In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, your hosts Owen Rask and Gemma Mitchell answer the questions you have sent in. If you like this Australian Finance Podcast episode and want to send in your questions- we’d love to hear from you. Remember we can't give personal advice so general questions are great and don't forget to get creative with your names! Make sure you subscribe for weekly shows on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. Topics covered today: Listener questio...
Feb 27, 2025•46 min
Where can an investor find income from shares or ETFs in 2025? Given the rise of the share market, people are worried about where their income might come from. VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/QT1bPgbIVKc In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, your host Owen Rask, Chief Investment Officer of Rask Invest, is joined by Betashares' Tom Wickenden, to talk about finding passive income from ETFs. If you like this Australian Finance Podcast episode on passive income from ETFs, you'll love the serie...
Feb 24, 2025•34 min
If you like this Australian Finance Podcast episode and want to send in your questions- we’d love to hear from you. Remember we cant give personal advice so general questions are great and don't forget to get creative with your names!. Make sure you subscribe for weekly shows on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. Topics covered today: Listener questions answered: My employer super contributions showing as personal contributions – is this an issue? Is setting up a family t...
Feb 21, 2025•39 min
In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, your host Owen Rask, Chief Investment Officer of Rask Invest, speaks with Jason Leong, Co-Founder and CEO of Pocketsmith Ltd - the leading personal finance management tool in the country. If you invest in ETFs or stocks, you'll love this episode because the fellas answer questions on investment strategy, feature some of the ASX's top quality companies and review their $10,000 portfolios. If you like this Australian Investors Podcast episode, you'll lov...
Feb 17, 2025•47 min
Is Super a good investment? Should I buy a house with family? Do I save for property or for shares? On this Australian Finance Podcast, your hosts, money coach and financial adviser Gemma Mitchell and Owen Rask, Chief Investment Officer at Rask, answer your questions and dive into what's making news this week. Topics covered today: When buying a house with family... goes wrong Gemma is famous (again) Review my budget! Binding financial agreements Owen is reading This Is Strategy by Seth Godin Ma...
Feb 14, 2025•53 min
Are you worried about the US market? Or wondering how to invest in 2025? In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, your host Owen Rask, Chief Investment Officer of Rask Invest, is joined by Betashares' Hugh Lam, to talk about exciting ways to play US and global stock market in 2025. If you like this Australian Finance Podcast episode on investing in US stocks, you'll love the series. Don't forget to subscribe for weekly shows on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. Topics...
Feb 10, 2025•40 min
On this Australian Finance Podcast, Rask's Head of Advice Gemma Mitchell and Chief Investment Officer Owen Rask dive into part 11 of 11 of our 2025 summer series, covering all of your questions and answers (Q&A). In our summer series episodes for 2025, you will find: 20-25 minutes of essential finance concepts An explainer of where to get help and who to work with A link to Gemma & Owen's full PDF workbook 5-minute rapid overview of 1 Betashares ETF, our summer series show partner (always read t...
Feb 06, 2025•51 min
When and why should you get income protection and life insurance? Do I really need a Will? Isn't my emergency fund a type of insurance? On this Australian Finance Podcast, Rask's Head of Advice Gemma Mitchell and Chief Investment Officer Owen Rask dive into part 10 of 11 of our 2025 summer series on income protection, life insurance, Wills & estate planning, and using an emergency fund. In our summer series episodes for 2025, you will find: 20-25 minutes of essential finance concepts An explaine...
Feb 03, 2025•49 min
How does tax work in Australia? And more importantly, how can you save on it? On this Australian Finance Podcast, Rask's Head of Advice Gemma Mitchell and Chief Investment Officer Owen Rask dive into part 9 of 11 of our 2025 summer series on understanding and managing tax in Australia. In our summer series episodes for 2025, you will find: 20-25 minutes of essential finance concepts An explainer of where to get help and who to work with A link to Gemma & Owen's full PDF workbook 5-minute rapid o...
Jan 30, 2025•31 min
Want to start investing in shares or ETFs in Australia in 2025? Beginner investor, you're investing in the right podcast episode! On this Australian Finance Podcast, Rask's Head of Advice Gemma Mitchell and Chief Investment Officer Owen Rask dive into part 8 of 11 of our 2025 summer series on investing in shares and ETFs for the first time. In our summer series episodes for 2025, you will find: 20-25 minutes of essential finance concepts An explainer of where to get help and who to work with A l...
