Get Rich Slow Club

229. Q&A: Imposter syndrome, what we splurge on, comparison traps + how we really feel about working together

07 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We’re opening our DMs and you guys delivered! This week we’re chatting about:👉 whether we get imposter syndrome and how we deal with it👉 the...

228. The top 10 ETFs of 2025 with the co-founder of Pearler

05 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Tash and Ana sit down with Nick, co-founder and CEO of Pearler (and an all-round good human!) to chat about all things ETFs. Nick wal...

227. How to invest with small amounts

31 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A lot of people seem to think you need lots of money to get started investing, but this week Tash and Ana are breaking down why that’s definitely no...

226. From growing up poor to co-founding Pearler (Hayden's money journey)

29 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we sit down with Hayden, Pearler’s co-founder and CTO, for a money chat that is equal parts personal and practical. We talk about his mone...

225. Our end of year reflection!

25 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How is the year wrapping up already?! Sometimes you just need to pause, reflect, and reset, so that’s exactly what we’re doing this week. We’re ...

224. How this mum of 4 saved $150k in 4 years

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Avelima is an incredibly inspiring mum of four who has managed to save $150k in just four years, all while training to become a financial adviser. But...

223. How Bill bought 9 properties by 29

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

At just 29, Bill has gone from a humble life as a beekeeper to owning nine properties and running a thriving mortgage broking business. In this episod...

222. How to be a more ethical consumer

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Ana chats with Katherine Halliday from Baptist World Aid about what it really looks like to shop more ethically in a world of fast fa...

221. We reviewed every points and rewards program (so you don't have to)

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join Tash as she sits down with the lovely Emma Edwards from The Broke Generation to unpack how point hacking and rewards programs actually work (and ...

220. How to feel optimistic when the economy sucks

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When Jack first started making content about politics and social issues, he realised something pretty quickly. Everyone cared, everyone was stressed, ...

219. From $5K to 5 Properties by 28

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When Albert moved from bustling Jakarta to Australia with only $5,000 to his name, he had to learn some tough money lessons very quickly. Through disc...

218. Rapid fire investing Q&A

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we’re answering all your burning questions!We chat about how many ETFs you actually need (the answer might surprise you), wheth...

217. How a fund manager invests (hint: it's not in gold)

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wondered how a fund manager actually thinks about investing and what makes a company truly “investable”? In this episode, Tash chats with Mar...

216. Is there an AI bubble?

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You’ve probably heard the buzz about a potential AI bubble. It's been circulating across the media over the past few weeks, and honestly, we are not...

215. I bought so many of the same ETFs, should I sell and combine?

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We love ETFs, and so do a lot of you, but how many is too many? It’s a question we get all the time, so we’ve taken a closer look. In this episode...

214. Should you buy a home with a 5% deposit?

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Tash & Ana break down the newly expanded 5% Deposit Scheme and what it really means for first-home buyers.They cover the pros and...

213. Investing vs. paying down your mortgage

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tash and Ana dig into one of the biggest money questions: should you invest, save, or focus on paying down your mortgage?They break down how to think ...

212. How to reset your money after your life falls apart

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Financial resets can happen for many different reasons, such as divorce, career pivots, illness, growing families, or simply wanting to pause and stri...

211. Qantas vs velocity points & more Q&As

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Tash and Ana are diving into your burning money questions. 👀Should you be team Qantas or team Velocity when it comes to frequent flyer ...

210. Earning $140k+ & moving overseas at 19 (Ngākohu's FIFO finance file)

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine leaving home at 19, moving overseas, and backing yourself into a six-figure career — all without a degree. That’s exactly what Ngākohu Wa...

209. Investment bonds: the strategy we don't talk about enough

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You probably haven’t heard much about investment bonds, and honestly, neither had we until Jess Bell blew our minds. They sound boring, but they’r...

208. How to make over $100k without a degree

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There’s more than one path to a six-figure career. In this episode, Tash and Ana share submissions from the Get Rich Slow Club community on ways you...

207. How Bree paid off 25k credit card debt, bought a house & started investing

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Debt doesn’t mean you’ve failed. When Bree hit $25,000 in credit card debt at 21, she thought she’d ruined her chances at a financially secure f...

206. What no one tells you about inheritances (and how to get it right)

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Receiving an inheritance can be a highly emotional time. The guilt, the pressure, and the fear of getting it wrong can be a lot.In this episode, Tash ...

