Get Rich Slow Club
Episodes
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...
132. Should you reinvest your dividends? (And how to do it)
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For those who live the long-term investing life, Dividend Time is like the Grand Final Week of a favoured sport. They’ll likely talk about it for da...
131. SHORTS: What is the ASX?
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s one of the first things you’ll hear about when you decide to invest in Australia. But have you ever wondered what the ASX actually is? You’...
130. Decoding the Computershare ETF Insights Report
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve never read it before, the Computershare ETF Insights Report might sound like the kind of thing a financial adviser might read when they ca...
129. Is Warren Buffett still relevant?
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tash and Ana chat with Brandon from New Money about Warren Buffett's enduring investment strategies. They explore if his value investing approach, bui...
128. How to increase borrowing capacity
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Tash and Ana are joined by Maddie Walton (@moneyloungeau) to explore practical ways to increase your borrowing capacity and avoid com...
127. Tom's money journey: property, FIRE journey & moving rurally
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Get Rich Slow Club, Tash chats with Tom, a property investor and finance enthusiast working in Western Australia. Tom shares his in...
126. Offset vs redraw accounts & fixed vs variable interest rates
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Get Rich Slow Club, Tash and Ana welcome back Maddie Walton, a dynamic mortgage broker from Money Lounge (@moneylounge) to demystif...
125. Why are some people naturally good savers, while others are spenders?
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Tash and Ana welcome Karen Eley, a former financial advisor turned money coach, who helps individuals overcome money blocks and build...
124. Maddie's investing journey: shares, property & starting her own business
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Maddie Walton (@moneywithmaddie, @moneyloungeau) returns to the Get Rich Slow Club podcast to share her fascinating money journey. Known for her trans...
123. Top 10 ETFs of 2024 on Pearler
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Get Rich Slow Club, Tash and Ana dive into the top 10 most popular ETFs on Pearler for 2024. Tash and Ana break down each ETF,...
122. Our new years resolutions & goals
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tash and Ana dive into their 2025 goals and resolutions in this episode of Get Rich Slow Club. They share personal wins and losses, like Tash’s rain...
121. Our money (& life) lessons from 2024
25 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Get Rich Slow Club, hosts Tash and Ana reflect on their key money and life lessons from 2024 while celebrating their personal and p...
120. FIRE chats: lessons on the journey to retiring early
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Get Rich Slow Club, Tash and Ana chat with Keith and David from the US about their unique journeys toward Financial Independenc...
119. Building a robotics company at 23
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Grace Brown, CEO and co-founder of Andromeda Robotics, joins Tash and Ana on this episode of Get Rich Slow Club. Grace shares her journey in creating ...
118. How do I use equity to buy a second property?
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we chat with Maddie Walton (@moneywithmaddie) a mortgage broker from @moneyloungeau to break down the concept of using equity as a po...
117. Should I invest in shares, property, or a business? With Owen Rask
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Owen Rask joins us to explore the big question: shares, property, or business—which has the highest potential return? Drawing from his ba...
116. ETFs vs managed funds
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode of Get Rich Slow Club, we explore the differences between Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) and Managed Funds, addressing the common c...
115. A plumber's journey to FIRE
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we chat with Rob from Tribe FI Australia about his inspiring journey from employee to business owner, taking an 18-month break to travel, a...
114. Will the stock market ever completely crash? Is investing worth the risk?
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into the question: Can a steady 5.5% savings rate beat the uncertainty of chasing 7% in shares? With Owen Rask, we debate the...
113. Peta's business journey: her lessons and learnings
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we chat with Peta Serras about her entrepreneurial journey. Peta shares the highs and lows of starting and running her business, the ...
112. VAS vs VDHG
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into the popular Vanguard ETFs, VAS (Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF) and VDHG (Vanguard Diversified High Growth ETF). W...
111. How to nail the job interview
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Career coach Nabila Farhat shares her insights on strategic career growth and job searching. With over a decade of recruitment experience, Nabila expl...
110. Should I invest in DHHF or VDHG?
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
At The Get Rich Slow Club, we’re always looking to bring you actionable insights on investing. This episode, we’re taking a closer look at two hig...
