Australian Finance Podcast

Description

The Australian Finance Podcast is your guide to sorting out your finances, one episode at a time. Owen & Kate 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 2022, 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

2024 / 5 / 2

5 books that will change the way you think about money [🧠 Brain Hacks]

Books can have a huge impact on the way we see the world. In this 🧠 Brain Hacks conversation, Kate Campbell and Evan Lucas discuss some of their favourite books, which focus less on the numbers and more on...

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2024 / 4 / 29

Investing in a recession, getting a car loan at 18 & the power of $5 (Investing Q&A)

Should you pay off debt, build your emergency fund or invest first? Kate Campbell and Owen Rask answer YOUR questions on this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast. We discuss investing in a recession,...

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2024 / 4 / 26

Private school: is it worth it, how much does it cost & how to prepare for it?

Private or public school: what are your thoughts? The cost of education always raises a lot of debate, so in this episode, Owen Rask and financial adviser Alex Luck discuss the cost of private school and how...

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2024 / 4 / 23

Investment scams (and how to avoid them) with scam fighter Wadzanai Nenzou

We’ve all watched documentaries and shows on Netflix, such as Tinder Swinder, Inventing Anna, The Wolf of Wall Street, and the FYRE festival, which never happened. But did you know that, so far in 2024,...

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2024 / 4 / 22

10 questions to improve your relationship with money

Want to improve your relationship with money? Kate & Owen run through a list of 10 questions you can ask yourself to improve your relationship with money by reflecting on your experiences and values. Access...

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2024 / 4 / 19

Manage your money better by creating a spending plan with financial coach Karen Eley

Ready to make a plan with your money? Financial coach Karen Eley shows us how to make a spending plan to understand our cash flow and improve our financial wellbeing. Ask a question:...

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2024 / 4 / 15

My HECs debt is larger than my savings, diversifying currency, high income tax bills & lithium stocks (Adviser Q&A)

Owen Rask & financial adviser Alex Luck answer YOUR questions today, covering HECs debts, holding multiple currencies, managing high income tax bills, financial commissions & lithium stocks. Ask a question:...

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2024 / 4 / 11

✈️ Travelling in 2024? Our saving & planning tips for your next adventure

Travelling in 2024? Let’s help you successfully plan and save for your upcoming adventure! In this episode, the Rask team share their tips & tricks for your next trip. Access Show Notes:...

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2024 / 4 / 10

How to invest in AI, the Nasdaq 100, sector ETFs and beyond, ft. Betashares' Tom Wickenden

How can I invest in AI? What's the difference between a technology ETF and the Nasdaq 100? Betashares' Tom Wickenden joins Owen Rask on The Australian Finance Podcast to talk Nasdaq 100 (ASX: NDQ), the Nasdaq...

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2024 / 4 / 8

10 years of ETF investing: here’s what we've learned

Investing can be simple: in fact, simple is quite often the best approach. Kate & Owen share what they've learnt during their ETF investing journey in this episode. Access Show Notes:...

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2024 / 4 / 5

Property Q&A: Help, I'm scared by interest rates, does landscaping improve values and first home super scheme

Owen Rask, Chief Investment Officer and founder of The Rask Group, and Chris Bates, mortgage broker and co-founder of Flint Group, are back and answering your questions on The Australian Property...

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2024 / 4 / 3

🧠 Brain Hacks: Sticking to your investment plan and avoiding the trap of tinkering

Let's talk about managing the "boring" middle part of your financial journey. In this episode of Brain Hacks, Kate Campbell and Evan Lucas discuss how to stick to your investment plan and avoid the constant...

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2024 / 3 / 31

Buying S&P500 ETFs, delisted shares and does ethics really impact share prices? (Investing Q&A)

Ready for an investing Q&A episode? Kate Campbell & Owen Rask discuss buying S&P500 ETFs, delisted shares, AAA ETF vs TDs, key investment metrics and whether ethical issues really impact share prices. Access...

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2024 / 3 / 28

Becoming the best financial version of yourself, tuning out the noise and getting into property with Effie Zahos

How can you become the best financial version of yourself? Effie Zahos is back on the podcast for an insightful conversation with Owen Rask. The duo discuss the power of automating your finances, moving from...

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2024 / 3 / 25

Healthy habits to improve your wellbeing with Dr Amantha Imber

Dr Amantha Imber, organisational psychologist and author of The Health Habit, shares her tips on habits, productivity, and health, because there’s no point in having millions at retirement if we can’t enjoy...

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2024 / 3 / 21

Buying your time back, the second-hand economy & robot vacuums [Money & Chill]

On Money & Chill this month, Kate, Owen, and producer Monique discuss how to sell things without getting scammed, how to buy back your time and some of their favourite books right now. ⚠️ Warning: This is not...

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2024 / 3 / 19

How to buy your first home FASTER in 2024

Do you want to buy a property faster? Australia's #1 Mortgage Broker, Chris Bates, sits down with Buyers Advocate Amy Lunardi to discuss how to speed up your home-buying journey in 2024. (Obviously, there's a...

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2024 / 3 / 18

Are new ETFs worth the hype? An insider’s view into the world of investing

Are new ETFs worth the hype? Today Kate & Owen chat to Nick Nicolaides, the founder of Pearler, our wonderful long-term partner of the podcast. In today’s conversation, we’re tackling a topic Nick is very...

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2024 / 3 / 14

🧠 Brain Hacks: 5 money psychology tips for 2024

Ready for another episode of Brain Hacks with Kate Campbell & Evan Lucas? We explore five key lessons from our Brain Hacks series to set you up for success in 2024. Access Show Notes:...

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2024 / 3 / 10

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

Ready to start saving in 2024? Kate Campbell and Owen Rask share their tips and tricks to help you set and achieve your financial goals this year. Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Kate's book,...

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2024 / 3 / 7

10 timeless investing lessons: Owen's Market Update Vol. 1 (Feb 24)

Interested in Owen's timeless investing lessons? In this episode, Chief Investment Officer Owen Rask updates listeners on the economy, inflation, interest rates, big news headlines and shares his timeless...

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2024 / 3 / 6

Insurance: EVERYTHING you need to know about income protection, TPD & life insurance

Insurance for 80 mins? If you can make it through this episode, you can do anything in life. Owen Rask is joined by financial advisers, Phil Thompson from Skye Wealth, and Jame's O'Reilly from Northeast...

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2024 / 3 / 4

Property Q&A: 16 years later I've lost money on my apartment, invest in Pearler or offset? Plus, how do mortgage brokers get paid?

In this Property Q&A episode, Owen Rask and expert mortgage broker Chris Bates from Flint Group answer your questions, including why apartments are often (but not always) bad investments, what to do with a...

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2024 / 2 / 29

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,...

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2024 / 2 / 28

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...

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2024 / 2 / 26

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...

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2024 / 2 / 22

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...

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2024 / 2 / 21

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...

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2024 / 2 / 19

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...

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2024 / 2 / 15

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...

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2024 / 2 / 12

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:...

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2024 / 2 / 8

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...

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2024 / 2 / 6

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?...

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2024 / 2 / 4

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...

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2024 / 2 / 1

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...

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2024 / 1 / 28

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...

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2024 / 1 / 25

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...

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2024 / 1 / 21

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...

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2024 / 1 / 18

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?...

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2024 / 1 / 14

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?...

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2024 / 1 / 11

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...

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2024 / 1 / 7

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...

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2024 / 1 / 4

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...

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2023 / 12 / 31

🎉 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...

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2023 / 12 / 28

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...

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2023 / 12 / 26

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...

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2023 / 12 / 21

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...

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2023 / 12 / 19

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...

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2023 / 12 / 18

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. 📚...

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2023 / 12 / 14

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...

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2023 / 12 / 12

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...

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2023 / 12 / 11

💸 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...

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2023 / 12 / 8

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. 📚...

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2023 / 12 / 7

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...

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2023 / 12 / 5

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...

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2023 / 12 / 4

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...

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2023 / 11 / 30

🎄 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...

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2023 / 11 / 28

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...

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2023 / 11 / 27

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...

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2023 / 11 / 23

🧠 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,...

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2023 / 11 / 21

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...

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2023 / 11 / 20

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...

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2023 / 11 / 16

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...

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2023 / 11 / 15

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...

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2023 / 11 / 13

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...

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2023 / 11 / 9

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...

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2023 / 11 / 8

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...

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2023 / 11 / 6

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...

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2023 / 11 / 2

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...

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2023 / 10 / 30

Kate & Owen pull apart the ASX's 10 largest companies: BHP, CBA, CSL & more!

Do you know what the largest ASX companies inside your ETFs and superannuation are? In this episode, Kate Campbell & Owen Rask give you an overview of the 10 LARGEST Australian companies that feature heavily...

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2023 / 10 / 26

5 ways to be a BETTER investor in 2023

Have you made your first investment and are wondering what’s next? We’re talking to you in this episode and bringing you five tips to upgrade your investing game and ensure you’re on track. Plus, we’re right...

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2023 / 10 / 23

10 property green & red flags when dealing with experts (agents, brokers & lawyers)

Thinking about making a property purchase soon? Let's help you avoid some critical mistakes that can be costly during this significant journey! In this conversation, Kate Campbell chats to expert mortgage...

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2023 / 10 / 19

Don't Stress, Just Invest with Equity Mates

Can investing actually be...easy?! Catch this light-hearted Friday conversation between Kate Campbell and the guys from Equity Mates as they chat about their brand-new book, Don't Stress, Just Invest. Alec &...

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2023 / 10 / 16

How to find great global companies & managing an investment fund with Elisa Di Marco

How does an active fund manager approach investing? Kate Campbell chats to Elisa Di Marco, a Portfolio Manager & ESG Analyst at Magellan Financial Group, who shares her insights on investing in great global...

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2023 / 10 / 12

Can work and happiness go together? Here's what this expert thinks!

Happiness is a strategic advantage in the workplace. So, let's invest intentionally in it. We've got Declan Edwards, the happiness guy, back on the show to discuss the benefits of workplace happiness. While...

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2023 / 10 / 10

The power of setting small money goals [BONUS]

Think of that thing that’s been on your mind for a while that you still haven't completed. You got it? Now, think about the smallest possible daily goal you can set that will take you one step closer to...

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2023 / 10 / 9

Personal insurances 101: income protection, trauma, TPD & life insurance

How can you make your financial plan more resilient? Wilson Chen, a personal insurance specialist from WeLifeInsure, discusses personal insurance: life insurance, income protection, trauma cover and TPD...

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2023 / 10 / 6

Invest like a pro: how to find, research and invest in great ASX companies

Are you cut out to invest in individual companies? Hear from Motley Fool Portfolio Manager, Ryan Newman, about just what it takes to discover and invest in great companies and build wealth over time. 📚...

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2023 / 10 / 2

5 essential QUESTIONS to ask your mortgage broker (before getting a home loan)

What questions should you be asking your mortgage broker before getting a home loan? Kate Campbell talks to expert mortgage broker Chris Bates about the essential questions you should be asking your mortgage...

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2023 / 9 / 29

Checked your super recently? Here's how

How super is your super? Financial adviser, Fatuma Akalo, takes us through a quick checkup of the annual member statement you've probably received recently from your super fund. This includes things like your...

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2023 / 9 / 27

📚 Buying Happiness: Learn to invest your time and money better with Kate Campbell

Do you want to invest your time and money better? Then listen to THIS episode. Owen Rask interviews host of The Australian Finance Podcast and brand new author, Kate Campbell, about her book, Buying...

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2023 / 9 / 25

Challenges couples face with money, shared goals, financial intimacy & managing conflict

What are some of the MAJOR challenges that couples face when it comes to money? In this episode with money coach and former financial adviser Karen Eley, we dive into financial intimacy, money challenges,...

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2023 / 9 / 22

Broke Business: Emma Edwards on overcoming imposter syndrome, investing for growth, pricing your products & and building a brand people love

This episode originally aired on The Australian Business Podcast with Owen Rask last month. Emma Edwards from The Broke Generation breaks down some of the most important emotional aspects of running a...

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2023 / 9 / 20

The 3 BIGGEST money emotions, uncovering your financial story and the money personality quiz

What was life like for you growing up in relation to money? Fear, guilt and shame are the three most common emotions surrounding money, says money coach and former financial adviser Karen Eley. On this...

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2023 / 9 / 18

Expert property Q&A: fixed or variable, and how to find "good assets" to buy

On this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, we're hosting our first Property Q&A with Owen Rask and Chris Bates, founder of Blusk. Chris & Owen discuss what a 'good asset' in property looks like, what...

