Australian Finance Podcast

$1 million dollars: what would you do? [🧠 Brain Hacks]

23 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You’ve probably had this discussion with friends or family at some point, particularly when you hear about someone winning the lottery or getting a ...

5+ high interest savings accounts in August 2024 (and how to choose)

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It has been a while since we’ve discussed savings accounts and making sure you’re getting a decent interest rate on your hard-earned savings.  Bu...

Owen's market update (August 2024), emerging markets 101 & RBA rates on hold

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Owen Rask, Chief Investment Officer of Rask Invest, delivers his monthly portfolio update for August 2024 on this episode of The Australian Finance Po...

Investing in AI: companies changing the world & the ETFs that hold them

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you invested in AI? In this episode, Owen Rask chats with Hugh Lam, CFA, an Investment Strategist at Betashares. The duo discusses artificial inte...

Market turbulence, financially detoxing & preventative home maintenance [Money & Chill]

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What's going on with the market right now? On today's episode of Money & Chill, Kate Campbell, Owen Rask, and producer Monique unpack our latest news,...

The story of Pearler & making wealth accessible

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We all need to use a brokerage account to buy shares & ETFs, but what sets them apart? Owen Rask sits down with Pearler CEO & co-founder Nick Nicolaid...

Investing is easy, staying invested is hard: Glen James on finding your why & changing your financial future

01 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Investing is easy. Staying invested is hard. Glen James knows his WHY when it comes to investing and wants to help others do the same. Because knowing...

Why Owen wants to refinance (and how to do it), why Perth house prices are up 24% in one year & your property questions answered by Chris Bates

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this Australian Finance Podcast, expert mortgage Chris Bates, co-founder of Flint Group, joins Owen Rask, founder of Rask, to answer your property ...

6 biases that impact investors (and how to manage them) [🧠 Brain Hacks]

25 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We all have biases that impact how we make decisions and view the world. As investors, when we understand some of the common biases that impact our de...

Using ETFs for passive income (step by step, with ETF examples)

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

OwenRask, Chief Investment Officer of Rask Invest, speaks with Betashares Senior Investment Strategist Cameron Gleeson about how to use ETFs for passi...

Owen's market update, his chosen ETFs & economics 101 (June 2024)

19 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Owen Rask, Chief Investment Officer of Rask Invest, delivers his monthly portfolio update for June 2024, on this episode of The Australian Finance Pod...

Owen's first solo episode: celebrating individuality, does Rask use leveraged ETFs & ethical investing

14 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Owen Rask is out in front of the camera for his first solo Investing Q&A episode on The Australian Finance Podcast. Topics covered The importance of ...

Property Q&A: Buying townhouses, should you landscape pre-sale & heritage overlays

12 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode originally aired on the Australian Property Podcast. Buyer's agent Amy Lunardi answers your questions about everything from whether townh...

Saving vs investing at 18, travel money cards and family members asking for money [Adviser Q&A]

08 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we're answering YOUR questions! Financial adviser Siobhan Ashby answers listener questions, from managing money at 18 and travel money cards to...

Get a better interest rate, save on petrol, airline rewards and 100 Baggers [Money & Chill]

04 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On Money & Chill this month, Kate Campbell chats with Monique and Mitchell about some great money hacks from our community, getting better rates on ou...

Am I doing enough with my finances? Money in your 30s, super balances & comparison traps (Adviser Q&A)

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Am I doing enough with my finances? Financial advisers Alex Luck & Daisy Magor discuss money in your 30s, super balances and comparison traps. Financ...

Financially planning to start a family: buying a family home, cash flow during parental leave & big expenses

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Financially planning to start a family? Owen Rask and financial adviser Alex Luck discuss key aspects of financial planning to start a family, includi...

Ethics & decision making: how we rationalise our financial choices [🧠 Brain Hacks]

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Why don’t we always learn from our mistakes? In this episode of 🧠 Brain Hacks, Kate Campbell and Evan Lucas explore our financial decision-making...

10 money hacks to level up your life in 2024

24 Jun 2024

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. Re...

The Wolf of Wall Street: Money lessons & financial scams to avoid

20 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that The Wolf of Wall Street movie is based on a true story? Today, Kate Campbell and investment scam expert Wadzi Nenzou take a look at ...

