Australian Finance Podcast
Episodes
Our 3 BEST purchases under $30, free audiobooks & should you pay for YouTube Premium?! [Money & Chill]
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Want to know our BEST purchases under $30? ⚠️ Warning: This is not a serious episode, but we have a whole back catalogue for that. In this episod...
Kids Ain't Cheap: How to plan financially for parenthood and your family's future ft. Ana Kresina
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kids cost how much?! In today's episode, Kate Campbell chats with Ana Kresina about her brand new book, Kids Ain't Cheap: How to plan financially for ...
9/10 of us are passive with Super, is that a good thing? Full interview with Australian Retirement Trust
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that 88% of ART members under 40 sit in the default super option?! Last year, Sunsuper and QSuper merged to form Australian Retirement Tr...
Investing in AI? Here's a list of AI stocks to watch
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you on the hunt for the best stocks to invest in for Artificial Intelligence (AI)? Like NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ: NVDA)? Or Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA)? O...
Amy's $25k Renovation: How to add the most value to your property
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It can be a challenge to know what the market wants and what people like, so this episode will help you understand the best strategy for you! Buyer's ...
Q&A: Work in healthcare? Listen to this. Plus, why offsets beat redraws & how to upgrade safely
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Owen Rask is joined by Chris Bates, mortgage broker and founder of Blusk, to answer your property q...
NASDAQ up 35%, household savings down & interest rates (Owen's November market update)
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Want to know what's going on in the world of money? Catch up with the world of finance in Owen's November 2023 market update, covering major market mo...
Kate & Owen pull apart the ASX's 10 largest companies: BHP, CBA, CSL & more!
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know what the largest ASX companies inside your ETFs and superannuation are? In this episode, Kate Campbell & Owen Rask give you an overview of...
5 ways to be a BETTER investor in 2023
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you made your first investment and are wondering what’s next? We’re talking to you in this episode and bringing you five tips to upgrade your...
10 property green & red flags when dealing with experts (agents, brokers & lawyers)
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thinking about making a property purchase soon? Let's help you avoid some critical mistakes that can be costly during this significant journey! In thi...
Don't Stress, Just Invest with Equity Mates
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can investing actually be...easy?! Catch this light-hearted Friday conversation between Kate Campbell and the guys from Equity Mates as they chat abou...
How to find great global companies & managing an investment fund with Elisa Di Marco
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How does an active fund manager approach investing? Kate Campbell chats to Elisa Di Marco, a Portfolio Manager & ESG Analyst at Magellan Financial Gro...
Can work and happiness go together? Here's what this expert thinks!
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happiness is a strategic advantage in the workplace. So, let's invest intentionally in it. We've got Declan Edwards, the happiness guy, back on the sh...
The power of setting small money goals [BONUS]
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Think of that thing that’s been on your mind for a while that you still haven't completed. You got it? Now, think about the smallest possible daily ...
Personal insurances 101: income protection, trauma, TPD & life insurance
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How can you make your financial plan more resilient? Wilson Chen, a personal insurance specialist from WeLifeInsure, discusses personal insurance: lif...
Invest like a pro: how to find, research and invest in great ASX companies
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you cut out to invest in individual companies? Hear from Motley Fool Portfolio Manager, Ryan Newman, about just what it takes to discover and inve...
5 essential QUESTIONS to ask your mortgage broker (before getting a home loan)
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What questions should you be asking your mortgage broker before getting a home loan? Kate Campbell talks to expert mortgage broker Chris Bates about t...
Checked your super recently? Here's how
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How super is your super? Financial adviser, Fatuma Akalo, takes us through a quick checkup of the annual member statement you've probably received rec...
📚 Buying Happiness: Learn to invest your time and money better with Kate Campbell
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to invest your time and money better? Then listen to THIS episode. Owen Rask interviews host of The Australian Finance Podcast and brand n...
Challenges couples face with money, shared goals, financial intimacy & managing conflict
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What are some of the MAJOR challenges that couples face when it comes to money? In this episode with money coach and former financial adviser Karen El...
