It has been a while since we’ve discussed savings accounts and making sure you’re getting a decent interest rate on your hard-earned savings. But savers rejoice! Your time to shine has come. In this podcast, Kate & Owen share some tips on making the most of your savings, why shopping around for a better interest rate matters (especially now) and some of the best interest rates around on savings accounts and term deposits. This episode was recorded on the 16th of August 2024. Series resources Ask...
Aug 19, 2024•33 min
Owen Rask, Chief Investment Officer of Rask Invest, delivers his monthly portfolio update for August 2024 on this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast. He also explains why he invests in emerging markets and what's happening with inflation and the RBA interest rate data. Series resources Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00 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:/...
Aug 15, 2024•39 min
Are you invested in AI? In this episode, Owen Rask chats with Hugh Lam, CFA, an Investment Strategist at Betashares. The duo discusses artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on investors and the companies they invest in. They also discuss ways to invest in the AI boom through ETFs such as ASX: NDQ. Please note: Betashares is a long-term partner on the Australian Finance Podcast. Series resources Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00 Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Kate's book, Bu...
Aug 12, 2024•59 min
What's going on with the market right now? On today's episode of Money & Chill, Kate Campbell, Owen Rask, and producer Monique unpack our latest news, discuss this week's market mayhem, share some dubious money-saving tips, and discuss some of the podcasts and books we've been enjoying lately. ⚠️ Warning: This is not a serious episode, but we have a whole back catalogue for that. Series resources Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00 Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Kate's book, Buying...
Aug 08, 2024•48 min
We all need to use a brokerage account to buy shares & ETFs, but what sets them apart? Owen Rask sits down with Pearler CEO & co-founder Nick Nicolaides to explore why he built Pearler, what sets it apart and his journey to build a platform that makes creating wealth accessible to everyone. Please note: Pearler is a long-term partner on the Australian Finance Podcast. Pearler, the broker for long-term investors. Sign up using code “RASK” for $15 of Pearler Credit: bit.ly/Pearler Series resources...
Aug 05, 2024•56 min
Investing is easy. Staying invested is hard. Glen James knows his WHY when it comes to investing and wants to help others do the same. Because knowing your why will help you stay invested long-term. Kate Campbell chats with Glen about some of the interesting insights from his new book, including the WHY behind his personal finance journey, how he invests right now, and how to stay invested (even when things get hard). In his new book, The Quick-Start Guide to Investing: Learn How to Invest Simpl...
Aug 01, 2024•56 min
In this Australian Finance Podcast, expert mortgage Chris Bates, co-founder of Flint Group, joins Owen Rask, founder of Rask, to answer your property questions and dive into what it takes to do a refinance on a mortgage. Resources for this episode: Refinance with Chris/Flint: https://bit.ly/broke-rask Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00 Topics covered: Why Blusk transformed into Flint Perth prices are up 24%!!! Is that sustainable? What is a refinance? Why and how can I do a refinance? Broker...
Jul 29, 2024•58 min
We all have biases that impact how we make decisions and view the world. As investors, when we understand some of the common biases that impact our decisions and those of experts, we can improve the way we spend and invest our money and ask better questions. In today's episode, Kate Campbell and Evan Lucas discuss six key biases that impact us as investors and how we might be able to manage them better. Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00 Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Kate's book,...
Jul 25, 2024•32 min
OwenRask, Chief Investment Officer of Rask Invest, speaks with Betashares Senior Investment Strategist Cameron Gleeson about how to use ETFs for passive income in this Australian Finance Podcast. Topics covered in this market update Cameron's first (and most recent) investment LICs versus ETFs How ETFs actually produce income Risk levels of ETFs ETFs featured: AAA - cash ETF MMKT - cash plus ETF A200 - top 200 Aussie shares QOZ - top Aussie shares, fundamentally weighted YMAX - yield maximiser Q...