Getting financially ready for a career change, redundancy or sabbatical

19 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you want to get financially ready to make a career change? Kate Campbell chats with financial advisor Siobhan Ashby from Northeast Wealth about pra...

Dumb Things We've Done With Money: buying NFTs, trading stocks & more

17 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We've all done dumb things with our money...right? In this episode, Kate Campbell & Owen Rask share some of the silly things we’ve done with our mon...

Superannuation basics: a financial adviser's guide to sorting your retirement out

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Superannuation matters, so let's talk about it. Kate Campbell chats with financial advisers from Everest Wealth, Alex Luck and Daisy Magor, about what...

Investor tax return masterclass ft. ATO Assistant Commissioner

10 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you pay tax in Australia? This conversation provides an overview of what you need to know as an investor when completing your tax return at the end...

Childcare payments & parental leave: here's what you need to know

06 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Having a child is a big financial decision, so we've got senior financial adviser Siobhan Ashby from Northeast Wealth on the show to run us through th...

How to use debt to invest in shares (ft. Betashares)

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Can you use debt to invest in ASX & US shares? Owen Rask discusses how people can use debt to invest, why they might choose this path and some of the ...

Using Dividend Reinvestment Plans (DRPs), investing in quality ETFs & accounting for tax (Investing Q&A)

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kate Campbell and Owen Rask answer YOUR questions in this Investing Q&A episode, covering Dividend Reinvestment Plans (DRPs), investing in quality ETF...

5 reasons your behaviour impacts your investing [🧠 Brain Hacks]

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Investing already involves risk, so how can we better manage our behavioural risks? In this episode of 🧠 Brain Hacks, Kate Campbell and Evan Lucas ...

📈 5 things the Investing Pros never talk about | Rask Invest

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

To celebrate the launch of Rask Invest, Owen Rask is joined by Mitchell Sneddon to identify and talk about the 5 things none of the Professionals want...

📈 The 10 truths of investing | Rask Invest

27 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

To celebrate the launch of Rask Invest, Owen Rask is joined by Mitchell Sneddon to explain Rask's 10 truths of investing. This originally aired on th...

📈 Where Owen invests & why | Rask Invest

26 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

To celebrate the launch of Rask Invest, Owen Rask is joined by Mitchell Sneddon to explain where he is investing right now and why. This originally a...

Budget meals, US travel tips and Owen's favourite business books [Money & Chill]

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On Money & Chill this month, our producer Monique shares the cost of eating in the US, Kate finds free food, and Owen successfully finds some house si...

Life admin hacks to win back your time, save money & reclaim your headspace

22 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Adulting is hard, so let's make it easier. Author & podcast host Dinah Rowe-Roberts shares her top life admin hacks to help you win back your time and...

ETF Review: Betashares Nasdaq Next Gen 100 ETF (ASX: JNDQ)

19 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features a review of the Betashares Nasdaq Next Gen 100 ETF (ASX: JNDQ). Kate and Owen explain how JNDQ works, what distinguishes it from...

Invest using the Core & Satellite method: Owen's Market Update Vol. 2 (May 24)

17 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Chief Investment Officer Owen Rask updates listeners on the economy, inflation, interest rates, big news headlines and shares his Cor...

To HECS or not to HECS, bad financial decisions & ESG ETFs (Adviser Q&A)

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

To HECS or not to HECS, that is the question! Owen Rask & financial adviser Alex Luck answer YOUR questions today, covering HECS debts, car loans, bui...

Reaching financial independence, buying your time back & personal responsibility ft. Lacey Filipich

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our time is precious, which Lacey Filipich understands better than most of us. But what would you do if money wasn't a barrier? As someone who reached...

Work Backwards: a better way to live and work with Tim Duggan

06 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you want to live and work better? In this conversation, we had the opportunity to sit down and chat with media entrepreneur, author and digital nom...

5 books that will change the way you think about money [🧠 Brain Hacks]

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Books can have a huge impact on the way we see the world. In this 🧠 Brain Hacks conversation, Kate Campbell and Evan Lucas discuss some of their fa...

Investing in a recession, getting a car loan at 18 & the power of $5 (Investing Q&A)

29 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Should you pay off debt, build your emergency fund or invest first? Kate Campbell and Owen Rask answer YOUR questions on this episode of The Australia...

