Australian Finance Podcast
Episodes
Queenie tan on making money fun and reaching $1m net worth
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
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 super, investing...
4 dividend shares to add to your watchlist
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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...
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
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! Don't forget to subscribe...
10 financial planning questions answered (for every age!)
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
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! Don't forget to subscribe...
SHORT: A step-by-step guide to buying property in 2025
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
Cameron Gleeson from Betashares joins Owen Rask on this Australian Finance Podcast to explain why currency-hedging matters, the Betashares Gold Bullio...