Australian Finance Podcast

Money Moves for Your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s & 60s

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, your host Gemma Mitchell is joined by the newest member of the Rask Advice team – financial advis...

3 budgeting strategies that actually work

07 May 2025

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In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, your host Owen Rask shares three budgeting strategies that actually work, so you can take control of your ...

Stop worrying about money- with Jacqui Clarke

05 May 2025

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If you like this Australian Finance Podcast episode you'll love the series. Don't forget to subscribe for weekly shows on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or w...

I’ve got $500k to invest, tax on shares and reusable nappies - Q&A

01 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! Don't forget to subscribe...

10 financial planning questions answered (for every age!)

30 Apr 2025

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In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, Owen Rask is joined by financial adviser Alex Luck from Everest Wealth to answer 10 of your most pressing ...

Freelance or Fraud - Is this the ultimate self employment catfish?

28 Apr 2025

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In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, host Gemma Mitchell is joined by Zara McGuffie from The Australian Business Podcast to tackle a que...

Weekly Q&A- your questions answered

24 Apr 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...

SHORT: A step-by-step guide to buying property in 2025

23 Apr 2025

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 In this short and practical episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Owen Rask shares the complete step-by-step checklist for buying your first pr...

Bitcoin, crypto ETFs and getting off zero

21 Apr 2025

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In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Owen Rask is joined by Cameron Gleeson from BetaShares to discuss the rise of crypto investing via ...

Rare Pokémon cards and kids investment accounts - your questions answered

17 Apr 2025

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In this episode, Owen and Gemma answer your questions and cover lots of areas: cashflow, investing, debt and how Owen’s nostalgia collection of Poké...

Bonus: 5 Steps to sort your cashflow

16 Apr 2025

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In this bonus episode of the Australian Finance Podcast, Gemma’s flying solo and tackling budgets – in under 10 minutes. Yep, it’s short, sharp ...

Financial Fallout: What Happens When Your Health Takes a Hit

14 Apr 2025

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In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, your host Gemma Mitchell chats with Wade – a former financial adviser whose life changed overnigh...

25 things I’ll tell my son [Owen's special note]

10 Apr 2025

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Big news – Owen’s officially a dad! In this special episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, your hosts Owen Rask and Gemma Mitchell chat about...

I invested $100,000 this week (what I bought)

09 Apr 2025

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In this short episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, your host OwenRask, Chief Investment Officer for Rask Invest, explains why he invested $100,0...

🚨 ASX meltdown? How to protect yourself and your portfolio [SPECIAL]

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 (ASX: XJO) price is crashing down 6.5%. Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) share price is down 7.7%. BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) share ...

Bad Bitch Money’s Victoria Vivente on Financial Healing & Smart Money Moves

07 Apr 2025

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In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, your host Gemma Mitchell chats with Victoria Vivente, founder of Bad Bitch Money and author of Know Your W...

New super funds, divorce settlement and using your leave entitlements wisely | Q&A with Gemma and Owen

03 Apr 2025

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In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, your hosts Owen Rask and Gemma Mitchell answer the questions you have sent in, plus they chat about their ...

A200 ETF Review

02 Apr 2025

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In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Owen Rask is joined by Tom Wickenden, Investment Strategist at BetaShares, to dive into A200, BetaS...

Budgeting = A System for Your Money (Not a Restriction!)

31 Mar 2025

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In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, your hosts Owen Rask and Gemma Mitchell talk about why budgets get a bad rap and why they might just be yo...

5 Thematic ETFs to Watch in 2025

27 Mar 2025

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In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, your host Owen Rask is joined by Hugh Lam, Investment Strategist at Betashares, to discuss five key...

How to Start Investing in 2025: A Step-by-Step Guide

26 Mar 2025

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In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, your host Owen Rask walks you through how to start investing in 2025, covering everything from investment ...

What do I do about my private health insurance?

24 Mar 2025

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In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, your host James O'Reilly, from Northeast Wealth speaks with longevity expert Dr Steven Lu about how to get...

Weekly Q&A- your investment questions answered

20 Mar 2025

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In this  episode, Owen is joined by Gemma Mitchell who steps in for Drew Meredith while he is away. This week they are answering your questions plus ...

