Australian Finance Podcast

Tom Wickenden from Betashares joins Owen Rask on this Australian Finance Podcast to explain factor investing, the differences between index ETFs and "smart beta", and walk us through the Betashares Australian Quality ETF (ASX: AQLT). Video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p000Nxcp9FY Betashares AQLT landing page: https://www.betashares.com.au/fund/australian-quality-etf/ Australian Finance...

How much does it really cost to own a home in Australia? There’s a lot of focus on buying properties, but being a homeowner involves many costs, which are often hidden at the start. In this conversation, Kate and Owen will unpack many of the costs of home ownership, share some ballpark figures, and discuss how to save, prepare, or mitigate these costs! Plus, we asked our community members about so...

This episode breaks down the iShares S&P 500 ETF (ASX: IVV), a popular choice for Australian investors seeking low-cost, diversified exposure to top US companies. Tune in to learn more about its benefits and risks and why it's a core holding in Rask Invest portfolios. Plus, Owen updates you on what’s been happening in global investment markets over the past month. Series resources Ask a question:...

When it comes to achieving financial success, it's not just about the numbers. Our behaviour plays a crucial role in reaching our goals. Certified Money Coach Karen Eley shares the seven common mindset blocks that stop us from making progress towards our financial goals and how we can overcome them. Financial Abuse Support Toolkit | 1800RESPECT Series resources Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3Qti...

Money & Chill is back again for September, and Kate Campbell, Owen Rask & producer Monique discuss how they've been detoxing their finances and getting better deals. Plus, we discuss some great money resources, how Rask Invest is going behind the scenes and why Owen subscribed to so many streaming services. Series resources Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00 Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R...

Interested in buying shares? This episode is for you. Kate and Owen share their mistakes and lessons from 10 years of share investing, along with insights into becoming better investors. Owen's free Value Investor Program (2020 version) Rask Investing Philosophy Series resources Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00 Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Rask Community: https://bit.ly/3UkFWel...

Getting income from ASX shares or ETFs is pretty much second to none. The consistency of income, the laws that incentivise boards to pay income to ASX shareholders, and the franking credits make the Australian share market unlike any other.  Owen Rask discusses why companies pay dividends, shares his tips on finding high-quality dividend shares, and talks about five he's got on his watchlist at th...

Chances are, if you listen to the Australian Finance Podcast, you also enjoy reading (audiobooks definitely count). Kate & Owen have learnt so much about their personal finances and approach to investing from books, so in this episode, they’re sharing some of their favourite reads in 2024 with you. Series resources Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00 Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Ra...

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. Topics covered: - How to make a claim on income protection - Steps to make a life insurance / death cover claim - Trauma, TPD and Childs c...

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. Topics covered: - When is a good time to review insurance? - Major life events that should trigger a review (kids, death...

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. Topics covered: - Getting insurance through an adviser, going direct to an insurer or Super fund - A statement of medical questions - Your 'duty to take reasonable care' whe...

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. Topics covered: - How to buy insurance through Superannuation - Risks of changing Super funds without checking your insurance - Getting insurance through a financial...

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. Topics covered: - Income protection benefits - Detailed explanation of different types of income protection cover and its benefits. - How to calculate the amount of income protection you need - Diff...

What is lump 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. Topics covered: - Life Insurance explained - Trauma insurance explained - TPD (Total Permanent Disability) explained - Childs Cover explaind - Detaile...

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. Topics covered: - What is personal insurance and why is it important? - Types of Personal Insurance: Overview of life insurance, disability insurance, income protection, trauma insurance, and child co...

I don’t know about you, but reining in our grocery bills is a never-ending challenge this year. In fact, recent ABS CPI data over the twelve months to the June 2024 quarter showed the cost of food and non-alcoholic beverages rose by 3.3%! So what can we do to tackle this rising cost in our budget and create more breathing room? Kate Campbell & Owen Rask share six ways they've been lowering the cos...

In this episode of The Australian Investors Podcast, Owen Rask and Paul Clitheroe talk about: 1. Paul's money advice to young people 2. The most common and memorable types of investment scams Paul uncovered 3. Paul's personal investment strategy 4. The rise of ETFs and how they change things 5. How Paul gets so much conviction in Australian shares and property 6. How a family investment in CSLshar...

Ever wondered what happens when an ASX-listed company fails? In this episode, Kate Campbell and Owen Rask answer your investing questions about emergency funds, ASX failures, investing while travelling, when to start adding bonds to your portfolio, and Spotify Playlists. This episode was recorded on the 23rd of August 2024. Series resources Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00 Access Show Notes:...

You’ve probably had this discussion with friends or family at some point, particularly when you hear about someone winning the lottery or getting a massive windfall, but what would you do if you actually had a million dollars? In this episode, Kate Campbell & Evan Lucas chat about some of those fun pie-in-the-sky ideas, tips on dealing with an unexpected windfall, common behavioural traps, and sha...

It has been a while since we’ve discussed savings accounts and making sure you’re getting a decent interest rate on your hard-earned savings.  But savers rejoice! Your time to shine has come.  In this podcast, Kate & Owen share some tips on making the most of your savings, why shopping around for a better interest rate matters (especially now) and some of the best interest rates around on savings...

Owen Rask, Chief Investment Officer of Rask Invest, delivers his monthly portfolio update for August 2024 on this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast. He also explains why he invests in emerging markets and what's happening with inflation and the RBA interest rate data. Series resources Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00 Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Kate's book, Buying Happi...

Are you invested in AI? In this episode, Owen Rask chats with Hugh Lam, CFA, an Investment Strategist at Betashares. The duo discusses artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on investors and the companies they invest in. They also discuss ways to invest in the AI boom through ETFs such as ASX: NDQ. Please note: Betashares is a long-term partner on the Australian Finance Podcast. Series resour...

What's going on with the market right now? On today's episode of Money & Chill, Kate Campbell, Owen Rask, and producer Monique unpack our latest news, discuss this week's market mayhem, share some dubious money-saving tips, and discuss some of the podcasts and books we've been enjoying lately. ⚠️ Warning: This is not a serious episode, but we have a whole back catalogue for that. Series resources...

We all need to use a brokerage account to buy shares & ETFs, but what sets them apart? Owen Rask sits down with Pearler CEO & co-founder Nick Nicolaides to explore why he built Pearler, what sets it apart and his journey to build a platform that makes creating wealth accessible to everyone. Please note: Pearler is a long-term partner on the Australian Finance Podcast. Pearler, the broker for long-...

Investing is easy. Staying invested is hard. Glen James knows his WHY when it comes to investing and wants to help others do the same. Because knowing your why will help you stay invested long-term. Kate Campbell chats with Glen about some of the interesting insights from his new book, including the WHY behind his personal finance journey, how he invests right now, and how to stay invested (even w...