Australian Finance Podcast

If you're going through a divorce or separation, or want to help someone who is, this episode will provide you with some fantastic free resources to make the process easier and much less expensive. In this episode, Kate chats to Gabrielle Canny, who is the Director of the Legal Services Commission of South Australia and the brains behind amica (an awesome resource that we discuss in the episode)....

This episode of The Australian Finance Podcast features a review of the BetaShares Global Cybersecurity ETF (ASX: HACK). Kate and Owen cover how HACK works, the cybersecurity industry, an overview of two key holdings (CRWD & OKTA) in the ETF and how investors might use thematic ETFs like HACK in their portfolio. Before we start please note, this is not a recommendation from Kate, Owen or the Rask...

💝 Valentine’s Day Special 💝 On today’s episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Kate Campbell, Owen Rask and our producer Monique Pizzica, discuss money & relationships, and include some thought-starter questions for your next date night. We also share our thoughts on the importance of discussing money in relationships, splitting bills, shared bank accounts and understanding each others money...

Finance can be really confusing! While it’s often cheaper and far more empowering to learn it for yourself, that’s not for everyone and there’s only so much time in a day. Kate & Owen highlight down the main professionals you might need to use when it comes to your financial affairs (think mortgage brokers, financial advisers & accountants), what they can help you with and some key questions to as...

Let’s talk about insurance - the most expensive thing we pay for and hope we never have to use. This episode of The Australian Finance Podcast is part of our starter pack series, where we share money stuff that changes your life! Kate & Owen give you a quick crash course on how insurance works in Australia, including Life, TPD & Income Protection, Health Insurance, Car Insurance, Home & Contents I...

Super is important and it’s your money - so listen up! This episode of The Australian Finance Podcast is part of our starter pack series, where we share money stuff that changes your life! In this episode Kate & Owen will tell you why you need to give a damn about your super, the simplest ways to compare super funds, how to check your insurance and ways to add extra. If you follow the ideas in thi...

In this episode we’re going to catch you up on something you’re going to have to deal with at some point in your life, taxes. They’re not something you can ignore, but they are something you can manage. Kate & Owen share the key taxes you need to know about, government incentives and deductions to be aware of, maximising your tax return each year and keeping good records. Episode transcript now av...

We’re taking a short programming break from our Starter Pack series, to bring you this fun conversation on the financial side of pet ownership with RSPCA Victoria CEO Dr Liz Walker. Pets can be a big financial commitment, so in this episode Liz shares some things listeners should know about the costs of pet ownership before buying or adopting an animal, along with helpful resources to look after y...

This episode of The Australian Finance Podcast is part of our starter pack series, where we share money stuff that changes your life! Are shares like gambling? Are they risky? How do I buy shares? How much do I need? This episode will cover all that and more. Kate & Owen discuss what the sharemarket is, how it works, why it works, give you a pre-investing checklist and our favourite tools for iden...

This episode of The Australian Finance Podcast is part of our starter pack series, where we share money stuff that changes your life! In this episode we’re going to introduce you to your new investing bestie, Exchange Traded Funds, or ETFs as you’ll come to know them. ETFs are a great investment option for both new and experienced investors, and make it easy to build a low-cost and diversified por...

This episode of The Australian Finance Podcast is part of our starter pack series, where we share money stuff that changes your life! In this episode Kate & Owen introduce you to our favourite market (aside from Prahran market that is), the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). This is where it all goes down every business day from 10am to 4pm, and you can get your hands on shares, ETFs, bonds and...

This episode of The Australian Finance Podcast is part of our starter pack series, where we share money stuff that changes your life! Firstly we want to open your eyes to the fact that investing comes in many more forms than just property - you don't have to buy a home to build wealth. In this episode Kate & Owen explore some common property myths, how to save up for your deposit, what to keep in...

