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
Unclaimed money: Are you leaving free money on ...
Discover the billions in unclaimed Australian money. Find out how to search for lost super, forgotten bank accounts, unclaimed shares and more—all in a quick 10-minute money win.
23 min
2
AI & your money, super strategies and SMSF ETF ...
Explore how AI tools like ChatGPT can support (and mislead) your financial planning, understand key differences between pre- and post-tax super contributions, and unpack SMSF concerns around ETF custodial ownership.
42 min
3
Super stats: How does your superannuation compare?
How does your super really stack up? Average vs top 10% super balances explained.
38 min
4
Baby on the way? Money tips, leave & childcare ...
Planning money for a baby? Gemma and James share practical tips on parental leave, childcare costs, cash buffers and shared finances.
34 min
5
Dare to be wealthy – with Mel Browne
Mel Browne joins us to unpack the real meaning of wealth, how systems hold us back, and why language, debt and success deserve a rethink.
46 min
6
Executor of an estate and first home buyer trad...
Executor duties, property decisions as a couple, mid-life investing and confidence. Owen and Gemma answer Australians’ big money questions.
38 min
7
Is FIRE still possible in 2026? Ft. Dave Gow
Dave reflects on FIRE today, and his new book "You've Got Money, Now What?" is out!
56 min
8
The King's private school, renovation loans and...
In this Friday Q&A episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Owen Rask and Gemma Mitchell work through some of the big, messy money decisions many families face but rarely get clear answers on.
38 min
9
Investing, ETFs, AI & the Future of Advice — wi...
Owen Rask sits down with Hayden Smith, Co-Founder and CTO of Pearler, to explore how Australians really invest — and where investing, technology and advice are heading next.
76 min
10
Summer Series Part 10: Protecting yourself and ...
Welcome to The Australian Finance Podcast Summer Series — your ultimate kick-start to the new year!
32 min
11
Summer Series Part 9: Tax
Welcome to The Australian Finance Podcast Summer Series — your ultimate kick-start to the new year!
30 min
12
2026 stock game: Owen & Navarre's $100,000 stoc...
The Rask 2026 stock market game is live - it's called Stock Genius
43 min
13
Summer Series Part 8: Shares and ETFs - Investi...
Welcome to The Australian Finance Podcast Summer Series — your ultimate kick-start to the new year!
23 min
14
Summer Series Part 7: Savvy Superannuation
Welcome to The Australian Finance Podcast Summer Series — your ultimate kick-start to the new year!
25 min
15
Summer Series Part 6: Property
Welcome to The Australian Finance Podcast Summer Series — your ultimate kick-start to the new year!
26 min
16
Summer Series Part 5: Debt: Using it, managing ...
Welcome to The Australian Finance Podcast Summer Series — your ultimate kick-start to the new year!
26 min
17
Summer Series Part 4: Income & earning more: In...
Welcome to The Australian Finance Podcast Summer Series — your ultimate kick-start to the new year!
27 min
18
Summer Series Part 3: Spending, Saving and Budg...
Welcome to The Australian Finance Podcast Summer Series — your ultimate kick-start to the new year!
26 min
19
Summer Series Part 2: Money and Mindset
Welcome to The Australian Finance Podcast Summer Series — your ultimate kick-start to the new year!
20 min
20
Summer Series Part 1: Happy new year. Let’s get...
Kick-start 2026 with The Australian Finance Podcast Summer Series. Set money goals, prioritise and build balance.
24 min
21
How not to mess up your renovation!
In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, your hosts Pete Wargent and Gemma Mitchell discuss how to manage a great renovation.
36 min
22
Last-minute Christmas gifts under $50 that peop...
Gemma Mitchell and Owen Rask share practical, affordable and thoughtful last-minute Christmas gift ideas under fifty dollars.
20 min
23
What if Vanguard goes bust? Last Q&A of 2025
Get clear answers on mortgages, investing and ETF risk. Owen Rask and Gemma Mitchell unpack fixed vs variable rates, money in relationships, geared ETFs and what happens if providers fail.
55 min
24
5 Ways They Get You – with Chris Kohler
Chris Kohler joins the Australian Finance Podcast to expose the hidden tricks businesses use to take your money and how to fight back.
44 min
25
The million-dollar formula: Small moves, big im...
Today, your host Gemma is joined by Roxanne Calder — recruitment expert and author of the new book Earning Power.
35 min