Australian Finance Podcast

Your friend: “OMG, did you hear that “they” said Australian property prices are going to fall by 30%?” You: “Who’s ‘they’ and what data did they use?” Your friend: “No idea. But seriously how bad’s that!” With bold predictions about the direction of Australian house prices getting tossed around left right and centre, falling rental prices, COVID-19 and first home buyers licking their lips, Owen to...

From seasoned investors wondering if now is the right time to put their cash to use and new investors wondering if they should jump in now, everyone wants to know if “now is the time to buy shares in Australia”. Unfortunately for you, we’re not oracles and won’t give you a straight answer, but, in this episode Kate and Owen will explore some of the recent issues investors have faced, the questions...

In this episode of the Australian Finance Podcast, Kate and Owen talk property with Amy Lunardi. Amy is a Buyer’s Advocate at Cate Bakos, meaning she works with buyers and investors. Amy walks us through the best strategies to buy or invest, provides a COVID-19 property update and an overview of the most important schemes and incentives on the market. Enjoy! Get $100 off Rask Invest & $50 off Rask...

COVID-19 has shown us just how easily misinformation can travel across the globe and the damage listening to incorrect information can cause to our society. While we’re stuck at home right now we rely on the news more than ever before to understand what is currently happening in the world around us, but it is more important than ever to apply a discerning lens to the media we consume. In this epis...

April has been a funny month and it certainly feels like we’re all just treading water. Something that has helped us feel slightly more in control at the moment, is making small changes in our lives that will be beneficial to us down the track. In this episode, Kate and Owen each break down five financially focused tasks you could complete during April. From preparing for tax time to sorting out y...

In this episode of the Australian Finance Podcast, Owen and Kate have a chat (remotely of course) about how they’re investing right now, who should touch their super, what they’d do with $10,000 and some of the considerations to think about when investing for the first time. Podcast listener Rask discount: "AFP" Get $100 off Rask Invest & $50 off Rask ETFs. Click here to learn more. Offer ends: Mi...

Early access to Super, Job Seeker, Job Keeper, Coronavirus Supplement and more, explained in this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast. Show notes: https://www.rask.com.au/2020/04/06/ep-50-job-seeker-10k-early-access-super-explained/?utm_source=RASK-AUSTRALIA-ep50 DISCLAIMER: The information in this podcast is general financial advice only. That means, the advice does not take into account yo...

Kate is back! This episode of The Australian Finance Podcast takes you through all of the fun and engaging things you can do from home during lockdown aka "isolation". Then, Kate and Owen take you through an overview of the next episodes, including Superannuation changes, small business packages and more. SHOW NOTES: https://www.rask.com.au/2020/03/30/ep-49-great-online-resources-were-using-in-iso...

Concerned about the market crash? It's a scary time to be an investor in shares, ETFs and just about anything right now. That's why Owen recently spoke with Betashares ETFs co-founder, Ilan Israelstam about the implications of the market crash for ETF investors. Owen's ETF research: https://www.rask.com.au/subscriptions/?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=ep48 Owen's ETF course: https://education.ras...

In this episode, Owen interviews Kyle Frost, an independent financial adviser based out of Sydney. Owen's courses: https://education.rask.com.au/all-courses/?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=ep47 SHOW NOTES: https://www.rask.com.au/2020/03/16/kyle-frost Kyle started a business called Millennial Independent Advice. Owen picks Kyle's brain for answer to 4 hypothetical questions, on topics such as: Wa...

Season 2 of The Australian Finance Podcast kicks off with a discussion that attempts to make sense of what we're seeing right now in financial markets. In this podcast Owen: Explains the economic implications of Coronavirus (so far) Defines what a recession is and means Concrete ways to prepare your finances for whatever life throws at you Shares the best resources he can find explaining what we -...

Kate is flying the coop, Owen is all over the place. This is the Season 1 Finale of The Australian Finance Podcast, yo! In this episode, Kate and Owen reveal: Their favourite episodes The most popular episodes -- EVER -- as voted by your listening habits (hello, Big Brother) 2 things the guys learned from each other Kate's European adventure Season 2 promo Owen's free courses: https://education.ra...

