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
How AI agents are changing business - Ep 2: The...
How AI agents work, what makes them safe and where agentic commerce is heading.
35 min
2
Why the best companies are scaling faster than ...
Owen Rask explains how AI, payments and software infrastructure are compressing the path from idea to scale.
26 min
3
AI bubble or real boom? What investors should w...
NVIDIA, Microsoft, market bubbles and how to invest when valuations look stretched.
61 min
4
Sounds like good money advice... But is it?
If you've ever heard a piece of money advice and thought, "That sounds right..." this episode is for you.
56 min
5
Is stock picking dead? Scott Phillips on ETFs, ...
Owen Rask and Scott Phillips unpack why investing is cumulative, where AI helps, and why broad ETFs still win for most people.
83 min
6
How to boost your super by $100,000
If you could boost your super by $100,000, would you want to know how?
63 min
7
Factor investing explained: quality, value and ...
Owen Rask and Cameron McCormack unpack factor investing, smart beta, quality, value and growth ETFs in plain English.
37 min
8
How to invest $500 in Australia (step-by-step)
If you had $500 to invest in Australia every month, where would you actually put it?
51 min
9
10 ways to access your super
Gemma Mitchell and Owen Rask explain the 10 main ways Australians can access super, from preservation age to hardship and FHSS.
27 min
10
Rewind: should you boost super, pay off debt or...
A rewind Q&A on super, home deposits, debt and planning ahead when life feels uncertain.
32 min
11
How to build money goals that actually stick, w...
Hayden Smith explains how smaller systems, automation and better habits can turn vague money goals into progress.
31 min
12
How to buy your first property in Australia, wi...
Glen James shares practical first-home-buyer advice on deposits, schemes and getting into the market.
51 min
13
VanEck’s GOAT ETF: how AI is changing ETF inves...
James Gil explains how VanEck’s GOAT ETF uses AI to build a dynamic global shares portfolio.
34 min
14
ASIC’s offset account warning: what borrowers s...
Sarah Court explains what ASIC found on offset accounts, scams and how Australians can better protect their money.
31 min
15
Six things we've learnt about money with Pearle...
Owen Rask and Hayden Smith unpack six practical money lessons on property, tax, saving, fees and staying invested.
42 min
16
Div 293, first-home rules and the SMSF property...
Gemma Mitchell and Owen Rask unpack Div 293 tax, first-home strategy, catch-up contributions and the new SMSF property rules.
47 min
17
Brandon van der Kolk on building New Money and ...
Owen Rask talks with Brandon van der Kolk about New Money, Warren Buffett, value investing and building on YouTube.
52 min
18
Should you DIY your super? Hayden Smith answers...
Owen Rask and Hayden Smith unpack DIY super, SMSFs, HINs, custodial models, ETFs, brokerage fees and wealth-building trade-offs.
45 min
19
An AI masterclass with Hayden Smith from Pearler
Owen Rask and Hayden Smith unpack AI, the supply chain behind LLMs, and the ETFs investors use for exposure.
49 min
20
Tax myths busted: What you can really claim wit...
Learn what you can and can't claim at tax time, understand side hustle income, car expense rules, rental property deductions, and hear directly from the ATO on the biggest tax myths Australians still believe.
36 min
21
Insurance Q&A: exclusions, loadings, claims & t...
Learn how insurance exclusions, premium loadings, occupation ratings and claims really work, understand the differences between retail and super insurance, and hear the lessons from a $1.4 million insurance dispute.
53 min
22
Payday Super started 1 July 2026: what employer...
Learn what Payday Super means from 1 July 2026, including employer obligations, qualifying earnings, STP changes, compliance expectations, and what employees should check.
36 min
23
Christian Hull on property, calm cash flow and ...
Christian Hull unpacks his property leap, calmer cash flow and the systems that turned money chaos into clarity.
62 min
24
Bad financial advice, offset vs redraw & buying...
Been given bad financial advice? Gemma and Milli explain when to complain, how AFCA can help, plus offset vs redraw and first home buyer tips.
41 min
25
The real cost of childcare, school choices and ...
Gemma Mitchell and Jason Leong use PocketSmith data to unpack childcare costs, school choices and family-finance trade-offs.
39 min