Australian Finance Podcast

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...

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 ...