Owen's free courses: https://education.rask.com.au/all-courses/?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=ep44 Kate's website: https://howtomoney.online/ In the second-last episode of Season 1 on The Australian Finance Podcast Kate from How To Money and Owen Raszkiewicz tackle the burning questions about using Super to fund retirement, including: Investing outside of Super - when is it too late? Do you lose...

The Australian Finance Podcast Free Beginners Event: Kickstart Your 2020 Financial Goals in Melbourne 2020. Hear presentations from Kate Campbell, Susan Campbell, Nicole Haddow and Owen Raszkiewicz. WARNING: We're sorry about the poor audio quality! Take Owen’s free finance course: https://www.rask.com.au/sign-up-finance/ Disclaimer: This podcast contains factual/general information only. It is NO...

What are the 5 things you wish you were taught about money at High School (or younger)? In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast Kate shares her story, including the 5 most important money lessons she learned after leaving school. These include understanding that no-one knows everything about finance and investing, so the onus is on us to navigate our own path to financial independence. O...

With around 50 episodes under their belt, Kate and Owen from The Australian Finance Podcast break it down to the 6 most important actions to take in 2020. These 6 steps, covering budgeting to Super and investing, will help you make 2020 your financial year yet. Don’t delay, start listening and start getting it done. Kickstart your 2020 goals at our FREE Beginners Finance Event (Jan 29th, 2020). Se...

The Australian Finance Podcast is coming to Melbourne -- THIS MONTH! Woo! Get your tickets & learn more here at this link: https://generalassemb.ly/education/kickstart-your-2020-financial-goals/melbourne/99686 Owen's blog post: https://www.rask.com.au/2020/01/09/5-things-i-wish-i-knew-about-investing-finance/ Take a Rask course: https://education.rask.com.au/ How To Money: https://howtomoney.onlin...

Going abroad for a weekend, a month or for… ever!? Setting aside some time now to the most of your finances back home in Australia and when you're on the road can make the world of difference. Kate and Owen from The Australian Finance Podcast discuss some tools and tips for saving money on currency exchange, getting your money, setting your finances on autopilot and more. Take Owen’s finance cours...

In this episode of the Australian Finance Podcast, Owen and Kate discuss the FIRE movement. FIRE stands for Financial Independence, Retire Early (or as some people like to call it, FIOR - Financial Independence, Optional Retirement). It’s as much of a mindset as it is a way of life or an aspirational goal. FIRE is all about increasing your savings rate, consuming less, pursuing happiness and havin...

As much as we love Christmas celebrations with friends and family, it can be an expensive and stressful time of the year. In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Kate and Owen discuss how by starting to get ready early you can avoid the last minute rush, and by planning your budget you can avoid unnecessary expenses. Take Owen’s finance courses: https://www.rask.com.au/sign-up-finance S...

Cars, mortgages and education, these are the three biggest expenses for most Australian households. In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Kate and Owen tackle the three BIG expenses and how you can nail them once and for all! Topics include: Pre- and primary school education – is it worth it? School: Public or Private? Buying, selling and using a loan for: Cars Mortgages &… don’t be l...

Ethical investing. Sustainable investing. Impact investing. What is ethical investing and why is it such a big deal? In this Australian Finance Podcast episode Kate and Owen talk about the types of ethical or sustainable investing, how you can do it, what to look for and consider, and whether it’s worth it at all. Topics include: What is ethical investing? How can you have an impact with your inve...

When it comes to money, humans have (slightly developed) monkey brains! Behavioural finance is a topic everyone needs to hear because, chances are, unless you've worked hard to identify your biases, you won't even know your biases or habits are impacting your decisions. In this Australian Finance Podcast Kate and Owen discuss the most common behavioural biases and psychological tips to help you su...

Nicole Haddow is a Melbourne-based journalist and author of Smashed Avocado - How I Cracked The Property Market & You Can Too. Buying her first home led Nicole to become passionate about helping people enter the property market. She was the executive property writer for the Australian Financial Review. She documents alternative methods of purchasing your first home at smashedavocado.net. SPONSOR:...

Warren Buffett is the Co-Chairman & CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. He's one of the richest people on earth. Probably the best investor ever. But why does he matter? Kate and Owen discuss their favourite Buffett quotes, why he's probably your best investing source (and freely available!). Take Owen’s finance courses: https://www.rask.com.au/sign-up-finance SHOW NOTES: https://www.rask.com.au/podcasts/a...