Australian Finance Podcast

Now that we’re gearing up for 2024, it’s a good chance to start reflecting and resetting after a busy year. So what should we be doing with our finances over the next year? With the cost of living challenging us all this year (or at least 92% of us, says research from Aware Super), there’s been no better time to focus on our finances and set ourselves up for success in the new year. In this episod...

What does the Australian ETF market look like in numbers? Global X, Senior Product and Investment Strategist David Tuckwell shares the numbers behind ETF growth and development in Australia this year in a conversation with Owen Rask. 📚 Enjoyed this episode? You'll love Kate's book, Buying Happiness, which you can order on Amazon: https://bit.ly/kate-amazon ~~ Resources you'll love ~~ Access Show...

What's on Owen & Kate's summer reading list? ⚠️ Warning: This is not a serious episode, but we have a whole back catalogue for that. In this episode, Kate, Owen and our producer Monique, share our Christmas gift guide, summer reading list & our top money lessons from 2023. Money & Chill is a monthly segment on The Australian Finance Podcast featuring Kate, Owen and our producer Monique. We chat ab...

Buyers Agent Amy Lunardi and Rask founder Owen Rask are joined by Rebeka Morgan from Buildher Collective. This episode originally aired on the Australian Property Podcast earlier in 2023. BuildHer Collective helps women build and renovate their homes through her community. Rebeka used her experience in construction to guide her clients and community to understand that property development is more...

In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Rask's Chief Investment Officer Owen Rask and Alex Luck, co-founder of Everest Wealth, answer your questions about super, VDHG and ethical investing. 📚 Enjoyed this episode? You'll love Kate's book, Buying Happiness, which you can order on Booktopia or Amazon. ~~ Resources you'll love ~~ Invest with Owen: https://bit.ly/R-invest Mortgage Broking:...

Looking forward to 2024, you might be already starting to think about what goals you want to work towards. If you’re listening to this podcast, you might be someone who tends to set big, ambitious goals. But sometimes, when it comes to money, this can make things harder. Setting a big goal like “I want to sort my finances out and start investing” really needs to be broken down into lots of smaller...

Naomi Simson is an Australian business owner and leader who’s seen it all. From founding RedBalloon, an online marketplace for experiences in 2001, to being a judge on Shark Tank Australia, she’s full of insights. In today’s conversation, Kate Campbell chats to Naomi about her journey as a business owner in Australia over the past few decades, its impact on her finances, insights on work and how s...

Ready to kick off 2024 Rask style? Well, we’ve got quite an episode lined up for you today!  Continuing on from the popularity of our saving and investing episodes in 2021, 2022 and 2023, we’ve put together 24 ways you can save and invest in 2024. Give some of them a go, and let us know by jumping into the Rask Core community or sending us a message on socials. Remember that the choices you make w...

What's happened in the world of money over the past month? Catch up with the world of finance in Owen's December 2023 market update, covering major market moves, bonds & the power of offset accounts. 📚 Enjoyed this episode? You'll love Kate's book, Buying Happiness, which you can order on Booktopia or Amazon. ~~ Resources you'll love ~~ Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Invest with Owen:...

For many Australians, investing is a daunting activity to get started with. However, micro-investing apps like Pearler Micro, Raiz, CommSec Pocket, Sharesies, and more have broken down many of the traditional barriers to investing for beginners.   Starting with just $5, you can get your first taste of being an owner in our global economy rather than just a consumer, which is pretty exciting! In th...

Want to make an impact globally with just $25? You can do so with Lendwithcare, a micro-finance lending program for small businesses powered by Care Australia. How does it work, you ask? 1) You lend: You choose which borrower to support 2) They grow: Your investment helps their small business grow 3) They repay: When they’re up and running, they repay your loan 4) Lend again: Support another perso...

Want to become a millionaire without winning the lottery? Then listen up! This episode is for anyone interested in investing in 2024. Kate & Owen take listeners through a whirlwind adventure covering what investing is, what to do before investing, what you can invest in and how to invest in it. Want the resources? Head to the show notes on Rask Media! 📚 Enjoyed this episode? You'll love Kate's bo...

