Australian Finance Podcast

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Australian Finance Podcast Podcast

The Australian Finance Podcast is your guide to sorting out your finances, one episode at a time. Owen & Kate bring you actionable strategies and knowledge that you can put into practice today. Save money, invest better and live life on your terms. ~~ New to the show? We recommend that you head back to our Starter Pack series of the podcast in Jan/Feb 2022, to get your head around some really important concepts! More advanced listeners might enjoy our other show, The Australian Investors Podcast. ~~ SHOW NOTES: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/podcasts/australian-finance-podcast/ ~~ DISCLAIMER: The information in this podcast series is general financial information/advice only. That means, the advice does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. In addition, you should obtain and read the product disclosure statement (PDS) before making a decision to acquire a financial product. If you don’t know what your needs are, you should consult a trusted and licensed financial adviser who can provide you with personal financial product advice. Please read our Terms of Service and Financial Services Guide on www.rask.com.au/fsg.

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    6+ money & investing books we're reading in 2024

    Chances are, if you listen to the Australian Finance Podcast, you also enjoy reading (audiobooks definitely count). Kate & Owen have learnt so much about their personal finances and approach to investing from books, so in this episode, they’re sharing some of their favourite reads in 2024 with you. Series resources Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00 Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Rask Community: https://bit.ly/3UkFWel Kate's book, Buying Happiness: https://bit.ly/kate-amazon Invest with Owen: https://bit.ly/R-invest Mortgage Broking: https://bit.ly/broke-rask Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan Property Coaching: https://bit.ly/R-P-coach 100-point property checklist (PDF): https://bit.ly/prop-check Accounting with Grey Space: http://bit.ly/3DG5lWS Business Coaching: https://bit.ly/o-coach Pearler, the broker for long-term investors. Sign up using code “RASK” for $15 of Pearler Credit: bit.ly/Pearler Get 50% off your first two months using PocketSmith: https://bit.ly/R-PocketSmith DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg This episode was recorded on the 4th of September 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    43 min

  2. 5 DAYS AGO

    How to make a claim on income protection and life insurance [Life Insurance Mini Series - Part 7/7]

    Claiming on life insurance, income protection, TPD, Trauma or Childs Cover insurance can be daunting. Life insurance and income protection expert Phil Thompson from Skye Wealth joins Owen Rask on The Australian Finance Podcast to talk about how to make a claim. Topics covered: - How to make a claim on income protection - Steps to make a life insurance / death cover claim - Trauma, TPD and Childs cover claim process - How an insurance adviser can make a big difference to your stress levels - How to contact your adviser or insurer's claims specialist - The importance of reading the insurance PDS - Phil's real-life stories of managing claims Mini series goodies: - Book a call with Skye: https://bit.ly/R-insur - Insurance checklist (PDF): https://www.raskmedia.com.au/life-insurance/ ~~ Finance Podcast resources ~~ Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00 Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Rask Community: https://bit.ly/3UkFWel Invest with Owen: https://bit.ly/R-invest Join Pearler (discount): bit.ly/Pearler Join Pocketsmith (discount) https://bit.ly/R-PocketSmith Mortgage Broking: https://bit.ly/broke-rask Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan Property Coaching: https://bit.ly/R-P-coach 100-point property checklist (PDF): https://bit.ly/prop-check Accounting with Grey Space: http://bit.ly/3DG5lWS Business Coaching: https://bit.ly/o-coach DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    32 min

  3. 6 DAYS AGO

    How to review your insurance and adjust your cover [Life Insurance Mini Series - Part 6/7]

