Get Rich Slow Club

Today, Tash is back with part two of our conversation with Lacey Filipich, turning the focus to what we can actually do about climate risk. Lacey explains why relying on fossil fuel companies to change is unlikely, and why removing financial support can be far more effective. We talk through how to check where your money is invested and why avoiding a small group of major producers can make a real...

This week, we’re joined by Lacey Filipich , a former mining engineer turned financial educator, for a conversation that feels increasingly hard to ignore: climate risk and what it means for the future of property and insurance. Some recent predictions suggest that by 2035, one in ten properties could become uninsurable. Lacey helps us unpack where these numbers are coming from, why they matter, an...

Is 2026 the year you start your investing journey? In this episode, we're unpacking how we'd think about investing $1000, as well as: 👉 Great all-in-one ETFs to consider when you’re starting out 👉 Ana’s take on ethical ETFs and what to know about fees 👉 Community responses: how you would invest your first $1k 👉 Managing analysis paralysis vs simply getting started 👉 How to choose the right pl...

This week we’re chatting with Larissa, our podcast producer, all about her money story, her career pivot from healthcare to fintech, and her very non-linear journey to buying her first home. When Larissa took a close look at her budget, she realised rent and housing costs were by far her biggest expenses, but unfortunately, moving back home wasn’t an option that was available to her. So, she took...

We’re opening our DMs and you guys delivered! This week we’re chatting about: 👉 whether we get imposter syndrome and how we deal with it 👉 the comparison trap and how we try to avoid it 👉 someone asked Ana what it's like working with Tash 👉 our different communication styles 👉 what we actually splurge money on 👉 our current financial goals + more! There’s a lot packed into this short ep, and...

In this episode, Tash and Ana sit down with Nick, co-founder and CEO of Pearler (and an all-round good human!) to chat about all things ETFs. Nick walks through the top ten most popular ETFs that Pearler investors are buying right now and breaks down what they actually are in simple, easy-to-understand terms. They cover what to look out for, the differences between Australian and US ETFs, how to u...

A lot of people seem to think you need lots of money to get started investing, but this week Tash and Ana are breaking down why that’s definitely not the case. They chat about how you can start with small amounts of money, especially with the rise of micro-investing apps, and how these tools can make getting started way less intimidating. They also talk through the different options out there and...

This week we sit down with Hayden, Pearler’s co-founder and CTO, for a money chat that is equal parts personal and practical. We talk about his money story growing up, how that shaped his thinking around money today, and we also dig into one of his biggest fears about money. We also chat about how Hayden thinks about risk while running a venture backed startup, why he is conservative in some areas...

How is the year wrapping up already?! Sometimes you just need to pause, reflect, and reset, so that’s exactly what we’re doing this week. We’re looking back on the year that was and chatting about what we've achieved, and what's on the agenda for next year. Tash shares a few bucket list travel moments and some exciting business plans on the horizon, while Ana talks about hitting burnout in 2024 an...

Avelima is an incredibly inspiring mum of four who has managed to save $150k in just four years, all while training to become a financial adviser. But her money story growing up looked very different. In this episode, she opens up about what it was like growing up Samoan in Australia and the financial pressures tied to fa'alavelave, a cultural tradition where families contribute to funeral, weddin...

At just 29, Bill has gone from a humble life as a beekeeper to owning nine properties and running a thriving mortgage broking business. In this episode, Tash chats with Bill all about his property journey (and all the numbers!), as well as his long term property and lending strategy. Bill also shares the power of building a personal brand, and how simply showing up online helped him in both his pe...

In this episode, Ana chats with Katherine Halliday from Baptist World Aid about what it really looks like to shop more ethically in a world of fast fashion, constant marketing and endless choice. They talk about the real human and environmental costs behind the things we buy, why it can feel like the burden sits on consumers rather than brands, and how to approach these decisions without pressure...

Join Tash as she sits down with the lovely Emma Edwards from The Broke Generation to unpack how point hacking and rewards programs actually work (and if it's actually worth it!). They talk through Everyday Rewards, Flybuys, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Velocity, Accor Live Limitless, Uber One and a few more, explaining what each one offers, where the real value is and how to use them without overcomplic...