There’s no doubt about it: the Christmas season and the Summer holidays are expensive! In today’s episode, Kate & Owen are talking about some practical ways to save money this Summer, be fully present during the Christmas season and not set ourselves back financially. We also touch on being generous with our resources, as many people in our community are having a tough time this year. 📚 Enjoyed t...

What on earth is happening with the rental market right now?! Tune in to hear the latest data from Domain's property expert Dr Nicola Powell. In this interview, Kate Campbell and Dr Nicola Powell discuss: why rents have increased so much in 2023 where the most affordable cities to rent are (Vacancy Rate Report) practical strategies for listeners to manage the cost of renting right now 📚 Enjoyed t...

Ready for a listener Q&A? Kate Campbell & Owen Rask crack open the question inbox to discuss topics including: Best Rask Education courses to start with Getting paid dividends from ETFs Using ETFs like VHY to increase your income Building helpful money habits Financial exit strategies ASK US A QUESTION: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00 📚 Enjoyed this episode? You'll love Kate's book, Buying Happiness, whic...

Ever made a money mistake? In this episode of Brain Hacks with Kate Campbell and Evan Lucas, we're talking about making mistakes with our money, learning from them and moving forward. In our latest series, "Brain Hacks with Kate Campbell & Evan Lucas", the duo discusses common behavioural biases impacting our financial futures and strategies to combat them. Just look for the 🧠 episodes every mont...

Ready for a financial planning Q&A? In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Rask's Chief Investment Officer Owen Rask and Alex Luck, co-founder of Everest Wealth, answer your financial planning questions and tip-toe around the important topics of Super and insurance.  Every week, Rask's panel of experts answer your questions, no matter which channel you list to. ASK YOUR QUESTION: https...

When you immerse yourself in the world of money and investing, you begin to realise not everyone knows what they’re talking about, and there’s a lot of noise and misdirection you need to swim past and mistakes to make and overcome. We’re here to help you fast-track your journey a bit by sharing some of the things to avoid that we’ve learnt from our own experiences. In this episode, Kate Campbell a...

Want to know our BEST purchases under $30? ⚠️ Warning: This is not a serious episode, but we have a whole back catalogue for that. In this episode, Kate, Owen and our producer Monique discuss their top three purchases under $30 recently that have improved their life. They also discuss their favourite books at the moment and what's happening in the world of Rask right now. Money & Chill is a monthl...

Kids cost how much?! In today's episode, Kate Campbell chats with Ana Kresina about her brand new book, Kids Ain't Cheap: How to plan financially for parenthood and your family's future. Ana talks about everything you should consider before having kids, the big costs involved, navigating child care and parental leave and having conversations with your partners. 📚 Enjoyed this episode? You'll love...

Did you know that 88% of ART members under 40 sit in the default super option?! Last year, Sunsuper and QSuper merged to form Australian Retirement Trust (ART), now one of Australia’s largest super funds that manages over $260 billion in retirement savings for 2.3 million members. In today's conversation, Kate Campbell chats with Anne Fuchs, ART’s Head of Advice & Acting Chief of Retirement. The d...

Are you on the hunt for the best stocks to invest in for Artificial Intelligence (AI)? Like NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ: NVDA)? Or Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA)? Or looking for some technology ETFs for AI exposure? In this episode, Owen Rask explains how he'd invest in AI and why he's not rushing to do it. Plus, Kate and Owen discuss the ways AI might impact how they invest and some current use cases. Owen's A...

It can be a challenge to know what the market wants and what people like, so this episode will help you understand the best strategy for you! Buyer's agent Amy Lunardi and Rask founder Owen Rask talk through actionable ways for you to understand how to add value to your property. On this episode of the Australian Property Podcast: Amy and Owen's personal experiences renovating Renovation goals Way...

In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Owen Rask is joined by Chris Bates, mortgage broker and founder of Blusk, to answer your property questions. We L-O-V-E your property questions, so send them through to Chris Bates & Owen Rask: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00 Property questions answered today: What is Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI), and am I eligible for a waiver? Redraw vs Offset: What'...

Want to know what's going on in the world of money? Catch up with the world of finance in Owen's November 2023 market update, covering major market moves, what's going on in the world of interest rates & the employment market. Resources you'll love Rask Invest - Invest with Owen: https://bit.ly/R-invest Mortgage Broking: https://bit.ly/broke-rask Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan Property...