Get Rich Slow Club

Are you an Australian citizen who has started a local uni degree in the last 35 years? If so, you’ll know about HECS-HELP debt. In the early stages of your career, HECS-HELP debt can be pretty easy to forget about. For starters, you don’t need to start making payments until your income reaches a certain threshold. And even then, it’s deducted from your salary, meaning it simply feels like another...

At the Get Rich Slow Club, there are (among other things) two topics we love discussing. One of them is wage transparency, financial literacy, and closing the gender pay gap. The other relates to side hustles, entrepreneurialism, and people who successfully monetise their passion. That’s why we’re thrilled to host two guests who combine both topics: Victoria Harris and Sophie Hallwright from The C...

Recently, the Get Rich Slow Club received an interesting question from a listener: Is it better for a person in their late 20s to funnel their savings and earnings into ETFs , or to work towards a home deposit via a high-interest savings account? While there’s no universally “correct” answer, there are a range of factors that can influence the decision. And by considering these factors in-depth, e...

The more we learn about money, the more we realise that self-care, financial wellness, and financial literacy are entwined. When you neglect one, the other two inevitably follow. On the upside, by paying attention to your financial wellness, you can see a marked improvement in your daily life. To assist you in mastering your financial wellness, Natasha Etschmann ( Tash Invests ) and Ana Kresina (H...

Let’s be honest: the world of investing can sometimes feel a bit…gatekeep-y. And while there can be many reasons for this, much of it stems from the language the industry requires. Whether you’re reading an ETF ’s fact sheet or browsing a Bloomberg article, it’s common to find some terms you’ve never heard before. The good news is: once you’ve learned them, investing will feel much less complicate...

The Get Rich Slow Club has explored the topic of financial wellness on more than one occasion. In this episode, we take it a step further and detail the relationship between debt and mental health. When debt is allowed to spiral, its effect on our mental health can be as dire as its impact on our finances. But by understanding the correlation between debt and mental health, we can better address b...

While this podcast often focuses on investing tools, savings accounts form an essential part of any Get Rich Slow strategy. Beyond accommodating money for short-term goals, a good savings account can also nurture your emergency fund. In other words, it pays to put some thought into where you keep your cash. That’s what Natasha Etschmann ( Tash Invests ) and Ana Kresina (Head of Product & Commu...

Celebrating your romance, your friendship, or yourself can be a real joy. It can also be expensive. Restaurants are more pricey than ever, live events have been struck by inflation, and don’t get us started on the cost of flowers. Of course, none of this is to say that you shouldn’t spend on dates if you want to. But if you’re looking for some budget-friendly inspiration, we’ve got you covered. In...

To date, a key aspect of our Get Rich Slow Club journey has focused on shares investing. And a crucial part of shares investing involves choosing the right online broker for your goals. Each broker offers different features, fees, and philosophies, meaning the “right” broker can differ between investors. To help you choose for yourself, Natasha Etschmann ( Tash Invests ) and Ana Kresina (Head of P...

Ethical investing, or ESG investing (Environmental, Social, and Governance) has attracted a lot of attention over the past decade. However, not everyone agrees on whether it’s a worthwhile investing channel. Some investors argue it provides a much-needed chance to do some good whilst potentially earning a return. Others claim it’s a milquetoast asset class that will never be able to compete with t...

One of the most common questions we receive at the Get Rich Slow Club is: “What should I invest in?”. Since everyone’s goals are different, and since we don’t have a crystal ball, we can’t definitively answer that question. However, for anyone looking for a starting point, there is a resource we love to refer to: community data. By looking at what other like-minded long-term investors are buying,...

Whether or not you have a Ninjio subscription, you’ve probably noticed an increase in financial crime and fraud. With their phishing and their tracking and their vishing and their hacking, it can feel like crooks are lurking behind every call and text. And nothing raids on a Get Rich Slow parade quite sophisticated financial theft. Fortunately, there are a horde of sharp people working hard to sto...

Folks, this here’s a special one. Recently, Natasha Etschmann ( Tash Invests ) and Ana Kresina (Head of Product & Community at Pearler ) took the Get Rich Slow Club on the road. They met up with a few of their favourite content creators, invited friends from the community to join them, and talked about money. What you’re about to listen to are the results from that evening. In this special liv...

