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Australian Finance Podcast

The Australian Finance Podcast is your guide to sorting out your finances, one episode at a time. Owen Rask, Chief Investment Officer, & Gemma Mitchell, Senior Financial Adviser, bring you actionable strategies and knowledge that you can put into practice today. Save money, invest better and live life on your terms. ~~ New to the show? We recommend that you head back to our Starter Pack series of the podcast in Jan/Feb 2024, to get your head around some really important concepts! More advanced listeners might enjoy our other show, The Australian Investors Podcast. ~~ SHOW NOTES: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/podcasts/australian-finance-podcast/ ~~ DISCLAIMER: The information in this podcast series is general financial information/advice only. That means, the advice does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. In addition, you should obtain and read the product disclosure statement (PDS) before making a decision to acquire a financial product. If you don’t know what your needs are, you should consult a trusted and licensed financial adviser who can provide you with personal financial product advice. Please read our Terms of Service and Financial Services Guide on www.rask.com.au/fsg.

Episodes

Your money personality: tips & tricks to improve your relationship with money

What is your money personality? Does it even matter? The fabulous Evan Lucas, author of Mind Over Money, joins Kate Campbell and Owen Rask in the studio for an Australian Finance Podcast episode about personalities and getting to know yourself better. Evan's 5 money personalities, as identified in his book, Mind Over Money, include: Saver Spender Debtor Investor Ignorer You can use these money personalities to help guide you to make better decisions with money, set financial goals and live a bet...

Mar 30, 202342 min

5 ways to minimise your financial regrets

Jeff Bezos famously said, “I knew that if I failed I wouldn’t regret that, but I knew the one thing I might regret is not ever having tried”. Making financial decisions involves a lot of uncertainty, and it’s rare that we ever get the decision precisely perfect. But, if you approach your finances with a perfectionist mentality, you’ll probably never take that first step. So how can we minimise those feelings of regret regarding our finances that can hold us back from moving forward? In this epis...

Mar 29, 202332 min

10 ways to beat back inflation in 2023

Is inflation the word of 2023? From the questions you’re sending us, the news headlines and the conversations we’re overhearing on the train, it seems like we’re all feeling the pinch right now (even if just a little bit). We’ve put together ten ideas, from hacking your expenses to which companies to avoid investing in, to give you actionable ways to stay on top of your finances right now. Ready-made ETF portfolios? Rask Core has you covered! Take one of our amazing money & investing courses...

Mar 27, 202349 min

5 high interest savings accounts & term deposits (March 2023 review)

Savers are being rewarded to…save. Right now we’re getting a lot of bang for our buck, if we stash our cash in a savings account or term deposit. So Kate & Owen thought it was high time we discussed the topic again and go through some of the more attractive rates available at the moment. 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: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00 I...

Mar 24, 202330 min

Q&A: Broker analysis paralysis, too old to buy property & pay off my HECs?!

Today we’re cracking open the podcast question box to riff on 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: 💸 Buying a tiny house with a personal loan 💸 Can you have too many Vanguard ETFs? 💸 How old is too old to buy a property? 💸 Can you fund your retirement using ETFs? 💸 My HECs debt is growing, and indexation is up, WWYD? 💸 Dealing with broker analysis paralysis Remember to send your questions o...

Mar 20, 20231 hr 1 min

Energy deals, live entertainment & our favourite podcasts [Money & Chill]

⚠️ 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 our March Money & Chill episode, covering the cost of electricity, live entertainment, our upcoming property show and some of the podcasts that we’re enjoying right now. Check out the resources section on the show notes page for everything we mentioned during this conversation 💻 Money & Chill is a monthly segment...

Mar 16, 202345 min

10 tools to automate your money & investing goals

Ready to automate your financial life? In today’s episode, Kate & Owen are sharing over 10 tools that will help you streamline your life, by automating your savings goals, investing and financial admin! Please note, Pearler and InvestSMART are flat fee sponsors of The Australian Finance Podcast. We do not receive anything for mentioning them in this episode. Ready-made ETF portfolios? Rask Core has you covered! Take one of our amazing money & investing courses (think ETFs, shares, proper...

Mar 15, 202327 min

Reporting season wrap: QAN, WES, SQ2 & more

ASX reporting season is over for another six months, so Kate & Owen discuss what’s being going on with 10 quality Australian companies. This includes: ARG, SQ2, WES, COH, NAN, PLS, QAN, REA, COL & SEK. 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: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00 If you want to thank us for putting this show together, please give The Australian F...

Mar 13, 202354 min

Investing internationally without leaving your couch

🌎 Do you invest in companies outside of Australia? In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Kate & Owen outline their case for investing internationally, how it works and simple ways you can add international exposure to your diversified portfolio. 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: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00 If you want to thank us for pu...

Mar 09, 202323 min

📉 My investment is down - now what? (bonus)

You bought your first share or ETF in 2022, and now it’s down 30% 📉 You’re wondering if you made a mistake. Did you buy the wrong thing, buy it at the wrong time or just stuff up with investing in the first place… Do you sell? Buy more? Decide to hold? Or avoid thinking about it? In today’s conversation Kate & Owen unpack some ways to think about an upside down investment, and some strategies to decide whether you stay the course, buy more or take the loss. Ready-made ETF portfolios? Rask C...

Mar 08, 202329 min

Inflation stress, savings goals and money hacks with Effie Zahos

Effie Zahos, Australia’s #1 money expert, is back in the Rask house for another great conversation on cost of living, inflation stress and her favourite money hacks. Basically some great money motivation for the week. 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: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00 If you want to thank us for putting this show together, please give The Aust...

