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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

7 prompts to have better money conversations with your partner

Want to have better money conversations this year? Money coach Karen Eley gives you the tools to start having better conversations about money and goals with your partner in 2024. 📚 Enjoyed this episode? You'll love Kate's book, Buying Happiness, which you can order on Amazon: https://bit.ly/kate-amazon ~~ Resources you'll love ~~ Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Invest with Owen: https://bit.ly/R-invest Mortgage Broking: https://bit.ly/broke-rask Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-p...

Jan 14, 202443 min

8 personal finance apps & tools to make your life better

What are your favourite apps & tools when it comes to your finances? Kate & Owen share a range of different personal finance apps & tools, ranging from cashback and rewards platforms to budgeting tools, to help you manage your life better in 2024. Plus, friends Ana Kresina & Tash Invests share some of their tips with us. 📚 Enjoyed this episode? You'll love Kate's book, Buying Happiness, which you can order on Amazon: https://bit.ly/kate-amazon ~~ Resources you'll love ~~ Access ...

Jan 11, 202427 min

9 savings hacks to crush your living costs ft. Invest with Queenie & Pablo

Ready for some fun new savings hacks? Today, Kate Campbell is chatting with Queenie Tan, a beloved Australian personal finance content creator. We've got Queenie on the show today to help us manage the cost of living pressures this year by providing us with heaps of practical savings hacks to try out. This episode is part of our Summer Series on The Australian Finance Podcast! Throughout our Summer Series, we’ll give you some super actionable tips and tricks throughout the month to get your fina...

Jan 07, 202442 min

10 actionable career tips for success in 2024 ft. Shelley Johnson

Want to set yourself up for success in 2024? Welcome to our Summer Series on The Australian Finance Podcast! Throughout our Summer Series, we’ll give you some super actionable tips and tricks throughout the month to get your finances in fighting form for the year ahead. Stay tuned for episodes on savings hacks, career tips, income stocks and much more! Today, your host Kate Campbell, chats with Shelley Johnson, the founder of Boldside Consulting, HR expert, host of the My Millennial Career Podca...

Jan 04, 202442 min

🎉 New Year, New You: Setting money goals for 2024 with Jess Irvine

Happy New Year, and welcome back to the Australian Finance Podcast for 2024 🎉 Kate Campbell chats with a beloved Australian economist & journalist, Jessica Irvine. She focuses on helping you strip away your negative money thoughts and teaches you the real meaning of money: how to get it, how to spend it and how to save it. In this episode, we’re diving into budgeting and goal setting and providing super actionable strategies and tips to kickstart 2024 with a bang. 📚 Enjoyed this episode? Y...

Dec 31, 202336 min

4 things you MUST do with your finances in 2024

Now that we’re gearing up for 2024, it’s a good chance to start reflecting and resetting after a busy year. So what should we be doing with our finances over the next year? With the cost of living challenging us all this year (or at least 92% of us, says research from Aware Super), there’s been no better time to focus on our finances and set ourselves up for success in the new year. In this episode, Kate Campbell and Owen Rask share four things you can do to put yourself in a better position hea...

Dec 28, 202323 min

Sydney property or shares: what's done better? A data-driven ETF exploration with David Tuckwell

What does the Australian ETF market look like in numbers? Global X, Senior Product and Investment Strategist David Tuckwell shares the numbers behind ETF growth and development in Australia this year in a conversation with Owen Rask. 📚 Enjoyed this episode? You'll love Kate's book, Buying Happiness, which you can order on Amazon: https://bit.ly/kate-amazon ~~ Resources you'll love ~~ Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Invest with Owen: https://bit.ly/R-invest Mortgage Broking: https://bi...

Dec 26, 202342 min

Christmas gift guide, summer reading list & our money lessons from 2023 [Money & Chill]

What's on Owen & Kate's summer reading list? ⚠️ Warning: This is not a serious episode, but we have a whole back catalogue for that. In this episode, Kate, Owen and our producer Monique, share our Christmas gift guide, summer reading list & our top money lessons from 2023. Money & Chill is a monthly segment on The Australian Finance Podcast featuring Kate, Owen and our producer Monique. We chat about the personal finance and investing news, hacks & lessons, we discover during the...