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2023 / 9 / 14

Relationships & money: how to start having better conversations

The conversations we have about money in our relationships can be tricky, but they're very important to have. In this episode, Kate Campbell talks to Marie Vakakis, who is an Accredited Mental Health Social...

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2023 / 9 / 13

🎉 Launch Week: Buying Happiness by Kate Campbell

Buying Happiness: Learn to invest your time and money better by Kate Campbell is out now! In this very short bonus episode, I discuss why I wrote the book and what you'll learn, and I read out the...

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2023 / 9 / 11

Q&A: My shares are down 90% WWYD, best time to invest, finding IPOs, W-8BEN forms & moving from a robo-adviser

It's time for another listener Q&A episode! Today, Kate Campbell, Owen Rask and financial adviser Drew Meredith answer your questions. Topics in this episode include: - When is the best time to invest - What...

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2023 / 9 / 8

Budget food tips, Owen's economic update and our big Sydney event [Money & Chill]

⚠️ Warning: This is not a serious episode, but we have a whole back catalogue for that. Kate Campbell, Owen Rask and Monique Pizzica are back for our September Money & Chill episode. Owen brings us a mini...

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2023 / 9 / 6

ETF Review: Global X US 100 ETF (ASX: N100)

This episode of The Australian Finance Podcast features a review of the Global X US 100 ETF (ASX: N100) with Kanish Chugh, from Global X. Before we start please note, this is not a recommendation from Kate,...

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2023 / 9 / 4

How do people afford...well...life?

Everything feels just a little bit…well…expensive right now. So let’s talk about it. We’re big fans of being proactive with our finances, so this episode is going to cover some actionable ways to manage your...

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2023 / 9 / 1

🧠 Brain Hacks: Pressing pause on your money goals

Have you had to reduce or press pause on your money goals this year? In this episode, Kate Campbell & Evan Lucas discuss managing all those feelings that come up when you have to reduce or press pause on your...

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2023 / 8 / 30

Kate's reflections on her money and investing journey [Bonus Episode]

In 2020, I got involved in a community project with Pearler (who partner with us on The Australian Finance Podcast), who were putting together an eBook to connect Australia's Financial Independence Retire...

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2023 / 8 / 28

Having good money conversations, making investing fun and learning from my mistakes with Sophie Dicker (You’re In Good Company)

Sophie Dicker from You’re In Good Company set out to make money and investing conversations more engaging for her friends. In this episode with Kate Campbell, Sophie shares her journey into investing, fun...

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2023 / 8 / 21

💸 Ready to start investing? Listen to this first! [New Investor Checklist]

Never invested? Brand new to investing? Returning to investing after a long hiatus? You’re in the right spot! In this episode, we’re going to pull everything from this series together and run you through our...

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2023 / 8 / 18

Property vs shares: the great Australian debate

Property OR shares (or a bit of both)?! In today's episode, we're opening the can of worms that many Australians can relate to: the great debate over investing in property or shares. Kate Campbell moderates...

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2023 / 8 / 16

💸 Admin 101: DRPs, TFNs, record-keeping & paperwork

This might sound like a less exciting episode, but please bear with us. We can promise you that taking some time to put together a sound record-keeping system for your financial life will pay off down the...

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2023 / 8 / 14

💸 Cash 101: savings accounts, term deposits & cash ETFs

Today we're talking about something we’re all familiar with, cash. In this episode, we’re going to discuss the role cash plays in an investor's portfolio and the different places you can put your cash. A lot...

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2023 / 8 / 11

💸 ETFs 101: Using Exchange Traded Funds to build your core investment portfolio

In this episode, we’re going to introduce you to your new investing best friend, Exchange Traded Funds, or ETFs, as you’ll come to know them. ETFs are a great investment option for new and experienced...

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2023 / 8 / 9

💸 Managed Funds 101: management teams, investment fees, performance & our criteria

As the name suggests, a managed fund is a pool of money managed by a professional fund manager. Managed funds can be a convenient and efficient way to invest because one investment can open the door to a...

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2023 / 8 / 7

💸 Shares 101: Understanding the ASX, choosing shares and capital growth & income

Ready for our Shares 101 masterclass? In this episode, Kate Campbell & Owen Rask break down the ASX, explain how to research and buy shares and break down how you can think about capital growth and...

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2023 / 8 / 4

💸 Choosing a broker to make your first investment

Finding the best online trading account to buy or sell shares in Australia can be scary. Believe us; we know that buying shares in Australia for the first time is a daunting task. Commsec, Pearler,...

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2023 / 8 / 2

💸 Your investing universe: what can you invest in?

Now that you know what investing is all about and why it’s important to learn more, we’re going to introduce you to your investing universe. While there are a lot of options available when it comes to...

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2023 / 7 / 31

💸 What is investing & why should you invest? [Investing Month]

Welcome to Investing Month 💸 Money is a huge part of our lives, and the better we can manage it, the more choices we have. Choices like how we spend our time. Sure, we can make a bit more and spend a bit...

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2023 / 7 / 28

Rask Roadshow, Kate's book Buying Happiness & Owen's chicken empire [Money & Chill]

⚠️ Warning: This is not a serious episode, but we’ve got a whole back catalogue for that. Kate Campbell, Owen Rask and Monique Pizzica are back for our July Money & Chill episode, covering community polls,...

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2023 / 7 / 24

Are you prioritising your happiness? Lessons on setting goals, making trade-offs and gratefulness with The Happiness Guy

Are you prioritising your happiness? Declan Edwards, The Happiness Guy, is an Australian happiness researcher and coach who spends his days taking people from 0 to 10. We're more connected than ever on the...

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2023 / 7 / 21

Getting a home loan and choosing a broker in 2023 ft. mortgage broker Chris Bates

🏡 Interested in how the home loan process works? In this episode with Owen Rask & Chris Bates (originally aired on The Australian Property Podcast), the duo takes you through the mortgage application...

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2023 / 7 / 19

Teaching kids practical money skills for the future [BONUS]

Yish Koh from Kit talks about financial capability, helping kids solve real-life problems, healthy ways to discuss money with your children and shares ways to explain bank accounts, budgeting and savings...

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2023 / 7 / 17

Enjoy today or secure tomorrow? with Dr Daniel Crosby (psychologist & behavioural finance expert)

Would you rather enjoy today or secure tomorrow? Dr Daniel Crosby is a well-known psychologist and behavioural finance expert who has written several books on the subject. Today’s episode covers a wide range...

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2023 / 7 / 14

Q&A: Debt free - what next, DCA vs lump sum & what happens to super when you die

It's time for another listener Q&A episode! Kate Campbell, Owen Rask and financial adviser Drew Meredith tackle questions ranging from dollar cost versus lump sum investing, getting an 18-year-old interested...

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2023 / 7 / 12

Changing my money story with financial adviser Fatuma Akalo

Can you change your money story? In today's episode, Fatuma Akalo, a financial adviser at Wattle Partners, shares how her upbringing influenced her relationship with money and how she went on to change the...

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2023 / 7 / 10

Value investing in shares: applied curiosity & finding great companies ft. Gaurav Sodhi

What is value investing? To Gaurav Sodhi, investing is the act of applied curiosity about the world. It’s not just about knowledge; a lot of it comes down to figuring out what matters and what doesn’t. Plus,...

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2023 / 7 / 7

How to find a good super fund & build wealth for retirement [Part 2]

Want a crash course guide to sorting out your super? Then tune into THIS conversation. In Part 2 of our conversation on super with licensed financial adviser Jessica Brady, we discuss how much super you need...

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2023 / 7 / 5

Super: why it matters and the importance of investing for our future selves [Part 1]

Welcome to our two-part super crash course with financial adviser Jessica Brady. 🎟 Rask Events Roadshow: https://www.rask.com.au/road Today's conversation is about why super matters and why you don't have...

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2023 / 7 / 3

Sort out your budget & cashflow with financial adviser James O'Reilly

Do you want to get clear on your finances this year? 🎟 Rask Events Roadshow: https://www.rask.com.au/road Kate Campbell & Owen Rask chat with financial adviser James O'Reilly about how to sort out your...

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2023 / 6 / 30

Make an impact with your money with Caroline Gurney, CEO of Future Generation

✨ Can you invest in great companies while still making a social impact? 🎟 Rask Events Roadshow: https://www.rask.com.au/road Caroline Gurney thinks so. Today’s conversation features Caroline Gurney, who is...

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2023 / 6 / 28

🧠 Brain Hacks: Automating your finances to improve your life

How can we use technology to reduce decision fatigue in a world where we make up to 35,000 decisions daily? 🎟 Rask Events Roadshow: https://www.rask.com.au/road Kate & Evan tackle this in today's Brain...

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2023 / 6 / 26

Building my ideal day, the FIRE community & why I got involved with Pearler, ft. Dave Gow of Strong Money

Why are you doing the things you’re doing? Dave Gow from Strong Money Australia talks about how his life has changed since reaching financial independence, creating the Aussie FIRE eBook with Pearler and the...

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2023 / 6 / 23

Noel Whittaker on wealth creation, timeless wisdom and making money simple

You have to decide what you want, and you must spend less than you earn. Noel Whittaker has been on a mission for decades to make money simple, but this isn't always easy. With a career spanning several...

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2023 / 6 / 21

🧠 Brain Hacks: Will I ever have enough money?

What is something you have now that you used to desire? In today's episode, Kate Campbell and Evan Lucas are talking about the idea of never having enough, making trade-offs and financial gratitude. Plus,...

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2023 / 6 / 19

Unpacking the 4% rule, Vanguard’s principles for investing success & achieving financial wellness

Does the 4% rule commonly discussed by the Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) movement still hold up? In today’s conversation, Kate Campbell chats to Dr Paulo Costa, a senior behavioural economist at...

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2023 / 6 / 19

Welcome to The Australian Finance Podcast with Kate Campbell & Owen Rask

Welcome to The Australian Finance Podcast with Kate Campbell & Owen Rask, we're excited to join you on your personal finance journey! Access the show notes for The Australian Finance Podcast:...

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2023 / 6 / 16

Investing lessons from history, working with Scott Pape and money traps

Today we're bringing you a conversation with an investor with decades of experience, who shares some hard-earned lessons about life, money and investing. Plus, he sprinkles in a healthy dose of history, as...

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2023 / 6 / 14

🧠 Brain Hacks: Making short term vs long term financial decisions

Where in your life do you get stuck in short-term thinking traps? What impact does that have on achieving your goals? In today's conversation, Kate and Evan discuss why we’re geared towards short-term...

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2023 / 6 / 12

Maximise your tax return ft. ATO Assistant Commissioner Tim Loh [2023]

Want some tax tips from the ATO? In today's episode, Kate Campbell and Owen Rask chat with ATO Assistant Commissioner Tim Loh in the studio about everything you need to know to maximise your tax return in...

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2023 / 6 / 9

Diversification in 30 minutes (and why it matters in money, investing & life)

Diversification is a technique used to lower the risk for an investment portfolio by spreading the specific risks of investing across many holdings. We often practice diversification in other areas of our...

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2023 / 6 / 7

🧠 Brain Hacks: FOMO, greed and where we go wrong as investors

Have you ever felt FOMO when it comes to your finances? Do you compare your finances to other people you haven't even met? Do you think this has affected your decision-making process? On today's Brain Hacks...

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2023 / 6 / 5

Does your dream property exist? Amy Lunardi shares her top tips for first home buyers

Are you a first-home buyer? Then listen up! Buyer's agent Amy Lunardi and Rask's very own first home buyer Melissa Vincent are taking over the show today to talk about the current property buying environment,...

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2023 / 6 / 2

How to Get Rich with Ramit Sethi (Kate & Owen's Netflix TV show review)

What is your rich life? We’re doing something a little different today, and discussing a recent TV show that was released on Netflix, How to Get Rich with Ramit Sethi. After following Ramit Sethi for years...

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2023 / 5 / 31

🧠 Brain Hacks: Help - I don’t want to make a money mistake!

Are you scared of losing money? Does loss feel personal to you? Has a fear of losing (or failing) stopped you from getting started in different areas of your life? In our latest series, "Brain Hacks with Kate...

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2023 / 5 / 29

IVV & VGS? Which is better? You couldn't decide, so we're here to help!

IVV & VGS? Which is better? You couldn't decide. So we're here to help. In today's episode, Kate Campbell and Owen Rask are taking a deep dive into two popular ETFs which help investors diversify...