109. The importance of buying assets, and money EQ/IQ
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
At the Get Rich Slow Club, we often talk about investing and financial literacy in aspirational terms. We showcase people who have retired early after...
108. LICs vs ETFs
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast has spoken about ETFs – or exchange-traded funds – on many occasions. A kind of all-in-one investment, ETFs seek to track a particula...
107. Decision fatigue and how to avoid the Comparison Trap
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Anyone who has spent time on TikTok, Instagram, or even Facebook will be familiar with the Comparison Trap. We log on, scroll for a while, and we find...
106. How to pay off your mortgage early
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know what the word “mortgage” actually means? It was originally a French term which – quite literally – translated to “death pledge”...
105. We spent the week with 50 people planning to retire early
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The term “Financial Independence Retire Early” is bandied around a lot in the investing community. But how do you reach it? And what does it invol...
104. Buying a home vs renting: which is smarter financially?
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s say you could travel back in time to the early ‘90s. If you were to ask a thirtysomething Boomer which decision is smarter – buying a home...
103. Olivia's investing journey
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The expression “[INSERT RELATABLE PERSON] is all of us” came and went a few years ago. In this episode, though, we’d like to temporarily bring i...
102. Investing for kids – which app is the best?
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Back in episode 29, we covered some of the key ways that parents or family members can invest for kids. This time, the Get Rich Slow Club is going muc...
101. How to teach kids about money and investing
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Teaching kids about responsibility can be a challenge. Teaching adults about money can also be hard. It’s understandable, then, that many people bel...
100. Our top 10 lessons from 100 episodes
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You read that right: the Get Rich Slow Club has officially released 100 episodes! It’s been a wild ride, and we couldn’t have done it without you....
99. Travelling on a budget - our best travel hacks
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Smashed avo on toast incurs a lot of blame for the wealth divide, but there’s another pursuit that attracts even more criticism: travel. “No wonde...
98. “How do I make long-term investing less boring?”
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recently, a Get Rich Slow Club listener sent Tash and Ana an interesting question:“I’ve been investing into low-cost ETFs for almost a year now. E...
97. Tash's career journey: from support worker to finfluencer
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We love questions at the Get Rich Slow Club. And since launching, one question has appeared frequently from our community. People have used different ...
96. Which micro-investing platform is best for you?
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Last episode, the Get Rich Slow Club explored micro-investing – the idea of creating an investment portfolio with as little as $5. In that chat, the...
95. How to start investing with $5
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Investing can feel daunting – especially when you hear stories of seven-figure shares portfolios. However, you don’t need to part with the bulk of...
94. "Can I invoice my friend for leaving my wedding early?"... and more wedding dilemmas
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There are certain inalienable truths you learn when you become an adult. Groceries always cost more than you think they will. “Don’t bring anythin...
93. Ask an adviser: are REITs worth investing in?
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A phrase you’ll often hear on this podcast is: “When in doubt, speak to a financial adviser”. The key reason we suggest this is because financia...
92. How to use Atomic Habits to make you rich
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The international bestselling book “Atomic Habits” has inspired people around the world. Regardless of their goals or lifestyles, readers have use...
91. Lessons from buying $1.2 million of property at age 22
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Online news publications are awash with headlines like: “This student bought a $4 million house at age 21” or “By her 24th birthday, she owned f...
90. Our best career hack: building a personal brand
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There are countless TED Talks, LinkedIn posts, and subreddits dedicated to career hacks. But for all the content-friendly ideas out there, one hack se...
89. "Should I split the money I made selling shares?"... and more dilemmas
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We had a lot of fun running a personal finance edition of AITA a few episodes back. More importantly, our listeners seemed to enjoy it as well – whi...
88. The First Home Buyers' Guide – What's it like seeing a mortgage broker for the first time?
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Knowing where to begin as a first home buyer can be a challenge. Alien terms abound – from “home loan pre-approval” to “stamp duty”. One suc...
87. Is relocating for work worth it? & how Harry 10x his salary
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You may have met someone who relocated for work. You may have done it yourself. Whether it’s for a higher-paying role, cheaper real estate, or simpl...