Broke Business: Emma Edwards on overcoming imposter syndrome, investing for growth, pricing your products & and building a brand people love
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode originally aired on The Australian Business Podcast with Owen Rask last month. Emma Edwards from The Broke Generation breaks down some of...
The 3 BIGGEST money emotions, uncovering your financial story and the money personality quiz
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What was life like for you growing up in relation to money? Fear, guilt and shame are the three most common emotions surrounding money, says money coa...
Expert property Q&A: fixed or variable, and how to find "good assets" to buy
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, we're hosting our first Property Q&A with Owen Rask and Chris Bates, founder of Blusk. Chris & Owen...
Relationships & money: how to start having better conversations
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The conversations we have about money in our relationships can be tricky, but they're very important to have. In this episode, Kate Campbell talks to ...
🎉 Launch Week: Buying Happiness by Kate Campbell
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Buying Happiness: Learn to invest your time and money better by Kate Campbell is out now! In this very short bonus episode, I discuss why I wrote the ...
Q&A: My shares are down 90% WWYD, best time to invest, finding IPOs, W-8BEN forms & moving from a robo-adviser
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for another listener Q&A episode! Today, Kate Campbell, Owen Rask and financial adviser Drew Meredith answer your questions. Topics in this ...
Budget food tips, Owen's economic update and our big Sydney event [Money & Chill]
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
⚠️ Warning: This is not a serious episode, but we have a whole back catalogue for that. Kate Campbell, Owen Rask and Monique Pizzica are back f...
ETF Review: Global X US 100 ETF (ASX: N100)
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of The Australian Finance Podcast features a review of the Global X US 100 ETF (ASX: N100) with Kanish Chugh, from Global X. Before we st...
How do people afford...well...life?
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Everything feels just a little bit…well…expensive right now. So let’s talk about it. We’re big fans of being proactive with our finances, so t...
🧠 Brain Hacks: Pressing pause on your money goals
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you had to reduce or press pause on your money goals this year? In this episode, Kate Campbell & Evan Lucas discuss managing all those feelings t...
Kate's reflections on her money and investing journey [Bonus Episode]
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In 2020, I got involved in a community project with Pearler (who partner with us on The Australian Finance Podcast), who were putting together an eBo...
Having good money conversations, making investing fun and learning from my mistakes with Sophie Dicker (You’re In Good Company)
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sophie Dicker from You’re In Good Company set out to make money and investing conversations more engaging for her friends. In this episode with Kate...
💸 Ready to start investing? Listen to this first! [New Investor Checklist]
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Never invested? Brand new to investing? Returning to investing after a long hiatus? You’re in the right spot! In this episode, we’re going to pu...
Property vs shares: the great Australian debate
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Property OR shares (or a bit of both)?! In today's episode, we're opening the can of worms that many Australians can relate to: the great debate over ...
💸 Admin 101: DRPs, TFNs, record-keeping & paperwork
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This might sound like a less exciting episode, but please bear with us. We can promise you that taking some time to put together a sound record-keepin...
💸 Cash 101: savings accounts, term deposits & cash ETFs
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're talking about something we’re all familiar with, cash. In this episode, we’re going to discuss the role cash plays in an investor's po...
💸 ETFs 101: Using Exchange Traded Funds to build your core investment portfolio
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re going to introduce you to your new investing best friend, Exchange Traded Funds, or ETFs, as you’ll come to know them. ETFs...
💸 Managed Funds 101: management teams, investment fees, performance & our criteria
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As the name suggests, a managed fund is a pool of money managed by a professional fund manager. Managed funds can be a convenient and efficient way to...
💸 Shares 101: Understanding the ASX, choosing shares and capital growth & income
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ready for our Shares 101 masterclass? In this episode, Kate Campbell & Owen Rask break down the ASX, explain how to research and buy shares and break ...
💸 Choosing a broker to make your first investment
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Finding the best online trading account to buy or sell shares in Australia can be scary. Believe us; we know that buying shares in Australia for the f...
💸 Your investing universe: what can you invest in?