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2023 / 5 / 25

Q&A: In debt at 40, how the ASX is made, investment bonds and digital wills

We're cracking out your questions for a listener Q&A episode today. Kate Campbell, Owen Rask & financial adviser, Drew Meredith, discuss getting out of debt, how the ASX is made, investment bonds and digital...

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2023 / 5 / 24

How your ETF works, wealth creation & careers in finance ft. Jessica Leung

What does a day in the life of an ETF Portfolio Manager look like? In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Kate Campbell and Melissa Vincent talk to Global X Portfolio Manager Jessica Leung about...

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2023 / 5 / 22

How to: kill your bills & save money with Australia's #1 bill-buster Joel Gibson

What’s the weirdest way you’ve ever saved money? As a self-described professional tight-arse, today’s guest has tried every possible way to cut his bills and save money. Joel Gibson is Australia's #1...

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2023 / 5 / 18

Get rich quick schemes, changing strategy & assuming every asset always goes up [Money Mistakes PART 2]

Have you invested in companies and products you don’t understand? Don't worry; we've all been there! Continuing on from Wednesday's episode, Kate & Owen share another five money mistakes investors commonly...

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2023 / 5 / 17

Our money mistakes: following the hype, investing without a plan & becoming a collector [PART 1]

As investors, many things keep us from getting started, including the fear of making mistakes. So, in today’s episode, Kate & Owen are rounding up five common mistakes we see investors making with their money...

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2023 / 5 / 15

⏳ Four Thousand Weeks: Time and How to Use It with Oliver Burkeman

Sometimes to make time for what matters, we need to give things up. The average human lifespan is undoubtedly brief, but that doesn't mean we can't make the most of it. With approximately four thousand weeks...

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2023 / 5 / 11

Earning more, the state of jobs, pay rises and future of work, with SEEK's Matt Cowgill

What's happening in the Australian job market right now? SEEK senior economist Matt Cowgill gives Kate Campbell an update on wage growth and how to earn more, the unemployment rate & the future of...

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2023 / 5 / 10

Economics 101: everything you need to know in 20 minutes

Skipped Econ 101 at university and wondering what on earth is going on with the RBA, interest rates and inflation? Never fear! In this episode (which originally aired on the Investors Podcast earlier this...

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2023 / 5 / 8

Emma Edwards from The Broke Generation: $1,000 to increase your happiness, money rules & financial comparison

How would you use $1,000 to increase your happiness? Kate & Owen pose this question to Emma Edwards of The Broke Generation, who takes a deep dive into our financial behaviour and how to improve our...

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2023 / 5 / 5

Interest rates ⬆️ 7 ways we’re staying on top of our finances

The RBA raised interest rates again this week - what's going on? In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Kate Campbell & Owen Rask discuss what's happening in the world of interest rates and...

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2023 / 5 / 4

Managed funds | Everything you need to know about managed funds [BONUS]

Managed funds are the world's most important investment vehicle... that you've never heard of - until now! This bonus episode on The Australian Finance Podcast original appeared as part of the Summer...

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2023 / 5 / 1

Expert Q&A: Getting frank about franking credits, starting at 30 and 1% advice fees?!

Today we’re cracking open the podcast question box to riff on some of the questions you’ve asked us recently. In this episode, Kate, Owen and financial adviser Drew Meredith cover a whole heap of different...

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2023 / 4 / 28

Buy Hold Sell: Netflix, Disney+ & Binge [Money & Chill]

⚠️ Warning: This is not a serious episode, but we’ve got a whole back catalogue for that. Australian Finance Podcast’s Kate Campbell, Owen Rask and Monique Pizzica are back for our March Money & Chill...

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2023 / 4 / 26

How to: audit your life, make hard decisions & prioritise your own happiness

Ready to get deep & meaningful about your life and what makes you happy? We're deviating from our typical finance programming today to talk about what makes us happy and how we're defining success in our...

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2023 / 4 / 24

Property Q&A: Offsets vs redraws, experts & rentvesting with NSW's #1 mortgage broker, Chris Bates

Ready for a property Q&A episode with mortgage broker Chris Bates? On today's episode, we crack open the podcast inbox to answer your questions, including: Experts to use on your property journey The...

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2023 / 4 / 20

Is investing as scary as it seems? YOU have what it takes to be a successful investor

Buying a $30k engagement ring for 50% OFF? We're sharing money savings hacks you didn’t know you needed on today's show. On this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, personal finance guru Queenie Tan...

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2023 / 4 / 19

Passive investing, ETF bubbles & market makers ft. Betashares

What really happens behind the scenes at one of Australia’s biggest ETF providers? We’re bringing you this intermediate conversation that originally aired on The Australian Investors Podcast, between Owen...

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2023 / 4 / 17

Will ChatGPT & AI take your job? The future is already here ft. Steve Sammartino

A life size lego car made from 500,000 pieces… What chickens teach us about business & investing… How does AI really know what a cat is… We cover all this and more in today’s episode, with special guest,...

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2023 / 4 / 13

My first ETF (IWLD), learning to invest & creative finance careers ft. our newest employee

We're welcoming our newest Rask employee, Melissa Vincent, on the show today, who is heading up events, partnerships and marketing for our team. Kate & Owen talk to Mel about: Whether her family spoke about...

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2023 / 4 / 10

ASX share review: Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES)

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) is one of the largest listed companies in Australia with over 500,000 shareholders. It’s also probably a company you own through your Australian shares ETF or through your...

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2023 / 4 / 6

Robo-advice: is it worth the money, building good financial habits & regular investing

Is robo-advice worth the money? Should you keep investing right now? How to you build good money habits? In today’s episode, Tom Wilson from InvestSMART, joins Kate and Owen to talk about investing during...

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2023 / 4 / 3

ASX value investing crash course with Owen Rask

We often discuss the idea of value: our own, our career, our house, our book collection, but what does this idea of value and the act of valuation mean in the context of investing? Kate’s heard Owen talking...

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2023 / 3 / 30

Your money personality: tips & tricks to improve your relationship with money

What is your money personality? Does it even matter? The fabulous Evan Lucas, author of Mind Over Money, joins Kate Campbell and Owen Rask in the studio for an Australian Finance Podcast episode about...

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2023 / 3 / 29

5 ways to minimise your financial regrets

Jeff Bezos famously said, “I knew that if I failed I wouldn’t regret that, but I knew the one thing I might regret is not ever having tried”. Making financial decisions involves a lot of uncertainty, and it’s...

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2023 / 3 / 27

10 ways to beat back inflation in 2023

Is inflation the word of 2023? From the questions you’re sending us, the news headlines and the conversations we’re overhearing on the train, it seems like we’re all feeling the pinch right now (even if just...

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2023 / 3 / 24

5 high interest savings accounts & term deposits (March 2023 review)

Savers are being rewarded to…save. Right now we’re getting a lot of bang for our buck, if we stash our cash in a savings account or term deposit. So Kate & Owen thought it was high time we discussed the topic...

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2023 / 3 / 20

Q&A: Broker analysis paralysis, too old to buy property & pay off my HECs?!

Today we’re cracking open the podcast question box to riff on some of the questions you’ve asked us recently. In this episode, we cover a whole heap of different topics in a relaxed style,...

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2023 / 3 / 16

Energy deals, live entertainment & our favourite podcasts [Money & Chill]

⚠️ Warning: This is not a serious episode, but we’ve got a whole back catalogue for that. Australian Finance Podcast’s Kate Campbell, Owen Rask and Monique Pizzica are back for our March Money & Chill...

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2023 / 3 / 15

10 tools to automate your money & investing goals

Ready to automate your financial life? In today’s episode, Kate & Owen are sharing over 10 tools that will help you streamline your life, by automating your savings goals, investing and financial...

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2023 / 3 / 13

Reporting season wrap: QAN, WES, SQ2 & more

ASX reporting season is over for another six months, so Kate & Owen discuss what’s being going on with 10 quality Australian companies. This includes: ARG, SQ2, WES, COH, NAN, PLS, QAN, REA, COL &...

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2023 / 3 / 9

Investing internationally without leaving your couch

🌎 Do you invest in companies outside of Australia? In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Kate & Owen outline their case for investing internationally, how it works and simple ways you can add...

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2023 / 3 / 8

📉 My investment is down - now what? (bonus)

You bought your first share or ETF in 2022, and now it’s down 30% 📉 You’re wondering if you made a mistake. Did you buy the wrong thing, buy it at the wrong time or just stuff up with investing in the first...

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2023 / 3 / 6

Inflation stress, savings goals and money hacks with Effie Zahos

Effie Zahos, Australia’s #1 money expert, is back in the Rask house for another great conversation on cost of living, inflation stress and her favourite money hacks. Basically some great money motivation for...

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2023 / 3 / 2

ETF Review: Global X Hydrogen ETF (ASX: HGEN)

This episode of The Australian Finance Podcast features a review of the Global X Hydrogen ETF (ASX: HGEN). Kate and Owen cover how HGEN works, why hydrogen energy is a global conversation right now, where to...

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2023 / 3 / 1

Making and saving money: sharing your ideas and hacks

How are you saving and making money right now? In today’s bonus episode we’re sharing the helpful suggestions winners recent winners of our book giveaway on Instagram. There’s plenty of ideas to go around,...

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2023 / 2 / 27

10 qualities of great investors according to an expert fund manager

What are the 10 attributes of great investors? According to Michael J. Mauboussin in his paper on investing, there are a number of qualities and skills you can acquire, that’ll improve your performance as an...

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2023 / 2 / 23

Travel & money: planning, budgeting & having an amazing holiday

Budgeting for an adventure in 2023? Kate, Owen & Monique take you through planning your next overseas (or interstate) vacation, including saving and planning for your trip, helpful travel apps, managing your...

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2023 / 2 / 22

Vanguard ETFs: the secret sauce behind your investments

Analyst Owen Rask and financial planner Drew Meredith dive into everything you need to know about Vanguard, and all of its secret sauce, tricks and strategies 🥫 This episode was previously aired on The...

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2023 / 2 / 20

Sort Your Career Out in 2023 with Shelley Johnson

Is 2023 the year you’ve decided to sort your career out? In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Kate Campbell chats to careers expert Shelley Johnson about changing careers, identifying your...

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2023 / 2 / 16

Own shares? Everything you need to know about voting, AGMs and shareholder advocacy

Have you just made your first ASX share investment? Did you know you can attend company annual meetings (AGMs) and have your voice heard on key issues like CEO pay and environmental policies? Today’s guest is...

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2023 / 2 / 15

How I Invest with Glen James from My Millennial Money

This episode was previously aired on the Australian Investors Podcast Glen James is the founder of My Millennial Money, a two-time author, previously one of Australia's top financial advisers... and a former...

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2023 / 2 / 13

6 ways to recession proof your finances this year

In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Kate and Owen discuss 6 ways to recession proof and strengthen your finances for the year ahead. 👀 Higher interest rates, falling home prices and real...

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2023 / 2 / 10

Q&A: Interest rates up, compound growth, Noel Whittaker's book & ETF overlap

Today we’re cracking open the podcast question box to riff on some of some of the questions you’ve asked us recently. In this episode we cover a whole heap of different topics in a relaxed style,...

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2023 / 2 / 8

10 easy money goals for February (bonus)

What small goals are you setting to improve your finances this month? In this short bonus episode, Kate & Owen discuss 10 different ways you can supercharge your financial future this month. Pick one of these...

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2023 / 2 / 6

Travel money tips, pre-loved clothes & 2023 Rask update [Money & Chill]

⚠️ Warning: This is not a serious episode, but we’ve got a whole back catalogue for that. Australian Finance Podcast’s Kate Campbell, Owen Rask and Monique Pizzica are back for the first Money & Chill episode...

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2023 / 2 / 2

🗺 1 lifestyle hack for 2023 (Owen’s vision board activity)

Looking to refresh your goals for the year ahead? In this final episode in our summer series, Owen shares his personal vision board activity, and how to set your goals for the future. Download the vision...

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2023 / 1 / 30

💸 2 budgeting strategies to supercharge your finances

A budget is basically giving your money a job, rather than letting it run around with no direction. Let it expand your financial possibilities, rather than thinking of it as a restrictive tool. In this...

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2023 / 1 / 26

📈 3 dividend income stocks for 2023 | ft. financial adviser Drew Meredith

Hunting for dividend income in 2023? We’ve brought financial adviser Drew Meredith on the show to discuss dividend income stocks, and his three ideas for you to add to your watchlist this year. ☀️ Catch all...