When Jack first started making content about politics and social issues, he realised something pretty quickly. Everyone cared, everyone was stressed, and no one knew where to start. Housing, climate, inequality, mental health… it all felt like one giant, overwhelming swirl. In this episode, Jack shares why he thinks hope is actually a super practical tool and why we could all use a bit more of it....

When Albert moved from bustling Jakarta to Australia with only $5,000 to his name, he had to learn some tough money lessons very quickly. Through discipline, hard work and a strong belief in his goals, he went on to build a property portfolio of five homes by the age of 28 and eventually founded Seed Property, his own buyer’s agency. In this episode, Albert talks about what money was like for him...

In today’s episode we’re answering all your burning questions! We chat about how many ETFs you actually need (the answer might surprise you), whether it’s worth switching to an SMSF and buying crypto, our top tips for investing later in life, how we invest ourselves, what’s in our own portfolios, and heaps more. Grab a coffee and hang out with us while we dive into all of it! Use the code 'GRSC' t...

Ever wondered how a fund manager actually thinks about investing and what makes a company truly “investable”? In this episode, Tash chats with Mark Freeman, fund manager at AFIC, a listed investment company that manages a portfolio of Australian and international equities. Mark shares how young investors can avoid getting caught up in hype around things like gold and AI, how to think more strategi...

You’ve probably heard the buzz about a potential AI bubble. It's been circulating across the media over the past few weeks, and honestly, we are not surprised. There is a lot to unpack when it comes to investing in AI right now, so let's talk about it! In this episode, we explore the key questions investors are asking: Is there actually an AI bubble forming? What's the difference between investing...

We love ETFs, and so do a lot of you, but how many is too many? It’s a question we get all the time, so we’ve taken a closer look. In this episode, Tash chats about her own ETF dilemma, and she and Ana talk through how to approach it - things like overlaps, management, fees, tax strategies, and how to decide whether you should (or shouldn’t) consolidate. If you’ve been in the same boat, then this...

In this episode, Tash & Ana break down the newly expanded 5% Deposit Scheme and what it really means for first-home buyers. They cover the pros and cons, whether the scheme has pushed up house prices or just fuelled FOMO, and whether it’s propping up the housing market rather than actually fixing affordability. We also jump into some of the big questions: Are buyers using the scheme at greater...

Tash and Ana dig into one of the biggest money questions: should you invest, save, or focus on paying down your mortgage? They break down how to think about your options based on your goals, life phases, values, and what helps you sleep at night. They also jumped into some questions from the Get Rich Slow Club inbox, and there were some goodies in there. Plus, they chat about exit strategies, debt...

Financial resets can happen for many different reasons, such as divorce, career pivots, illness, growing families, or simply wanting to pause and strip things back. In this episode, Ana speaks with Gemma Mitchell, financial advisor and author of The Money Reset , about understanding your starting line, setting new money goals, getting back to basics, and making sustainable decisions that will serv...

This week, Tash and Ana are diving into your burning money questions. 👀 Should you be team Qantas or team Velocity when it comes to frequent flyer points? Are MLMs (multi-level marketing schemes) ever a good idea? What about saving for a second or third child? And… Tash recently did a deep dive on people using their super for cosmetic surgery and hair transplants 👀 We love receiving questions fr...

Imagine leaving home at 19, moving overseas, and backing yourself into a six-figure career — all without a degree. That’s exactly what Ngākohu Walker did. Now, he’s carving his own path to financial freedom. In this episode, Tash and Ngākohu chat about how he broke into the mining and FIFO (fly-in fly-out) industry with no prior experience, what he’s learned about money and investing along the way...

You probably haven’t heard much about investment bonds, and honestly, neither had we until Jess Bell blew our minds. They sound boring, but they’re actually one of the most flexible and surprisingly tax-efficient ways to invest, especially if you want more options than just super or a bank account. In this episode Tash and Ana chat with Jess about how these work, why they’re not the same as govern...