    Reviewing your life insurance and income protection cover is vital. How should you do the insurance review? Life insurance and income protection expert Phil Thompson from Skye Wealth joins Owen Rask on The Australian Finance Podcast to talk personal insurance in our mini series. Topics covered: - When is a good time to review insurance? - Major life events that should trigger a review (kids, death, buying a house, etc.) - Why life insurance is NOT the same as car insurance, (unless you’ve had no health issues - unlikely). - Strategies to manage and reduce insurance costs as time goes by - Stepped versus level insurance premiums - Why decreasing cover is easy and increasing is like a new insurance application - How the risk to insurers has changed, and how this impacts the process Mini series goodies: - Book a call with Skye: https://bit.ly/R-insur - Insurance checklist (PDF): https://www.raskmedia.com.au/life-insurance/ ~~ Finance Podcast resources ~~ Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00 Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Rask Community: https://bit.ly/3UkFWel Invest with Owen: https://bit.ly/R-invest Join Pearler (discount): bit.ly/Pearler Join Pocketsmith (discount) https://bit.ly/R-PocketSmith Mortgage Broking: https://bit.ly/broke-rask Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan Property Coaching: https://bit.ly/R-P-coach 100-point property checklist (PDF): https://bit.ly/prop-check Accounting with Grey Space: http://bit.ly/3DG5lWS Business Coaching: https://bit.ly/o-coach DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    29 min

  4. 6 SEPT

    Application process for life insurance & income protection (step by step) [Life Insurance Mini Series - Part 5/7]

    How to apply for life insurance and income protection. Life insurance and income protection expert Phil Thompson from Skye Wealth joins Owen Rask on The Australian Finance Podcast to talk personal insurance in our mini series. Topics covered: - Getting insurance through an adviser, going direct to an insurer or Super fund - A statement of medical questions - Your 'duty to take reasonable care' when disclosing information - Underwriting and the insurers ability to use claims data to determine the risk of insuring you - Key terms like loadings, exclusions, waiting periods and coverage period - Understanding the tax treatment of income protection premiums and benefits Mini series goodies: - Book a call with Skye: https://bit.ly/R-insur - Insurance checklist (PDF): https://www.raskmedia.com.au/life-insurance/ ~~ Finance Podcast resources ~~ Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00 Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Rask Community: https://bit.ly/3UkFWel Invest with Owen: https://bit.ly/R-invest Join Pearler (discount): bit.ly/Pearler Join Pocketsmith (discount) https://bit.ly/R-PocketSmith Mortgage Broking: https://bit.ly/broke-rask Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan Property Coaching: https://bit.ly/R-P-coach 100-point property checklist (PDF): https://bit.ly/prop-check Accounting with Grey Space: http://bit.ly/3DG5lWS Business Coaching: https://bit.ly/o-coach DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    28 min

  5. 5 SEPT

    Buying personal insurance: Super, Adviser or DIY [Life Insurance Mini Series - Part 4/7]

    How do you actually buy life insurance and income protection? Life insurance and income protection expert Phil Thompson from Skye Wealth joins Owen Rask on The Australian Finance Podcast to talk personal insurance in our mini series. Topics covered: - How to buy insurance through Superannuation - Risks of changing Super funds without checking your insurance - Getting insurance through a financial adviser - Getting insurance yourself - Income protection and life insurance through an employer - Insurance industry disclosures, claims stats & average claim amounts - How to assess your disability insurance needs - How to use superannuation to fund premiums, even if you change investment options Mini series goodies: - Book a call with Skye: https://bit.ly/R-insur - Insurance checklist (PDF): https://www.raskmedia.com.au/life-insurance/ ~~ Finance Podcast resources ~~ Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00 Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Rask Community: https://bit.ly/3UkFWel Invest with Owen: https://bit.ly/R-invest Join Pearler (discount): bit.ly/Pearler Join Pocketsmith (discount) https://bit.ly/R-PocketSmith Mortgage Broking: https://bit.ly/broke-rask Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan Property Coaching: https://bit.ly/R-P-coach 100-point property checklist (PDF): https://bit.ly/prop-check Accounting with Grey Space: http://bit.ly/3DG5lWS Business Coaching: https://bit.ly/o-coach DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    43 min

  6. 4 SEPT

    Income protection insurance ins-and-outs [Life Insurance Mini Series - Part 3/7]

