Australian Finance Podcast

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...

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...