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Now that you know what investing is all about and why it’s important to learn more, we’re going to introduce you to your investing universe. While...
💸 What is investing & why should you invest? [Investing Month]
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Investing Month 💸 Money is a huge part of our lives, and the better we can manage it, the more choices we have. Choices like how we spen...
Rask Roadshow, Kate's book Buying Happiness & Owen's chicken empire [Money & Chill]
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
⚠️ Warning: This is not a serious episode, but we’ve got a whole back catalogue for that. Kate Campbell, Owen Rask and Monique Pizzica are ba...
Are you prioritising your happiness? Lessons on setting goals, making trade-offs and gratefulness with The Happiness Guy
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you prioritising your happiness? Declan Edwards, The Happiness Guy, is an Australian happiness researcher and coach who spends his days taking peo...
Getting a home loan and choosing a broker in 2023 ft. mortgage broker Chris Bates
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
🏡 Interested in how the home loan process works? In this episode with Owen Rask & Chris Bates (originally aired on The Australian Property Podcast)...
Teaching kids practical money skills for the future [BONUS]
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Yish Koh from Kit talks about financial capability, helping kids solve real-life problems, healthy ways to discuss money with your children and shares...
Enjoy today or secure tomorrow? with Dr Daniel Crosby (psychologist & behavioural finance expert)
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Would you rather enjoy today or secure tomorrow? Dr Daniel Crosby is a well-known psychologist and behavioural finance expert who has written several ...
Q&A: Debt free - what next, DCA vs lump sum & what happens to super when you die
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for another listener Q&A episode! Kate Campbell, Owen Rask and financial adviser Drew Meredith tackle questions ranging from dollar cost ver...
Changing my money story with financial adviser Fatuma Akalo
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can you change your money story? In today's episode, Fatuma Akalo, a financial adviser at Wattle Partners, shares how her upbringing influenced her re...
Value investing in shares: applied curiosity & finding great companies ft. Gaurav Sodhi
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What is value investing? To Gaurav Sodhi, investing is the act of applied curiosity about the world. It’s not just about knowledge; a lot of it come...
How to find a good super fund & build wealth for retirement [Part 2]
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Want a crash course guide to sorting out your super? Then tune into THIS conversation. In Part 2 of our conversation on super with licensed financial ...
Super: why it matters and the importance of investing for our future selves [Part 1]
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our two-part super crash course with financial adviser Jessica Brady. 🎟 Rask Events Roadshow: https://www.rask.com.au/road Today's conve...
Sort out your budget & cashflow with financial adviser James O'Reilly
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to get clear on your finances this year? 🎟 Rask Events Roadshow: https://www.rask.com.au/road Kate Campbell & Owen Rask chat with fi...
Make an impact with your money with Caroline Gurney, CEO of Future Generation
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
✨ Can you invest in great companies while still making a social impact? 🎟 Rask Events Roadshow: https://www.rask.com.au/road Caroline Gurney ...
🧠 Brain Hacks: Automating your finances to improve your life
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How can we use technology to reduce decision fatigue in a world where we make up to 35,000 decisions daily? 🎟 Rask Events Roadshow: https://www....
Building my ideal day, the FIRE community & why I got involved with Pearler, ft. Dave Gow of Strong Money
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Why are you doing the things you’re doing? Dave Gow from Strong Money Australia talks about how his life has changed since reaching financial indepe...
Noel Whittaker on wealth creation, timeless wisdom and making money simple
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You have to decide what you want, and you must spend less than you earn. Noel Whittaker has been on a mission for decades to make money simple, but th...
🧠 Brain Hacks: Will I ever have enough money?
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What is something you have now that you used to desire? In today's episode, Kate Campbell and Evan Lucas are talking about the idea of never having e...
Unpacking the 4% rule, Vanguard’s principles for investing success & achieving financial wellness
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Does the 4% rule commonly discussed by the Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) movement still hold up? In today’s conversation, Kate Campbel...