Dec 21, 202346 min

How to build and renovate for profit, with Buildher's Rebeka Morgan [CROSS-POST]

Buyers Agent Amy Lunardi and Rask founder Owen Rask are joined by Rebeka Morgan from Buildher Collective. This episode originally aired on the Australian Property Podcast earlier in 2023. BuildHer Collective helps women build and renovate their homes through her community. Rebeka used her experience in construction to guide her clients and community to understand that property development is more accessible than it seems. She has helped countless people around Australia, as well as Amy herself! ...

Dec 19, 20231 hr 6 min

Q&A: VDHG is my one and only, how to invest ethically & equalising my wife's Super

In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Rask's Chief Investment Officer Owen Rask and Alex Luck, co-founder of Everest Wealth, answer your questions about super, VDHG and ethical investing. 📚 Enjoyed this episode? You'll love Kate's book, Buying Happiness, which you can order on Booktopia or Amazon. ~~ Resources you'll love ~~ Invest with Owen: https://bit.ly/R-invest Mortgage Broking: https://bit.ly/broke-rask Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan Property Coaching: https://bit....

Dec 18, 202339 min

10 easy money goals for 2024

Looking forward to 2024, you might be already starting to think about what goals you want to work towards. If you’re listening to this podcast, you might be someone who tends to set big, ambitious goals. But sometimes, when it comes to money, this can make things harder. Setting a big goal like “I want to sort my finances out and start investing” really needs to be broken down into lots of smaller steps to make it achievable. In this episode, Kate Campbell & Owen Rask going to share a whole ...

Dec 14, 202329 min

Shark Tank judge & RedBalloon founder Naomi Simson on life, business & taking risks

Naomi Simson is an Australian business owner and leader who’s seen it all. From founding RedBalloon, an online marketplace for experiences in 2001, to being a judge on Shark Tank Australia, she’s full of insights. In today’s conversation, Kate Campbell chats to Naomi about her journey as a business owner in Australia over the past few decades, its impact on her finances, insights on work and how she thinks through big decisions. 📚 Enjoyed this episode? You'll love Kate's book, Buying Happiness,...

Dec 12, 202349 min

💸 24 ways to save and invest your money in 2024

Ready to kick off 2024 Rask style? Well, we’ve got quite an episode lined up for you today! Continuing on from the popularity of our saving and investing episodes in 2021, 2022 and 2023, we’ve put together 24 ways you can save and invest in 2024. Give some of them a go, and let us know by jumping into the Rask Core community or sending us a message on socials. Remember that the choices you make with your money aren’t just about what you want to do this year. They’re about who you want to be in t...

Dec 11, 202355 min

IVV or VGS, plus the power of offset accounts & government bonds (Owen's December market update)

What's happened in the world of money over the past month? Catch up with the world of finance in Owen's December 2023 market update, covering major market moves, bonds & the power of offset accounts. 📚 Enjoyed this episode? You'll love Kate's book, Buying Happiness, which you can order on Booktopia or Amazon. ~~ Resources you'll love ~~ Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Invest with Owen: https://bit.ly/R-invest Mortgage Broking: https://bit.ly/broke-rask Financial Planning: https://...

Dec 08, 202332 min

Micro-investing 101: walkthrough of Pearler Micro, Raiz, CommSec Pocket, Sharesies & more

For many Australians, investing is a daunting activity to get started with. However, micro-investing apps like Pearler Micro, Raiz, CommSec Pocket, Sharesies, and more have broken down many of the traditional barriers to investing for beginners. Starting with just $5, you can get your first taste of being an owner in our global economy rather than just a consumer, which is pretty exciting! In this episode, Kate Campbell and Owen Rask dive into what micro-investing is, how it works, pros and cons...

