How satisfied do you feel with your finances on a scale of 1-10? Certified Money Coach Karen Eley shares her favourite money date (or solo date) activity. This will help you understand the ten areas of your financial wheel of life, how that interacts with your partners and her tips on taking practical action today. Download PDF worksheet: https://bit.ly/financialwheeloflife Catch Part 1 with Karen on Spotify Series resources Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00 Access Show Notes: https://bit.l...
Oct 03, 2024•38 min
Tom Wickenden from Betashares joins Owen Rask on this Australian Finance Podcast to explain factor investing, the differences between index ETFs and "smart beta", and walk us through the Betashares Australian Quality ETF (ASX: AQLT). Video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p000Nxcp9FY Betashares AQLT landing page: https://www.betashares.com.au/fund/australian-quality-etf/ Australian Finance Podcast resources: Invest with Owen: https://bit.ly/R-invest Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00...
Oct 02, 2024•36 min
How much does it really cost to own a home in Australia? There’s a lot of focus on buying properties, but being a homeowner involves many costs, which are often hidden at the start. In this conversation, Kate and Owen will unpack many of the costs of home ownership, share some ballpark figures, and discuss how to save, prepare, or mitigate these costs! Plus, we asked our community members about some of the unexpected costs of home ownership that they believe people should know about, which we’ll...
Sep 30, 2024•55 min
This episode breaks down the iShares S&P 500 ETF (ASX: IVV), a popular choice for Australian investors seeking low-cost, diversified exposure to top US companies. Tune in to learn more about its benefits and risks and why it's a core holding in Rask Invest portfolios. Plus, Owen updates you on what’s been happening in global investment markets over the past month. Series resources Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00 Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Rask Community: https://bit.ly/...
Sep 26, 2024•42 min
When it comes to achieving financial success, it's not just about the numbers. Our behaviour plays a crucial role in reaching our goals. Certified Money Coach Karen Eley shares the seven common mindset blocks that stop us from making progress towards our financial goals and how we can overcome them. Financial Abuse Support Toolkit | 1800RESPECT Series resources Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00 Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Rask Community: https://bit.ly/3UkFWel Kate's book, Buy...
Sep 23, 2024•48 min
Money & Chill is back again for September, and Kate Campbell, Owen Rask & producer Monique discuss how they've been detoxing their finances and getting better deals. Plus, we discuss some great money resources, how Rask Invest is going behind the scenes and why Owen subscribed to so many streaming services. Series resources Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00 Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Rask Community: https://bit.ly/3UkFWel Kate's book, Buying Happiness: https://bit.ly/...
Sep 19, 2024•55 min
Interested in buying shares? This episode is for you. Kate and Owen share their mistakes and lessons from 10 years of share investing, along with insights into becoming better investors. Owen's free Value Investor Program (2020 version) Rask Investing Philosophy Series resources Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00 Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Rask Community: https://bit.ly/3UkFWel Kate's book, Buying Happiness: https://bit.ly/kate-amazon Invest with Owen: https://bit.ly/R-invest ...
Sep 16, 2024•55 min
Getting income from ASX shares or ETFs is pretty much second to none. The consistency of income, the laws that incentivise boards to pay income to ASX shareholders, and the franking credits make the Australian share market unlike any other. Owen Rask discusses why companies pay dividends, shares his tips on finding high-quality dividend shares, and talks about five he's got on his watchlist at the moment. Owen's free passive income report Owen's free Value Investor Program (2020 version) Series ...
Sep 12, 2024•44 min
Chances are, if you listen to the Australian Finance Podcast, you also enjoy reading (audiobooks definitely count). Kate & Owen have learnt so much about their personal finances and approach to investing from books, so in this episode, they’re sharing some of their favourite reads in 2024 with you. Series resources Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00 Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Rask Community: https://bit.ly/3UkFWel Kate's book, Buying Happiness: https://bit.ly/kate-amazon I...
Sep 09, 2024•43 min
Claiming on life insurance, income protection, TPD, Trauma or Childs Cover insurance can be daunting. Life insurance and income protection expert Phil Thompson from Skye Wealth joins Owen Rask on The Australian Finance Podcast to talk about how to make a claim. Topics covered: - How to make a claim on income protection - Steps to make a life insurance / death cover claim - Trauma, TPD and Childs cover claim process - How an insurance adviser can make a big difference to your stress levels - How ...
