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
SMSFs explained: when control is worth the cost...
Gemma Mitchell and Chamil Peiris unpack SMSF costs, trustee duties, property traps and alternatives.
47 min
2
Gemma’s $24,000 Japan trip - 7 ways to save on ...
Owen and Gemma unpack a real family trip and the travel costs worth checking before you book.
61 min
3
The three pillars wealthy Australians use to bu...
Owen Rask and Gemma Mitchell unpack the home, investment and super pillars behind lasting wealth.
41 min
4
Recession-proof your money: a practical plan fo...
Owen Rask and Gemma Mitchell on buffers, budgets, mortgages and protecting your income.
64 min
5
Australians spend $1,000 a month eating out — w...
PocketSmith data reveals why dining costs jumped 57% and where households are cutting back.
44 min
6
If you had $20,000, build your ETF portfolio li...
Build an ETF portfolio across Australian shares, global quality, emerging markets and gold.
39 min
7
Young people and property - is it possible?
Can young Australians still buy a home, or is property ownership slipping further out of reach?
62 min
8
How to raise rich kids without raising entitled...
Sarah Megginson shares practical ways to raise money-smart kids without fear, shame or entitlement.
59 min
9
What happens to Super when you retire?
What actually happens to your super when you retire?
62 min
10
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
11
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
12
AI bubble or real boom? What investors should w...
NVIDIA, Microsoft, market bubbles and how to invest when valuations look stretched.
61 min
13
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
14
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
15
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
16
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
17
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
18
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
19
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
20
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
21
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
22
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
23
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
24
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
25
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