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2023 / 1 / 24

Insane ambition, and how to change the world, Owen's chat with Blackbird's Nick Crocker [AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS PODCAST CROSS-POST]

Nick Crocker is a general partner at Blackbird VC and founder or co-founder of numerous companies. Out of maybe 600 podcasts, this Australian Business Podcast episode has to be one of the best podcasts I have...

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2023 / 1 / 23

💰 4 bank accounts for spending and saving in 2023 | ft. tashinvests

Is your bank working as hard as you are for your savings? Today’s episode is all about finding the best spending and savings accounts for your financial life. Tashinvests is in the house as we discuss some of...

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2023 / 1 / 19

🍕 5 top ASX 200 ETFs for 2023 (A200, STW, VAS, IOZ & MVW)

Today Kate & Owen are unpacking the top 5 ASX 200 ETFS: A200, STW, VAS (ASX 300), IOZ & MVW (ASX 100 equal weight). Tune in as we go through some of the key details including management fees, performance and...

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2023 / 1 / 16

📚 6 money, mindset & investing books for the summer | ft. Evan Lucas

Looking for some summer book recommendations? Well, we’ve got you covered in this episode. Kate, Owen & Evan Lucas share 6 money, mindset & investing books for the summer, including a few we haven’t discussed...

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2023 / 1 / 12

🛒 7 ways to SAVE money on the cost of living this year | ft. Invest With Queenie

Ready to crush your savings goals in 2023? We’ve got the one and only Invest With Queenie in the studio with us today, who is the queen of savings hacks (don’t forget to check her insta). Kate, Owen & Queenie...

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2023 / 1 / 9

📺 8 money & investing shows for the summer

Financial frauds, billion dollar crashes and dodgy debts… In today’s episode, Kate & Owen share 8 different money related TV shows and movies to keep you entertained this summer. ☀️ Catch the full list and...

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2023 / 1 / 5

👀 9 of Kate & Owen's BIGGEST money & life lessons from 2022

Ready to get deep and meaningful? Today’s episode is all about reflection and sharing some of our life and money lessons from 2022. We’ve rounded up 9 of our biggest lessons, including the importance of...

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2023 / 1 / 2

🏠 10 most expensive suburbs in Australia | ft. Pete Wargent

Welcome to our Summer Series on the Australian Finance Podcast ☀️ Over the next 10 episodes, we’ll be taking a more relaxed approach to a whole range of topics from money movies to income stocks, and we’ve...

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2022 / 12 / 30

Setting your financial goals & action plan for 2023 (FREE template)

Happy New Years 🎉 Let’s set some financial goals for 2023! Whether it’s Bali, your first home or an emergency fund, let’s get motivated for the year ahead. In this episode Kate & Owen chat about reflecting...

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2022 / 12 / 26

Our best bits of The Australian Finance Podcast in 2022

2022 has been a huge year and we love having the opportunity to talk to so many of the world’s best and brightest on our podcasts - it’s one of the best parts of our weeks. This episode is a little different...

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2022 / 12 / 22

🎄 Rask Roadtrip, automate your money & your favourite podcasts [Money & Chill]

⚠️ Warning: This is not a serious episode, but we’ve got a whole back catalogue for that. We’re hitting the airwaves for the final Money & Chill episode of 2022 🎉 We chat about your favourite podcasts...

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2022 / 12 / 21

Mortgage: time to lock in your rate? Expert property advice from Chris Bates

Fixed vs variable rates in 2023? In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Kate Campbell and Owen Rask chat to award-winning mortgage broker Chris Bates, about fixed vs variable interest rates,...

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2022 / 12 / 19

🌏 Investing for impact: greenwashing, ESG filters & company engagement

In a world of greenwashing, corporate scandals and ethical quagmires, how do you invest inline with your values? To make some sense of all this, Kate & Owen chat to chat to Emilie O’Neill, Co-Head of ESG and...

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2022 / 12 / 15

💸 23 ways to save and invest in 2023 💸

Ready to kick off 2023 Rask style? Well, we’ve got quite a list lined up for you today! Continuing on from the popularity of our saving and investing episodes in 2021 and 2022, we’ve put together 23 ways you...

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2022 / 12 / 12

3 ways to save $10k ASAP, side hustles & taking back control feat. Mel Browne

Today we’ve got the wonderful Mel Browne on the show, to share her hard-earned wisdom from being an entrepreneur, investor and financial educator. Mel shares some of her journey on being a business owner,...

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2022 / 12 / 8

Investor bootcamp, common investing mistakes & understanding yourself

Why is it so important to build strong financial foundations as an investor? Tom Wilson from InvestSMART joins us on the show to discuss the foundations all investors need to build, some of the common...

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2022 / 12 / 5

Buying back your time, financial freedom & lifestyle design with Strong Money Australia

Are you interested in the idea of financial freedom? Owen Rask talks with one of the OG FIRE advocates in Australia, Dave Gow from Strong Money Australia. The pair discuss Dave’s journey to financial...

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2022 / 12 / 1

3 strategies for home buyers in 2023, creating your brief & buying quality properties

Does your dream property exist? Sometimes it comes down to having a detailed property brief and time, according to today’s guest, Amy Lunardi, who is a buyers advocate in Victoria, and the co-host of our FREE...

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2022 / 11 / 28

The rise of Ladies Finance Club ft. Molly Benjamin

Molly Benjamin is the founder of Ladies Finance Club (LFC), which is an in-person and online platform for connecting women with each other — and their finances. This Australian Finance Podcast episode with...

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2022 / 11 / 24

Kate & Owen's investing checklist for new investors (our complete guide & Google Doc)

New investor? Want to take the plunge and buy shares or ETFs but a little... scared? You're definitely not alone! That's why, analyst Owen Rask and educator Kate Campbell, hosts of the super-popular...

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2022 / 11 / 23

5 money mistakes investors make (and how YOU can avoid them)

When it comes to investing, one of the reasons that commonly holds people back from getting started is the fear of making a mistake This is understandable, given your money is on the line, but you can push...

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2022 / 11 / 21

Australia's 7 top share trading accounts for 2023 | Pearler, Stake, Selfwealth, CommSec, Sharesies, Superhero & Vanguard

What's the best share trading account? How do I pick a share brokerage? Is there a difference between HIN/CHESS brokers and what are the risks of brokers? The list of questions about brokerage accounts goes...

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2022 / 11 / 17

Let’s have a conversation about money (tips for talking to friends & family)

Why is talking about money so important? We’ve been taught from an early age that we shouldn’t talk about money, but that taboo does much more harm than good. Talking openly about our finances helps remove...

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2022 / 11 / 16

Stocks up, travel hacks, medicare rebates [Money & Chill]

⚠️ Warning: This is not a serious episode, but we’ve got a whole back catalogue for that. In today’s conversation we’re catching up with Monique who’s returned from her European adventure, why the market is...

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2022 / 11 / 14

AFIC review: Australian Foundation Investment Company (ASX: AFIC) review and LIC overview

Australian Foundation Investment Company Ltd (ASX: AFIC) is one of the most popular listed investment companies (LIC) ever. Kate Campbell and Owen Rask dive into AFIC in this episode of The Australian...

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2022 / 11 / 10

Q&A: Retiring without a home, neobanks, ETF ‘L plates’ & choosing a broker

Australian Finance Podcast's Question & Answer session is back! Kate Campbell and Owen Rask are cracking open the finance podcast question inbox to riff on some of the finance, money nad investing questions...

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2022 / 11 / 9

How I grew Rask to $1 million, my small business journey | Australian Business Podcast [BONUS EPISODE]

Ever wondered how Owen built Rask into the business it is today? In this BONUS EPISODE of The Australian Finance Podcast, Owen shares a popular episode from our new Australian Business Podcast series. Listen...

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2022 / 11 / 7

Red, orange and green flags: 10 things to know before investing ft. Danielle Ecuyer

Danielle Ecuyer of Shareplicity joins Owen Rask and Kate Campbell on this special episode of The Australian Finance Podcast to share 10 things to look for when researching ASX and global...

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2022 / 11 / 3

Our best budgeting, finance & investing apps (2022)

What are the best personal finance apps and top investing tools for 2022 and 2023? We often mention different personal finance apps that we’ve found helpful when it comes to our personal finances on The...

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2022 / 11 / 2

5 top term deposits right now (2022 & beyond)

What are the best term deposits in Australia? Are you hunting for a term deposit to stash some cash? Term deposits are a type of financial product offered by financial institutions that allow you to lock away...

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2022 / 10 / 31

Simran Kaur: Journey to $1M+, making sense of investing & building Girls That Invest

Simran Kaur: the founder and author of Girls That Invest joins Kate Campbell all the way from NZ today to talk about her wealth building journey to $1 million, how to make sense of investing, dealing with...

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2022 / 10 / 27

Spending vs saving: finding the balance between YOLO and future you

The great debate: are you a spender or a saver? This question gets thrown around quite often, and it’s easy to lump yourself into a specific camp without really thinking about the drivers behind your...

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2022 / 10 / 24

📰 Financial news & media: are you reading for entertainment or knowledge?

Everywhere you look online, you'll see bold headlines and a constantly changing array of predictions, which can often make it difficult to navigate the waters of financial media. Read things you disagree...

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2022 / 10 / 20

Effie Zahos: Australia’s #1 money expert on budgets, debt, life & relationships

Australia's #1 money expert Effie Zahos is in the house with us today, sharing her time tested money principles from three decades in the industry. Effie shares her journey to becoming an Australian finance...

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2022 / 10 / 19

FinFest 2022, travel hacks & Raiz rewards [Money & Chill]

⚠️ Warning: This is not a serious episode, but we’ve got a whole back catalogue for that. In today’s conversation we’re catching up on a big week in Sydney, and giving you a run down on EquityMates’ FinFest...

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2022 / 10 / 17

📈 ASX share review: Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA)

Ready for an ASX deep dive? In today’s episode we’re going to take a deep dive into the biggest bank in Australia, the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), which you’ll be very familiar with. It’s also...

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2022 / 10 / 13

Mind Over Money: be a better investor with Evan Lucas

Have you ever thought about what money means to you? In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Kate & Owen chat to Evan Lucas, Chief Investment Strategist at InvestSMART and the author of Mind Over...

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2022 / 10 / 12

Creating your ideal day, finding motivation & life admin days with muchelleb

✨ What does your ideal Tuesday look like? In this bonus episode, Kate takes a break from investing to chat to digital creator Michelle B (known as muchelleb on YouTube) about creating the life you want to...

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2022 / 10 / 10

Sell property now? RBA interest rates & financial independence ft. Pete Wargent

What’s happening in the property market this year? We’ve got Owen’s mate and property expert Pete Wargent on the show, to share his property update for 2022, first home buyer tips and whether it’s too late to...

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2022 / 10 / 6

🌱 ETF Q&A: top 10 BIGGEST investing questions

Do you have questions about ETF investing? To wrap-up our ETF Investing Mini-Series, Kate & Owen provide rapid fire answers to the top 10 most commonly asked ETF investing questions in our community. We...

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2022 / 10 / 5

5 money habits for financial freedom in 2022

In today’s bonus episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Kate & Owen share five money habits for financial success in 2022, that you could try incorporating in your own life this year. These habits include...

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2022 / 10 / 3

Warren Buffett, moats, castles & share market investing

Does your company have a moat? Here at Rask, one of the key pillars in our investment philosophy is investing in companies with strong advantages or moats. A moat is a throw-back to the good ol’ days when...

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2022 / 9 / 30

🌱 ETFs: buying and growing your ETF investment [ETF mini-series part 5]

Welcome to part 5 of our ETF investing mini-series: a 5-part podcast series, aimed at building your confidence when it comes to researching, comparing and building an ETF portfolio. After listening to parts 3...

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2022 / 9 / 29

🌱 Getting to know your ETF & using an ETF in your portfolio [ETF mini-series part 4]

Welcome to part 4 of our ETF investing mini-series: a 5-part podcast series, aimed at building your confidence when it comes to researching, comparing and building an ETF portfolio. Now that you’ve compared...

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2022 / 9 / 28

🌱 ETFs: How to research and compare ETFs like VAS, STW, IOZ & more [ETF mini-series part 3]

Part 3 of our ETF investing mini-series: a 5-part podcast series, aimed at building your confidence when it comes to researching, comparing and building an ETF portfolio. In this episode, Kate & Owen walk...

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2022 / 9 / 27

🌱 ETF investment strategies & what to look for [ETF mini-series part 2]

Welcome to our part 2 of our ETF investing mini-series: a 5-part podcast series, aimed at building your confidence when it comes to researching, comparing and building an ETF portfolio. In this episode, Kate...

