Australian Finance Podcast

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Australian Finance Podcast

The Australian Finance Podcast is your guide to sorting out your finances, one episode at a time. Owen Rask, Chief Investment Officer, & Gemma Mitchell, Senior Financial Adviser, 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 2024, 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. 1 DAY AGO

    Love, Lies & Lost Savings: Tracy Hall’s Journey After a $70M Con

    In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, your host Gemma Mitchell, chats to Tracy Hall, author of The Last Victim, to hear her incredible story of love, deception, and financial betrayal at the hands of notorious conman Hamish McLaren. Tracy opens up about how she lost everything—her trust, her savings, and her sense of security and how she hasrebuilt stronger than ever.  If you found this Australian Finance Podcast episode on rebuilding your finances insightful, there's more to explore! Check out our other episodes covering investing, saving, financial resilience, and smart money moves to help you take control of your financial future. Don't forget to subscribe for weekly shows on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. Topics covered today: What happened? How it happened and if there were any red flags? What was the hardest part of rebuilding—your finances, your confidence, or something else? How Tracy rebuilt, and how others can- regardless of the set back they've faced How the experience has shaped her life, work and money now.  Plus, a dive into how different financial crimes unfold, their lasting impact, and the lessons we can learn to protect ourselves. Resources for this episode Connect with Tracy -The Last Victim | Tracy Hall    (1) Tracy Hall | LinkedIn     www.instagram.com/tracyleehall/ Ask a question (select the finance podcast):https://bit.ly/R-quest  ~~ Show partner resources ~~ Join Pearler using code “RASK” for $15 of Pearler Credit: https://bit.ly/Pearler Get 50% off your first two months using PocketSmith: https://bit.ly/R-PocketSmith View Betashares range of funds:  https://bit.ly/beta-25 ~~ Rask resources ~~ All services: https://bit.ly/R-services Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan  Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest  Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes  Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest  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

    56 min

  2. 5 DAYS AGO

    Reverse Mortgages, debt & super contributions and picking your platform| Q&A with Gemma and Owen

    In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, your hosts Owen Rask and Gemma Mitchell answer the questions you have sent in.  If you like this Australian Finance Podcast episode and want to send in your questions- we’d love to hear from you. Remember we can't give personal advice so general questions are great and don't forget to get creative with your names! Make sure you subscribe for weekly shows on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. Topics covered today: Listener questions answered: What should I expect to pay for financial advice? And payment options? Should I take out a personal loan to add money to super? How do I pick an investing platform? Reverse mortgages- will we need one? And we have an update on the Education fees we discussed in last week's episode.  Resources for this episode See if you are on track for super- MoneySmart Retirement Calculator- Retirement planner - Moneysmart.gov.au See if you are on track to pay off your mortgage by your planned retirement- Mortgage calculator - Moneysmart.gov.au Ask a question (select the Finance podcast): https://bit.ly/R-quest  ~~ Show partner resources ~~ Join Pearler using code “RASK” for $15 of Pearler Credit: https://bit.ly/Pearler Get 50% off your first two months using PocketSmith: https://bit.ly/R-PocketSmith View Betashares range of funds: https://bit.ly/beta-25 ~~ Rask resources ~~ All services: https://bit.ly/R-services Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan  Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest  Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes  Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest  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

    46 min

  3. FEB 24

    Where to find (good) income in Australian shares & ETFs, ft. Tom Wickenden

    Where can an investor find income from shares or ETFs in 2025? Given the rise of the share market, people are worried about where their income might come from. VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/QT1bPgbIVKc In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, your host Owen Rask, Chief Investment Officer of Rask Invest, is joined by Betashares' Tom Wickenden, to talk about finding passive income from ETFs. If you like this Australian Finance Podcast episode on passive income from ETFs, you'll love the series. Don't forget to subscribe for weekly shows on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. Topics covered today: Why income matters in 2025 What is "yield" and how is it calculated? Are Australian shares still good for income? Why ETFs can unlock more sources of income One big theme for 2025 & beyond An overview of 5 ETFs: A200 AAA YMAX CRED EX20 Resources for this episode Betashares ETFs to research: https://bit.ly/beta-25 Ask a question (select the Finance podcast): https://bit.ly/R-quest  ~~ Show partner resources ~~ View Betashares range of funds: https://bit.ly/beta-25 Join Pearler using code “RASK” for $15 of Pearler Credit: https://bit.ly/Pearler Get 50% off your first two months using PocketSmith: https://bit.ly/R-PocketSmith ~~ Rask resources ~~ All services: https://bit.ly/R-services Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan  Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest  Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes  Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest  DISCLOSURE: Betashares is a long-term sponsor of the podcast. 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

