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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76
Finding good work, life experiments & challengi...
There’s so much more to life than numbers on a spreadsheet, and in this conversation, we hear from Paul Millerd, who has challenged the default life path and shares how he makes decisions regarding his time, money, career, and family.
40 min
77
How interest rates work, economics 101 & the ho...
What on earth is going on with interest rates right now? Dr Sam Wylie explains how interest rates work, the role of the RBA, the housing crisis and more!
41 min
78
ETF Q&A: Currency hedged ETFs, Cam's top ETF fo...
Cameron Gleeson from Betashares joins Owen Rask to explain why currency-hedging matters, the Betashares Gold Bullion ETF (ASX: QAU) and answer your questions.
45 min
79
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
80
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
81
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
82
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
83
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
84
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
85
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
86
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
87
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
88
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
89
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
90
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
91
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
92
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
93
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
94
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
95
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
96
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
97
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
98
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
99
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
100
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