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2022 / 9 / 26

🌱 ETF investing crash course [ETF mini-series part 1]

Welcome to our ETF investing mini-series: a 5-part podcast series, aimed at building your confidence when it comes to researching, comparing and building an ETF portfolio. Over the course of 5 podcast...

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2022 / 9 / 22

Saving rates up, lock in your fuel, FinFest & Monique’s homemade gifts [Money & Chill]

⚠️ Warning: This is not a serious episode, but we’ve got a whole back catalogue for that. In this episode we have a chat about what’s happening in the economy right now, and share some listener suggestions in...

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2022 / 9 / 19

8 ways to buy happiness: rethinking how we spend our money

Money can buy happiness, but you need to spend it right. This episode is all about small ways you can change your spending behaviour to maximise your happiness. Here’s the premise of the research report...

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2022 / 9 / 15

Owen's 5 tips for starting a business (introducing The Australian Business Podcast)

Did you know there are 2+ million businesses in Australia (2/3 are sole traders)? Owning businesses is the key to wealth (Buffett invested in other people’s businesses, Oprah bought her own business, Michael...

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2022 / 9 / 12

ETF Review: BetaShares DHHF or DIY? Inside DHHF, VDHG comparison & DIY portfolios

This episode of The Australian Finance features a review of the BetaShares Diversified All Growth ETF (ASX: DHHF). Kate and Owen cover how DHHF works, an overview of key holdings, where to buy units in DHHF...

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2022 / 9 / 8

Sort out your money: financial record keeping tools & systems

This might sound like a boring episode, but please bear with us. We can promise you that taking some time to put together a sound record keeping system for your financial life now, will pay off down the...

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2022 / 9 / 5

Millionaire without winning the lottery?!

How would you use $1M if a magic wand was waved and it appeared in your bank account today? In this episode Kate & Owen discuss what it takes to become a millionaire. We’re not going to give you a secret...

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2022 / 9 / 1

💰 Top 5 high interest savings accounts in 2022

Savers rejoice! Your time to shine has come. It has been a few lifetimes since we’ve spoken about savings accounts and making sure you’re getting a decent interest rate on your hard earned savings, but things...

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2022 / 8 / 31

Super & retirement in Australia: a financial adviser’s perspective

Is your future feeling super? In this bonus episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Kate Campbell talks retirement planning and financial advice for the golden years with Deline Jacovides, a qualified...

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2022 / 8 / 29

5 ways to simplify your finances in 2022

Complicated doesn’t equal better when it comes to your finances. In today’s episode, Kate & Owen explore five different ways you can work towards simplifying your financial life, and leave more time for the...

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2022 / 8 / 25

🪦 Wills, estates and executors: what happens when you die?

TW: This episode briefly mentions death & suicide There are three certainties in life, death, taxes and change, and in this episode we cover all three! If you’ve ever wanted to know what happens when you dies...

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2022 / 8 / 24

Pathways to financial advice, inheritances & the sandwich generation

What does the pathway to getting financial advice look like? In this bonus episode, Kate Campbell speaks to Marc Bineham, a former financial adviser with decades of experience, Past National President of the...

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2022 / 8 / 22

🧠 Mental games of investing: FOMO & letting go of money mistakes

Investing is an EQ game, not an IQ game One of the biggest misconceptions about investing is that it has to be complicated. But in reality, decent returns can be found using simple no-frills ETFs to build a...

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2022 / 8 / 18

A new iPhone for $65, Kate & Monique's Euro trips & free shower heads [Money & Chill]

An iPhone for $65? Really? Money & Chill on The Australian Finance Podcast is back! This week Kate, Monique and Owen chat about our upcoming travel plans (three years later), Owen’s iPhone savings hack...

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2022 / 8 / 15

🏡 10 BIG home owner expenses (& how to SAVE)

With mortgage rates going up, the cost of living rising and the feeling of uncertainty in the air, it is high time we got back to basics and discuss some ways to save money around the home. Considering a huge...

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2022 / 8 / 11

📈 ASX share review: Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW)

Ready for an ASX deep dive? In today’s episode we’re going to take a deep dive into a huge Australian supermarket chain that you’ll all be familiar with, Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW). Owen & Kate take...

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2022 / 8 / 10

Worried about interest rates? Or the house price crash? Here’s what you can do NOW

What is going on with interest rates at the moment? In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Kate and Owen discuss the latest RBA interest rate hikes and what that means for homeowners and renters,...

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2022 / 8 / 8

How to get financial help: paying off debt & financial counsellors

Talking about money is more important than ever right now, and if you’re having a tough time making ends meet or getting out of debt, there’s a fantastic free resource available in financial counsellors and...

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2022 / 8 / 4

📸 Working in the gig economy with Michelle Grace Hunder

It’s estimated that over 250,000 Australians are part of the gig economy, which includes side hustlers with 9 to 5’s and those working full time in the gig economy. So chances are many of our listeners have...

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2022 / 8 / 3

ASX reporting season checklist (free download)

Ready for ASX reporting season? In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Kate Campbell and Owen Rask jump into your feed for a bonus episode, to share our free ASX annual report checklist, that you...

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2022 / 8 / 1

🚩 10 ASX company red flags (and what they mean)

As an investor, a red flag is a warning sign to you that there’s something going on with the company that warrants further investigation. We don’t usually get to see the inner workings of the company, so have...

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2022 / 7 / 28

Money & Chill: fun money hacks, recession & 1 hack to pay off your mortgage A$AP

Are we heading into a recession?! What does it mean? How can I recession proof my finances? In this episode, we have a chat about what a recession means for us, and some strategies we can put in place to...

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2022 / 7 / 26

👨‍🎓 16,000 students & counting - thanks!

I interrupt our regular programming for a special update. Here’s a quick update on what we’ve been working on behind the scenes at Rask. Proper financial education is nearly impossible in Australia for the...

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2022 / 7 / 25

Q&A: Stock lending, getting tax bills and diworsification

Welcome back to another listener Q&A episode, where Kate Campbell and Owen Rask crack open the mailbox to answer your money and investing questions. This month we cover a great range of questions ranging...

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2022 / 7 / 21

📚 Best personal finance & investing books of 2022, Kate & Owen's top picks

📚 Ready for some personal finance and investing book recommendations? After sharing a pile of books on my shelf at the moment, we were reminded of the impact a personal finance and investing book can have...

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2022 / 7 / 18

Can money buy happiness? Becoming Time Wise with Dr Amantha Imber

Is scrolling through Netflix, Uber Eats and TikTok killing our ability to focus? This year we’ve become really interested in the idea of using our time better, and ways to live our lives with more intention....

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2022 / 7 / 14

ETF Review: Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (ASX: VAS)

This episode of The Australian Finance features a review of Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (ASX: VAS). Kate and Owen cover how VAS works, an overview of key holdings, where to buy units in VAS and how...

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2022 / 7 / 11

What moves the market? Unpacking 10 key ASX announcements

In today’s episode we’re going to unpack ASX market announcements. Have you ever noticed a section in your brokerage account, the ASX website or on a specific company’s website called market...

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2022 / 7 / 7

🎉 New financial year, new money goals

It’s time to grab your notebook, because today we’re talking about reflecting on and resetting your financial goals for the remainder of 2022! Let’s use this time in July to reflect on our progress, change...

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2022 / 7 / 4

3 things to do with your $3,000 tax return

Give your tax return a job - it’s your money! In today’s episode Kate & Owen share a few ideas to get you thinking about how to use your tax return with intention - it’s your money after all. We discuss...

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2022 / 6 / 30

Money & Chill(flation): What in the market is going on?!

What in the market is going on right now?! With the cost of transport and construction jumping up, it’s time to have a chat about what’s going on with the economy and share market at the moment. Kate shares...

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2022 / 6 / 27

10 expert tax rules & tips you should know

Ready to make the most of your tax return in 2022? Never fear, because in this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Owen Rask talks to expert tax agent Jacob Fenech, part of the Airtax team, about 10...

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2022 / 6 / 23

Tax time 2022: things to know (to get the best return)

Who doesn’t love talking about tax?! In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Owen Rask talks to expert tax agent Jacob Fenech, part of the Airtax team, about some of the key things you need to...

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2022 / 6 / 22

Bonds 101: how to invest in bonds & what to look out for

Have you ever wondered what an investment bond is? To put it simply, bonds are effectively an IOU between a borrower (the issuer of the bond) and a lender (the investor who purchases the bond). Although...

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2022 / 6 / 20

Automated ASX investing & minimising financial regrets | Pearler

In today’s episode of the show, Kate and Owen chat to Nick Nicolaides, the founder and CEO of Pearler. Pearler is an investment platform that does things differently. From automated investing features and a...

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2022 / 6 / 17

5 ways to automate your finances in 2022

If you’ve ever felt exhausted by the effort required to stay on top of your finances each month, then this is the episode for you. In this episode Kate & Owen look at different ways to automate your...

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2022 / 6 / 13

Expert Economist: Inflation, HECs, buying a property & recessions

Wondering what impact inflation will have on your life? In this episode of the podcast, we ask Dr Sam Wylie (Associate Professor of Finance at the University of Melbourne) to unpack what everyone’s talking...

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2022 / 6 / 9

📈 Q&A: Companies to avoid in a market crash, research tools & selling shares

In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Kate Campbell and Owen Rask answer listener questions from throughout Shares Month. This includes some discussions on: 👉🏼 Types of companies to avoid...

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2022 / 6 / 6

📈 Small cap superheroes: what Owen looks for when investing

In this episode Owen Rask gives listeners a crash course on small companies in Australia and how to research and invest in them. Be sure to strap in, because no day is ordinary in small cap land. We cover...

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2022 / 6 / 2

📈 Investing for income: dividends & passive income

Does passive income sound like music to your ears? Then this is the episode for you, as we’re diving into income investing and share dividends! Owen Rask chats to Scott Phillips, the Chief Investment...

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2022 / 6 / 1

Investing with less than $5k & building an investor mindset | Evan Lucas from InvestSMART

Can you invest with less than $5,000? We’re taking a break from Shares Month in this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, as Kate Campbell and Owen Rask chat to Evan Lucas, who is the Chief Market...

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2022 / 5 / 30

📈 Building an ESG focused share portfolio

ESG stands for Environmental, Social & Governance considerations, and ethical investing is about investing your money according to your personal beliefs, principles and morals. In today’s episode we’re going...

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2022 / 5 / 26

📈 12 ASX & US share ideas for 2022

Looking for some new watchlist ideas? In today’s episode we’re going to put our share investing checklist into practice and share some investment ideas from our team with you. We’re bringing you 12 ASX & US...

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2022 / 5 / 23

📈 ASX share review: Xero Limited (ASX: XRO)

Ready for an ASX deep dive? Welcome back to another episode of Shares Month 2022 on The Australian Finance Podcast! This month is all about how to analyse stocks like a pro. In today’s episode we’re going...

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2022 / 5 / 19

📈 Market jargon buster: 10 common (and confusing) investing terms

Ready to break down some confusing market jargon? In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Kate and Owen explain 10 common (and confusing) investing terms. This includes terms such as blue chip,...

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2022 / 5 / 16

📈 Share investing checklist (ASX & US companies)

Welcome to Shares Month 2022 on The Australian Finance Podcast! This month is all about how to analyse stocks like a pro investment analyst. In today’s episode we’re going to run you through a high level...

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2022 / 5 / 12

Money & Chill: Interest rates, buying property & new friends

Money & Chill is a new monthly segment on The Australian Finance Podcast featuring Owen, Kate and our producer Monique. We’ll chat about the personal finance and investing news, hacks & lessons we discover...

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2022 / 5 / 9

Venture capital 101: from start-up to IPO

How do you find the next big success story (think Canva, Atlassian & Apple)? Well in this episode Jessy lifts the lid on Venture Capital (VC) in Australia, including an overview of the venture capital asset...

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2022 / 5 / 5

Patti’s Story: Moving countries & paying off $150k in student loans

In this listener story episode on The Australian Finance Podcast Kate chats to podcast listener Patti about her money journey, moving to Australia to study and paying back $150k of student debt, along with...

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2022 / 5 / 2

🚀 Get Started Investing with Equity Mates and Owen Rask

Are you ready to get started investing? In this special crossover episode between Rask Australia and Equity Mates, Owen Rask and Bryce & Alec from Equity Mates, announce the Get Started Investing with Equity...

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2022 / 4 / 28

6 financial myths Kate & Owen want to bust

In the world of money and finance, things can seem pretty murky at the best of times. This is one of the reasons Owen and Kate started The Australian Finance Podcast many years ago. Why should Australians be...