    Income protection explained end to end. What is income protection? Expert Phil Thompson from Skye Wealth joins Owen Rask on The Australian Finance Podcast to talk personal insurance in our mini series. Topics covered: - Income protection benefits - Detailed explanation of different types of income protection cover and its benefits. - How to calculate the amount of income protection you need - Different features of income protection - Overview of income protection market and changes in 2021 - Income protection versus Work Cover - Can I hold more than one income protection policy? Mini series goodies: - Book a call with Skye: https://bit.ly/R-insur - Insurance checklist (PDF): https://www.raskmedia.com.au/life-insurance/ ~~ Finance Podcast resources ~~ Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00 Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Rask Community: https://bit.ly/3UkFWel Invest with Owen: https://bit.ly/R-invest Join Pearler (discount): bit.ly/Pearler Join Pocketsmith (discount) https://bit.ly/R-PocketSmith Mortgage Broking: https://bit.ly/broke-rask Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan Property Coaching: https://bit.ly/R-P-coach 100-point property checklist (PDF): https://bit.ly/prop-check Accounting with Grey Space: http://bit.ly/3DG5lWS Business Coaching: https://bit.ly/o-coach DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    31 min

  7. 3 SEPT

    Lump sum insurance: Life/Death, Disability, Trauma & Childs Cover [Life Insurance Mini Series - Part 2/7]

    What is lump sum insurance like Life Insurance / Death Cover, TPD and Trauma? Life insurance and income protection expert Phil Thompson from Skye Wealth joins Owen Rask on The Australian Finance Podcast to talk personal insurance in our mini series. Topics covered: - Life Insurance explained - Trauma insurance explained - TPD (Total Permanent Disability) explained - Childs Cover explaind - Detailed explanation of the different types of cover and the benefits. - Different features and add-ons for lump sum insurance - The difference between trauma and TPD and if this leads to a life claim, how does it all work together? Mini series goodies: - Book a call with Skye: https://bit.ly/R-insur - Insurance checklist (PDF): https://www.raskmedia.com.au/life-insurance/ ~~ Finance Podcast resources ~~ Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00 Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Rask Community: https://bit.ly/3UkFWel Invest with Owen: https://bit.ly/R-invest Join Pearler (discount): bit.ly/Pearler Join Pocketsmith (discount) https://bit.ly/R-PocketSmith Mortgage Broking: https://bit.ly/broke-rask Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan Property Coaching: https://bit.ly/R-P-coach 100-point property checklist (PDF): https://bit.ly/prop-check Accounting with Grey Space: http://bit.ly/3DG5lWS Business Coaching: https://bit.ly/o-coach DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    38 min

  8. 2 SEPT

    What is personal insurance? [Life Insurance Mini Series - Part 1/7]

    What is personal insurance? Life insurance and income protection expert Phil Thompson from Skye Wealth joins Owen Rask on The Australian Finance Podcast to talk personal insurance in our mini series. Topics covered: - What is personal insurance and why is it important? - Types of Personal Insurance: Overview of life insurance, disability insurance, income protection, trauma insurance, and child cover - How personal insurance differs from other insurance products (health and general) - Misconceptions about personal insurance. Mini series goodies: - Book a call with Skye: https://bit.ly/R-insur - Insurance checklist (PDF): https://www.raskmedia.com.au/life-insurance/ ~~ Finance Podcast resources ~~ Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00 Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Rask Community: https://bit.ly/3UkFWel Invest with Owen: https://bit.ly/R-invest Join Pearler (discount): bit.ly/Pearler Join Pocketsmith (discount) https://bit.ly/R-PocketSmith Mortgage Broking: https://bit.ly/broke-rask Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan Property Coaching: https://bit.ly/R-P-coach 100-point property checklist (PDF): https://bit.ly/prop-check Accounting with Grey Space: http://bit.ly/3DG5lWS Business Coaching: https://bit.ly/o-coach DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Australian Finance Podcast is your guide to sorting out your finances, one episode at a time. Owen & Kate bring you actionable strategies and knowledge that you can put into practice today. Save money, invest better and live life on your terms. ~~ New to the show? We recommend that you head back to our Starter Pack series of the podcast in Jan/Feb 2022, to get your head around some really important concepts! More advanced listeners might enjoy our other show, The Australian Investors Podcast. ~~ SHOW NOTES: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/podcasts/australian-finance-podcast/ ~~ DISCLAIMER: The information in this podcast series is general financial information/advice only. That means, the advice does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. In addition, you should obtain and read the product disclosure statement (PDS) before making a decision to acquire a financial product. If you don’t know what your needs are, you should consult a trusted and licensed financial adviser who can provide you with personal financial product advice. Please read our Terms of Service and Financial Services Guide on www.rask.com.au/fsg.

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