Mar 06, 202352 min

ETF Review: Global X Hydrogen ETF (ASX: HGEN)

This episode of The Australian Finance Podcast features a review of the Global X Hydrogen ETF (ASX: HGEN). Kate and Owen cover how HGEN works, why hydrogen energy is a global conversation right now, where to buy units in HGEN and how it could be used in a portfolio. Before we start please note, this is not a recommendation from Kate, Owen or the Rask Team, and neither Kate or Owen hold a position in HGEN. Global X is a long term partner of The Australian Finance Podcast. This episode is part of ...

Mar 02, 202336 min

Making and saving money: sharing your ideas and hacks

How are you saving and making money right now? In today’s bonus episode we’re sharing the helpful suggestions winners recent winners of our book giveaway on Instagram. There’s plenty of ideas to go around, and you might just find your own slice of inspiration in here for a new side hustle or money saving hack. 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: https...

Mar 01, 202330 min

10 qualities of great investors according to an expert fund manager

What are the 10 attributes of great investors? According to Michael J. Mauboussin in his paper on investing, there are a number of qualities and skills you can acquire, that’ll improve your performance as an investor. Mauboussin is the Head of Consilient Research at Counterpoint Global, Morgan Stanley Investment Management, a multi-book author and a Professor at Columbia. Tune in as Owen & Kate break down each of these items, and include examples, quotes and action steps, so you to can inves...

Feb 27, 202355 min

Travel & money: planning, budgeting & having an amazing holiday

Budgeting for an adventure in 2023? Kate, Owen & Monique take you through planning your next overseas (or interstate) vacation, including saving and planning for your trip, helpful travel apps, managing your money on the road and break down a potential travel budget for London, Japan and Port Douglas. Send us your travel tips, and we’ll share them in our next Money & Chill episode! Ready-made ETF portfolios? Rask Core has you covered! Take one of our amazing money & investing courses...

Feb 23, 20231 hr 2 min

Vanguard ETFs: the secret sauce behind your investments

Analyst Owen Rask and financial planner Drew Meredith dive into everything you need to know about Vanguard, and all of its secret sauce, tricks and strategies 🥫 This episode was previously aired on The Australian Investors Podcast, during the Summer Series, but it's perfect for listeners of The Australian Finance Podcast. Drew and Owen cover the 5 most important things (plus some) for anyone learning about the world's best asset management firm, Vanguard. Join the chat on Twitter! Vanguard epis...

Feb 22, 202326 min

Sort Your Career Out in 2023 with Shelley Johnson

Is 2023 the year you’ve decided to sort your career out? In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Kate Campbell chats to careers expert Shelley Johnson about changing careers, identifying your values and getting promoted. Shelley Johnson, a Human Resources and Management Consultant, host of the My Millennial Career Podcast, brand new author and all-round wonderful human. Ready-made ETF portfolios? Rask Core has you covered! Take one of our amazing money & investing courses (think E...

Feb 20, 202354 min

Own shares? Everything you need to know about voting, AGMs and shareholder advocacy

Have you just made your first ASX share investment? Did you know you can attend company annual meetings (AGMs) and have your voice heard on key issues like CEO pay and environmental policies? Today’s guest is Rachel Waterhouse, the CEO of an organisation you might not be familiar with, but probably want to be, the Australian Shareholders Association, or the ASA for short. In a nutshell, the ASA aims to be the voice of retail shareholders, people like you and me who own shares in ASX-listed compa...

Feb 16, 202334 min

How I Invest with Glen James from My Millennial Money

This episode was previously aired on the Australian Investors Podcast Glen James is the founder of My Millennial Money, a two-time author, previously one of Australia's top financial advisers... and a former tradie! Glen James recently spoke with Owen Rask, founder of Rask, about money, investing, careers, life and more. Everyone can learn something from this episode of The Australian Investors Podcast with Glen James. WATCH THE VIDEO VERSION You'll enjoy this discussion with Glen James if you a...

Feb 15, 20231 hr 6 min

6 ways to recession proof your finances this year

In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Kate and Owen discuss 6 ways to recession proof and strengthen your finances for the year ahead. 👀 Higher interest rates, falling home prices and real wages, but no recession: top economists’ forecasts for 2023 (The Conversation) 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: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00 If you want ...

Feb 13, 202341 min

Q&A: Interest rates up, compound growth, Noel Whittaker's book & ETF overlap

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 sessi...

Feb 10, 202354 min

10 easy money goals for February (bonus)

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 mo...

Feb 08, 202321 min

Travel money tips, pre-loved clothes & 2023 Rask update [Money & Chill]

⚠️ 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 Po...

Feb 06, 202352 min

🗺 1 lifestyle hack for 2023 (Owen’s vision board activity)

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, 202344 min

💸 2 budgeting strategies to supercharge your finances

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 ...

Jan 30, 202340 min

📈 3 dividend income stocks for 2023 | ft. financial adviser Drew Meredith

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, 202348 min

Insane ambition, and how to change the world, Owen's chat with Blackbird's Nick Crocker [AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS PODCAST CROSS-POST]

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, 20231 hr 23 min

💰 4 bank accounts for spending and saving in 2023 | ft. tashinvests

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, 202335 min

🍕 5 top ASX 200 ETFs for 2023 (A200, STW, VAS, IOZ & MVW)

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 t...

Jan 19, 202330 min

📚 6 money, mindset & investing books for the summer | ft. Evan Lucas

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 Serie...

Jan 16, 202338 min
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