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2022 / 4 / 25

Just keep buying (investments) with Nick Maggiulli

Why should we be investing? Well according to today’s guest Nick Maggiulli, we should invest to save for our future selves, preserve our money against inflation and replace our human capital with financial...

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2022 / 4 / 21

ETF Review: BetaShares Global Sustainability Leaders ETF (ASX: ETHI)

This episode of The Australian Finance features a review of the BetaShares Global Sustainability Leaders ETF (ASX: ETHI). Kate and Owen cover how ETHI works, the ETF's ethical investing framework, an...

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2022 / 4 / 18

First home buyer incentives in 2022

Confused about all the different schemes and incentives floating around for first home buyers? So were we! In this episode, we asked mortgage broker Phoebe Blamey to walk us through the high level details of...

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2022 / 4 / 14

Financial scams & frauds: 5 lessons for investors

Inventing Anna, The Dropout, Tinder Swindler, WeCrashed, The Crypto King... We’ve been glued to our screens the past few months watching countless stories where millions (or even billions) have disappeared,...

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2022 / 4 / 11

Why does the stock market go up? | Ft. Brian Feroldi

Have you ever wondered why the stock market goes up? Well, Brian Feroldi certainly has! In this episode, Kate & Owen chat to US investor, educator and author Brian Feroldi, about his brand new book Why Does...

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2022 / 4 / 7

5 limiting money beliefs (and how to overcome them)

I’m not good with money and numbers, I’m not smart enough, I don’t have enough time, I’ll never be wealthy (so what’s the point?), I’m afraid to make the wrong choice (analysis paralysis)... Do any of these...

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2022 / 4 / 4

Feel better about money with The Broke Generation

Have you ever made an emotional spending decision? In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast Kate Campbell and Owen Rask chat to Emma Edwards from The Broke Generation, who helps people feel better...

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2022 / 3 / 31

ASX share review: Magellan Financial Group (ASX: MFG)

In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Kate Campbell & Owen Rask explore Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX: MFG), an Australian funds management business. Kate & Owen provide a high level...

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2022 / 3 / 28

Q&A: How often should I invest, LIC buybacks & separate finances

Welcome back to our first listener Q&A episode for 2022, where Kate Campbell and Owen Rask crack open the mailbox to answer your questions. This month we cover a great range of questions covering how to work...

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2022 / 3 / 24

The psychology behind your money goals

Are your finances stuck in analysis paralysis? In part two of our winning the money game conversation with high performance mindset coach Claudine Chicheportiche, we talk about the psychology behind your...

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2022 / 3 / 21

Investing in defensive assets: Cash, bonds & gold

Do you invest in bonds or gold? In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Kate Campbell and Owen Rask chat to Chris Brycki from Stockspot, as he shares his case for defensive assets being included...

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2022 / 3 / 17

How do ETFs actually work?

Ever wondered what happens if an ETF closes down? In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Kate Campbell and Owen Rask chat to Evan Metcalf from ETF Securities, about how ETFs actually work. Evan...

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2022 / 3 / 14

5 reasons to sell your shares

When does a BUY become a SELL? In this episode Owen and Kate cover five key reasons that investors may consider when selling their shares in Australia. Owen and Kate talk about how to buy ETFs and shares...

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2022 / 3 / 10

Can you win the money game? | High performance mindset coach

We often get caught up in the game of more, better, faster, and the goals always keep growing. So, can we ever win the money game, or is pursuing an endless goal going to lead us to unhappiness? I’m your...

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2022 / 3 / 7

10 property tips for home buyers in 2022

Thinking about buying a property in 2022? We’ve got you covered with this conversation featuring mortgage broker Chris Bates and Buyers Agent Emily Wallace, about buying property in 2022. Chris and Emily...

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2022 / 3 / 3

New investor tax toolkit | ATO Assistant Commissioner Tim Loh

Tax isn’t always the first thing on your mind when getting started with investing, but it should be near the top of your list. On today’s episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, we’ve got the ATO’s...

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2022 / 2 / 28

Invest your time better with Nir Eyal

Do you value time or money more? Today’s episode is a little different to our normal money & investing content, but in our opinion just as important. Our podcast is all about helping our community invest...

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2022 / 2 / 24

Prenups & de facto relationships | Family Law Barrister

Ever wondered how prenups work in Australia? In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Kate Campbell speaks to Family Law Barrister & Solicitor Katherine Stavrou, about divorce and separation in...

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2022 / 2 / 21

$100k divorce?! Understanding the financial costs of separation

If you're going through a divorce or separation, or want to help someone who is, this episode will provide you with some fantastic free resources to make the process easier and much less expensive. In this...

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2022 / 2 / 17

ETF Review: BetaShares Global Cybersecurity ETF (ASX: HACK)

This episode of The Australian Finance Podcast features a review of the BetaShares Global Cybersecurity ETF (ASX: HACK). Kate and Owen cover how HACK works, the cybersecurity industry, an overview of two key...

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2022 / 2 / 14

Money & relationships (Valentine's Day special)

💝 Valentine’s Day Special 💝 On today’s episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Kate Campbell, Owen Rask and our producer Monique Pizzica, discuss money & relationships, and include some thought-starter...

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2022 / 2 / 10

🦒 getting advice - who's who in the finance zoo | starter pack

Finance can be really confusing! While it’s often cheaper and far more empowering to learn it for yourself, that’s not for everyone and there’s only so much time in a day. Kate & Owen highlight down the...

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2022 / 2 / 9

🚨 insurances explained - what you need | starter pack

Let’s talk about insurance - the most expensive thing we pay for and hope we never have to use. This episode of The Australian Finance Podcast is part of our starter pack series, where we share money stuff...

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2022 / 2 / 7

🦸🏾‍♀️ super - not all heroes wear capes (but you can) | starter pack

Super is important and it’s your money - so listen up! This episode of The Australian Finance Podcast is part of our starter pack series, where we share money stuff that changes your life! In this episode...

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2022 / 2 / 3

🤑 Australian tax explained & maximise your tax refund | starter pack

In this episode we’re going to catch you up on something you’re going to have to deal with at some point in your life, taxes. They’re not something you can ignore, but they are something you can manage. Kate...

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2022 / 1 / 31

Real cost of pet ownership in Australia

We’re taking a short programming break from our Starter Pack series, to bring you this fun conversation on the financial side of pet ownership with RSPCA Victoria CEO Dr Liz Walker. Pets can be a big...

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2022 / 1 / 27

📈 share investing made easy | starter pack

This episode of The Australian Finance Podcast is part of our starter pack series, where we share money stuff that changes your life! Are shares like gambling? Are they risky? How do I buy shares? How much...

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2022 / 1 / 24

🛋 ETF investing | starter pack

This episode of The Australian Finance Podcast is part of our starter pack series, where we share money stuff that changes your life! In this episode we’re going to introduce you to your new investing...

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2022 / 1 / 20

👩🏽‍💻 Aussie investing 101 (find a broker) | starter pack

This episode of The Australian Finance Podcast is part of our starter pack series, where we share money stuff that changes your life! In this episode Kate & Owen introduce you to our favourite market (aside...

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2022 / 1 / 17

🏡 property - will I ever afford a house? | starter pack

This episode of The Australian Finance Podcast is part of our starter pack series, where we share money stuff that changes your life! Firstly we want to open your eyes to the fact that investing comes in...

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2022 / 1 / 13

☁️ debt - how to take back control | starter pack

Getting out of the cycle of debt (think BNPL, credit cards and personal loan) is a critical factor in taking control of your financial future. It’s hard to invest in the future when you have the debts of your...

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2022 / 1 / 10

🤯 f*ck off money | starter pack

This episode of The Australian Finance Podcast is part of our starter pack series, where we share money stuff that changes your life! In this conversation, Kate & Owen dive into emergency funds and why...

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2022 / 1 / 6

📱 the best budget & bank accounts | starter pack

This episode of The Australian Finance Podcast is part of our starter pack series, where we share money stuff that changes your life! In this conversation, Kate & Owen are going to help you lay down your...

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2022 / 1 / 3

💸 get rich slow (the easy way) | starter pack

This episode of The Australian Finance Podcast is part of our starter pack series, where we share money stuff that changes your life! In this conversation, Kate & Owen discuss how to get rich slowly (the...

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2021 / 12 / 30

Take control of your financial future in 2022 🎉

Happy New Year folks 🎉 Today's episode is short and sweet to make sure you're heading into 2022 with good intentions for your financial future. Kate & Owen share a few suggestions and action points to get...

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2021 / 12 / 20

🎄 Kate and Owen's Christmas wrap & personal finance highlights

Get your Christmas on with Kate & Owen, in this fun end of year wrap for supporters of The Australian Finance Podcast. In this episode we showcase some of the big podcast highlights during 2021, share our...

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2021 / 12 / 16

22 ways to save and invest your money in 2022

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. In this episode, Kate & Owen share 22 great personal finance saving and...

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2021 / 12 / 13

Economics 101 with Dr Sam Wylie

Have you ever wanted to understand how interest rates work, but never know who to ask? Well in this episode we've got you covered, as Dr Sam Wylie from Melbourne Business School, gives us an insight into how...

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2021 / 12 / 9

Setting your financial goals for 2022 💸

Have you started setting your financial goals for 2022? It's time to reflect on everything you've achieved this year and set yourself up for a great 2022. In today's episode of The Australian Finance...

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2021 / 12 / 6

Q&A: Margin loans, using DRPs and is broker data good?

Welcome back to another listener Q&A episode, where Kate Campbell and Owen Rask crack open the mailbox to answer your questions. This month we cover a great range of questions covering hyperinflation, the...

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2021 / 12 / 2

ETF Review: Vanguard Diversified High Growth ETF (ASX:VDHG)

This episode of The Australian Finance Podcast features a review of the Vanguard Diversified High Growth ETF (ASX:VDHG). Kate and Owen cover how VDHG works, how investors might use it in their portfolio and...

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2021 / 11 / 29

Negotiating a pay rise in 2022 with Meggie Palmer

Have you started preparing to ask for a pay rise in 2022? In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Kate Campbell chats to the trailblazing Meggie Palmer, founder of salary negotiation company...

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2021 / 11 / 25

Top Rask community investing resources in 2021

In this week's episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Kate & Owen share some fantastic investing resources suggested by the Rask Australia community to help you manage your time and money better. Plus,...

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2021 / 11 / 22

Graduating? Here are 10 money lessons you need to hear now

If you’ve just finished year 12, TAFE or university, you’re probably starting to realise that the world out there is a big place (especially now that the borders are opening again). You may also be starting...

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2021 / 11 / 18

Using your money to make an impact | Rask Christmas Giving Appeal

This Christmas at Rask Australia we’re encouraging our community to give back, and support some causes that mean a lot to us. To launch our Rask Christmas Giving Appeal, Kate Campbell and Owen Rask spoke to...

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2021 / 11 / 15

Managed funds: the good, the bad and what to look for

We talk about shares & ETFs a lot on the podcast, but on this episode Kate & Owen are opening the floor on another historically popular investment product, the mighty managed fund. As the name suggests, a...

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2021 / 11 / 11

Finfluencers & social investing with Dr Natalie Hendry

Have you ever thought about what it actually means to be an investor? In this thought-provoking and reflective episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Kate Campbell chats to Dr Natalie Hendry, a...

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2021 / 11 / 8

Do you have to be wealthy to be healthy? | Dr Tim Crowe

In today's episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Kate and Owen chat to Dr Tim Crowe, a research scientist and educator that specialises in nutrition, who has literally written the textbook on nutrition....

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2021 / 11 / 4

Kate & Owen's top personal finance apps in 2021

In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Kate Campbell and Owen Rask share their top Australian personal finance apps for 2021 to help you save and invest, better. We often mention different apps...

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2021 / 11 / 1

Risk profiles: are you really a high growth investor?

One important aspect to consider when setting your financial plan is your attitude towards risk. In today's episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Kate Campbell and Owen Rask dive into the exciting world...

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2021 / 10 / 28

Semiconductor ETF (ASX:SEMI) review, ft. Kanish Chugh

The ETFS Semiconductor ETF (ASX: SEMI) provides investors with exposure to 30 stocks involved in semiconductor manufacturing, design and research across the world. This podcast, featuring Owen Rask from Rask...

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2021 / 10 / 25

Q&A: Bonds, how to become an investor & graduating from Superhero

Welcome back to another listener Q&A episode, where Kate Campbell and Owen Rask crack open the mailbox to answer your questions. This month we cover a great range of questions covering the role bonds and...