Dec 07, 202327 min

Using your money to make a difference globally with just $25

Want to make an impact globally with just $25? You can do so with Lendwithcare, a micro-finance lending program for small businesses powered by Care Australia. How does it work, you ask? 1) You lend: You choose which borrower to support 2) They grow: Your investment helps their small business grow 3) They repay: When they’re up and running, they repay your loan 4) Lend again: Support another person to change their life Tune into this episode as Kate Campbell chats with Suzi Chinnery, the Head of...

Dec 05, 202319 min

I want to start investing in 2024 (step-by-step guide)

Want to become a millionaire without winning the lottery? Then listen up! This episode is for anyone interested in investing in 2024. Kate & Owen take listeners through a whirlwind adventure covering what investing is, what to do before investing, what you can invest in and how to invest in it. Want the resources? Head to the show notes on Rask Media! 📚 Enjoyed this episode? You'll love Kate's book, Buying Happiness, which you can order on Booktopia or Amazon. ~~ Resources you'll love ~~ In...

Dec 04, 202343 min

🎄 Christmas on a budget: Kate & Owen's tips & tricks to save $$$

There’s no doubt about it: the Christmas season and the Summer holidays are expensive! In today’s episode, Kate & Owen are talking about some practical ways to save money this Summer, be fully present during the Christmas season and not set ourselves back financially. We also touch on being generous with our resources, as many people in our community are having a tough time this year. 📚 Enjoyed this episode? You'll love Kate's book, Buying Happiness, which you can order on Booktopia or Amaz...

Nov 30, 202325 min

What the RENT is going on?! ft. Domain's property expert Dr Nicola Powell

What on earth is happening with the rental market right now?! Tune in to hear the latest data from Domain's property expert Dr Nicola Powell. In this interview, Kate Campbell and Dr Nicola Powell discuss: why rents have increased so much in 2023 where the most affordable cities to rent are (Vacancy Rate Report) practical strategies for listeners to manage the cost of renting right now 📚 Enjoyed this episode? You'll love Kate's book, Buying Happiness, which you can order on Booktopia or Amazon. ...

Nov 28, 202332 min

Q&A: Do ETFs pay dividends, good money habits, exit strategies and FREE investing courses

Ready for a listener Q&A? Kate Campbell & Owen Rask crack open the question inbox to discuss topics including: Best Rask Education courses to start with Getting paid dividends from ETFs Using ETFs like VHY to increase your income Building helpful money habits Financial exit strategies ASK US A QUESTION: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00 📚 Enjoyed this episode? You'll love Kate's book, Buying Happiness, which you can order on Booktopia or Amazon. ~~ Resources you'll love ~~ Invest with Owen: https:...

Nov 27, 202338 min

🧠 Brain Hacks: You’ve made a financial mistake - now what?

Ever made a money mistake? In this episode of Brain Hacks with Kate Campbell and Evan Lucas, we're talking about making mistakes with our money, learning from them and moving forward. In our latest series, "Brain Hacks with Kate Campbell & Evan Lucas", the duo discusses common behavioural biases impacting our financial futures and strategies to combat them. Just look for the 🧠 episodes every month. 🙋🏽‍♀️ ASK KATE & EVAN A QUESTION: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00 📚 Enjoyed this episode? You'l...

Nov 23, 202323 min

Q&A: $4,000 for financial planning, getting insurance, mistakes & Alex's 5-minute challenge

Ready for a financial planning Q&A? In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Rask's Chief Investment Officer Owen Rask and Alex Luck, co-founder of Everest Wealth, answer your financial planning questions and tip-toe around the important topics of Super and insurance. Every week, Rask's panel of experts answer your questions, no matter which channel you list to. ASK YOUR QUESTION: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00 In this episode, Owen Rask & Alex Luck cover: 1. How much does it cost to g...

Nov 21, 202350 min

10 things to AVOID in the world of finance & investing

When you immerse yourself in the world of money and investing, you begin to realise not everyone knows what they’re talking about, and there’s a lot of noise and misdirection you need to swim past and mistakes to make and overcome. We’re here to help you fast-track your journey a bit by sharing some of the things to avoid that we’ve learnt from our own experiences. In this episode, Kate Campbell and Owen Rask discuss some critical things to avoid on your personal finance and investing journey. �...