Jul 22, 2024•42 min
Owen Rask, Chief Investment Officer of Rask Invest, delivers his monthly portfolio update for June 2024, on this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast. Topics covered in this market update A primer on economics - micro and macro An overview of the economy US and Australian stock market returns Our chosen ETFs, within the Martian portfolio strategy Resources View all ETF holdings: https://invest.rask.com.au (then select your portfolio from the menu) Rask Invest (book a call): https://calendly...
Jul 19, 2024•37 min
Owen Rask is out in front of the camera for his first solo Investing Q&A episode on The Australian Finance Podcast. Topics covered The importance of acknowledging your individuality What to do when you've got millions of dollars Does Rask use leveraged ETFs? How to calculate ETF overlap Are Self-Managed Super Funds (SMSFs) worth it? The superpower of 18-year-old investors Episode resources Invest with Owen: https://bit.ly/R-invest ETF investing course: https://education.rask.com.au/courses/etf-c...
Jul 14, 2024•48 min
This episode originally aired on the Australian Property Podcast. Buyer's agent Amy Lunardi answers your questions about everything from whether townhouses are good investments to what to consider when buying a home with a heritage overlay. Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00 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/broke-rask Financial Planning: https://bit.ly...
Jul 12, 2024•40 min
Today, we're answering YOUR questions! Financial adviser Siobhan Ashby answers listener questions, from managing money at 18 and travel money cards to how to manage family members asking for money. Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00 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/broke-rask Property Coaching: https://bit.ly/R...
Jul 08, 2024•42 min
On Money & Chill this month, Kate Campbell chats with Monique and Mitchell about some great money hacks from our community, getting better rates on our home loans, making use of Frequent Flyer points, and share some of the books and podcasts we've been enjoying! ⚠️ Warning: This is not a serious episode, but we have a whole back catalogue for that. Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00 Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Kate's book, Buying Happiness: https://bit.ly/kate-amazon Invest wit...
Jul 04, 2024•42 min
Am I doing enough with my finances? Financial advisers Alex Luck & Daisy Magor discuss money in your 30s, super balances and comparison traps. Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00 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/broke-rask Property Coaching: https://bit.ly/R-P-coach 100-point property checklist (PDF): https://bi...
Jul 01, 2024•43 min
Financially planning to start a family? Owen Rask and financial adviser Alex Luck discuss key aspects of financial planning to start a family, including buying a family home, managing cash flow during parental leave, and preparing for big expenses. Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00 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://bi...
Jun 27, 2024•36 min
Why don’t we always learn from our mistakes? In this episode of 🧠 Brain Hacks, Kate Campbell and Evan Lucas explore our financial decision-making process. We discuss rationalisation, how it can lead to unethical decisions that harm our finances, and how to manage this. Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00 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/broke-rask Fina...
Jun 26, 2024•27 min
Ready to level up your financial life? Kate Campbell & Mitchell Sneddon share 10 different money hacks to help you maximise your finances in 2024. Remember - the small changes you make add up over time, so don’t discount those small actions you take. This episode is brought to you by PocketSmith, a productivity booster for your money. Get 50% off your first two months using PocketSmith: https://bit.ly/R-PocketSmith Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00 Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes ...
Jun 24, 2024•36 min
Did you know that The Wolf of Wall Street movie is based on a true story? Today, Kate Campbell and investment scam expert Wadzi Nenzou take a look at the infamous movie The Wolf of Wall Street. The duo discuss the perils of wanting to get rich quickly as an investor, letting someone's confidence sway you, and how money lets you (appear to) be a better person. Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00 Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Kate's book, Buying Happiness: https://bit.ly/kate-amazon...
Jun 20, 2024•32 min
Do you want to get financially ready to make a career change? Kate Campbell chats with financial advisor Siobhan Ashby from Northeast Wealth about practical advice and tools to help you financially prepare for a career change, sabbatical or redundancy. Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00 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/broke-rask Financial Planning: ht...
Jun 19, 2024•33 min
We've all done dumb things with our money...right? In this episode, Kate Campbell & Owen Rask share some of the silly things we’ve done with our money over the years, showing you that it is completely normal to make money mistakes; in fact, it might just make you human. What are your dumb money mistakes? Jump into the Rask Community to let us know! Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00 Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Kate's book, Buying Happiness: https://bit.ly/kate-amazon Invest wit...