Welcome to The Australian Finance Podcast with Kate Campbell & Owen Rask
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Australian Finance Podcast with Kate Campbell & Owen Rask, we're excited to join you on your personal finance journey! Access the show ...
Investing lessons from history, working with Scott Pape and money traps
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're bringing you a conversation with an investor with decades of experience, who shares some hard-earned lessons about life, money and investi...
🧠 Brain Hacks: Making short term vs long term financial decisions
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Where in your life do you get stuck in short-term thinking traps? What impact does that have on achieving your goals? In today's conversation, Kate an...
Maximise your tax return ft. ATO Assistant Commissioner Tim Loh [2023]
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Want some tax tips from the ATO? In today's episode, Kate Campbell and Owen Rask chat with ATO Assistant Commissioner Tim Loh in the studio about ever...
Diversification in 30 minutes (and why it matters in money, investing & life)
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Diversification is a technique used to lower the risk for an investment portfolio by spreading the specific risks of investing across many holdings. ...
🧠 Brain Hacks: FOMO, greed and where we go wrong as investors
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt FOMO when it comes to your finances? Do you compare your finances to other people you haven't even met? Do you think this has affec...
Does your dream property exist? Amy Lunardi shares her top tips for first home buyers
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a first-home buyer? Then listen up! Buyer's agent Amy Lunardi and Rask's very own first home buyer Melissa Vincent are taking over the show to...
How to Get Rich with Ramit Sethi (Kate & Owen's Netflix TV show review)
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What is your rich life? We’re doing something a little different today, and discussing a recent TV show that was released on Netflix, How to Get Ric...
🧠 Brain Hacks: Help - I don’t want to make a money mistake!
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you scared of losing money? Does loss feel personal to you? Has a fear of losing (or failing) stopped you from getting started in different areas ...
IVV & VGS? Which is better? You couldn't decide, so we're here to help!
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
IVV & VGS? Which is better? You couldn't decide. So we're here to help. In today's episode, Kate Campbell and Owen Rask are taking a deep dive into tw...
Q&A: In debt at 40, how the ASX is made, investment bonds and digital wills
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're cracking out your questions for a listener Q&A episode today. Kate Campbell, Owen Rask & financial adviser, Drew Meredith, discuss getting out o...
How your ETF works, wealth creation & careers in finance ft. Jessica Leung
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What does a day in the life of an ETF Portfolio Manager look like? In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Kate Campbell and Melissa Vincen...
How to: kill your bills & save money with Australia's #1 bill-buster Joel Gibson
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What’s the weirdest way you’ve ever saved money? As a self-described professional tight-arse, today’s guest has tried every possible way to cut ...
Get rich quick schemes, changing strategy & assuming every asset always goes up [Money Mistakes PART 2]
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you invested in companies and products you don’t understand? Don't worry; we've all been there! Continuing on from Wednesday's episode, Kate & ...
Our money mistakes: following the hype, investing without a plan & becoming a collector [PART 1]
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As investors, many things keep us from getting started, including the fear of making mistakes. So, in today’s episode, Kate & Owen are rounding up f...
⏳ Four Thousand Weeks: Time and How to Use It with Oliver Burkeman
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes to make time for what matters, we need to give things up. The average human lifespan is undoubtedly brief, but that doesn't mean we can't ma...
Earning more, the state of jobs, pay rises and future of work, with SEEK's Matt Cowgill
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What's happening in the Australian job market right now? SEEK senior economist Matt Cowgill gives Kate Campbell an update on wage growth and how to ea...
Economics 101: everything you need to know in 20 minutes
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Skipped Econ 101 at university and wondering what on earth is going on with the RBA, interest rates and inflation? Never fear! In this episode (which ...
Emma Edwards from The Broke Generation: $1,000 to increase your happiness, money rules & financial comparison
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How would you use $1,000 to increase your happiness? Kate & Owen pose this question to Emma Edwards of The Broke Generation, who takes a deep dive int...
Interest rates ⬆️ 7 ways we’re staying on top of our finances
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The RBA raised interest rates again this week - what's going on? In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Kate Campbell & Owen Rask discuss ...