205. How to travel more without breaking the bank

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Travelling doesn’t have to break the bank. In this episode, Lauren joins Ana to unpack how families can prioritise their values, master cashflow, an...

204. Legal money laundering? Ana’s debt recycling journey

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Tash and Ana return with Part 2 of their deep dive into debt recycling.This time, Ana shares her personal debt recycling journey. She...

203. Can I retire early if I start my own business?

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if the best way to start is simply by starting, even if your first version isn’t perfect?Starting a business doesn’t always mean quitting you...

202. The tax trick that turns your home loan into an investment

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most Australians think about their mortgage as something to pay down as quickly as possible. But what if that same debt could actually work for you?In...

201. Is it rude to complain about money to friends who earn less?

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is it a red flag for your wealthy partner to give unsolicited financial advice? Is it unreasonable to complain about money when your friends earn less...

200. What we’ve learned about money & life: 200 Episodes later

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re celebrating 200 episodes of the Get Rich Slow Club Podcast!Ana and Tash look back at how it all began, the lessons they’ve learned, the stan...

199. Should I give my daughter less money than my son?

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re back with a classic! This episode, we’re diving into more 'Am I the Asshole?' Reddit stories about money, shares and finances.Got your own m...

198. When money stress snowballs (and how to break the cycle)

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Many of us are striving to retire early, but what if that’s not the dream?Serina Bird, a.k.a ‘The Joyful Frugalista’, built her identity around...

197. What it's really like to go bankrupt

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bankruptcy is one of the most stigmatised financial experiences, but what does it really mean, look like, and what can life look like on the other sid...

196. Weirdest ways to make money

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We asked our community to share the strangest ways they’ve ever made money, and the answers did not disappoint. From duck poo clean-ups to expert co...

195. All the jobs we've ever had

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From Sizzler shifts to snow resorts, between us, we’ve done a little bit of everything. This episode looks back back at all the jobs we’ve ever ha...

194. House inspection horror stories

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We asked for your wildest house inspection stories… and you delivered.From outright safety issues to a leaning house that made buyers seasick - Tash...

193. Big choice, tiny house

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve ever wondered whether the city grind is really worth it, or what it might feel like to walk away from everything familiar to start over, h...

192. How a finance CEO invests and thinks about ethical investing

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Pearler has just achieved a massive milestone, hitting $2.5 billion invested. In this episode, Tash sits down with co-founder Nick, to unpack what you...

191. Unhinged money hacks

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From free chickens to sneaky subscription tricks. On this ep Tash and Brooke (@brooko_moves ) share the most unhinged money hacks people actually use ...

190. Can you run a charity and still make a living?

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when your travel-blogging career disappears overnight? Milly Bannister turned crisis into purpose, founding ALLKND, a youth mental healt...

189. Being frugal makes you a better person

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Tash sits down with Hayden (co-founder of Pearler and host of the Aussie FIRE Pod) to unpack his quirky frugal hacks, personal challe...

188. Interest rates have dropped. What now?

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When the RBA announces rate changes the headlines fly, but what does it actually mean for you? From the cost of your home loan, to whether it makes se...

187. Why Nick walked away from a dream salary

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Before Pearler, Nick was earning a salary many dream of. Hayden was recovering from a failed startup and a $20k hospital bill.So what made them quit c...

186. How this 32 year-old makes $750k a year

11 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What does it take to build a $100 million property portfolio before buying your own home? In this episode, Tash chats with Julian Carlo Stella about h...

185. Don’t make these mistakes when buying property

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Get Rich Slow Club, Tash shares what happened after buying a house in Queensland and realising it sat in a potential flood zone. Th...

184. $1 billion in super is missing... how to make sure yours is safe

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when you trust the system—and it fails? In this episode, Tash and Ana dive into the superannuation collapse that left thousands of Aust...

183. Are You Leaving Free Money on the Table?

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this session, the Get Rich Slow Club dive deep into the murky world of bank transparency – especially when it comes to interest rates.What do “...

182. Can Ana sell $7,000 of her stuff online?

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if your clutter could pay your bills?In this episode of the Get Rich Slow Club, Ana takes on a unique personal finance challenge: selling $7,000 ...

181. What to do with your shares at tax time

23 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s tax time – so what happens to your shares, ETFs, and micro-investing apps when you’re doing your return?This episode breaks down what inves...

180. How to gamify your finances

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s face it – managing your money doesn’t always feel like fun. But what if it could?In this episode, the Get Rich Slow Club are bringing the ...

