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.


New to the show?

We recommend starting with our 2026 Summer Series: a practical 10-part podcast series designed to help you build confidence with money, investing, and long-term wealth. More advanced listeners might enjoy our other show, The Australian Investors Podcast.


Find our show notes here.


Disclaimer

The information in this episode is provided by The Rask Group Pty Ltd and contains general financial product advice only. It does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs.

Before acting, consider whether the information is appropriate for you and consider seeking personal advice from a licensed financial adviser. You can read our Financial Services Guide at www.rask.com.au/fsg. If a financial product is mentioned, consider the relevant PDS and TMD, where applicable, before making any financial decision.

Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Returns are not guaranteed and capital may be at risk. The Rask Group Pty Ltd is a Corporate Authorised Representative No. 1280930 of Rask Licensing Pty Ltd, AFSL 563 907.

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Our checklist for choosing an active investment
Do humans add value to investing? Mitchell Sneddon from Rask shares his checklist for choosing an active investment.
39 min
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How to live off dividends forever (aka building...
Have you ever imagined getting to a point where you don’t have to work, but you choose to? Kate & Owen discuss building an income-generating portfolio.
32 min
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Money dates, crushing your goals and Australia'...
Jessica Brady is a former financial adviser, the co-founder of Fox & Hare, and financial coach.
70 min
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7 ways to stay invested (even when you're tempt...
In this episode, Kate & Owen share seven ways to stay invested even when you’re tempted to sell and encourage you in your long-term investing journey.
40 min
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How YOLO can damage your financial future [🧠 Br...
In today’s episode, Kate Campbell and Evan Lucas chat about why we find it so hard to save and invest for our future selves.
22 min
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Debt recycling: Adviser Alex Luck explains how ...
Debt Recycling is a confusing superpower. We've brought in Alex Luck, experienced financial adviser to walk us through debt recycling step-by-step.
46 min
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How to have fun & save money on a budget
Money might feel tight right now, but that’s no reason to hole up at home like a hermit. Kate and Owen share dozens of budget entertainment ideas so you can have fun and save money.
32 min
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Side hustle & small business crash course with ...
Owen Rask chats with the co-host of our Business Podcast, Zara McGuffie, about how she went from freelancer to CEO of Inflection Marketing and her top lessons for scaling up your business.
42 min
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How I lost $1 million - John Addis, author of H...
John Addis is one of Australia's best investment writers. He joins Owen Rask to dive deep into four categories of losses and how to avoid the costliest investment mistakes.
83 min
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Money date activity: your financial wheel of li...
Certified Money Coach Karen Eley shares her favourite money date (or solo date) activity, to help your better understand your financial wheel of life and take action.
35 min
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ETFs 102: index funds, factors, smart beta & qu...
Tom Wickenden from Betashares joins Owen Rask to explain 'factor investing', the differences between index ETFs and "smart beta", and offer an example.
33 min
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The true cost of home ownership (from rates & r...
How much does it really cost to own a home in Australia? Kate Campbell and Owen Rask discuss the unexpected costs of home ownership that you should know about.
52 min
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How to invest in the S&P 500 Index [Owen’s Sept...
In today’s episode, we discuss how to invest in the S&P 500 Index and update you on what’s been happening in global investment markets over the past month.
39 min
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7 money mindset blocks that stop you reaching y...
Certified Money Coach Karen Eley shares the seven common mindset blocks that stop us from making progress towards our financial goals.
45 min
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Detoxing our finances, getting a better deal & ...
On Money & Chill this month, Kate Campbell, Owen Rask & producer Monique discuss how they've been detoxing their finances and getting better deals.
52 min
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10 years of SHARE investing: here’s what we've ...
Investing in shares is a unique experience and there's plenty to learn, so Kate & Owen share their mistakes and lessons from 10 years of share investing.
52 min
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5 ASX high dividend stocks for your watchlist i...
Are you interested in income generating investments? Owen Rask shares 5 ASX high dividend stocks on his watchlist on 2024.
41 min
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6+ money & investing books we're reading in 2024
We love reading, so in this episode Kate & Owen share a collection of money and investing books they've been reading in 2024, plus share some of the classics.
40 min
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How to make a claim on income protection and li...
Claiming on life insurance, income protection, TPD, Trauma or Childs Cover insurance can be daunting. Life insurance and income protection expert Phil Thompson from Skye Wealth joins Owen Rask on The Australian Finance Podcast to talk about how to make a claim.
29 min
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How to review your insurance and adjust your co...
Reviewing your life insurance and income protection cover is vital. How should you do the insurance review? Life insurance and income protection expert Phil Thompson from Skye Wealth joins Owen Rask on The Australian Finance Podcast to talk personal insurance in our mini series.
26 min
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Application process for life insurance & income...
How to apply for life insurance and income protection. Life insurance and income protection expert Phil Thompson from Skye Wealth joins Owen Rask on The Australian Finance Podcast to talk personal insurance in our mini series.
25 min
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Buying personal insurance: Super, Adviser or DI...
How do you actually buy life insurance and income protection? Life insurance and income protection expert Phil Thompson from Skye Wealth joins Owen Rask on The Australian Finance Podcast to talk personal insurance in our mini series.
40 min
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Income protection insurance ins-and-outs [Life ...
Income protection explained end to end. What is income protection? Expert Phil Thompson from Skye Wealth joins Owen Rask on The Australian Finance Podcast to talk personal insurance in our mini series.
28 min
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Lump sum insurance: Life/Death, Disability, Tra...
What is lum sum insurance like Life Insurance / Death Cover, TPD and Trauma? Life insurance and income protection expert Phil Thompson from Skye Wealth joins Owen Rask on The Australian Finance Podcast to talk personal insurance in our mini series.
35 min
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What is personal insurance? [Life Insurance Min...
What is personal insurance? Life insurance and income protection expert Phil Thompson from Skye Wealth joins Owen Rask on The Australian Finance Podcast to talk personal insurance in our mini series.
32 min