Sep 08, 2024•32 min
Reviewing your life insurance and income protection cover is vital. How should you do the insurance review? Life insurance and income protection expert Phil Thompson from Skye Wealth joins Owen Rask on The Australian Finance Podcast to talk personal insurance in our mini series. Topics covered: - When is a good time to review insurance? - Major life events that should trigger a review (kids, death, buying a house, etc.) - Why life insurance is NOT the same as car insurance, (unless you’ve had no...
Sep 07, 2024•29 min
How to apply for life insurance and income protection. Life insurance and income protection expert Phil Thompson from Skye Wealth joins Owen Rask on The Australian Finance Podcast to talk personal insurance in our mini series. Topics covered: - Getting insurance through an adviser, going direct to an insurer or Super fund - A statement of medical questions - Your 'duty to take reasonable care' when disclosing information - Underwriting and the insurers ability to use claims data to determine the...
Sep 06, 2024•28 min
How do you actually buy life insurance and income protection? Life insurance and income protection expert Phil Thompson from Skye Wealth joins Owen Rask on The Australian Finance Podcast to talk personal insurance in our mini series. Topics covered: - How to buy insurance through Superannuation - Risks of changing Super funds without checking your insurance - Getting insurance through a financial adviser - Getting insurance yourself - Income protection and life insurance through an employer - In...
Sep 05, 2024•43 min
Income protection explained end to end. What is income protection? Expert Phil Thompson from Skye Wealth joins Owen Rask on The Australian Finance Podcast to talk personal insurance in our mini series. Topics covered: - Income protection benefits - Detailed explanation of different types of income protection cover and its benefits. - How to calculate the amount of income protection you need - Different features of income protection - Overview of income protection market and changes in 2021 - Inc...
Sep 04, 2024•31 min
What is lump sum insurance like Life Insurance / Death Cover, TPD and Trauma? Life insurance and income protection expert Phil Thompson from Skye Wealth joins Owen Rask on The Australian Finance Podcast to talk personal insurance in our mini series. Topics covered: - Life Insurance explained - Trauma insurance explained - TPD (Total Permanent Disability) explained - Childs Cover explaind - Detailed explanation of the different types of cover and the benefits. - Different features and add-ons for...
Sep 03, 2024•38 min
What is personal insurance? Life insurance and income protection expert Phil Thompson from Skye Wealth joins Owen Rask on The Australian Finance Podcast to talk personal insurance in our mini series. Topics covered: - What is personal insurance and why is it important? - Types of Personal Insurance: Overview of life insurance, disability insurance, income protection, trauma insurance, and child cover - How personal insurance differs from other insurance products (health and general) - Misconcept...
Sep 02, 2024•35 min
I don’t know about you, but reining in our grocery bills is a never-ending challenge this year. In fact, recent ABS CPI data over the twelve months to the June 2024 quarter showed the cost of food and non-alcoholic beverages rose by 3.3%! So what can we do to tackle this rising cost in our budget and create more breathing room? Kate Campbell & Owen Rask share six ways they've been lowering the cost of their household grocery bills, from veggies to toilet paper. This episode was recorded on t...
Aug 29, 2024•40 min
In this episode of The Australian Investors Podcast, Owen Rask and Paul Clitheroe talk about: 1. Paul's money advice to young people 2. The most common and memorable types of investment scams Paul uncovered 3. Paul's personal investment strategy 4. The rise of ETFs and how they change things 5. How Paul gets so much conviction in Australian shares and property 6. How a family investment in CSLshares create a massive flow on impact for Paul and his wife 7. Paul's personal pursuits, including winn...
Aug 27, 2024•54 min
Ever wondered what happens when an ASX-listed company fails? In this episode, Kate Campbell and Owen Rask answer your investing questions about emergency funds, ASX failures, investing while travelling, when to start adding bonds to your portfolio, and Spotify Playlists. This episode was recorded on the 23rd of August 2024. Series resources Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00 Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Join the Rask Community: https://bit.ly/3UkFWel Kate's book, Buying Happines...
Aug 26, 2024•48 min
You’ve probably had this discussion with friends or family at some point, particularly when you hear about someone winning the lottery or getting a massive windfall, but what would you do if you actually had a million dollars? In this episode, Kate Campbell & Evan Lucas chat about some of those fun pie-in-the-sky ideas, tips on dealing with an unexpected windfall, common behavioural traps, and share some contributions from our community. This episode was recorded on the 21st of August 2024. ...
Aug 23, 2024•34 min
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...
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, Bu...
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 r...
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
