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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

Get Good With Money in 2024 with Emma Edwards (The Broke Generation)

Emma Edwards reveals what it means to be “good with money” and how to improve our relationship with money in this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast. 📚 Enjoyed this episode? You'll love Emma's book, Good With Money, which you can order on Booktopia*: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/emma ~~ Resources you'll love ~~ Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Kate's book, Buying Happiness: https://bit.ly/kate-amazon Invest with Owen: https://bit.ly/R-invest Mortgage Broking: https://bit.ly/brok...

Feb 29, 202450 min

Q&A: I'm 15 and want to invest, retiring with $8,000 in Super & micro investing in ETFs

Owen Rask, founder of The Rask Group, is joined by financial adviser Alex Luck to answer your financial planning questions on The Australian Finance Podcast. Topics covered: Why can I never stick to a budget I'm 15 and want to invest Retiring with $8,000 in Super Using leverage to buy shares or ETFs Financial planning fees explained 📚 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...

Feb 28, 202448 min

I want to buy a property in 2024 (step-by-step guide)

Do you want to buy a property in 2024? Expert buyer's agent Amy Lunardi walks you through the necessary steps to buy your first home (and avoid some of the expensive mistakes). ~~ Resources you'll love ~~ Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Invest with Owen: https://bit.ly/R-invest Kate's book, Buying Happiness: https://bit.ly/kate-amazon Mortgage Broking: https://bit.ly/broke-rask Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan Property Coaching: https://bit.ly/R-P-coach 100-point property chec...

Feb 26, 202446 min

Improving our personal finances, refundable bookings and Poor Charlie's Almanack [Money & Chill]

On Money & Chill this month, Kate, Owen and producer Monique discuss how they're improving their finances in 2024, their latest money hacks and what they've been reading over the summer. ⚠️ Warning: This is not a serious episode, but we have a whole back catalogue for that. ~~ Resources you'll love ~~ Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Invest with Owen: https://bit.ly/R-invest Kate's book, Buying Happiness: https://bit.ly/kate-amazon Mortgage Broking: https://bit.ly/broke-rask Financial P...

Feb 22, 202452 min

10 things that are worth spending money on

What do Kate & Owen value spending money on? We talk about saving and spending money a lot on the Australian Finance Podcast, but something we all do is spend money. In this episode, we discuss what’s actually worth spending money on (in our own lives). ~~ Resources you'll love ~~ Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Invest with Owen: https://bit.ly/R-invest Kate's book, Buying Happiness: https://bit.ly/kate-amazon Mortgage Broking: https://bit.ly/broke-rask Financial Planning: https://bit....

Feb 21, 202441 min

Should Owen use equity from his property to buy a farm? Mortgage Broker Chris Bates explains the pros and cons of equity release

On this cross-posted episode, Australia's #1 Mortgage Broker Chris Bates sits down with Owen Rask to discuss Owen's property goals and long-term wealth creation plan. Chris also explains the pros and cons of equity release, debt recycling, side hustles versus pay rises, and so much more. This podcast originally appeared on Rask's Australian Property Podcast: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/podcasts/australian-property-podcast/ ~~ Resources you'll love ~~ Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes In...

Feb 19, 202445 min

Couple Goals: Navigating money conversations in a relationship with Nicole Haddow

How do you navigate conversations about money within a relationship? Today's guest is Nicole Haddow, the author of Couple Goals, a guide to building a strong financial future and an even better relationship. In this conversation, we talk about how Nicole navigated her money journey within a new relationship, and she shares all the details that people usually keep behind closed doors. Whether you’re in a relationship or planning to be in the future, this conversation is full of useful tips and id...

Feb 15, 202440 min

Q&A: Am I a good investor, building an ethical portfolio & currency hedging

In this Q&A episode, Rask Chief Investment Officer Owen Rask answers YOUR money and investing questions, from tracking returns to ethical ETF investing. ~~ Resources you'll love ~~ Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Invest with Owen: https://bit.ly/R-invest Kate's book, Buying Happiness: https://bit.ly/kate-amazon Mortgage Broking: https://bit.ly/broke-rask Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan Property Coaching: https://bit.ly/R-P-coach 100-point property checklist (PDF): https://bit...

Feb 12, 202449 min

Cost of living up, savings down & investing on a budget (Owen’s market update)

How have global stock markets performed over the past 12 months? In this episode, Chief Investment Officer Owen Rask gives listeners an update on the economy, inflation, interest rates, big news headlines and household savings data. 📚 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...

Feb 08, 202439 min

Q&A: picking a broker, cash ETFs vs term deposits and getting out of the rental market [BONUS]

Want to talk to a financial adviser? In this episode, Owen Rask chats with qualified financial adviser Alex Luck from Everest Wealth to answer YOUR money and investing questions. 📚 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-pl...

Feb 06, 202454 min

1 BIG money goal for 2024

What is your BIG money goal for 2024? With 76% of our Rask community setting money goals and 19% wanting to start this year, we finish our Summer Series with a big deep dive into goal setting. In today's episode, Kate & Owen discuss how to set money goals, what stops you from achieving them and why it's so important to focus on the journey, not the destination. 📚 Enjoyed this episode? You'll love Kate's book, Buying Happiness, which you can order on Amazon: https://bit.ly/kate-amazon ~~ Resourc...

Feb 04, 202448 min

2 ways to start your own small business in 2024

Want to start a small business or side hustle this year? Owen Rask shares two ways to start a small business this year, including why starting your own business can be a positive step to take in your career. 📚 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 ...

Feb 01, 202445 min

3 money habits to set yourself up for success ft. habit expert Dr Gina Cleo

How can you build habits to set your finances up for success in 2024? In today’s episode, Kate Campbell chats with Dr Gina Cleo, who is an expert on habits, and how we make, break and change them. Habits play a big role in achieving your financial goals, so in this episode, we’re diving into what habits are, how we form them, and some habit strategies you can experiment with this year to reach your goals. 📚 Enjoyed this episode? You'll love Kate's book, Buying Happiness, which you can order on ...

Jan 28, 202436 min

4 ASX income stocks to watch in 2024

What does expert investor Ryan Newman look for when investing in stocks? Owen Rask asks Ryan to share his approach to investing, and together they bring four growth-focused stocks that pay investors income to the table and share the case for why he likes them. This includes large ASX companies such as COH, RMD & MQG. 📚 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://...

Jan 25, 202440 min

5 ways to buy happiness in 2024 with Kate Campbell

Ready to make 2024 a wonderful year? Many of us give a great deal of thought to the way we save and invest our money, but I’d like to challenge you to think even more intentionally, specifically about how you spend your money – and your time. Thankfully, over the past few decades, there has been a substantial amount of research on how we can use the resources at our disposal in slightly different ways to boost our happiness. In this episode, Kate & Owen take you through five research-backed meth...

Jan 21, 202431 min

6 international ETFs to explore (IVV, MOAT & more)

Can you invest internationally without leaving your couch? In today's episode, Owen Rask gives you an overview of 6 international ASX ETFs, including IVV, VGS, NDQ, QUAL, MOAT & FEMX. 📚 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...

Jan 18, 202440 min

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 Show Notes: http...

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? You'l...

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 month, along wi...

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 rang...

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://bit....

Dec 08, 202332 min