Managed funds | Everything you need to know about managed funds [BONUS]
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Managed funds are the world's most important investment vehicle... that you've never heard of - until now! This bonus episode on The Australian Financ...
Expert Q&A: Getting frank about franking credits, starting at 30 and 1% advice fees?!
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re cracking open the podcast question box to riff on some of the questions you’ve asked us recently. In this episode, Kate, Owen and fi...
Buy Hold Sell: Netflix, Disney+ & Binge [Money & Chill]
28 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
⚠️ Warning: This is not a serious episode, but we’ve got a whole back catalogue for that. Australian Finance Podcast’s Kate Campbell, Owen Ra...
How to: audit your life, make hard decisions & prioritise your own happiness
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to get deep & meaningful about your life and what makes you happy? We're deviating from our typical finance programming today to talk about what...
Property Q&A: Offsets vs redraws, experts & rentvesting with NSW's #1 mortgage broker, Chris Bates
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ready for a property Q&A episode with mortgage broker Chris Bates? On today's episode, we crack open the podcast inbox to answer your questions, inclu...
Is investing as scary as it seems? YOU have what it takes to be a successful investor
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Buying a $30k engagement ring for 50% OFF? We're sharing money savings hacks you didn’t know you needed on today's show. On this episode of The Aust...
Passive investing, ETF bubbles & market makers ft. Betashares
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What really happens behind the scenes at one of Australia’s biggest ETF providers? We’re bringing you this intermediate conversation that original...
Will ChatGPT & AI take your job? The future is already here ft. Steve Sammartino
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A life size lego car made from 500,000 pieces… What chickens teach us about business & investing… How does AI really know what a cat is… We cove...
My first ETF (IWLD), learning to invest & creative finance careers ft. our newest employee
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're welcoming our newest Rask employee, Melissa Vincent, on the show today, who is heading up events, partnerships and marketing for our team. Kate ...
ASX share review: Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES)
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) is one of the largest listed companies in Australia with over 500,000 shareholders. It’s also probably a company you own t...
Robo-advice: is it worth the money, building good financial habits & regular investing
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is robo-advice worth the money? Should you keep investing right now? How to you build good money habits? In today’s episode, Tom Wilson from InvestS...
ASX value investing crash course with Owen Rask
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We often discuss the idea of value: our own, our career, our house, our book collection, but what does this idea of value and the act of valuation mea...
Your money personality: tips & tricks to improve your relationship with money
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What is your money personality? Does it even matter? The fabulous Evan Lucas, author of Mind Over Money, joins Kate Campbell and Owen Rask in the stu...
5 ways to minimise your financial regrets
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Bezos famously said, “I knew that if I failed I wouldn’t regret that, but I knew the one thing I might regret is not ever having tried”. Ma...
10 ways to beat back inflation in 2023
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is inflation the word of 2023? From the questions you’re sending us, the news headlines and the conversations we’re overhearing on the train, it s...
5 high interest savings accounts & term deposits (March 2023 review)
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Savers are being rewarded to…save. Right now we’re getting a lot of bang for our buck, if we stash our cash in a savings account or term deposit. ...
Q&A: Broker analysis paralysis, too old to buy property & pay off my HECs?!
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re cracking open the podcast question box to riff on some of the questions you’ve asked us recently. In this episode, we cover a whole he...
Energy deals, live entertainment & our favourite podcasts [Money & Chill]
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
⚠️ Warning: This is not a serious episode, but we’ve got a whole back catalogue for that. Australian Finance Podcast’s Kate Campbell, Owen Ra...
10 tools to automate your money & investing goals
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to automate your financial life? In today’s episode, Kate & Owen are sharing over 10 tools that will help you streamline your life, by automat...
Reporting season wrap: QAN, WES, SQ2 & more
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ASX reporting season is over for another six months, so Kate & Owen discuss what’s being going on with 10 quality Australian companies. This include...
Investing internationally without leaving your couch
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
🌎 Do you invest in companies outside of Australia? In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Kate & Owen outline their case for investing...