Private school: is it worth it, how much does it cost & how to prepare for it?

26 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Private or public school: what are your thoughts? The cost of education always raises a lot of debate, so in this episode, Owen Rask and financial adv...

Investment scams (and how to avoid them) with scam fighter Wadzanai Nenzou

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve all watched documentaries and shows on Netflix, such as Tinder Swinder, Inventing Anna, The Wolf of Wall Street, and the FYRE festival, which ...

10 questions to improve your relationship with money

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Want to improve your relationship with money? Kate & Owen run through a list of 10 questions you can ask yourself to improve your relationship with mo...

Manage your money better by creating a spending plan with financial coach Karen Eley

19 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ready to make a plan with your money? Financial coach Karen Eley shows us how to make a spending plan to understand our cash flow and improve our fina...

My HECs debt is larger than my savings, diversifying currency, high income tax bills & lithium stocks (Adviser Q&A)

15 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Owen Rask & financial adviser Alex Luck answer YOUR questions today, covering HECs debts, holding multiple currencies, managing high income tax bills,...

✈️ Travelling in 2024? Our saving & planning tips for your next adventure

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Travelling in 2024? Let’s help you successfully plan and save for your upcoming adventure! In this episode, the Rask team share their tips & tricks ...

How to invest in AI, the Nasdaq 100, sector ETFs and beyond, ft. Betashares' Tom Wickenden

10 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How can I invest in AI? What's the difference between a technology ETF and the Nasdaq 100? Betashares' Tom Wickenden joins Owen Rask on The Australian...

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

08 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Investing can be simple: in fact, simple is quite often the best approach. Kate & Owen share what they've learnt during their ETF investing journey in...

Property Q&A: Help, I'm scared by interest rates, does landscaping improve values and first home super scheme

05 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Owen Rask, Chief Investment Officer and founder of The Rask Group, and Chris Bates, mortgage broker and co-founder of Flint Group, are back and answer...

🧠 Brain Hacks: Sticking to your investment plan and avoiding the trap of tinkering

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Let's talk about managing the "boring" middle part of your financial journey. In this episode of Brain Hacks, Kate Campbell and Evan Lucas discuss how...

Buying S&P500 ETFs, delisted shares and does ethics really impact share prices? (Investing Q&A)

31 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ready for an investing Q&A episode? Kate Campbell & Owen Rask discuss buying S&P500 ETFs, delisted shares, AAA ETF vs TDs, key investment metrics and ...

Becoming the best financial version of yourself, tuning out the noise and getting into property with Effie Zahos

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How can you become the best financial version of yourself? Effie Zahos is back on the podcast for an insightful conversation with Owen Rask. The duo d...

Healthy habits to improve your wellbeing with Dr Amantha Imber

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Amantha Imber, organisational psychologist and author of The Health Habit, shares her tips on habits, productivity, and health, because there’s n...

Buying your time back, the second-hand economy & robot vacuums [Money & Chill]

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On Money & Chill this month, Kate, Owen, and producer Monique discuss how to sell things without getting scammed, how to buy back your time and some o...

How to buy your first home FASTER in 2024

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you want to buy a property faster? Australia's #1 Mortgage Broker, Chris Bates, sits down with Buyers Advocate Amy Lunardi to discuss how to speed ...

Are new ETFs worth the hype? An insider’s view into the world of investing

18 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are new ETFs worth the hype? Today Kate & Owen chat to Nick Nicolaides, the founder of Pearler, our wonderful long-term partner of the podcast. In tod...

🧠 Brain Hacks: 5 money psychology tips for 2024

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ready for another episode of Brain Hacks with Kate Campbell & Evan Lucas? We explore five key lessons from our Brain Hacks series to set you up for su...

I want to start saving money in 2024 (step-by-step guide)

10 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ready to start saving in 2024? Kate Campbell and Owen Rask share their tips and tricks to help you set and achieve your financial goals this year. Ac...

10 timeless investing lessons: Owen's Market Update Vol. 1 (Feb 24)

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Interested in Owen's timeless investing lessons? In this episode, Chief Investment Officer Owen Rask updates listeners on the economy, inflation, inte...

