Portfolio Overload- Special Investing Q&A

01 Aug 2025

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In this episode of the Australian Finance Podcast, Gemma is joined by Mitchell Sneddon- Rask’s Head of Funds Management. Mitchell is in the hot seat...

Easy money maths you’ll actually use

30 Jul 2025

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Welcome to this bonus episode of The Australian Finance Podcast; your midweek dose of quick, practical money tips to keep you on track between our lon...

7 expert money tips to start the new financial year

28 Jul 2025

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In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, Owen Rask is joined by financial adviser and Everest Wealth co-founder Alex Luck to break down seven pract...

Debt recycling, travel tips, and free super money - Q&A

25 Jul 2025

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In this episode of the Australian Finance Podcast, Gemma is joined by Tahli for your weekly Q&A and answering your questions. Don't forget to subsc...

5 questions to ask your accountant this tax season

23 Jul 2025

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In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, Owen Rask shares 5 essential questions to ask your accountant this tax season. You’ll learn how to: –...

Currency hedging: should you protect your overseas investments?

21 Jul 2025

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 In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Owen Rask and Cameron Gleeson from Betashares dive into the world of currency hedging. If you inv...

Super Scandals, Risky Loans & Property Tax Hacks?- Q&A

17 Jul 2025

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In this episode of the Australian Finance Podcast, Owen and Gemma are back for your weekly Q&A and answering your questions. Don't forget to subscribe...

5 ways to grow your super (AustralianSuper & HostPlus)

16 Jul 2025

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In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Owen Rask shares 5 essential ways to boost your superannuation fast. From choosing the right invest...

Queenie tan on making money fun and reaching $1m net worth

14 Jul 2025

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In this episode of the Australian Finance Podcast, Owen Rask chats with Queenie Tan – finance creator, new author, and founder of the budgeting app ...

Smart money moves in your 20s: Property, investing & the First Home Super Saver

10 Jul 2025

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In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, your hosts Owen Rask and James from Rask discuss key decisions 20-somethings face when starting their mone...

3 US companies I’d love to own (but don’t yet!)

09 Jul 2025

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In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Owen Rask shares three standout US companies he’d love to own — but doesn’t… yet. He break...

Betashares founder Alex Vynokur: from zero to $50 billion & beyond

07 Jul 2025

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In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, your host Owen Rask chats with Alex Vynokur, founder and CEO of Betashares. Together, they explore:...

Why property in super might be a trap: SMSFs explained [triple treat]

03 Jul 2025

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Triple treat! In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, your hosts Owen Rask, Drew Meredith, and James O’Reilly dig into the idea of using a sel...

Three ASX shares for exciting growth: ResMed, GenTrack & Pinnacle

02 Jul 2025

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In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, Owen Rask is joined by Ryan Newman, Director of Research at The Motley Fool Australia, to discuss three AS...

Buy Now, Panic Later- hacks to curb bad habits

30 Jun 2025

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In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Gemma Mitchell is joined by  Lexi Smith from MoneyVine . They dive into Buy Now Pay Later and some...

Business cashflow, first job, and Gemma’s bad debt confessions - Q&A

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Australian Finance Podcast, Gemma is joined by a very special guest, money coach, Lexi Smith – to answer your questions. Y...

How to invest in AI using ETFs

25 Jun 2025

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 In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, Owen Rask breaks down how to invest in artificial intelligence (AI) using ETFs. With AI transforming e...

How Melissa Browne rebuilt wealth and confidence after financial setbacks

23 Jun 2025

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In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, Owen Rask sits down with Melissa Browne – entrepreneur, author, educator, and the powerhouse behind the ...

Your tax, shares & financial advice questions answered

19 Jun 2025

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In this Q&A edition of the Australian Finance Podcast, hosts Owen Rask and Tahli Cavagnino tackle key listener questions that pop up during tax season...

How I lost $1M by choosing shares over property

18 Jun 2025

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In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, Owen Rask reveals a million-dollar mistake from early in his wealth-building journey. He explains: –...

Tax time tips straight from the ATO: maximise your refund

16 Jun 2025

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In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Owen Rask is joined by Rob Thomson from the Australian Tax Office (ATO) to help you tackle tax time...

Your Q&A: Asian ETFs, career change & acai bowls

12 Jun 2025

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In this Australian Finance Podcast Q&A episode, Owen Rask is joined by Rask Financial Adviser Tahli to tackle real listener questions. In this candid ...

3 growth shares to watch + the ETF alternative

11 Jun 2025

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In this short episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Owen Rask takes you through three ASX-listed companies with serious long-term growth potentia...

Your money questions answered: HECS, insurance & rental property tax tips

09 Jun 2025

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 In this Australian Finance Podcast Q&A episode, Owen Rask and financial planner Alex Luck (from Everest Wealth Group) answer your burning money ques...

FHSS - How to use the Super Saver Scheme (explained)

05 Jun 2025

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The FHSS First Home Super Saver Scheme is a great way to save for your first home. But it's complicated. Join Owen Rask, founder of Rask, and Gemma M...

How to optimise your tax & investments before June 30

04 Jun 2025

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 In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, your hosts Owen Rask and Navarre Trousselot  (founder of Navexa) explain what Aussie investors need to...

Budget-friendly sustainability: Saving the planet without going broke

02 Jun 2025

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In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, your host Gemma Mitchell is joined by Lottie Dalziel – sustainability expert, founder of Banish, ...

Tax free super, buying gold and investing your house deposit - Q&A

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Australian Finance Podcast, Owen and Gemma are back for your weekly Q&A and answering your questions- covering investing in Gol...

Is the property market in a bubble in 2025?

28 May 2025

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 In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, your host Owen Rask explores the big question: Is the Australian property market in a bubble in 2025? Y...

Family trusts: smart strategy or overrated?

26 May 2025

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In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, host Gemma Mitchell is joined by award-winning financial adviser Deline Jacovides, founder of Mazi ...

Saving, Schooling and Setting Kids Up for Life

22 May 2025

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In this episode, Pete Wargent from the Australian Property Podcast and Gemma Mitchell from the Australian Finance Podcast are back to dive into a big ...

Inside ATEC: tech investing on the ASX

21 May 2025

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In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, your hosts Owen Rask and Hugh Lam from Betashares take you inside the ATEC ETF – Australia’s homegrown...

How to review and rebuild life insurance with Skye Wealth

19 May 2025

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In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, your hosts Owen Rask and Phil from Skye Wealth sit down to talk all things life insurance. They explore: ...

Owen is losing sleep & $27 Million fines- Q&A

15 May 2025

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In this episode of the Australian Finance Podcast, Owen and Gemma are back for your weekly Q&A and answering your questions- covering super, investing...

4 dividend shares to add to your watchlist

14 May 2025

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In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, Owen Rask shares four Australian dividend shares that you can add to your investing watchlist. Whether you...

Plan a wedding without blowing the budget

12 May 2025

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In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Gemma Mitchell is joined by Amy Parfett from WedShed to talk about all things weddings — the tren...