[Bonus] Chris Bates on Alcove, lessons learned in business & future of mortgage broking

19 Mar 2025

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Chris Bates, founder and CEO of Alcove, speaks with Owen Rask, Chief Investment Officer of Rask, about the lessons learned growing Alcove, the role of...

How geared ETFs can grow your portfolio, ft. Betashares' Cameron Gleeson

17 Mar 2025

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In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Owen Rask is joined by Cameron Gleeson from BetaShares to discuss geared ETFs. They cover: What ge...

Market Crashes, Brokers going bust, and Owens model portfolios | Q&A with Gemma and Owen

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you like this Australian Finance Podcast episode and want to send in your questions- we’d love to hear from you. Remember we can't give personal ...

How to Build Passive Income with ETFs

12 Mar 2025

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In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, your hosts Owen Rask and Tom Wickenden break down how to build passive income with ETFs. They cover: What...

The Power of Equality: It’s for All of Us

10 Mar 2025

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In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, your host Gemma Mitchell chats with Lacey Filipich, founder of MoneySchool, about International Women’s ...

Crystal ball on ETF performance, Market crashes in retirement & investing in business | Q&A with Gemma and Owen

06 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you like this Australian Finance Podcast episode and want to send in your questions- we’d love to hear from you. Remember we cant give personal a...

RSUs: How can I get the most from my package?

05 Mar 2025

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In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, your host Owen Rask, Chief Investment Officer at RASK, talks with James O'Reilly, from Northeast Wealth ab...

Love, Lies & Lost Savings: Tracy Hall’s Journey After a $70M Con

03 Mar 2025

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In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, your host Gemma Mitchell, chats to Tracy Hall, author of The Last Victim, to hear her incredible story of ...

Reverse Mortgages, debt & super contributions and picking your platform| Q&A with Gemma and Owen

27 Feb 2025

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In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, your hosts Owen Rask and Gemma Mitchell answer the questions you have sent in.  If you like this Austral...

Where to find (good) income in Australian shares & ETFs, ft. Tom Wickenden

24 Feb 2025

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Where can an investor find income from shares or ETFs in 2025? Given the rise of the share market, people are worried about where their income might c...

Family trusts, super contributions and saving tax | Q&A with Gemma and Owen

21 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you like this Australian Finance Podcast episode and want to send in your questions- we’d love to hear from you. Remember we cant give personal a...

PocketSmith co-founder Jason Leong: a life-affirming budget, open banking and scaling a SAAS business to 300,000 users

17 Feb 2025

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In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, your host Owen Rask, Chief Investment Officer of Rask Invest, speaks with Jason Leong, Co-Founder and CEO ...

Is Super a good investment, private school, and ETFs or property - weekly Q&A with Gemma & Owen

14 Feb 2025

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Is Super a good investment? Should I buy a house with family? Do I save for property or for shares? On this Australian Finance Podcast, your hosts, mo...

Are you worried about US shares? Ways to invest in 2025, AI & more

10 Feb 2025

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Are you worried about the US market? Or wondering how to invest in 2025?  In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, your host Owen Rask, Chief Inve...

Are car leases worth it? Budgeting for freelancers & how Owen saved $10,000 on an engagement ring [Part 11 of 11]

06 Feb 2025

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On this Australian Finance Podcast, Rask's Head of Advice Gemma Mitchell and Chief Investment Officer Owen Rask dive into part 11 of 11 of our 2025 su...

Protect your family: Insurance, Wills & Emergency Funds [Part 10 of 11]

03 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When and why should you get income protection and life insurance? Do I really need a Will? Isn't my emergency fund a type of insurance? On this Austra...

How tax works (and how to save on it!) [Part 9 of 11]

30 Jan 2025

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How does tax work in Australia? And more importantly, how can you save on it? On this Australian Finance Podcast, Rask's Head of Advice Gemma Mitchell...

Investing in shares & ETFs in 2025 (step by step guide) [Part 8 of 11]

27 Jan 2025

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Want to start investing in shares or ETFs in Australia in 2025? Beginner investor, you're investing in the right podcast episode! On this Australian F...

Making the most of Super [Part 7 of 11]

23 Jan 2025

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If you have Super in Australia, you're an investor in the share market! Every month, 11.5% of your salary is going to be added to your long-term inves...