Getting out of the cycle of debt (think BNPL, credit cards and personal loan) is a critical factor in taking control of your financial future. It’s hard to invest in the future when you have the debts of your past pulling you backwards. In this episode Kate & Owen explore some of the different types of consumer debt products to be aware of, strategies for getting out of debt and some of the import...

This episode of The Australian Finance Podcast is part of our starter pack series, where we share money stuff that changes your life! In this conversation, Kate & Owen dive into emergency funds and why they’re so damn important. We’re passionate about this and encourage you not to skip this episode, because foundations are very important on your long-term journey to financial freedom. We’re going...

This episode of The Australian Finance Podcast is part of our starter pack series, where we share money stuff that changes your life! In this conversation, Kate & Owen are going to help you lay down your financial foundations, and set yourself up for financial success in the year ahead. This includes how to organise your bank accounts, the importance of knowing where your money is going (budgets a...

This episode of The Australian Finance Podcast is part of our starter pack series, where we share money stuff that changes your life! In this conversation, Kate & Owen discuss how to get rich slowly (the easy way), without winning the lottery, and why understanding the basics of money is so important. Plus, they share how anyone can get started with investing today, and outline the secret recipe t...

Happy New Year folks 🎉 Today's episode is short and sweet to make sure you're heading into 2022 with good intentions for your financial future. Kate & Owen share a few suggestions and action points to get you thinking about the year ahead, along with putting some goals in place and setting time aside for personal development in your calendar. Episode transcript now available via the show notes pa...

Get your Christmas on with Kate & Owen, in this fun end of year wrap for supporters of The Australian Finance Podcast. In this episode we showcase some of the big podcast highlights during 2021, share our big personal finance lessons from the year and some of the big things we’ve learnt from podcast guests and community, plus give listeners a sneak peek into what’s on the horizon for the podcast a...

The choices you make with your money aren’t just about what you want to do this year, they’re about who you want to be in the future. In this episode, Kate & Owen share 22 great personal finance saving and investing ideas to get you started on the right foot in 2022! From auditing your bank account to learning about thematic ETFs, this episode has for something for everyone in it. Share your money...

Have you ever wanted to understand how interest rates work, but never know who to ask? Well in this episode we've got you covered, as Dr Sam Wylie from Melbourne Business School, gives us an insight into how this things we call an economy actually works. Kate chats to Sam about what economics really is and why it's worth being aware of as consumers and investors, the role economists play, need to...

Have you started setting your financial goals for 2022? It's time to reflect on everything you've achieved this year and set yourself up for a great 2022. In today's episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Kate and Owen discuss setting financial goals. Kate and Owen explore focusing on what you can control, working out your financial priorities, creating your goals and action plan, and strategi...

Welcome back to another listener Q&A episode, where Kate Campbell and Owen Rask crack open the mailbox to answer your questions. This month we cover a great range of questions covering hyperinflation, the pros and cons of margin loans, whether to buy S&P 500 ETFs on the ASX or US markets, the value of using DRPs when you only have a small investment and the credibility of broker data. (We love goi...

This episode of The Australian Finance Podcast features a review of the Vanguard Diversified High Growth ETF (ASX:VDHG). Kate and Owen cover how VDHG works, how investors might use it in their portfolio and their thoughts on using it long-term. Before we start please note, this is not a recommendation from Kate, Owen or the Rask Team. This episode is part of our monthly series where we dive into a...

Have you started preparing to ask for a pay rise in 2022? In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Kate Campbell chats to the trailblazing Meggie Palmer, founder of salary negotiation company PepTalkHer, about getting a pay rise in 2022. Meggie shares her tips and tricks for preparing for a successful salary negotiation, recording your wins, how to approach the conversation, identifying...

In this week's episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Kate & Owen share some fantastic investing resources suggested by the Rask Australia community to help you manage your time and money better. Plus, they share some of their favourite investing tools, podcasts and Twitter accounts to use on your investing journey. Be sure to check out the other resources suggested by our community members by...