Jun 17, 2024•36 min
Superannuation matters, so let's talk about it. Kate Campbell chats with financial advisers from Everest Wealth, Alex Luck and Daisy Magor, about what may end up being our biggest asset: our superannuation. They chat about investing inside vs outside of super, using super calculators, comparing super funds and making the switch, the value of financial advice and much more. Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00 Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Kate's book, Buying Happiness: https://bit....
Jun 13, 2024•40 min
Do you pay tax in Australia? This conversation provides an overview of what you need to know as an investor when completing your tax return at the end of the FY23/24 financial year. Kate Campbell chats with Rob Thomson, Assistant Commissioner from the Australian Taxation Office. Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00 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/broke-...
Jun 10, 2024•43 min
Having a child is a big financial decision, so we've got senior financial adviser Siobhan Ashby from Northeast Wealth on the show to run us through the essentials. Kate & Siobhan discuss saving up for starting a family, understanding your parental leave entitlements, accessing childcare payments and how to have tricky money conversations. Pearler, the broker for long-term investors. Sign up using code “RASK” for $15 of Pearler Credit: bit.ly/Pearler Get 50% off your first two months using Pocket...
Jun 06, 2024•34 min
Can you use debt to invest in ASX & US shares? Owen Rask discusses how people can use debt to invest, why they might choose this path and some of the key risks to be aware of. He also chats to Cameron Gleeson from Betashares about investing in leveraged ETFs and how the internal gearing process works. This episode is brought to you by Australian ETF provider Betashares, a long-term sponsor of the Australian Finance Podcast. Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00 Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly...
Jun 04, 2024•41 min
Kate Campbell and Owen Rask answer YOUR questions in this Investing Q&A episode, covering Dividend Reinvestment Plans (DRPs), investing in quality ETFs, accounting for tax and more. Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00 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/broke-rask Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan Property Coaching: https://bit.ly/R-P-coach 100-poi...
Jun 03, 2024•38 min
Investing already involves risk, so how can we better manage our behavioural risks? In this episode of 🧠 Brain Hacks, Kate Campbell and Evan Lucas discuss some of the behavioural risks Dr Daniel Crosby highlights in his book, The Laws of Wealth, and how we can combat them. Pearler, the broker for long-term investors. Sign up using code “RASK” for $15 of Pearler Credit: bit.ly/Pearler Get 50% off your first two months using PocketSmith: https://bit.ly/R-PocketSmith Ask a question: https://bit.ly...
May 30, 2024•33 min
To celebrate the launch of Rask Invest, Owen Rask is joined by Mitchell Sneddon to identify and talk about the 5 things none of the Professionals want to talk about. This originally aired on the Australian Investors Podcast UPCOMING LIVE SHOW: https://www.youtube.com/@RaskFinance/streams Invest with Owen: https://invest.rask.com.au Article "Where Owen is Invested": https://community.rask.com.au/c/etfs/where-i-m-investing-the-next-10-years Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00 Access Show Notes:...
May 28, 2024•39 min
To celebrate the launch of Rask Invest, Owen Rask is joined by Mitchell Sneddon to explain Rask's 10 truths of investing. This originally aired on the Australian Investors Podcast. UPCOMING LIVE SHOW: https://www.youtube.com/live/bpPiyQtcjXs Invest with Owen: https://invest.rask.com.au Article "Where Owen is Invested": https://community.rask.com.au/c/etfs/where-i-m-investing-the-next-10-years Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00 Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Kate's book, Buying Hap...
May 27, 2024•50 min
To celebrate the launch of Rask Invest, Owen Rask is joined by Mitchell Sneddon to explain where he is investing right now and why. This originally aired on the Australian Investors Podcast. UPCOMING LIVE SHOW: https://www.youtube.com/@RaskFinance/streams Invest with Owen: https://invest.rask.com.au Article "Where Owen is Invested": https://community.rask.com.au/c/etfs/where-i-m-investing-the-next-10-years Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00 Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Kate's bo...
May 26, 2024•57 min