Smashing property goals (5 expert tips) [Part 6 of 11]

20 Jan 2025

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Australian property prices are going through the roof! So how can you nail your property goals as a first-home buyer, family home owner or investor? O...

How to get out of debt in 2025 (strategies & resources) [Part 5 of 11]

16 Jan 2025

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How do I get out of debt? Join us for Part 5 of 11 in our summer series, which is all about understanding, managing... and getting out of - debt! On ...

Salary, passive income & boosting income [Part 4 of 11]

13 Jan 2025

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On this Australian Finance Podcast, Rask's Head of Advice Gemma Mitchell and Chief Investment Officer Owen Rask dive into part 4 of 11 of our 2025 sum...

How to budget like a pro in 2025 [Part 3 of 11]

09 Jan 2025

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Want to budget like a pro in 2025? This expert podcast explains how to budget like a pro, with financial adviser Gemma Mitchell. On this Australian Fi...

Behavioural finance 101: Your money mindset [Part 2 of 11]

06 Jan 2025

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On this Australian Finance Podcast, Rask's Head of Advice Gemma Mitchell and Chief Investment Officer Owen Rask dive into part 2 of 12 of our 2025 sum...

Knowing your values, setting goals and where to get financial help [Part 1 of 12]

02 Jan 2025

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On this Australian Finance Podcast, Rask's Head of Advice Gemma Mitchell and Chief Investment Officer OwenRask dive into part 1 of 12 of our 2025 summ...

How to set financial goals like a pro, with financial adviser Gemma Mitchell

30 Dec 2024

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Financial adviser Gemma Mitchell and Owen Rask explain how to set (and smash!) 2025 financial goals on this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast....

2024 wrap: Pearler & Rask year in review

27 Dec 2024

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Go behind the scene at Pearler & Rask, with Owen Rask and Pearler co-founders Nick Nicolaides and Hayden Smith, as we recap 2024 together. Topics cove...

Inside Qantas' Chairman's Lounge, power abuse and what happens in Canberra

23 Dec 2024

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Joe Aston, author of The Chairman's Lounge and prolific financial journalist, joins Owen Rask to dive into corporate ethics, the role of journalists a...

2024 Year in Review: knowing yourself, crypto Gandhi, killer companies and the power of optimistim

19 Dec 2024

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Welcome to Rask's 2024 Year in Review. This episode features snippets from an Olympian, Therapist, CEO, Influencers, Authors, Founders and more! Episo...

How Equity Mates was built, asking the right questions and Alec Renehan's favourite media business

16 Dec 2024

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In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, Owen Rask speaks with Alec Renehan, co-founder of Equity Mates Media, about the business he and Bryce have...

Grant Hackett: rituals, performance, managing 300 staff and using investment bonds

16 Dec 2024

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In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, your host Owen Rask speaks with Grant Hackett, OAM, who is the CEO of Generation Development Group (ASX: G...

Joint accounts or keep it separate? Let's chat about money & relationships [👶🏼 Family Finance]

11 Dec 2024

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How do you manage money in a relationship? In this episode of our Family Finance Mini-Series, Mitchell Sneddon, Phoebe Kohler, and financial adviser S...

Can you find Hayden's buried treasure?

09 Dec 2024

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In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, your host Owen Rask speaks with Hayden Smith, co-founder and CTO recap on Hayden's frugal money goals, how...

Kate's lessons from 6 years running the Australian Finance Podcast

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kate's saying goodbye to the Australian Finance Podcast after six years and sharing her top money and investing lessons with you. Stay in touch with K...

How much does childcare cost in Australia? [👶🏼 Family Finance]

04 Dec 2024

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What does childcare cost in Australia? In this episode of our Family Finance Mini-Series, Mitchell Sneddon, Phoebe Kohler, and financial adviser Siobh...

25 ways to save & invest your money in 2025

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ready to kick off 2025 Rask style? Well, we’ve got quite an episode lined up for you today!  Continuing on from the popularity of our saving and in...

Owen's market update (November 24) & our bold predictions for the next decade

28 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to our monthly-ish market update, where we cover everything you need to know as an investor and discuss practical actions you can take to impr...

Financially planning to start a family in Australia [👶🏼 Family Finance]

27 Nov 2024

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Are you financially planning to start a family in Australia? In this episode of our Family Finance Mini-Series, Mitchell Sneddon, Phoebe Kohler, and f...