Jan 27, 2025•32 min
If you have Super in Australia, you're an investor in the share market! Every month, 11.5% of your salary is going to be added to your long-term investments. Congrats, you investor! On this Australian Finance Podcast, Rask's Head of Advice Gemma Mitchell and Chief Investment Officer Owen Rask dive into part 7 of 11 of our 2025 summer series on Superannuation and how to maximise your money. In our summer series episodes for 2025, you will find: 20-25 minutes of essential finance concepts An expla...
Jan 23, 2025•28 min
Australian property prices are going through the roof! So how can you nail your property goals as a first-home buyer, family home owner or investor? On this Australian Finance Podcast, Rask's Head of Advice Gemma Mitchell and Chief Investment Officer Owen Rask dive into part 6 of 11 of our 2025 summer series on financial foundations. In our summer series episodes for 2025, you will find: 20-25 minutes of essential finance concepts An explainer of where to get help and who to work with A link to ...
Jan 20, 2025•38 min
How do I get out of debt? Join us for Part 5 of 11 in our summer series, which is all about understanding, managing... and getting out of - debt! On this Australian Finance Podcast, Rask's Head of Advice Gemma Mitchell and Chief Investment Officer Owen Rask dive into part 5 of 12 of our 2025 summer series on financial foundations. In our summer series episodes for 2025, you will find: 20-25 minutes of essential finance concepts An explainer of where to get help and who to work with A link to Gem...
Jan 16, 2025•33 min
On this Australian Finance Podcast, Rask's Head of Advice Gemma Mitchell and Chief Investment Officer Owen Rask dive into part 4 of 11 of our 2025 summer series on financial foundations. In our summer series episodes for 2025, you will find: 20-25 minutes of essential finance concepts An explainer of where to get help and who to work with A link to Gemma & Owen's full PDF workbook 5-minute rapid overview of 1 Betashares ETF, our summer series show partner (always read the PDS & TMD before invest...
Jan 13, 2025•37 min
Want to budget like a pro in 2025? This expert podcast explains how to budget like a pro, with financial adviser Gemma Mitchell. On this Australian Finance Podcast, Rask's Head of Advice Gemma Mitchell and Chief Investment Officer Owen Rask dive into part 3 of 11 of our 2025 summer series on financial foundations. In our summer series episodes for 2025, you will find: 20-25 minutes of essential finance concepts An explainer of where to get help and who to work with A link to Gemma & Owen's full ...
Jan 09, 2025•36 min
On this Australian Finance Podcast, Rask's Head of Advice Gemma Mitchell and Chief Investment Officer Owen Rask dive into part 2 of 12 of our 2025 summer series on financial foundations. In our summer series episodes for 2025, you will find: 20-25 minutes of essential finance concepts An explainer of where to get help and who to work with A link to Gemma & Owen's full PDF workbook 5-minute rapid overview of 1 Betashares ETF, our summer series show partner (always read the PDS & TMD before invest...
Jan 06, 2025•32 min
On this Australian Finance Podcast, Rask's Head of Advice Gemma Mitchell and Chief Investment Officer OwenRask dive into part 1 of 12 of our 2025 summer series on financial foundations. In our summer series episodes for 2025, you will find: 20-25 minutes of essential finance concepts An explainer of where to get help and who to work with A link to Gemma & Owen's full PDF workbook 5-minute rapid overview of 1 Betashares ETF, our summer series show partner (always read the PDS & TMD before investi...
Jan 02, 2025•33 min
Financial adviser Gemma Mitchell and Owen Rask explain how to set (and smash!) 2025 financial goals on this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast. Note: this episode is not part of our Summer Series (it starts this Friday) but you can jump ahead of the curve and get our financial goal-setting workbook (PDF) for free by clicking here: https://www.rask.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Rask-2025-foundational-workbook-Dec25-V1.0.pdf-2.pdf Goal topics covered: A bit about Gemma Common financial ...
Dec 30, 2024•46 min
Go behind the scene at Pearler & Rask, with Owen Rask and Pearler co-founders Nick Nicolaides and Hayden Smith, as we recap 2024 together. Topics covered: Pearler's core focus areas - mistakes, successes and new horizons Rask's audience in 2024 Why Rask did our rebrand and how we did it How much money Pearler manages on its platform Future of finance technology & Rask's educational focus Video version: https://youtu.be/yhV6U9uC9MY ~~ Partner resources ~~ Join Pearler using code “RASK” for $15 of...