Nov 20, 202337 min

Our 3 BEST purchases under $30, free audiobooks & should you pay for YouTube Premium?! [Money & Chill]

Want to know our BEST purchases under $30? ⚠️ Warning: This is not a serious episode, but we have a whole back catalogue for that. In this episode, Kate, Owen and our producer Monique discuss their top three purchases under $30 recently that have improved their life. They also discuss their favourite books at the moment and what's happening in the world of Rask right now. Money & Chill is a monthly segment on The Australian Finance Podcast featuring Kate, Owen and our producer Monique. We ch...

Nov 16, 202340 min

Kids Ain't Cheap: How to plan financially for parenthood and your family's future ft. Ana Kresina

Kids cost how much?! In today's episode, Kate Campbell chats with Ana Kresina about her brand new book, Kids Ain't Cheap: How to plan financially for parenthood and your family's future. Ana talks about everything you should consider before having kids, the big costs involved, navigating child care and parental leave and having conversations with your partners. 📚 Enjoyed this episode? You'll love Ana'a book, Kids Ain't Cheap, which you can order on Booktopia or Amazon. ~~ Resources you'll love ...

Nov 15, 202333 min

9/10 of us are passive with Super, is that a good thing? Full interview with Australian Retirement Trust

Did you know that 88% of ART members under 40 sit in the default super option?! Last year, Sunsuper and QSuper merged to form Australian Retirement Trust (ART), now one of Australia’s largest super funds that manages over $260 billion in retirement savings for 2.3 million members. In today's conversation, Kate Campbell chats with Anne Fuchs, ART’s Head of Advice & Acting Chief of Retirement. The duo discuss the power of making small changes, why aren’t more people interested in their super g...

Nov 13, 202335 min

Investing in AI? Here's a list of AI stocks to watch

Are you on the hunt for the best stocks to invest in for Artificial Intelligence (AI)? Like NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ: NVDA)? Or Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA)? Or looking for some technology ETFs for AI exposure? In this episode, Owen Rask explains how he'd invest in AI and why he's not rushing to do it. Plus, Kate and Owen discuss the ways AI might impact how they invest and some current use cases. Owen's AI stocks & ETFs article: www.raskmedia.com.au/2023/09/05/top-10-ai-stocks-etfs 📚 Enjoyed this e...

Nov 09, 202338 min

Amy's $25k Renovation: How to add the most value to your property

It can be a challenge to know what the market wants and what people like, so this episode will help you understand the best strategy for you! Buyer's agent Amy Lunardi and Rask founder Owen Rask talk through actionable ways for you to understand how to add value to your property. On this episode of the Australian Property Podcast: Amy and Owen's personal experiences renovating Renovation goals Ways to add value Things that do not necessarily add value Ways to save money Sprucing up for sale Extr...

Nov 08, 202352 min

Q&A: Work in healthcare? Listen to this. Plus, why offsets beat redraws & how to upgrade safely

In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Owen Rask is joined by Chris Bates, mortgage broker and founder of Blusk, to answer your property questions. We L-O-V-E your property questions, so send them through to Chris Bates & Owen Rask: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00 Property questions answered today: What is Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI), and am I eligible for a waiver? Redraw vs Offset: What's better between offset accounts and redraw facilities? Where should I keep my emergency fund if...

Nov 06, 202347 min

NASDAQ up 35%, household savings down & interest rates (Owen's November market update)

Want to know what's going on in the world of money? Catch up with the world of finance in Owen's November 2023 market update, covering major market moves, what's going on in the world of interest rates & the employment market. Resources you'll love Rask Invest - Invest with Owen: https://bit.ly/R-invest Mortgage Broking: https://bit.ly/broke-rask Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan Property Coaching: https://bit.ly/R-P-coach Business Coaching: https://bit.ly/o-coach Ask a question: htt...

Nov 02, 202328 min
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