Tools & models to combat behavioural bias, ft. Betashares' Matthew Fish

25 Nov 2024

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Matthew Fish, Head of Product at Betashares, joins Owen Rask on this Australian Finance Podcast episode to talk about the power of technology in comba...

Money coach or financial adviser: what's the difference? Gemma Mitchell explains

21 Nov 2024

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Gemma Mitchell is a qualified financial adviser and experienced money coach. Gemma joins Owen on this audio + video episode of The Australian Finance ...

Futureproof your finances against relationship unknowns [👶🏼 Family Finance]

20 Nov 2024

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Relationships can be complex, and when you add money to the mix, things can get quite challenging. In this episode in our Family Finance Mini-Series, ...

Creating a financial plan to buy your first home (ft. financial adviser Alex Luck)

18 Nov 2024

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Housing on your mind? Kate Campbell interviews financial adviser Alex Luck from Everest Wealth, one of our trusted advice partners at Rask. They discu...

Have I learnt enough about money yet? [🧠 Brain Hacks]

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For our very last episode of Brain Hacks, we want to talk about the number one thing we want you to take away from all our discussions… Take action....

👶🏼 Family Finance: 10 things you don't need to buy for your baby

13 Nov 2024

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Are you a new or expecting parent? Then this mini-series is for you! As a parent, the advice, marketing and pressure to buy a huge list of things can ...

How to talk to your parents about money (and having an epic retirement)

11 Nov 2024

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Do you want to start talking to your parents about money? Kate Campbell chats with Bec Wilson, an expert on modern retirement. Bec’s mission is to s...

Life changing money habits, financial scams & our book recommendations [Money & Chill]

07 Nov 2024

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Money & Chill is back again, and Kate Campbell, Owen Rask, and producer Monique discuss their top life-changing money hacks and habits. Plus, we discu...

Finding good work, life experiments & challenging the default path ft. Paul Millerd

06 Nov 2024

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There’s so much more to life than numbers on a spreadsheet, and in this conversation, we hear from Paul Millerd, who has challenged the default life...

How interest rates work, economics 101 & the housing crisis ft. Dr Sam Wylie

04 Nov 2024

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What on earth is going on with interest rates right now? Dr Sam Wylie, Associate Professor of Finance at the University of Melbourne, explains how int...

ETF Q&A: Currency hedged ETFs, Cam's top ETF for 10 years, influential books and ethical investing

31 Oct 2024

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Cameron Gleeson from Betashares joins Owen Rask on this Australian Finance Podcast to explain why currency-hedging matters, the Betashares Gold Bullio...

Our checklist for choosing an active investment

30 Oct 2024

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Do humans add value to investing? Mitchell Sneddon, our Head of Funds Management at Rask, shares his checklist for choosing an active investment. 💸...

How to live off dividends forever (aka building an income-generating portfolio)

28 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever imagined reaching a point where you don’t have to work but choose to? Or you’re able to work part time without worrying about the lo...

Money dates, crushing your goals and Australia's looming property problem, ft. Jessica Brady

24 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, Owen Rask is joined by former financial adviser and financial literacy advocate Jessica Brady. Topics cove...

7 ways to stay invested (even when you're tempted to sell)

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

"Should I sell my investments?" is a question we receive on a daily basis.   Staying invested is hard, and we’ve all been in your shoes. However, ...

How YOLO can damage your financial future [🧠 Brain Hacks]

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You only live once - so you should spend all your savings on that Euro trip...right?! We often discuss the challenge of balancing enjoying the present...

Debt recycling: Adviser Alex Luck explains how debt recycling actually works

14 Oct 2024

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Debt Recycling is a confusing finance topic, but it can be a superpower. On this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, your host Owen Rask brough...

How to have fun & save money on a budget

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Money might feel tight right now, but that’s no reason to hole up at home like a hermit. Kate Campbell and Owen Rask share dozens of budget entertai...

Side hustle & small business crash course with Owen & Zara

09 Oct 2024

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Want to scale your side hustle into a small business? Owen Rask chats with the co-host of our Australian Business Podcast, Zara McGuffie, about how sh...

How I lost $1 million - John Addis, author of How Not to Lose $1 Million: Win at investing by losing less

07 Oct 2024

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John Addis is the founder of Intelligent Investor and one of Australia's best investment writers. He joins Owen Rask to dive deep into four categories...