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2021 / 10 / 21

ASX share review: Fortescue Metals Group (ASX: FMG)

In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Kate Campbell & Owen Rask explore a high level overview of Fortescue Metals Group Ltd (ASX:FMG). Fortescue is a leading Australian iron ore producer,...

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2021 / 10 / 18

Who's who in the IPO Zoo (inside an Initial Public Offer)

In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Kate Campbell & Owen Rask explore the wild west of Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) in Australia. Kate & Owen explore what is an IPO is, whether they're...

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2021 / 10 / 14

Chanelle's 10 winning money tips during lockdown

In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Kate and Owen chat to podcast listener Chanelle, who won our Apple Watch lockdown 6.0 giveaway! Chanelle shares 10 of the things she did to level up her...

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2021 / 10 / 11

How to invest in US companies with Danielle Ecuyer

Apple, Google, Nike, Tesla, Facebook... What do these companies have in common? They're all stocks that are listed on the US stock market! In today's episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Owen & Kate...

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2021 / 10 / 7

Aussie Firebug: Matt's journey to Financial Independence

In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Kate & Owen are joined by Matt, from the popular blog, Aussie Firebug, where he share his journey to financial independence in Australia. Matt shares his...

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2021 / 10 / 4

Property investing strategies (advanced) with Chris Bates

Interested in learning about property investing strategies from an expert mortgage broker? Well you're in luck! In today's episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Chris Bates (co-creator of the Rask...

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2021 / 9 / 30

Share Registry Basics: Computershare, Link & Boardroom

In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Kate and Owen run you through the essential things you need to know about share registries in Australia as an investor, like Link Market Services and...

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2021 / 9 / 27

Equity Mates | Approaching investing with curiosity

In this episode of The Australia Finance Podcast, we bring Equity Mates onto the show for a wide ranging discussion on their investing journey, book launch and experience starting a media company (plus, a...

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2021 / 9 / 23

my millennial career | resumes, job interviews & LinkedIn

In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Kate Campbell chats to the hosts of My Millennial Career, Emily Bowen and Shelley Johnson. As experts in the Aussie HR & recruiting world, Em & Shell share...

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2021 / 9 / 20

Promotions, Pay Rises and the Future of Work (2021 Edition)

In this episode of The Australia Finance Podcast, we had the pleasure of bringing Andrea Clarke back onto the show to chat about work and career trends in 2021 and how to set yourself apart in the...

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2021 / 9 / 16

Share Trading Accounts: Stake, CommSec, Pearler & Superhero

Stake, CommSec, Pearler, Superhero, Vanguard, SelfWealth...where to even begin? In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Kate and Owen dive into the world of brokerage accounts, and discuss the...

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2021 / 9 / 13

Q&A: Calculating your net worth, VDHG & ASX companies issuing shares

Welcome back to another listener Q&A episode, where Kate Campbell and Owen Rask crack open the mailbox to answer your questions. This month we cover a great range of questions covering how to calculate your...

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2021 / 9 / 9

Choosing a Brokerage Account | Where Do I Start?

Are you trying to decide what brokerage account to open and don't know where to start? In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Kate and Owen dive into the world of brokerage accounts, and unpack...

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2021 / 9 / 6

Ethical ASX Investing & Shareholder Activism ft. Claude Walker

Have you ever thought about your role as a shareholder? When we buy shares through our brokerage account, we often forget that we actually becoming shareholders of the company, and that let's us do things...

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2021 / 9 / 2

5 Reasons Not to Invest (and What You Should Do Instead)

In today's episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Kate & Owen explore five reasons when you might not be ready to invest just yet, and what you should be doing with your cash instead. Over at Rask...

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2021 / 8 / 30

Inside Property Ownership: Owen's First Home (1 Year On)

What is it really like to buy a property (during Covid no less)? We catch up with Owen's first home ownership journey, 12 months down the track. In this episode Owen shares the highs and lows of...

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2021 / 8 / 26

How to juggle multiple jobs (and incomes) on a budget

On today's bonus episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Kate Campbell chats with Jason Leong, the cheerful Kiwi CEO & Co-Founder of Pocketsmith, a personal finance management platform. Kate and Jason...

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2021 / 8 / 25

$1 Million and Counting: 10 Ways to Save and Invest During Lockdown 6.0

On today's bonus episode, Kate & Owen are bringing you 10 ways to make positive progress with your finances during lockdown. We've put together a range of different steps (that probably are things you've...

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2021 / 8 / 23

Property vs. Shares | Money & Regret Ft. Andrew Page

This is the episode you've all been waiting for... Why's that? Nearly every second question we receive is along the lines of do I pay off the mortgage or invest in shares? We've spoken before about this...

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2021 / 8 / 20

Ben's Story: Changing your financial future (it's never too late)

You can teach an old dog new tricks and most importantly it’s never to late to make a change! This episode is part of The Rask Financial Resilience Mission for 2021. Financial resilience is all about having...

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2021 / 8 / 16

Behavioural Investing | Dr Daniel Crosby, PhD

Keeping your head in an information age designed to help you lose it is the never-ending task of the behavioural investor. Do we have an episode lined up for you today?! Straight from the US, Dr Daniel...

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2021 / 8 / 13

ETF Review: VanEck Clean Energy ETF (ASX: CLNE)

This episode of The Australian Finance Podcast features a review of the new VanEck Clean Energy ETF (ASX: CLNE). If you're looking for an ETF review of CLNE, ETHI or ERTH, then listen to this podcast. CLNE...

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2021 / 8 / 9

Q&A: ASX shares that disappear, researching IPOs & WTF is a HIN?

Welcome back to another listener Q&A episode, where Kate Campbell and Owen Rask crack open the mailbox to answer your questions. This month we cover the reasons why your shares might disappear, whether the...

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2021 / 8 / 5

Your Top 10 Money Hacks - This Will Save You Time and Money

Do you want to save time and money this year? If so, then listen up! We’re serving up the top 10 money hacks shared in our community this week, that’ll keep those $$$ from flying out of your bank...

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2021 / 8 / 2

Investigating your Super options like Sherlock Holmes (balanced, ethical & DIY portfolios)

In today's episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Kate and Owen deep dive into the abundance of investment choices you have nowadays when it comes to your Super, how they work and why you might consider...

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2021 / 7 / 30

Product Disclosure Statements for Australian Super funds (video walkthrough)

In this episode we're going to do something a little different, and it's going to require your help. Today we're going to take you through a Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) for a Super fund, and we're...

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2021 / 7 / 26

Wills & Estates: Your crash course guide from Nest Legal

What happens if you die without a will? Who should I appoint as my executor? Who gets my Super? Today's episode brings you the closest thing to free legal advice you'll find around, with a real live lawyer!...

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2021 / 7 / 19

How to: lose that Super Gap in 1-2-3 easy steps

In this episode, fan favourite Bronwyn Bruce (aka Miss Money Box) joins Kate & Owen to discuss her PhD research into women and Super in Australia. It's a fascinating conversation featuring real-life examples...

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2021 / 7 / 16

Kate & Owen's top 10 personal finance books in 2021

In today's episode, Kate & Owen share their top 10 books to level up your money and life in 2021. From crowd favourites to new releases, there's something for everyone in this episode. Plus, we're giving...

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2021 / 7 / 12

Got a $3k tax return? 5 things we'd do with our money in 2021

We've got a short and sweet episode for you today, to round off our tax episodes for another year. Remember your tax return is your money! In this episode, Kate & Owen share five different things could you...

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2021 / 7 / 5

10+ tax time tips | expert tax hacks for PAYG, Property, ABN, ETFs & Share investors

June 30 is when the taxman/ATO begins to come knocking! Don't leave your taxes to chance this year -- claim your maximum amount and get a juicy refund. In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Owen...

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2021 / 6 / 30

10 must-know ATO tax rules for 2021 | How to save on tax (businesses & PAYG!)

Argh… tax time is upon us! What tax deductions can I claim? How does my tax work? Can I salary sacrifice or add extra to Super and claim? In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Owen Rask talks to...

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2021 / 6 / 28

Q&A: When NOT to get advice, hedging AUD & your best portfolio

In today's episode Kate & Owen crack open the inbox for a brand new listener Q&A episode. We discuss what the benefits and disadvantages of hedging your investments are, when to clear out early mistakes from...

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2021 / 6 / 21

Getting a home loan? Your crash course guide to mortgages with Chris Bates

On this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Kate & Owen bring back Chris Bates (mortgage broker) to discuss everything from what mortgage brokers can do for you, how they're paid in Australia and...

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2021 / 6 / 13

Avoiding scams & decrypting financial news (with ABC journalist Pat Wright)

On this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Kate Campbell and Owen Raszkiewicz chat to ABC Everyday journalist, Pat Wright. You may have read some of Pat's stories before on ABC Everyday, and they're a...

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2021 / 6 / 7

Buying property? 10 expert tips for first home buyers in 2021

🏡 Ready to level up your property buying game in 2021? On this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Kate & Owen bring in the big guns, to present you with 10 awesome tips, designed at making your...

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2021 / 6 / 3

How Owen invests in small-cap ASX shares...no, it's not like the Wolf of Wall St

In today's episode, Kate interviews Owen about one of his favourite topics: investing in small-cap companies listed on the ASX. It's an area that Owen has spent a lot of time and effort learning about and...

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2021 / 5 / 31

$10k share portfolio: 11 investment ideas in 2021

Welcome to Shares Month on The Australian Finance Podcast! This month is all about how to analyse stocks like a Pro investment analyst. In today's episode, we discuss our hypothetical $10,000 share portfolio...

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2021 / 5 / 24

Share Investing Q&A: Blue chip stocks, takeovers and jargon busting galore!

If you really put the work in to understand the business, you can get an edge. Welcome to Shares Month on The Australian Finance Podcast! This month is all about how to analyse stocks like a Pro investment...

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2021 / 5 / 17

Advanced Share Analysis: The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS)

Welcome to Shares Month on The Australian Finance Podcast! This month is all about how to analyse stocks like a Pro investment analyst. Today's episode continues the conversation from our 5-part investing...

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2021 / 5 / 14

Q&A: Diversified ethical ETFs, portfolio rebalancing & a REIT refresher

In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Kate & Owen crack open the podcast inbox for another in-depth Q&A episode. We discuss ethical alternatives to VDHG, setting rules for your investment...

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2021 / 5 / 10

Investment Case Study: The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS)

Welcome to Shares Month on The Australian Finance Podcast! This month is all about how to analyse stocks like a Pro investment analyst. Today's episode applies our 5-part investing checklist (that we...

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2021 / 5 / 3

Owen's 5-step investing checklist (invest like a pro!)

Have you ever wanted to be your own Sherlock Holmes and start investigating companies? Welcome to Shares Month on The Australian Finance Podcast! This month is all about how to analyse stocks like a DIY...

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2021 / 4 / 29

Tash's Story: Using money as a tool, sharing your finances online & building wealth from 18

This episode is part of The Rask Financial Resilience Mission for 2021. Financial resilience is all about having the resources and tools needed to overcome financial setbacks in your life. In this episode,...

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2021 / 4 / 26

Bleep Boop Beep: The great robo-investing debate

Robots can do just about anything nowadays can’t they? On this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Kate & Owen try something a little different, having a debate of-sorts on the merits and downsides of...

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2021 / 4 / 19

How to invest ethically in Australia [Free Course!]

It’s not hard to invest according to your ethics — you just need to work out what they are. This is probably the most controversial episode we've ever done. Not because we're trying to push the line, but...

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2021 / 4 / 12

Investing with $1 in Australia

Everyone deserves an equal opportunity to build their wealth. In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Kate and Owen chat to Brooke Roberts, the co-founder of micro-investing platform Sharesies. As...

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2021 / 3 / 29

Are you standing out from the crowd? (virtual work experience & learning in public)

The world is changing rapidly. Teams are becoming distributed, working-from-home in professional industries is more common, employers need more flexible business models. All the change can be overwhelming,...

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2021 / 3 / 22

Q&A: ETFs v LICs, getting a tax agent and dividend madness (DRPs/DSSPs)

In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Kate & Owen crack open the podcast inbox for another in-depth Q&A episode. From discussing DRPs & DSSPs, when to get a tax agent, side hustles v overtime and...

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2021 / 3 / 15

When & where to get financial advice (key questions to ask)

Getting financial advice is a big decision, so in this episode, Kate chats to Aussie financial adviser Paul Benson about some essential questions to keep in mind when making this decision. We discuss what...

