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
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
2
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
3
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
4
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
5
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
6
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
7
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
8
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
9
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
10
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
11
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
12
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
13
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
14
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
15
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
16
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
17
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
18
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
19
Budget fear, super moves and inheritance: your ...
Post-Budget money questions answered: property, super, calculators and inheritance planning.
42 min
20
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
21
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
22
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
23
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
24
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
25
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