Dec 27, 2024•40 min
Joe Aston, author of The Chairman's Lounge and prolific financial journalist, joins Owen Rask to dive into corporate ethics, the role of journalists and Qantas' control over the business elite, on this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast. Get Joe's book: Amazon: https://www.amazon.com.au/Chairmans-Lounge-inside-story-Qantas/dp/1761429760 Audible: https://www.amazon.com.au/Chairmans-Lounge-Inside-Story-Qantas/dp/B0D9WJYSGJ Topics covered: 1:30 - How Joe keeps companies accountable 8:45 - Ha...
Dec 23, 2024•56 min
Welcome to Rask's 2024 Year in Review. This episode features snippets from an Olympian, Therapist, CEO, Influencers, Authors, Founders and more! Episodes to watch next (in order of first appearance in the Review): John Addis, leukaemia and dealing with uncertainty: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/2024/10/07/john-addis-book-how-not-to-lose-1-million/ Grant Hackett, bad times don’t last forever: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLoIKV68-hw Marie Verkakis (to be released), therapist: https://youtu.be/f...
Dec 19, 2024•1 hr 30 min
In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, Owen Rask speaks with Alec Renehan, co-founder of Equity Mates Media, about the business he and Bryce have built, the future of media and his favourite interviews. Topics covered today: How Ren asks the right questions, in any context Ren's story & how Equity Mates came to be The media company Ren would buy Where we are in the rise of ETFs Where we are in the rise of podcasting ~~ Episode resources ~~ Tune into Equity Mates, Get Started Investing: http...
Dec 16, 2024•1 hr 7 min
In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, your host Owen Rask speaks with Grant Hackett, OAM, who is the CEO of Generation Development Group (ASX: GDG) - a $1.1 billion company that has grown rapidly in recent years. In this podcast with Grant Hackett, Owen and Grant discuss: What Grant took from the pool to his CEO role Why he moved into finance How to inspire and lead a team How Grant thinks about personal and professional growth Investment bonds - how and why they work The tax of investment...
Dec 16, 2024•1 hr 7 min
How do you manage money in a relationship? In this episode of our Family Finance Mini-Series, Mitchell Sneddon, Phoebe Kohler, and financial adviser Siobhan Ashby discuss how they manage money in their relationships, including how they work towards financial goals together and discuss upcoming purchases. We want to hear what you think! Jump into the Rask Community to share your money savings tips. Get in touch with a trusted financial advisor like Siobhan here! Series resources Ask a question: h...
Dec 11, 2024•31 min
In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, your host Owen Rask speaks with Hayden Smith, co-founder and CTO recap on Hayden's frugal money goals, how money habits change over time and how the future of finance will look. If you like this Australian Finance Podcast episode on boosting your retirement, you'll love the series. Don't forget to subscribe for weekly shows on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. Topics covered today: Hayden keeps taking toilet paper from hotels?!...
Dec 09, 2024•38 min
Kate's saying goodbye to the Australian Finance Podcast after six years and sharing her top money and investing lessons with you. Stay in touch with Kate via Substack and LinkedIn. 📚 Enjoyed this episode? You'll love Kate's book, Buying Happiness, which you can order on Booktopia or Amazon. 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 ...
Dec 05, 2024•35 min
What does childcare cost in Australia? In this episode of our Family Finance Mini-Series, Mitchell Sneddon, Phoebe Kohler, and financial adviser Siobhan Ashby discuss the cost of childcare in Australia, including your CCS entitlements and how to navigate the childcare systems. We want to hear what you think! Jump into the Rask Community to share your money savings tips. Get in touch with a trusted financial advisor like Siobhan here! Series resources Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00 Access...
Dec 04, 2024•26 min
Ready to kick off 2025 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, 2023 & 2024, we’ve put together 25 ways you can save and invest in 2025. Give some of them a go, and let us know by jumping into the Rask community! 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 the future. Want the complete list wi...
Dec 02, 2024•1 hr 8 min
Welcome to our monthly-ish market update, where we cover everything you need to know as an investor and discuss practical actions you can take to improve your finances. In today’s episode, we discuss the latest market data and major news headlines and share our bold predictions for the decade ahead. 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 Inve...
Nov 28, 2024•41 min
Are you financially planning to start a family in Australia? In this episode of our Family Finance Mini-Series, Mitchell Sneddon, Phoebe Kohler, and financial adviser Siobhan Ashby discuss the financial costs involved in having a child, including the cost of maternity leave, public vs private for the birth and parental leave. We want to hear what you think! Jump into the Rask Community to share your money savings tips. Get in touch with a trusted financial advisor like Siobhan here! Series resou...
Nov 27, 2024•32 min