Insurance: EVERYTHING you need to know about income protection, TPD & life insurance

06 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Insurance for 80 mins? If you can make it through this episode, you can do anything in life. Owen Rask is joined by financial advisers, Phil Thompson ...

Property Q&A: 16 years later I've lost money on my apartment, invest in Pearler or offset? Plus, how do mortgage brokers get paid?

04 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this Property Q&A episode, Owen Rask and expert mortgage broker Chris Bates from Flint Group answer your questions, including why apartments are of...

Get Good With Money in 2024 with Emma Edwards (The Broke Generation)

29 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Emma Edwards reveals what it means to be “good with money” and how to improve our relationship with money in this episode of The Australian Financ...

Q&A: I'm 15 and want to invest, retiring with $8,000 in Super & micro investing in ETFs

28 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Owen Rask, founder of The Rask Group, is joined by financial adviser Alex Luck to answer your financial planning questions on The Australian Finance P...

I want to buy a property in 2024 (step-by-step guide)

26 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you want to buy a property in 2024? Expert buyer's agent Amy Lunardi walks you through the necessary steps to buy your first home (and avoid some o...

Improving our personal finances, refundable bookings and Poor Charlie's Almanack [Money & Chill]

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On Money & Chill this month, Kate, Owen and producer Monique discuss how they're improving their finances in 2024, their latest money hacks and what t...

10 things that are worth spending money on

21 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What do Kate & Owen value spending money on? We talk about saving and spending money a lot on the Australian Finance Podcast, but something we all do ...

Should Owen use equity from his property to buy a farm? Mortgage Broker Chris Bates explains the pros and cons of equity release

19 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this cross-posted episode, Australia's #1 Mortgage Broker Chris Bates sits down with Owen Rask to discuss Owen's property goals and long-term wealt...

Couple Goals: Navigating money conversations in a relationship with Nicole Haddow

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How do you navigate conversations about money within a relationship? Today's guest is Nicole Haddow, the author of Couple Goals, a guide to building a...

Q&A: Am I a good investor, building an ethical portfolio & currency hedging

12 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this Q&A episode, Rask Chief Investment Officer Owen Rask answers YOUR money and investing questions, from tracking returns to ethical ETF investin...

Cost of living up, savings down & investing on a budget (Owen’s market update)

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How have global stock markets performed over the past 12 months? In this episode, Chief Investment Officer Owen Rask gives listeners an update on the ...

Q&A: picking a broker, cash ETFs vs term deposits and getting out of the rental market [BONUS]

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Want to talk to a financial adviser? In this episode, Owen Rask chats with qualified financial adviser Alex Luck from Everest Wealth to answer YOUR mo...

1 BIG money goal for 2024

04 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What is your BIG money goal for 2024? With 76% of our Rask community setting money goals and 19% wanting to start this year, we finish our Summer Seri...

2 ways to start your own small business in 2024

01 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Want to start a small business or side hustle this year? Owen Rask shares two ways to start a small business this year, including why starting your ow...

3 money habits to set yourself up for success ft. habit expert Dr Gina Cleo

28 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How can you build habits to set your finances up for success in 2024? In today’s episode, Kate Campbell chats with Dr Gina Cleo, who is an expert on...

4 ASX income stocks to watch in 2024

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What does expert investor Ryan Newman look for when investing in stocks? Owen Rask asks Ryan to share his approach to investing, and together they bri...

5 ways to buy happiness in 2024 with Kate Campbell

21 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ready to make 2024 a wonderful year? Many of us give a great deal of thought to the way we save and invest our money, but I’d like to challenge you ...

6 international ETFs to explore (IVV, MOAT & more)

18 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Can you invest internationally without leaving your couch? In today's episode, Owen Rask gives you an overview of 6 international ASX ETFs, including ...

7 prompts to have better money conversations with your partner

14 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Want to have better money conversations this year? Money coach Karen Eley gives you the tools to start having better conversations about money and goa...

8 personal finance apps & tools to make your life better

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What are your favourite apps & tools when it comes to your finances? Kate & Owen share a range of different personal finance apps & tools, ranging fro...

9 savings hacks to crush your living costs ft. Invest with Queenie & Pablo

07 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ready for some fun new savings hacks? Today, Kate Campbell is chatting with Queenie Tan, a beloved Australian personal finance content creator. We've ...