86. How to prepare for your "Golden Years" in retirement
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Retirement can be one of the most rewarding times in your life. However, we’ve all heard tragic stories of people who have retired with nothing – ...
85. Investing lessons from the best and worst decisions we've made feat. Equity Mates
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You can read every resource ever published. You can watch every finance news broadcast ever recorded. And you can speak with every financial adviser u...
84. I retired early, but my partner still has to work... & more dilemmas
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Anyone who has spent time on Reddit will likely have heard of the subreddit AITA. And if you haven’t, we suggest Googling it, because we don’t wan...
83. Bonds: what are they and should you be investing in them?
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recently, we received an interesting community question, which boiled down to:“What can you tell me about bonds? I’d be interested in investing in...
82. Buying property, freezing eggs, and getting better with money
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We all understand the types of goals our money habits can help us fulfil, right? Home ownership, emergency fund creation, early retirement, freezing e...
81. 4 of our top financial lessons
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
To date, Tash and Ana have learned a lot about investing, money management, and personal finance. Some of these lessons were borne from successes in w...
80. The First Home Guarantee - What is it and who can use it? feat. Alan Hemmings
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Homes are expensive. They’re hard to buy if you don’t already own one. Same page? Great.In recent years, government programs such as the First Hom...
79. Tax time FAQs
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Last episode, Tash, Ana, and award-winning accountant Natalie Lennon discussed some of the most common queries around taxes. In doing so, their aim wa...
78. Demystifying tax in Australia & what you can claim as a deduction
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I think we can all agree that, unless you work for an accounting firm or the ATO, tax is preeeeetty mystified. Fortunately, this episode has emerged f...
77. Is it better to buy individual shares or ETFs?
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Value investing is a strategy often favoured by those seeking to play a more active role in their investments. Touted by Warren Buffett, it involves f...
76. First Home Super Saver scheme and what you need to know about it
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In case you’ve missed it, the First Home Super Saver (FHSS) scheme is an initiative that does what the name suggests. With the FHSS, you can save fo...
75. How one of the world's best investors averages 20% returns every year
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The name “Warren Buffett” has almost become synonymous with investing success. As the 10th richest person in the world, Warren Buffett is arguably...
74. Why we need systemic financial change
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Conversations around gender-based financial inequality often focus on how far we’ve come as a society. While it’s important to celebrate, we also ...
73. Why a year of sacrifice is needed feat. Emma from the Broke Generation
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tash and Ana’s conversations with Emma from The Broke Generation have become the stuff of legend. In past episodes, they’ve covered an array of to...
72. What are the differences between investing in and out of super?
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tash and Ana recently received a thought-provoking question from a listener named Angela:“I’m new to the world of investing and looking to get sta...
71. What buying a $100 moisturiser taught me about money feat. Emma from the Broke Generation
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Emma from The Broke Generation has shared some deep wisdom on this podcast. However, while practical strategies and structured insights are useful gui...
70. Card Points 101: How to make the most of rewards
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As a general rule, the Get Rich Slow Club approaches credit card points with a wary eye. Anything that compels us into spending more money clashes wit...
69. Is investing in VDHG long-term a good idea?
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
VDHG is a very popular investment within the Australian long-term investing community. It was no surprise, then, when a listener recently asked us:“...
68. How to prepare for tax time feat. Lawrence Petruzzelli from MDB Taxation
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tax time may not be a highlight in your calendar, but it pays to be prepared for it. This is especially true when you invest, since you’ll likely fa...
67. How to find money to invest feat. Emma from The Broke Generation
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Forming an investing strategy is good and well, but many miss a crucial step: actually finding the money to invest. While it might sound obvious, it’...
66. Get Rich Slow Club's Financial Year in Review
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The End of Financial Year may not be the most exciting date in your calendar. However, it does provide an opportunity to reflect on your money habits ...
65. How to buy the right investment property feat. Cate Bakos
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
People have different views on the idea of real estate as a form of investment. However, there’s one detail on which pretty much everyone agrees: in...