Get Rich Slow Club

In this episode, Ana & Tash are taking a closer look at VGS (Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF) and why it’s one of the most widely used ETFs for Australians investing globally. They'll cover: 👉 What VGS is and what it invests in 👉 Why many investors pair VGS with VAS 👉 A quick look at the countries, sectors, and companies inside the fund 👉 Fees, distributions, and DRP basics 👉...

In this episode, Tash sits down with Hayden (co-founder of Pearler and host of the Aussie FIRE Pod) to chat about some of his more unusual frugal experiments, personal challenges, and mindset shifts. From hiding peanut butter in the bush to skipping general anaesthetic for wisdom teeth removal, Hayden shares the thinking behind these hacks, and what they’ve taught him about money, resilience, and...

In this episode, we dive into DHHF and how it works as an all-growth diversified ETF. We'll cover: 👉 What DHHF is and how it’s structured 👉 How it compares to VDHG and the key differences between the two 👉 Fees and what investors pay for the convenience of a diversified ETF 👉 Dividend reinvestment plans (DRP) and how they work for DHHF investors 👉 Holdings and asset allocation, including its...

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...

This week on the podcast we’re joined by Taylor-Lee, a 24-year-old entrepreneur and founder of the marketing and consulting firm Strategic Haus. Taylor chats about what it was like growing up in a family where starting businesses was completely normal and how that shaped the way she thinks about work and opportunity. After struggling to land a traditional job early on, she decided to take things i...

This week Tash jumped on the Aussie FIRE podcast with Hayden from Pearler and Dave from Strong Money Australia to talk about her money journey before TikTok, Instagram, and “Tash Invests” became a thing. She shares what it was like growing up in a house where money was openly discussed, why saving felt like a game she wanted to win, and how she bought her first ETF at 18 and her first property at...

Scams are no longer rare or obvious. They are sophisticated, targeted, and increasingly hard to spot. In this episode, Ana speaks with Wadzi Nenzou, a scams awareness educator with more than 18 years of experience across financial planning, superannuation, banking, investments and compliance. Wadzi shares what she has seen firsthand and why she is so passionate about helping people build wealth wi...

Financial literacy is not just about knowing money terms. It can shape your safety, security, and future, especially for women. In this episode of Get Rich Slow Club, Ana speaks with commercial litigation lawyer Julia Bell about what she sees when financial literacy is missing. Julia explains what commercial litigation involves and shares how a lack of financial literacy and understanding around t...

Retirement can feel like a problem for later, and honestly, we get it. Most of us are focused on getting through the present. Rising living costs, housing pressures, building careers, and trying to get ahead can make long-term planning feel out of reach. But understanding the numbers earlier gives you more choice and flexibility down the track. In this episode, Tash and Ana break down what retirem...

We’re told to apply for jobs properly, but what does this actually mean? In this episode, Tash and Ana break down what the top 5% of candidates do differently, and how you can stand out in a crowded job market. They unpack common application mistakes, why attention to detail matters, how strong cover letters and follow-ups help you stand out, and the power of building a strong network. They also t...

In this episode, Ana and Tash talk through how to invest for a newborn and what to prioritise before getting started, after receiving lots of listener questions on the topic. They walk through the most common investing options for kids, including: Investing in your own name, minor accounts, family trusts, and investment bonds, and the tax trade-offs and flexibility of each Other options like inves...

This week, we’re unpacking one of the most popular ETFs amongst Australian investors, VAS. A lot of you have been asking for a deeper dive into ETFs and how to start building portfolios with confidence, so we’ve got you covered with more in depth episodes focused on investing in a balanced and informed way. We’ll be chatting through VAS’s top holdings, country exposure, growth and performance, whe...

This week on Get Rich Slow Club, Ana chats with Bridget Kasprzyk, a Kiwi mum of two living in Abu Dhabi, about using an overseas move to get ahead financially (without falling into lifestyle creep!) Bridget shares why her family moved from New Zealand to the UAE, how living in a tax-free country has helped them save and invest faster, and what it’s really like managing money in a high-cost environ...

When is the right time to join finances with your partner? How soon should you talk about money? And do you even need to combine finances at all? Well… it depends. In this episode, Tash is joined by Larissa to chat about how she manages her finances with her partner, and the conversations, money mindset, and shared goals behind it all. Together, they break down the different ways they each structu...

With so many people in our community curious about starting a business or simply how it all works, we thought it was time for a deep dive into Tash’s business expenses so far. This year, Tash is launching her own mortgage broking business and, of course, she’s tracking every single cost along the way, big and small. In this episode, Tash shares the highs and lows of getting started, the real expen...

Is there any better way to start the new (ish) year with a net worth update?! In this episode of Get Rich Slow Club, Tash shares her updated net worth breakdown and walks us through how her finances have changed over the past year. She runs us through: 👉 A full snapshot of her total assets and liabilities 👉 How much her properties have increased in value and what’s driving that growth 👉 An upda...

In this episode, Tash and Ana break down the government’s new Help to Buy scheme and what it actually means for buyers. They'll help you understand: 👉 What the Help to Buy scheme is and how it works 👉 Who it’s for and the key eligibility rules 👉 A simple example to show how the numbers play out 👉 What happens if you want to renovate, refinance, or your income changes 👉 How selling and exiting...

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...