10 actionable career tips for success in 2024 ft. Shelley Johnson

04 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Want to set yourself up for success in 2024? Welcome to our Summer Series on The Australian Finance Podcast! Throughout our Summer Series, we’ll giv...

🎉 New Year, New You: Setting money goals for 2024 with Jess Irvine

31 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Happy New Year, and welcome back to the Australian Finance Podcast for 2024 🎉 Kate Campbell chats with a beloved Australian economist & journalist,...

4 things you MUST do with your finances in 2024

28 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Now that we’re gearing up for 2024, it’s a good chance to start reflecting and resetting after a busy year. So what should we be doing with our fi...

Sydney property or shares: what's done better? A data-driven ETF exploration with David Tuckwell

26 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What does the Australian ETF market look like in numbers? Global X, Senior Product and Investment Strategist David Tuckwell shares the numbers behind ...

Christmas gift guide, summer reading list & our money lessons from 2023 [Money & Chill]

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What's on Owen & Kate's summer reading list? ⚠️ Warning: This is not a serious episode, but we have a whole back catalogue for that. In this epis...

How to build and renovate for profit, with Buildher's Rebeka Morgan [CROSS-POST]

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Buyers Agent Amy Lunardi and Rask founder Owen Rask are joined by Rebeka Morgan from Buildher Collective. This episode originally aired on the Aust...

Q&A: VDHG is my one and only, how to invest ethically & equalising my wife's Super

18 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Rask's Chief Investment Officer Owen Rask and Alex Luck, co-founder of Everest Wealth, answer your ...

10 easy money goals for 2024

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Looking forward to 2024, you might be already starting to think about what goals you want to work towards. If you’re listening to this podcast, you ...

Shark Tank judge & RedBalloon founder Naomi Simson on life, business & taking risks

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Naomi Simson is an Australian business owner and leader who’s seen it all. From founding RedBalloon, an online marketplace for experiences in 2001, ...

💸 24 ways to save and invest your money in 2024

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ready to kick off 2024 Rask style? Well, we’ve got quite an episode lined up for you today!  Continuing on from the popularity of our saving and in...

IVV or VGS, plus the power of offset accounts & government bonds (Owen's December market update)

08 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What's happened in the world of money over the past month? Catch up with the world of finance in Owen's December 2023 market update, covering major ma...

Micro-investing 101: walkthrough of Pearler Micro, Raiz, CommSec Pocket, Sharesies & more

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For many Australians, investing is a daunting activity to get started with. However, micro-investing apps like Pearler Micro, Raiz, CommSec Pocket, Sh...

Using your money to make a difference globally with just $25

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Want to make an impact globally with just $25? You can do so with Lendwithcare, a micro-finance lending program for small businesses powered by Care A...

I want to start investing in 2024 (step-by-step guide)

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Want to become a millionaire without winning the lottery? Then listen up! This episode is for anyone interested in investing in 2024. Kate & Owen take...

🎄 Christmas on a budget: Kate & Owen's tips & tricks to save $$$

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There’s no doubt about it: the Christmas season and the Summer holidays are expensive! In today’s episode, Kate & Owen are talking about some prac...

What the RENT is going on?! ft. Domain's property expert Dr Nicola Powell

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What on earth is happening with the rental market right now?! Tune in to hear the latest data from Domain's property expert Dr Nicola Powell. In this ...

Q&A: Do ETFs pay dividends, good money habits, exit strategies and FREE investing courses

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ready for a listener Q&A? Kate Campbell & Owen Rask crack open the question inbox to discuss topics including: Best Rask Education courses to start w...

🧠 Brain Hacks: You’ve made a financial mistake - now what?

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ever made a money mistake? In this episode of Brain Hacks with Kate Campbell and Evan Lucas, we're talking about making mistakes with our money, learn...

Q&A: $4,000 for financial planning, getting insurance, mistakes & Alex's 5-minute challenge

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ready for a financial planning Q&A? In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Rask's Chief Investment Officer Owen Rask and Alex Luck, co-fou...

10 things to AVOID in the world of finance & investing

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When you immerse yourself in the world of money and investing, you begin to realise not everyone knows what they’re talking about, and there’s a l...