For long-time listeners, we’ve aimed to make one thing clear: long-term investing doesn’t need to be complicated. It isn’t something that requires countless hours, and it shouldn’t be something that demands regular attention. If you understand the basic principles, and your own risk profile, we believe you have what you need to begin. That doesn’t mean you can’t make mistakes, though. Like any typ...

January is a time for new gym memberships, new learning app subscriptions, and new habits. However, many of us have trouble keeping all three by March. And while we can’t help with the first two items, we might be able to give you a nudge with the third. In this session, Natasha Etschmann ( Tash Invests ) and Ana Kresina (Head of Product & Community at Pearler ) cover their favourite tips for...

Welcome to 2024! The New Year is upon us, and if you’re anything like us, your Resolution featured something about an updated budget. Worry not – for that’s what this Get Rich Slow Club episode is all about. In the first session of 2024, Natasha Etschmann ( Tash Invests ) and Ana Kresina (Head of Product & Community at Pearler ) chat with Jessica Irvine, an award-winning author and content cre...

Late December is a prime period for afternoon naps and food comas. It’s also a time in which we can reflect on the wins, losses, and lessons of the last 12 months. That way, we can begin the New Year with a clear idea of what we want to achieve, and how we can get there. In this episode, Natasha Etschmann ( Tash Invests ) and Ana Kresina (Head of Product & Community at Pearler ) reflect on all...

Have you ever heard someone declare that they’re “bad with money”? Maybe you’ve said it about yourself. It’s an idea that many of us perpetuate about ourselves, alongside other myths like “I’m bad at maths”. But despite its prevalence, it’s a stigma that we can all challenge – and break. To tackle this topic, Natasha Etschmann ( Tash Invests ) and Ana Kresina (Head of Product & Community at Pe...

If you’re in a relationship, it’s one of the most important decisions you can make. However, until recently, it’s rarely been discussed in mainstream money media. On one hand, it can be an effective way to build transparency, unity, and philosophical alignment in a relationship. On the downside, in toxic relationships, it can lay the groundwork for financial abuse. So, how can you know if and when...

Money management can be a paradox. On one hand, it’s the definition of cold, logical thinking – additions and subtractions and fractions and percentages. On the flipside, money relates to our hopes and dreams and fears – subjects which couldn’t be more emotional. How, then, are we to balance emotion with logic when managing our investments? As you may have guessed, this conundrum is precisely what...

The Get Rich Slow Club is back with another investing Q&A! Once again, Natasha Etschmann ( Tash Invests ) and Ana Kresina (Head of Product & Community at Pearler ) respond to some of the community’s thorniest queries. These run the gamut of investing concepts, including: “What are the biggest mistakes to avoid when investing?”  “How can I get my partner excited about investing?”  “How can...

A key part of getting rich slow is changing the way we view supposedly “boring” topics. From budgeting to superannuation , this podcast has set out to prove that “boring” subject matters can be wealth-building game changers. In this episode, Natasha Etschmann ( Tash Invests ) and Ana Kresina (Head of Product & Community at Pearler ) continue this trend by exploring an often misunderstood topic...

When we’re working towards getting rich slow, it can be easy to focus on the granular details. Research into things like ETF management fees and differences in online brokers can occupy much of your time. And while these details are important, there’s an oft-overlooked factor which arguably matters even more: money psychology. After all, the way we think about money shapes how we spend, invest, an...

Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Diwali, or just Silly Season, there’s a universal truth we all face: November-to-January costs. A. LOT. Between gifts, banquets, end-of-year parties, and family trips, it’s easy for even the most airtight budget to come undone. Get Rich Slow Club hosts Natasha Etschmann ( Tash Invests ) and Ana Kresina (Head of Product & Community at Pearler...

Over the last few years, the Aussie super industry has seen a bit of a revamp. An increase in comparison tools, calls for greater fund transparency, and initiatives like the first home super saver scheme have all been to the benefit of the public. Even so, there’s still a lot that many people don’t know about their super. To pull back the curtain, the Get Rich Slow Club this week welcomes a very s...