Australian Finance Podcast

The Australian Finance Podcast is your guide to sorting out your finances, one episode at a time. Owen Rask, Chief Investment Officer, & Gemma Mitchell, Senior Financial Adviser, bring you actionable strategies and knowledge that you can put into practice today. Save money, invest better and live life on your terms.

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New to the show? We recommend that you head back to our Starter Pack series of the podcast in Jan/Feb 2024, to get your head around some really important concepts! More advanced listeners might enjoy our other show, The Australian Investors Podcast.

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SHOW NOTES: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/podcasts/australian-finance-podcast/

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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.

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1
Pocket money, compounding, and investing for ki...
45 min
2
Emergency funds, defensive assets & when to pay...
In this Friday episode of the Australian Finance Podcast, your hosts Owen Rask and Gemma Mitchell are back for your weekly Q&A.
49 min
3
Festive Season on a Budget: 10 Money-Saving Hacks
On this episode of the Australian Finance Podcast your host Gemma is joined by Tahli, to share 5 tips each to survive Christmas spending.
15 min
4
Forget everyone else: goal-setting your way
In this episode, Pete Wargent from the Australian Property Podcast and Gemma Mitchell from the Australian Finance Podcast dig into one of the biggest game-changers for your finances – setting clear goals.
32 min
5
ETFs vs Mortgage: Where’s Your Money Best Spent...
In this episode of the Australian Finance Podcast, your host Gemma Mitchell is joined by Rask Adviser James Phelan to tackle your questions
26 min
6
How I built a $4.5m business, with Phil Thompson
Discover Phil Thompson’s journey to building a thriving insurance-only advice firm, growing Skye Wealth into a $4.3m business with over 55 staff.
52 min
7
No Pay Rise? No Problem (Sort Of)!
In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Gemma Mitchell is joined by Lexi Smith from MoneyVine to unpack a little-known work perk that’s actually worth it
25 min
8
Lessons from Peter Lynch, Charlie Munger and W...
From franking credits to ETF fees and investing legends like Buffett, Munger and Lynch — we answer your top investing questions in this Q&A.
42 min
9
Life insurance in Australia: What cover do you ...
Discover what life insurance cover you really need. In this episode, we explore personal insurance and how to protect your financial future.
37 min
10
Financial planning tips from a pro: What you ne...
Discover the 5 key financial truths that could change how you manage your money in your 30s. From emergency funds to tax structuring, this is financial planning made real.
45 min
11
Q&A: Salary sacrifice, first home super, and wh...
Super pensions, kids’ investments & whether credit cards can actually help – we’re answering your burning questions.
25 min
12
AI investing made easy: The beginner’s guide
Discover how to invest in the artificial intelligence boom through ETFs, major companies like Nvidia, and thematic sectors including semiconductors, cloud, and cybersecurity.
23 min
13
5 ASX ETFs for a passive income portfolio
Learn how to use ETFs to generate income in 2025 with Betashares’ Tom Wickenden. Understand yield, gearing, bond ETFs, offset vs investing, and monthly income options.
46 min
14
Offset vs Investing, Helping Family with Proper...
From whether you really need to own a home in Australia to unpacking what a re-contribution strategy is, we’re diving into your biggest money questions.
48 min
15
Pearler review 2025: Automate your investing & ...
Discover how Pearler enables automated investing, offers HIN-based ownership, integrates super and US shares, and makes long-term wealth building simpler in 2025.
14 min
16
From credit cards to 60 staff: Building Everest...
In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast Scott Taylor discusses how Everest Wealth grew, and the practical advice you can use to grow or seek help from a financial planner.
37 min
17
Owens best investing tips, super hacks, and the...
Owen and Gemma share the best investing tips, super hacks, and reveal if Raiz rewards are really free money in this Q&A episode.
43 min
18
5 Money Wins (and Traps) Every 30-Year-Old Shou...
19 min
19
What to do when you receive an inheritance – wi...
Betsy Westcott joins the Australian Finance Podcast to explore the emotional and practical sides of receiving an inheritance. Learn how to navigate family expectations, taxes, estate planning, and building a values-aligned financial plan.
50 min
20
Changing super sitch up, selling DHHF, plannin...
In this episode of the Australian Finance Podcast, Owen and Gemma are back for your weekly Q&A
37 min
21
20’s Money Playbook- 5 smart money moves for pe...
In this bonus episode of the Australian Finance Podcast, host Gemma Mitchell is joined by financial adviser Tahli Cavagnino to share practical tips on making the most of your money in your 20s.
20 min
22
More than just a budgeting tool- Pocketsmith; ...
In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, your host Gemma Mitchell is joined by one of our very own community members who is also a Pocketsmith Super-User.  Andrew takes us through how he uses the personal finance software and how it's so much more than a budgeting tool.
44 min
23
Renting = dead money? Debt recycling for busine...
In this episode of the Australian Finance Podcast, Owen and Gemma are back for your weekly Q&A
27 min
24
10 questions to ask a mortgage broker (before b...
Everything you need to know before working with a mortgage broker: fees, deposit size, loan structures, borrowing power, and settlement support.
17 min
25
Inside HYLD: How Betashares built a high yield ETF
Learn how BetaShares’ HYLD ETF is constructed, its rules to target high yield Australian shares, the guardrails used to avoid dividend traps, and whether it could be a fit in your portfolio.
43 min