Today we’re cracking open the podcast question box to riff on some of some of the questions you’ve asked us recently. In this episode we cover a whole heap of different topics in a relaxed style, including: Why we need to know about inflation Getting a better rate on your home loan Making Money Made Simple How many ETFs is too many? Money resources for teenagers Financial advice on property How compound interest works with shares Remember to send your questions our way for our next Q&A session. ...
Feb 10, 2023•54 min
What small goals are you setting to improve your finances this month? In this short bonus episode, Kate & Owen discuss 10 different ways you can supercharge your financial future this month. Pick one of these ideas, or something that’s been on your mind recently, write it down and commit to achieving it this month. ✅ Tell us what goal you’re working towards via Insta @RaskAustralia or in the Rask Core Community. Ready-made ETF portfolios? Rask Core has you covered! Take one of our amazing money ...
Feb 08, 2023•21 min
⚠️ Warning: This is not a serious episode, but we’ve got a whole back catalogue for that. Australian Finance Podcast’s Kate Campbell, Owen Rask and Monique Pizzica are back for the first Money & Chill episode of 2023, talking travel money tips, a year of pre-loved clothes and what’s coming up on the Rask calendar in the year ahead. Kate mentions the book The Way Home in this podcast - the authors name is actually Mark Boyle. Money & Chill is a monthly segment on The Australian Finance Podcast fe...
Feb 06, 2023•52 min
Looking to refresh your goals for the year ahead? In this final episode in our summer series, Owen shares his personal vision board activity, and how to set your goals for the future. Download the vision board template: https://bit.ly/visionrask ☀️ Catch all the resources from the Summer Series in one handy Google Doc: https://bit.ly/financesummerseries This episode is part of our Summer Series (2023) on The Australian Finance Podcast, where we’re taking a more relaxed approach to finance. Brand...
Feb 02, 2023•44 min
A budget is basically giving your money a job, rather than letting it run around with no direction. Let it expand your financial possibilities, rather than thinking of it as a restrictive tool. In this episode Kate & Owen share how we think about budgeting, two different budgeting strategies you can try, and how we are planning our budgets for the year ahead. ☀️ Catch all the resources from the Summer Series in one handy Google Doc: https://bit.ly/financesummerseries This episode is part of our ...
Jan 30, 2023•40 min
Hunting for dividend income in 2023? We’ve brought financial adviser Drew Meredith on the show to discuss dividend income stocks, and his three ideas for you to add to your watchlist this year. ☀️ Catch all the resources from the Summer Series in one handy Google Doc: https://bit.ly/financesummerseries This episode is part of our Summer Series (2023) on The Australian Finance Podcast, where we’re taking a more relaxed approach to finance. Brand new to the show? Head back to our Starter Pack Seri...
Jan 26, 2023•48 min
Nick Crocker is a general partner at Blackbird VC and founder or co-founder of numerous companies. Out of maybe 600 podcasts, this Australian Business Podcast episode has to be one of the best podcasts I have ever done. LOVE this episode? Why not subscribe to the Australian Business Podcast for weekly episodes, on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Castbox If any of these topics resonate with you, you will enjoy this episode: Building a business Investing in companies Creating anything - products, business...
Jan 24, 2023•1 hr 23 min
Is your bank working as hard as you are for your savings? Today’s episode is all about finding the best spending and savings accounts for your financial life. Tashinvests is in the house as we discuss some of our favourite bank accounts, and some of the best accounts for saving money around at the moment. ☀️ Catch all the resources from the Summer Series in one handy Google Doc: https://bit.ly/financesummerseries This episode is part of our Summer Series (2023) on The Australian Finance Podcast,...
Jan 23, 2023•35 min
Today Kate & Owen are unpacking the top 5 ASX 200 ETFS: A200, STW, VAS (ASX 300), IOZ & MVW (ASX 100 equal weight). Tune in as we go through some of the key details including management fees, performance and top portfolio holdings. ☀️ Catch all the resources from the Summer Series in one handy Google Doc: https://bit.ly/financesummerseries This episode is part of our Summer Series (2023) on The Australian Finance Podcast, where we’re taking a more relaxed approach to finance. Brand new to the sh...
Jan 19, 2023•30 min
Looking for some summer book recommendations? Well, we’ve got you covered in this episode. Kate, Owen & Evan Lucas share 6 money, mindset & investing books for the summer, including a few we haven’t discussed before on the show! Your Turn: Borrow one book from the library or pick an unread book off your shelf to dive into this month. Jump into our Rask Core community to let us know your pick or send us a message on socials! ☀️ Catch these books and all the resources from the Summer Series in one...