179. How much super should I have?

16 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Often, questions like “How much should I have in [savings/ETFs/shares/real estate]?” don’t have a straightforward answer. There can be a litany ...

178. Tash & Ana's EOFY review

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you stopped to take stock of your finances lately?Yeah, we often forget to as well.Fortunately, the end of financial year provides a natural oppo...

177. What we’d do with $100k if we had to start from scratch

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tash & Ana are joined by author and financial educator Lacey Filipich to break down how they would rebuild their portfolio if they needed to start...

176. How Tash's networth jumped from $850k to $1.1m

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

@tashinvests has always been open in sharing her net worth journey. Her hope (and that of the Get Rich Slow Club) is to encourage the idea that it’s...

175. Brooke’s property journey: how she's saving for her first home

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Brooke from @brooko_moves shares her honest and often hilarious journey from Sydney to Perth, detailing her struggles and strategies ...

174. How to talk about finances with your partner

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Not all partners have the same philosophy when it comes to finances. Some embrace budgets like a life raft; others avoid them as if they’re playing ...

173. Is it time to get rid of the 9-to-5 work week?

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tash and Ana are joined by author and financial educator Lacey Filipich to break down the philosophy behind the conventional work week.Thanks solely t...

172. How I quit my job with FU money

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ana chats to Frances Cook, a financial journalist and host of Making Cents about the underrated power of small, set-and-forget money moves, especially...

171. 10 ways to save for a home deposit

18 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The media isn’t always kind to people who are saving a first home deposit. When interest rates are high, headlines assert that “mortgages are out ...

170. Renting vs owning: which makes more sense for you?

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Buying a home is a major milestone — but is it always the smartest financial move? In this episode, Tash and Ana are joined by author and financial ...

169. How menopause and super splitting can affect your finances

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Menopause is a topic that doesn’t receive nearly as much attention as it should in our society. It sadly isn’t a surprise, then, that its impact o...

168. Tash's dilemma - should she spend $2,600 on an appliance?

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Many questions in the Get Rich Slow journey can be deep and profound. “How comfortable am I with risk?”, “How should I decide between saving and...

167. 8 things to do before EOFY to maximise your finances

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The End of Financial Year may not be a highlight in your calendar, but it’s worth marking. Whether you’re contributing to super, saving for a home...

166. 5 popular high-dividend ETFs within the Pearler community

02 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve listened to this podcast before, you’ll know the Get Rich Slow Club likes ETFs. Another thing the Club often talks about? Dividends. It ...

165. Why putting off your will could cost your family thousands

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Look, no-one wants to talk about their own will. It pretty much ties with “politics at family gatherings” and “ice-breakers in the workplace” ...

164. Things to do with your super before EOFY | super Q&A

26 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Superannuation is a lot like your spleen: you spend most of your life not thinking about it, but when you need it, you’re THRILLED it exists. And if...

163. Why did Scott Pape recommend this LIC? | AFIC

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listed Investment Companies (LICs) have a devoted following within the long-term investing community. However, conversations on social media and podca...

162. How to retire early with Captain FI

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“Financial Independence, Retire Early” – or “FIRE” – is a concept that Tash and Ana have discussed a few times. And I mean, come on – it...

161. Property trends: what's really happening in the market?

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Between all the headlines and fear-mongering clickbait, it can be hard to know what’s actually happening in Australia’s housing market. One of the...

160. Why having "finance friends" is the best money hack

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You know that expression “Your network is your net worth”? Yeah, we find it a bit cringe-y as well. With that said, this Get Rich Slow Club sessio...

BONUS | What’s your next money era going to be?

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re listening to this podcast, you’re probably pretty committed to managing your money. Even so, it’s normal to become stuck in a money ru...

159. Are you ever going to address your "silent dream"?

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We think it’s preeeeetty fair to say that we like talking about investing on this podcast. Of course, there’s a reason we have these conversations...

158. How Ana saved $250 on health insurance (Part 2)

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In a past episode, Tash and Ana explored whether private health care is actually worth it in Australia. If you missed that session, we recommend you s...

157. Is Australia getting scammed? W/ Punters Politics

30 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

At the Get Rich Slow Club, we've been honoured to host some of Australia’s leading politicians. Having said that, it can sometimes pay to bring a he...

156. A quick chat with Jim Chalmers, Treasurer of Australia

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In a podcast about money, budgeting, and long-term investing, an interview with the National Treasurer is a pretty big deal. That’s why the Get Rich...