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2021 / 3 / 8

How to: make better financial decisions

"If you let the small decisions paralyse you, you'll run out of time to spend on the big ones." In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Kate and Owen dive into the art of making better financial...

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2021 / 3 / 1

Taking back control of your time & money (free FIRE course)

FIRE stands for Financial Independence, Retire Early (or as some people like to call it, FIOR - Financial Independence, Optional Retirement). It’s as much of a mindset as it is a way of life or an...

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2021 / 2 / 22

Inside the ACDC ETF: A Deep Dive with Kanish Chugh

What's up with the ACDC ETF? In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Owen talks to Kanish Chugh from ETF Securities about their battery technologies ETF, aptly named ACDC. ETF Securities is the...

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2021 / 2 / 15

Q&A: Market highs, $80k school fees, student side hustles & investment paperwork

In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Kate & Owen crack open the podcast inbox for another in-depth Q&A episode. From discussing current market valuations, investing for private school fees,...

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2021 / 2 / 12

Jeff's Story: The slippery slope into credit card debt (and out again)

This episode is part of The Rask Financial Resilience Mission for 2021. Financial resilience is all about having the resources and tools needed to overcome financial setbacks in your life. In this episode,...

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2021 / 2 / 8

The Psychology of Money & Storytelling (ft. Morgan Housel)

Morgan Housel gets interviewed by Kate & Owen for The Australian Finance Podcast about his brilliant book, The Psychology of Money. SHOW NOTES & KATE'S WORKBOOK: bit.ly/morganAFP “Money has many ironies....

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2021 / 2 / 3

Dean's Story: Paying off student debt, staying humble & working hard

This episode is part of The Rask Financial Resilience Mission for 2021. Financial resilience is all about having the resources and tools needed to overcome financial setbacks in your life. In this episode,...

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2021 / 2 / 1

Renee's Story: Moving countries, paying off debt and increasing your income

In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Kate and Owen interview podcast listener Renee, in our very first community story interview. Renee kindly shares her inspiring story of moving countries,...

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2021 / 1 / 4

21 ways to save and invest your money in 2021

Welcome back to The Australian Finance Podcast for 2021 - we're back for a third year running, who'd have thought! We're here to help you level up your personal finances and get on top of your money in...

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2020 / 12 / 28

Setting your financial goals for 2021

Talking about your goals is important, and they shouldn't be something that you write up and tuck away in the back of your drawer for the year. In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Kate and...

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2020 / 12 / 14

Q&A: Owning 10 ETFs, 263% gains, negative rates & saving cash at uni

Welcome to our last listener Q&A episode for 2020 - it's been a big year! On this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Kate Campbell and Owen Raszkiewicz discuss: I'm up 260%, when do I take profits...

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2020 / 12 / 7

Kate & Owen’s 2020 wrapped (and personal finance gift ideas for Christmas!)

Let's talk Christmas - Kate's favourite time of the year! Well it's high time we wrap up 2020 and wave in the new year, we're ready for a break over here! But before we do that, we wanted to share with you...

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2020 / 11 / 30

How to land your dream job (and the future of work), ft. Andrea Clarke

What does the future of work look like and how are you preparing yourself for it? In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Kate and Owen chat to Andrea Clarke, about the future of work and how to...

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2020 / 11 / 23

Is Universal Basic Income (UBI) possible in Australia?

In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, we bring you a truly fascinating and thought provoking conversation with Australian entrepreneur and philanthropist Steve Killelea. We chat with Steve about...

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2020 / 11 / 16

Q&A: Get your partner to save (and invest), how to find financial advisers & ETFs that pay dividends

In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Kate & Owen crack open the podcast inbox for another in-depth Q&A episode. From discussing the pros and cons of paying off debt faster, finding out if an ETF...

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2020 / 11 / 8

Making effective donations to charity with Peter Singer

In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Kate & Owen chat to Peter Singer, one of the world's leading philosophers in effective altruism and moral ethics. Peter is such a special guest to have one...

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2020 / 11 / 2

How to invest with just $5 (micro-investing in Australia)

In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Kate & Owen chat to Brendan Malone, the CEO of Raiz Invest Australia. We dive into the highly requested topic of micro-investing and how it works in...

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2020 / 10 / 30

Bonus Episode: Investing for Beginners with Phil Muscatello

In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Kate & Owen chat to fellow podcaster Phil Muscatello about his investing experiences since starting his podcast series called Shares of Beginners. We dive...

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2020 / 10 / 26

Thematic Investing in Australia & Your ETF Questions Answered

In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Kate & Owen chat to Kanish Chugh from ETF Securities, a leading Australian ETF provider. We dive into the topic of thematic investing and how ETFs can be...

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2020 / 10 / 19

Up bank: The Rise of Neobanks in Australia

In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Kate & Owen chat to Anson Parker, the Head of Product at Up bank - an Australian neobank. We chat about how neobanks are differentiating themselves, how they...

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2020 / 10 / 12

5 Money Moves to Save/Make Money in 2020

In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Kate & Owen jump right in and provide you with five money moves to make during October 2020, to finish the year on a strong note (hint: they're easy money...

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2020 / 10 / 5

Q&A: Should I short sell? Is Spaceship good? Stock Splits & investing for a child

In this Q&A episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Kate & Owen crack open the podcast inbox. Owen puts his analyst hat on and explains share splits and how short selling actually works, Kate checks in...

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2020 / 9 / 28

Health Insurance 101

In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Kate & Owen dive into the fine-print ridden world of health insurance. From ambulance, hospital and extras cover to the medicare levy surcharge, we provide...

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2020 / 9 / 21

Owen’s First Home Buying Journey

On recent episodes of The Australian Finance Podcast, you may recall that Owen dropped a few hints about his plans to buy his first property. Well, the papers are signed and keys are in hand, so Kate’s...

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2020 / 9 / 14

The Role of Financial Counselling with Nick Georgiou

Getting financial help in Australia is not the easiest task and for most people, talking openly to someone else about your finances is understandably a daunting process.Thankfully in Australia we have a...

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2020 / 9 / 6

Q&A: Investing in Your 40s, Chasing Your Super & Multiple Bank Accounts

In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Kate and Owen are back behind the mic answering some common listener questions received over the last month. In this episode we answer a range of great...

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2020 / 8 / 31

Top Personal Finance Apps For 2020

In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Kate and Owen share their top personal finance apps for 2020. We often throw out the name of a personal finance app that we’ve found helpful here and there,...

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2020 / 8 / 23

Is FIRE Right For You? Special Guest Lacey Filipich

In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Kate talks with expert guest Lacey Filipich, Founder and Author of Money School. Ultimately, the FIRE movement is all about taking back control over your...

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2020 / 8 / 17

A Money Catch-up, Episode Recap & Some Questions Answered

There’s been a lot going on over the last few months and we’ve had some great guests on the show, so Kate and Owen are certainly due for a catchup to discuss current financial events, recap on our favourite...

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2020 / 8 / 10

Mental Health & Wellbeing During Uncertain Times with Anna Glynn

In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Kate and Owen talk with Anna Glynn, a positive psychology teacher and expert on wellbeing. Before starting her own practice, Anna worked in financial...

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2020 / 8 / 3

Budgets Don’t Work with Melissa Browne

How does thinking and talking about money make you feel? Is it something you avoid, run screaming from or happily chat about? Mel Browne helps people unlearn and relearn, to swap behaviour, to be aware of...

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2020 / 7 / 27

Property investing 101, Ft. Amy Lunardi

Amy Lunardi is back on The Australian Finance Podcast to talk about property investing 101, including how to do it right, wrong and everything in between. Amy covers what you must know about property...

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2020 / 7 / 20

Why & how to diversify more than just your portfolio

In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast we’re not just talking about diversifying your investments, we cover the importance of applying the principles of diversification to all areas of your...

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2020 / 7 / 13

How to build an ETF portfolio, with Kris Walesby of ETF Securities

In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Owen talks with ETF Securities CEO, Kris Walesby, about his journey, where ETFs came from, the Core and Satellite approach to investing, the GOLD, FANG+ and...

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2020 / 7 / 6

Our top 5 personal finance books for Australians

Going on holiday? Got time to read? In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast Kate and Owen share their top five personal finance books and/or resources. A simple -- yet powerful -- top five! SHOW...

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2020 / 6 / 29

How to Make Financial Plans During COVID-19

Something that COVID-19 has demonstrated to us, is just how uncertain the future is and the importance of being flexible with our lives. So what does that actually look like? In this episode, Owen and Kate...

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2020 / 6 / 22

Building a Business & Growing a Brand in Australia with Alisha Henderson

Alisha Henderson is the creative genius and go-getter behind Sweet Bakes cakes, the author and designer of the Storybook Sweets, speaker, Instagramer and so much more. Alisha's journey with Sweet Bakes...

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2020 / 6 / 15

Your 30-min guide to starting a business in Australia

Starting a (magnificent) business in Australia isn’t easy. Take it from me. There’s a LOT of work involved after the business is up and running. But before you even accept your first dollar of cash or...

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2020 / 6 / 8

5 tax time tips to save you money in 2020 & beyond

Tax time is fast approaching! In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast Kate and Owen talk about… (drum roll) taxes, including 5 ways to manage your tax affairs in 2020. Full show notes:...

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2020 / 6 / 1

Interesting Business Pivots & Side Hustles During COVID-19

COVID-19 has brought forward a wide range of economic challenges and industries have been shaken to the core. Can print news come back from this? Will ordering groceries online become a regular occurrence?...

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2020 / 5 / 24

I’ve Just Lost My Job - Now What?

COVID-19 has brought many changes to the world of work and has led to many Aussies losing their jobs. Losing your job can often come as a shock and it can take some time to figure out who you are again. In...

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2020 / 5 / 18

Property prices to fall 30%? Maybe… but maybe not

Your friend: “OMG, did you hear that “they” said Australian property prices are going to fall by 30%?” You: “Who’s ‘they’ and what data did they use?” Your friend: “No idea. But seriously how bad’s...

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2020 / 5 / 11

Trading v Investing: How To Buy Shares in Australia Without Losing It All

From seasoned investors wondering if now is the right time to put their cash to use and new investors wondering if they should jump in now, everyone wants to know if “now is the time to buy shares in...

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2020 / 5 / 3

Is Now The Best Time to Buy a House? Guest: Amy Lunardi

In this episode of the Australian Finance Podcast, Kate and Owen talk property with Amy Lunardi. Amy is a Buyer’s Advocate at Cate Bakos, meaning she works with buyers and investors. Amy walks us through the...

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2020 / 4 / 30

Financial News During COVID-19

COVID-19 has shown us just how easily misinformation can travel across the globe and the damage listening to incorrect information can cause to our society. While we’re stuck at home right now we rely on the...

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2020 / 4 / 19

Coronavirus Financial Checklist: 5 Money Moves to Make in April 2020

April has been a funny month and it certainly feels like we’re all just treading water. Something that has helped us feel slightly more in control at the moment, is making small changes in our lives that will...

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2020 / 4 / 14

Where we'd invest $10,000 right now

In this episode of the Australian Finance Podcast, Owen and Kate have a chat (remotely of course) about how they’re investing right now, who should touch their super, what they’d do with $10,000 and some of...

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2020 / 4 / 6

Early access to $10k of Super, Job Seeker & Job Keeper explained

Early access to Super, Job Seeker, Job Keeper, Coronavirus Supplement and more, explained in this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast. Show notes: ...

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2020 / 3 / 30

Great online resources we're using in isolation

Kate is back! This episode of The Australian Finance Podcast takes you through all of the fun and engaging things you can do from home during lockdown aka "isolation". Then, Kate and Owen take you through an...

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2020 / 3 / 23

What the ASX sell-off means for ETF investors ft. BetaShares Co-founder Ilan Israelstam

Concerned about the market crash? It's a scary time to be an investor in shares, ETFs and just about anything right now. That's why Owen recently spoke with Betashares ETFs co-founder, Ilan Israelstam about...

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2020 / 3 / 16

FHSSS, mortgage debt & hard questions with Kyle Frost, independent financial adviser

In this episode, Owen interviews Kyle Frost, an independent financial adviser based out of Sydney. Owen's courses: https://education.rask.com.au/all-courses/?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=ep47 SHOW NOTES:...

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2020 / 3 / 12

Season 2: Coronavirus and prepping finances for... a recession?

Season 2 of The Australian Finance Podcast kicks off with a discussion that attempts to make sense of what we're seeing right now in financial markets. In this podcast Owen: Explains the economic...

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