Jan 16, 2023•38 min
Ready to crush your savings goals in 2023? We’ve got the one and only Invest With Queenie in the studio with us today, who is the queen of savings hacks (don’t forget to check her insta). Kate, Owen & Queenie share a whole heap of ways to save on your living costs in 2023. ☀️ Catch all the resources from the Summer Series in one handy Google Doc: https://bit.ly/financesummerseries This episode is part of our Summer Series (2023) on The Australian Finance Podcast, where we’re taking a more relaxe...
Jan 12, 2023•43 min
Financial frauds, billion dollar crashes and dodgy debts… In today’s episode, Kate & Owen share 8 different money related TV shows and movies to keep you entertained this summer. ☀️ Catch the full list and all the resources from the Summer Series in one handy Google Doc: https://bit.ly/financesummerseries This episode is part of our Summer Series (2023) on The Australian Finance Podcast, where we’re taking a more relaxed approach to finance. Brand new to the show? Head back to our Starter Pack S...
Jan 09, 2023•27 min
Ready to get deep and meaningful? Today’s episode is all about reflection and sharing some of our life and money lessons from 2022. We’ve rounded up 9 of our biggest lessons, including the importance of focusing on what you can control, investing in your mental health and using our finite amount of time with intention. After hearing about our discoveries, why not sit down and take some time reflecting on your own journey so far. Do you have any money & investing lessons to share? Let me and the ...
Jan 05, 2023•51 min
Welcome to our Summer Series on the Australian Finance Podcast ☀️ Over the next 10 episodes, we’ll be taking a more relaxed approach to a whole range of topics from money movies to income stocks, and we’ve got some friends of the show in the studio to join us during the month. In today’s episode we chat to property expert Pete Wargent, about the 10 most expensive suburbs in Australia, what property buyers should be keeping an eye on in 2023 and Pete’s top property tips. ☀️ Catch all the resource...
Jan 02, 2023•34 min
Happy New Years 🎉 Let’s set some financial goals for 2023! Whether it’s Bali, your first home or an emergency fund, let’s get motivated for the year ahead. In this episode Kate & Owen chat about reflecting on your progress over the past year, how to set goals you actually achieve in 2023 and each share one goal they’re working towards over the next 5-10 years. 👀 Download our goal setting template: https://bit.ly/raskgoalsetting Ready-made ETF portfolios? Rask Core has you covered! Take one of ...
Dec 30, 2022•52 min
2022 has been a huge year and we love having the opportunity to talk to so many of the world’s best and brightest on our podcasts - it’s one of the best parts of our weeks. This episode is a little different - we’re going to share 8 short snippits from just some of our favourite guests during 2022 🎉 Highlight 1: Nir Eyal from Feb 2022 (Invest your time better with Nir Eyal) Highlight 2: Brian Feroldi from April 2022 (Why Does The Stock Market Go Up?) Highlight 3: Claudine Chicheportiche from Ma...
Dec 26, 2022•46 min
⚠️ Warning: This is not a serious episode, but we’ve got a whole back catalogue for that. We’re hitting the airwaves for the final Money & Chill episode of 2022 🎉 We chat about your favourite podcasts episodes during the year, some of the awesome courses we launched, our personal highlights and what’s in the pipeline for 2023. Money & Chill is a monthly segment on The Australian Finance Podcast featuring Owen, Kate and our producer Monique. We chat about the personal finance and investing news,...
Dec 22, 2022•48 min
Fixed vs variable rates in 2023? In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Kate Campbell and Owen Rask chat to award-winning mortgage broker Chris Bates, about fixed vs variable interest rates, finding quality properties and his tips for first home buyers in 2023. Find Chris Bates at Weathful: www.wealthful.com.au Ready-made ETF portfolios? Rask Core has you covered! Take one of our amazing money & investing courses (think ETFs, shares, property and FIRE) on Rask Education. ASK A QUESTI...
Dec 21, 2022•38 min
In a world of greenwashing, corporate scandals and ethical quagmires, how do you invest inline with your values? To make some sense of all this, Kate & Owen chat to chat to Emilie O’Neill, Co-Head of ESG and Equities Analyst at Perennial Partners. We discuss the ESG investment universe, whether ESG investing adds or detracts from your investment returns, the difference between active and passive ESG investing, how to understand a companies ESG practices and ways for investors to actively engage ...
Dec 19, 2022•45 min
Ready to kick off 2023 Rask style? Well, we’ve got quite a list lined up for you today! Continuing on from the popularity of our saving and investing episodes in 2021 and 2022, we’ve put together 23 ways you can save and invest in 2023. Give some of them a go and let us know by jumping into the Rask Core community or sending us a message on socials. 💸 Download the full list: https://bit.ly/23in2023 📱 Instagram: @RaskAustralia 👀 TikTok: @RaskInvest 🗣 Twitter: @RaskAustralia Ready-made ETF por...