155. Fixing Australia’s Broken Tax System

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Independent MP Allegra Spender has made a name for herself as an advocate of climate action and gender equality. Having won the seat of Wentworth in t...

154. Is private health insurance actually worth it? (Part 1)

21 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When compared to many other developed, free market nations, Australia’s healthcare system is pretty enviable.Don’t get us wrong, it has its proble...

153. Why the super industry is bad, and how to (possibly) fix the housing crisis

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In Australia, talking about housing and complaining about the superannuation industry could be national sports. There’s a reason for this, of course...

152. How Lacey retired early, and why you should take a mini-retirement

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The idea of “early retirement” is going to mean different things to different people. For some, it offers a glimpse into a future of passion proje...

151. We asked an economist about the housing crisis

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Housing in Australia is expensive.We don’t think any Australian with fewer than eight figures in their bank account would find this statement contro...

150. Em’s money story

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the conversation around housing affordability, it can be easy to get lost in the stats and figures. In doing so, we can often lose sight of the peo...

149. SHORTS: What is dollar-cost averaging?

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From its name – and the fact that it has its own acronym – you might assume that dollar-cost averaging (or DCA) is tricky. It FEELS like the kind ...

148. Balancing current wants with future goals

31 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Social media can serve an array of useful purposes. It can connect us with our friends, entertain us with content, and even act as an education tool. ...

BONUS | Budget - key changes & BTS of budget lock up

30 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wondered how the federal budget actually gets released and what it’s like being locked in a room with no internet while it happens?In this bonu...

147. SHORTS: How to balance your portfolio

26 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Aren’t you sick of going to picnics and dinner parties and hearing your friends say: “Oh my gosh, don’t forget to balance your portfolio?”…O...

146. "Should I invest inside or outside of super?"

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast is no stranger to discussing the pros and cons of investing in ETFs compared to investing in super. It’s a deep and nuanced topic, thou...

145. SHORTS: How do risk and volatility work?

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Across the investing landscape, disclaimers about risk and volatility abound. You’ll often see statements like “All investments carry risk” and ...

144. SMSFs: What are they, who uses them, and what are the other options?

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

SMSFs are like Fernet-Branca or Wes Anderson films: many people tune out when you bring them up, but those who like them are obsessed.SMSF – or self...

143. SHORTS: How to diversify between asset classes

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“Diversify” is one of those concepts that long-term investors like to throw around. So is “asset class”. But when you put them together in a s...

142. The housing crisis: what causes it, and what the Government is doing to fix it

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The housing crisis in Australia is complex. Its causes don’t stem from one specific issue, and proposed solutions are often easier said than done. N...

141. SHORTS: What are franking credits, and how do they work?

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Vegemite. The Hills Hoist. Unreasonably expensive property. Franking credits.You may have only heard of three of these four things. However, franking ...

140. The best performing ETFs of 2024 - and why we would never buy them

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You may have heard us, a news outlet, or an investment ad say something to the effect of:“Past performance isn’t an indicator of future returns.”...

139. SHORTS: How do shares make money?

26 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Advocates frame them as a sensible way to build your wealth (provided you understand the risks involved). Critics simplify them as a speculative ventu...

138. Should you buy crypto? What it is, how to buy it, and the scams to avoid

24 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Anyone who’s listened to more than one episode of this podcast might have done a double take at this title.“The Get Rich Slow Club talking about c...

BONUS | Three days of subsidised childcare now guaranteed

20 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In Australia, childcare fees are one of the largest ongoing expenses that many parents of young children can face. Fortunately, some relief may be on ...

137. SHORTS: What is a broker, and how do brokerage fees work?

19 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If your only experience with the word “broker” comes from “The Wolf of Wall Street”, you might have some doubts about the concept. In truth, t...

136. Should I sell my shares with everything that's going on in the US right now?

17 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s an inescapable truth that the Australian shares market can sway under the influence of the US. Beyond the close ties between both nations, ther...

135. SHORTS: What is an ETF?

12 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this podcast, we’ve spent a lot of time talking about exchange-traded funds (ETFs). We’ve discussed popular ETFs, compared ETFs with managed fu...

134. 9 budget-friendly date (or solo outing) ideas

10 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Celebrating your romance, your friendship, or yourself can be a real joy. It can also be expensive. Restaurants are more pricey than ever, live events...

133. SHORTS: What is an index fund?

05 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Investing legend Warren Buffett isn’t shy in his praise for index funds. For decades now, Buffett has insisted that most investors are best served b...