Money date activity: your financial wheel of life (with PDF worksheet)

03 Oct 2024

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How satisfied do you feel with your finances on a scale of 1-10? Certified Money Coach Karen Eley shares her favourite money date (or solo date) activ...

ETFs 102: index funds, factors, smart beta & quality investing, ft. Betashares' Tom Wickenden

02 Oct 2024

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Tom Wickenden from Betashares joins Owen Rask on this Australian Finance Podcast to explain factor investing, the differences between index ETFs and "...

The true cost of home ownership (from rates & repairs to termite infestations)

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How much does it really cost to own a home in Australia? There’s a lot of focus on buying properties, but being a homeowner involves many costs, whi...

How to invest in the S&P 500 Index [Owen’s September 24 Market Update]

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode breaks down the iShares S&P 500 ETF (ASX: IVV), a popular choice for Australian investors seeking low-cost, diversified exposure to top U...

7 money mindset blocks that stop you reaching your goals

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to achieving financial success, it's not just about the numbers. Our behaviour plays a crucial role in reaching our goals. Certified Mon...

Detoxing our finances, getting a better deal & 6 year's of dinner ideas [Money & Chill]

19 Sep 2024

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Money & Chill is back again for September, and Kate Campbell, Owen Rask & producer Monique discuss how they've been detoxing their finances and gettin...

10 years of SHARE investing: here’s what we've learned

16 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Interested in buying shares? This episode is for you. Kate and Owen share their mistakes and lessons from 10 years of share investing, along with insi...

5 ASX high dividend stocks for your watchlist in 2024

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Getting income from ASX shares or ETFs is pretty much second to none. The consistency of income, the laws that incentivise boards to pay income to ASX...

6+ money & investing books we're reading in 2024

09 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Chances are, if you listen to the Australian Finance Podcast, you also enjoy reading (audiobooks definitely count). Kate & Owen have learnt so much ab...

How to make a claim on income protection and life insurance [Life Insurance Mini Series - Part 7/7]

08 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Claiming on life insurance, income protection, TPD, Trauma or Childs Cover insurance can be daunting. Life insurance and income protection expert Phil...

How to review your insurance and adjust your cover [Life Insurance Mini Series - Part 6/7]

07 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Reviewing your life insurance and income protection cover is vital. How should you do the insurance review? Life insurance and income protection exper...

Application process for life insurance & income protection (step by step) [Life Insurance Mini Series - Part 5/7]

06 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How to apply for life insurance and income protection. Life insurance and income protection expert Phil Thompson from Skye Wealth joins Owen Rask on T...

Buying personal insurance: Super, Adviser or DIY [Life Insurance Mini Series - Part 4/7]

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How do you actually buy life insurance and income protection? Life insurance and income protection expert Phil Thompson from Skye Wealth joins Owen Ra...

Income protection insurance ins-and-outs [Life Insurance Mini Series - Part 3/7]

04 Sep 2024

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Income protection explained end to end. What is income protection? Expert Phil Thompson from Skye Wealth joins Owen Rask on The Australian Finance Pod...

Lump sum insurance: Life/Death, Disability, Trauma & Childs Cover [Life Insurance Mini Series - Part 2/7]

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What is lump sum insurance like Life Insurance / Death Cover, TPD and Trauma? Life insurance and income protection expert Phil Thompson from Skye Weal...

What is personal insurance? [Life Insurance Mini Series - Part 1/7]

02 Sep 2024

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What is personal insurance? Life insurance and income protection expert Phil Thompson from Skye Wealth joins Owen Rask on The Australian Finance Podca...

6 ways to slash your grocery bill & save money

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I don’t know about you, but reining in our grocery bills is a never-ending challenge this year. In fact, recent ABS CPI data over the twelve months ...

Paul Clitheroe: how to invest and why you should be bullish on Australia

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Australian Investors Podcast, Owen Rask and Paul Clitheroe talk about: 1. Paul's money advice to young people 2. The most commo...

What happens when companies fail, emergency funds & investing while travelling [Investing Q&A]

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wondered what happens when an ASX-listed company fails? In this episode, Kate Campbell and Owen Rask answer your investing questions about emerge...