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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Education
Investing
1
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
2
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
3
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
4
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
5
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
6
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
7
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
8
Rewind: Investment hacks & financial hot takes
Investment hacks, AI fears, Debt recycling, family trusts & whether you really need VAS – there is a lot packed into this one!
44 min
9
How do I fix my finances? 5 simple steps to tak...
Learn the difference between money coaching and financial advice, follow a simple 5-step framework to improve your finances, and discover how mindset, behaviour, and systems can transform your money.
52 min
10
Budget fear, super moves and inheritance: your ...
Post-Budget money questions answered: property, super, calculators and inheritance planning.
42 min
11
3 ETFs for your whole portfolio? Cameron’s pick...
Cameron Gleeson joins Owen Rask to build two simple three-ETF portfolios for Australians in their 30s and 50s.
36 min
12
Matt Raad on buying websites and online busines...
Gemma Mitchell and Matt Raad unpack websites, digital assets and online businesses as a wealth-building path.
47 min
13
Friday Q&A: Blended family finances, weekly mor...
Gemma Mitchell and Owen Rask answer your finance questions on blended family budgeting, mortgage repayment strategies, consolidating super funds, and accessing super legally in Australia.
42 min
14
ETF tax traps, CGT and cost base adjustments wi...
Owen Rask and Navarre Trousselot explain ETF tax traps, cost base adjustments, rebalancing and proposed Budget changes.
59 min
15
How to stop being a hot money mess: Using data ...
Learn how better money data can improve your financial decisions, track goals, identify spending leaks, build confidence with money, and understand how tools like PocketSmith help create better financial habits.
40 min
16
EOFY Tax Q&A: deductions, offsets & how to avoi...
Owen and Gemma unpack EOFY tax basics, super changes, business cash flow and an ETF pop quiz.
43 min
17
Is AI in a bubble? Cameron Gleeson on the barbe...
Cameron Gleeson explains the AI barbell portfolio, pairing tech stocks with commodities to invest through the AI boom.
46 min
18
6 ETFs for passive income with Hugh Lam from Be...
Owen Rask and Hugh Lam unpack six ETF ideas for passive income, from royalties and dividends to bonds, credit and cash.
42 min
19
Senator Andrew Bragg on housing, tax and Austra...
Senator Andrew Bragg on housing supply, tax, productivity and why Australia feels harder right now.
59 min
20
How rich are you? What 3,000 Aussies told us ab...
Owen and Gemma unpack Wealth Checker data on net worth, millionaire milestones, crypto, debt and the gender gap.
30 min
21
Money coaching vs financial advice: The 5-step ...
Learn the difference between money coaching and financial advice, follow a simple 5-step framework to improve your finances, and discover how mindset, behaviour, and systems can transform your money.
38 min
22
ETF tax traps, kids investing, retirement timin...
Owen and Tahli answer listener questions on ETF tax, kids’ investing accounts, retirement timing and whether buying the dip in super is worth it.
57 min
23
How to invest in your 30s - ETF starter portfolio
Hugh Lam from Betashares explains how to build an ETF portfolio in your 30s around mortgages, kids and cash flow.
37 min
24
How to start investing in ETFs: Step-by-step be...
Learn exactly how to start investing in ETFs, from setting up your account to placing your first trade and building a long-term strategy.
39 min
25
How to build your ETF portfolio: Simple strateg...
Learn how to build a simple ETF portfolio, understand asset allocation, manage risk, and avoid common beginner mistakes when starting out.
30 min