Get Rich Slow Club
Episodes
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...
64. How to transition from employee to business owner feat. Emma from The Broke Generation
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this podcast, Tash and Ana have hosted an array of business owners. Each of them has brought a unique perspective to the table, and (we hope!) insp...
63. Dividends 101: What to do with any dividends you earn
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Receiving dividends can be one of the great joys of investing. For starters, they can serve as a reward for your investing patience. Secondly, if you ...
62. Lessons from growing a business to $3 million feat. Jai Howitt
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Starting a business can be an effective way to accelerate your wealth, but it doesn’t come without risk. The problem is, not many entrepreneurs are ...
61. "I only invest in two ETFs. Am I diversified enough?"
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recently, a Get Rich Slow Club listener asked Tash and Ana an interesting question (which we’ve paraphrased below):“I invest in two ETFs which tra...
60. Our top frugal hacks feat. Hayden Smith from Pearler
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the journey to getting rich slow, frugality can often seem like a less flamboyant travel companion. However, when deployed wisely, frugality can be...
59. What you need to know about share registries feat. Ibrahim Hussein from Computershare Australia and New Zealand
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Share registries are like franking credits or family trusts: most people don’t think about them until they become investors. In fact, if you’ve ne...
58. Ana Kresina's career journey from arts to finance
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered how the Get Rich Slow Club became the Get Rich Slow Club? In this episode, you can learn all about one half of the duo.Join Nat...
57. How to work towards Financial Independence Retire Early (FIRE) feat. Dave Gow from Strong Money Australia
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“Financial Independence Retire Early – or FIRE”. The name is so epic that the concept practically sells itself. However, there’s nothing click...
56. Which ETFs should you buy together?
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Many investors are perfectly happy to invest in just one ETF (or none, for that matter). However, some of our listeners prefer to invest in a diverse ...
55. How to pursue impact and sustainable investing through venture capital feat. Zarmeen Pavri
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the investing space, there are two concepts which have gained a lot of traction lately. One is “venture capital” – or, to put it oversimply, ...
BONUS | New Book | How To Not Work Forever
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Guess what? The Get Rich Slow Club has written a book!"How to Not Work Forever" will be hitting online bookstores soon, so in this bonus episode, Tash...
54. HECS-HELP debt: should you pay it off early?
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you an Australian citizen who has started a local uni degree in the last 35 years? If so, you’ll know about HECS-HELP debt. In the early stages ...
53. How to talk about wage transparency, income, and business finances feat Victoria Harris and Sophie Hallwright from The Curve
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
At the Get Rich Slow Club, there are (among other things) two topics we love discussing. One of them is wage transparency, financial literacy, and clo...
52. Should I invest in ETFs, or save for a home deposit?
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recently, the Get Rich Slow Club received an interesting question from a listener:Is it better for a person in their late 20s to funnel their savings ...
51. How to boost your financial wellness feat. Larisha Jerome from First Nations Foundation
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The more we learn about money, the more we realise that self-care, financial wellness, and financial literacy are entwined. When you neglect one, the ...
50. How to decipher investor jargon
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s be honest: the world of investing can sometimes feel a bit…gatekeep-y. And while there can be many reasons for this, much of it stems from t...
49. Overcoming debt, coin collecting & the link between money and mental health feat. Joel Kandiah from The History of Money
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Get Rich Slow Club has explored the topic of financial wellness on more than one occasion. In this episode, we take it a step further and detail t...
48. Top 5 savings accounts in February - and how to choose one
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
While this podcast often focuses on investing tools, savings accounts form an essential part of any Get Rich Slow strategy. Beyond accommodating money...
BONUS | 10 budget-friendly date (or solo outing) ideas
13 Feb 2024
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...
47. Our top 7 brokers for shares investing
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
To date, a key aspect of our Get Rich Slow Club journey has focused on shares investing. And a crucial part of shares investing involves choosing the ...
46. Where do you stand on ethical or ESG investing? feat. Nick Nicolaides from Pearler
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ethical investing, or ESG investing (Environmental, Social, and Governance) has attracted a lot of attention over the past decade. However, not everyo...
45. Top ETFs of 2023 | Not sure what to invest in? Start here. feat. Nick Nicolaides from Pearler
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most common questions we receive at the Get Rich Slow Club is: “What should I invest in?”. Since everyone’s goals are different, and ...
44. How to protect yourself against financial crime and fraud feat. Leah Bennett
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Whether or not you have a Ninjio subscription, you’ve probably noticed an increase in financial crime and fraud. With their phishing and their track...
43. How to not work forever feat. New Money, The Broke Generation, and Nick from Pearler
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Folks, this here’s a special one.Recently, Natasha Etschmann (Tash Invests) and Ana Kresina (Head of Product & Community at Pearler) took the Ge...
42. 5 of the biggest investing mistakes to avoid
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For long-time listeners, we’ve aimed to make one thing clear: long-term investing doesn’t need to be complicated. It isn’t something that requir...
41. 10 tips to kick off 2024 the right way financially
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
January is a time for new gym memberships, new learning app subscriptions, and new habits. However, many of us have trouble keeping all three by March...
40. Be the treasurer of your own life feat. Jessica Irvine from @moneywithjess
01 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to 2024! The New Year is upon us, and if you’re anything like us, your Resolution featured something about an updated budget. Worry not – ...
39. 10 things we learnt in 2023
25 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Late December is a prime period for afternoon naps and food comas. It’s also a time in which we can reflect on the wins, losses, and lessons of the ...
38. Breaking down the stigma of being bad with money feat. Victoria Shakeshaft from @bad.bitch.money
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever heard someone declare that they’re “bad with money”? Maybe you’ve said it about yourself. It’s an idea that many of us perpetu...
37. Splitting your finances with your partner
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re in a relationship, it’s one of the most important decisions you can make. However, until recently, it’s rarely been discussed in mains...
36. How to balance the emotional and logical sides of investing feat. Evan Lucas, author of Mind over Money
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Money management can be a paradox. On one hand, it’s the definition of cold, logical thinking – additions and subtractions and fractions and perce...
35. Investing Q&A | Biggest mistakes to avoid when investing, staying motivated for home ownership, and understanding compound interest
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Get Rich Slow Club is back with another investing Q&A! Once again, Natasha Etschmann (Tash Invests) and Ana Kresina (Head of Product & Com...