Dec 15, 2022•1 hr 8 min
Today we’ve got the wonderful Mel Browne on the show, to share her hard-earned wisdom from being an entrepreneur, investor and financial educator. Mel shares some of her journey on being a business owner, what financial empowerment means to her, balancing saving vs spending and actionable strategies for creating wealth. Ready-made ETF portfolios? Rask Core has you covered! Take one of our amazing money & investing courses (think ETFs, shares, property and FIRE) on Rask Education. ASK A QUESTION:...
Dec 12, 2022•50 min
Why is it so important to build strong financial foundations as an investor? Tom Wilson from InvestSMART joins us on the show to discuss the foundations all investors need to build, some of the common mistakes that trip us up (and how to avoid them), how much we really need to know before getting started, the importance of understanding your personality as an investor and his favourite investing books. Join the InvestSMART Bootcamp using the code 'rask50' for 50% OFF Ready-made ETF portfolios? R...
Dec 08, 2022•43 min
Are you interested in the idea of financial freedom? Owen Rask talks with one of the OG FIRE advocates in Australia, Dave Gow from Strong Money Australia. The pair discuss Dave’s journey to financial independence, how reaching FIRE changed his life, the role of mindset and more deeply examining the way we spend our time and money. Dave’s Book: www.amazon.com.au/Strong-Money-Australia-Financial-Independence/dp/0645632406 Ready-made ETF portfolios? Rask Core has you covered! Take one of our amazin...
Dec 05, 2022•50 min
Does your dream property exist? Sometimes it comes down to having a detailed property brief and time, according to today’s guest, Amy Lunardi, who is a buyers advocate in Victoria, and the co-host of our FREE property course on Rask Education. In today’s conversation Amy shares her thoughts on the property market for the year ahead, some of her client success stories during the year, what happened on The Block, the importance of giving yourself time while hunting for a property, factors she cons...
Dec 01, 2022•32 min
Molly Benjamin is the founder of Ladies Finance Club (LFC), which is an in-person and online platform for connecting women with each other — and their finances. This Australian Finance Podcast episode with Molly Benjamin is hosted Owen Rask and originally appeared on The Australian Business Podcast because in it, Owen asks Molly how Ladies Finance Club came into existence, why women meeting to talk about money makes sense and how she manages her business. In the second half of the podcast, Molly...
Nov 28, 2022•43 min
New investor? Want to take the plunge and buy shares or ETFs but a little... scared? You're definitely not alone! That's why, analyst Owen Rask and educator Kate Campbell, hosts of the super-popular Australian Finance Podcast, have just released a brand-new episode (and free Google Doc) to help you break away from the nerves and invest sensibly. Listen to this finance podcast for new investors because: You know investing is good for you but you're nervous. Everyone tells you 'the share market is...
Nov 24, 2022•27 min
When it comes to investing, one of the reasons that commonly holds people back from getting started is the fear of making a mistake This is understandable, given your money is on the line, but you can push through it. At the end of the day, we truly believe the biggest mistake you can make is not actually starting at all. Given we should try to learn through other people’s mistakes, and we can gain confidence through understanding all the ways we can go wrong, we wanted to share five common inve...
Nov 23, 2022•19 min
What's the best share trading account? How do I pick a share brokerage? Is there a difference between HIN/CHESS brokers and what are the risks of brokers? The list of questions about brokerage accounts goes on and on and on... If you're on the hunt for a share brokerage account or share market app, you're in luck. In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, Owen Rask and Kate Campbell review 7 of the most popular share brokerage apps in our community. List of best share trading brokers See where...
Nov 21, 2022•42 min
Why is talking about money so important? We’ve been taught from an early age that we shouldn’t talk about money, but that taboo does much more harm than good. Talking openly about our finances helps remove the culture of fear and shame that can surround money. Talking about money might feel hard right now. But not talking about it long-term will be harder. In this episode Kate & Owen discuss the importance of money conversations, some strategies to approach them with kindness and highlight the p...
Nov 17, 2022•40 min
⚠️ Warning: This is not a serious episode, but we’ve got a whole back catalogue for that. In today’s conversation we’re catching up with Monique who’s returned from her European adventure, why the market is going back up and our latest money saving hacks. Tickets for our Melbourne event: www.raskmedia.com.au/event Money & Chill is a monthly segment on The Australian Finance Podcast featuring Owen, Kate and our producer Monique. We chat about the personal finance and investing news, hacks & lesso...
Nov 16, 2022•34 min
