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
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
2
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
3
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
4
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
5
Summer Series Part 9: Tax
Welcome to The Australian Finance Podcast Summer Series — your ultimate kick-start to the new year!
30 min
6
2026 stock game: Owen & Navarre's $100,000 stoc...
The Rask 2026 stock market game is live - it's called Stock Genius
43 min
7
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
8
Summer Series Part 7: Savvy Superannuation
Welcome to The Australian Finance Podcast Summer Series — your ultimate kick-start to the new year!
25 min
9
Summer Series Part 6: Property
Welcome to The Australian Finance Podcast Summer Series — your ultimate kick-start to the new year!
26 min
10
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
11
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
12
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
13
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
14
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
15
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
16
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
17
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
18
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
19
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
20
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
21
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
22
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
23
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
24
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
25
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