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
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
2
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
3
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
4
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
5
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
6
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
7
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
8
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
9
10 money hacks to level up your life in 2024 [T...
Kate Campbell & Mitchell Sneddon share 10 different money hacks to help you maximise your finances in 2024
34 min
10
How (& why) insurance works: real-life claims w...
What really happens when you make an insurance claim? Phil Thompson from Skye Wealth explains how the claims process works, shares real-life case studies, and reveals how to get the most from your cover.
37 min
11
How Owen Rask & Alex Luck *actually* invest [Ad...
In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, your host Owen Rask answers your questions with Everest Wealth Group founder and financial adviser, Alex Luck.
43 min
12
Super, saving like a boomer and exit-rentvestin...
Owen Rask and Gemma Mitchell dive into your questions on saving, investing, brokers, kids’ money and planning your next big property move.
42 min
13
Invest your first $1,000 with these 5 steps
In this short Wednesday bonus episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Gemma Mitchell walks you through a simple, practical roadmap for investing your first $1,000. No jargon, no complicated charts, just clear steps you can actually follow.
13 min
14
Can You Go a Year Without Shopping? Emma Edward...
In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Gemma Mitchell is joined by Emma Edwards — financial behaviour expert, founder of The Broke Generation, and now two-time author.
43 min
15
Super, parental leave pitfalls and teaching tee...
In this Friday episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Gemma Mitchell and Owen Rask unpack your questions on investing, super, HECS and even a Christmas dilemma.
47 min
16
Making sense of retirement: Super & retirement ...
Gemma and Tahli unpack what retirement really looks like in Australia, the biggest misconceptions, and introduce Rask's Retirement Academy.
41 min
17
Do this now for a great 2026
In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, your hosts Pete Wargent of Allen Wargent Property Buyers and Gemma Mitchell from Rask discuss how to make 2026 your best financial year yet.
23 min
18
BGBL v GGBL, Gearing 101, and debt inside Super
Discover how ETF gearing works, when it helps (or hurts), and whether it's the right tool to accelerate your wealth creation over time.
43 min
19
Property or shares: Which wins? Mid-life super ...
In this Friday episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, hosts Owen Rask and Gemma Mitchell unpack your questions on super, property and how to juggle big money decisions at different life stages.
32 min
20
5 ways to research an ETF like a pro
How do you research an ETF from scratch? Owen Rask reveals his exact steps to follow.
26 min
21
AI career disruption, vibe coding & investment ...
Discover how Pearler CTO Hayden Smith navigates money, mindset, investing, and career disruption in the age of AI — with practical takeaways you can apply today.
51 min
22
Zero-fee super: Scam or smart? ETF crash myths ...
In this Friday episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, hosts Owen Rask and Gemma Mitchell dig into your money questions. This week we look at how to spot risks inside your super fund, what’s reasonable to expect from a financial adviser, how to think about market crashes without panicking, and what happens if you can no longer use your FHSS funds.
40 min
23
Emma Edwards’ 5 Rules for Spending Right in 2026
In this short and snappy Wednesday bonus episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Gemma Mitchell is joined by financial behaviour expert and author Emma Edwards to share five practical tips to help you spend less — without feeling deprived.
17 min
24
David Gardner, 6 traits to beat the market, rul...
Discover how David Gardner (The Motley Fool) beats the market, the six traits of rule-breaker stocks, why “lose to win” works, and how to hold for decades.
80 min
25
Maximising Annual Leave, AI Holiday Hacks and 2...
Get money-smart this Christmas with Gemma & Lexi! Discover holiday budgeting hacks, saving tips, and family finance ideas to start 2026 strong.
27 min