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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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
52
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
53
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
54
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
55
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
56
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
57
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
58
How to research ETFs: The ultimate beginner che...
Learn how to research and compare ETFs using a simple checklist, understand key terms like fees and index tracking, and choose the right ETF with confidence.
52 min
59
What does the federal budget mean for your mon...
Owen and Gemma unpack what the proposed budget could mean for property, shares, ETFs, super, trusts, EVs and your tax.
55 min
60
How ETFs actually work: Capital growth, dividen...
Understand how ETFs generate returns, what’s inside them, how risk works, and why passive investing is so powerful for long-term investors.
33 min
61
What is an ETF? Beginner guide to investing in ...
Learn what ETFs are, how they work, why they’ve exploded in popularity, and how they can help you start investing simply and confidently.
34 min
62
Christian Hull’s Hot-Mess Money Makeover: Where...
Follow Christian Hull’s journey as he tackles money chaos, builds financial awareness, and begins his Hot-Mess Money Makeover with expert guidance.
52 min
63
Super vs property vs ETFs: What should you focu...
Super, ETFs or property? Learn how to invest, check FHOG rules, and build wealth in uncertain markets.
45 min
64
Like design? Listen to this: Why AI makes human...
Andrew Hogan explains why AI is lifting the value of design, judgment and creative work — and what that means for teams, founders and investors.
46 min
65
Got $1 million overnight? What to do next
Learn how to manage a large inheritance, handle rising insurance costs in super, and improve first home affordability in Australia.
34 min
66
Why buying your first home feels impossible (an...
Discover why the traditional path to buying your first home no longer works, the trade-offs modern buyers must make, and how to rethink home ownership in today’s market.
44 min
67
Money in your 20s: investing, super and your fi...
Emily joins Owen to unpack investing, super, house deposits and social pressure in your 20s.
55 min
68
Sudden wealth explained: inheritance, pressure,...
Understand sudden wealth events, emotional challenges, and why tax, structure, and planning matter more than ever.
36 min
69
Inside a $350bn super fund: How your money is r...
Owen Rask is joined by Brian Parker, Chief Economist of Australian Retirement Trust (ART), to discuss how ART thinks about runway, portfolio construction, private markets and when volatility becomes opportunity.
54 min
70
Interest rates are rising… here’s how to actual...
Learn how rising interest rates impact borrowers and savers, plus how to choose the right savings account.
33 min
71
Fuel relief is coming, credit card surcharges a...
Answering your biggest money questions: whether to invest or pay down debt, how to start investing with small amounts, and how to plan for a ‘work optional’ retirement.
39 min
72
Financial independence is still achievable but ...
Most people think investing is the hard part. You do not need a perfect plan. You just need to start.
35 min
73
Estate planning, super & SMSFs: What happens to...
Learn how wills, superannuation, binding nominations and SMSFs impact your estate planning, plus what happens to your money if you don’t have a plan.
40 min
74
Becoming a financial planner, SpaceX IPO & your...
Get to know Rask Associate Milli Russell’s journey into financial advice, learn the real career pathway, and hear answers to your biggest questions on mortgages, ETFs, IPOs and investing decisions.
43 min
75
Low deposit, high stakes: Inside Australia's 5%...
In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, your hosts Pete Wargent of Allen Wargent Property Buyers and Gemma Mitchell from Rask discuss whether first homebuyers should use the 5% deposit scheme.
31 min