    34 min

  4. FEB 21

    Family trusts, super contributions and saving tax | Q&A with Gemma and Owen

    If you like this Australian Finance Podcast episode and want to send in your questions- we’d love to hear from you. Remember we cant give personal advice so general questions are great and don't forget to get creative with your names!. Make sure you subscribe for weekly shows on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. Topics covered today: Listener questions answered: My employer super contributions showing as personal contributions – is this an issue? Is setting up a family trust or company a good tax strategy for property investment? I’m adding extra to super- is this worth it for me? How much do I need to retire comfortably? Do I have enough? Resources for this episode MoneySmart Retirement Calculator- Retirement planner - Moneysmart.gov.au Ask a question (select the Finance podcast): https://bit.ly/R-quest  ~~ Show partner resources ~~ Join Pearler using code “RASK” for $15 of Pearler Credit: https://bit.ly/Pearler Get 50% off your first two months using PocketSmith: https://bit.ly/R-PocketSmith View Betashares range of funds: https://bit.ly/beta-25 ~~ Rask resources ~~ All services: https://bit.ly/R-services Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan  Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest  Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes  Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest  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

    39 min

  5. FEB 17

    PocketSmith co-founder Jason Leong: a life-affirming budget, open banking and scaling a SAAS business to 300,000 users

    In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, your host Owen Rask, Chief Investment Officer of Rask Invest, speaks with Jason Leong, Co-Founder and CEO of Pocketsmith Ltd - the leading personal finance management tool in the country.  If you invest in ETFs or stocks, you'll love this episode because the fellas answer questions on investment strategy, feature some of the ASX's top quality companies and review their $10,000 portfolios.  If you like this Australian Investors Podcast episode, you'll love the series. Don't forget to subscribe for weekly shows on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. Topics covered today: Creating a life-affirming budget Open banking Scaling a business to 300,000 SaaS customers Vintage shopping What a good budget looks like The future of money automation Resources for this episode Get 50% off your first two months using PocketSmith Pocketsmith global spending map Jason's first podcast Ask a question (select the Finance Podcast) Rask Resources All services: https://bit.ly/R-services Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan  Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest  Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes  Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest  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

    47 min

  6. FEB 14

    Is Super a good investment, private school, and ETFs or property - weekly Q&A with Gemma & Owen

    Is Super a good investment? Should I buy a house with family? Do I save for property or for shares? On this Australian Finance Podcast, your hosts, money coach and financial adviser Gemma Mitchell and Owen Rask, Chief Investment Officer at Rask, answer your questions and dive into what's making news this week. Topics covered today: When buying a house with family... goes wrong Gemma is famous (again) Review my budget! Binding financial agreements Owen is reading This Is Strategy by Seth Godin Managing money in a couple Does it make sense to put money in Super? Is starting an SMSF to invest in residential property a good idea? Private school: how to save for it as a single parent Resources for this episode Book a call with Gemma: https://calendly.com/gemma-rask/quick-chat-rask Book a call with Mitchell for investing: https://calendly.com/mitchell-wswf/investing-the-rask-way-sn Join the free community (e.g. to get event updates): https://community.rask.com.au (psst, you need a free Rask account to access it - for safety) Ask a question (select the Finance podcast): https://bit.ly/R-quest  ~~ Show partner resources ~~ View Betashares range of funds: https://bit.ly/beta-25 Join Pearler using code “RASK” for $15 of Pearler Credit: https://bit.ly/Pearler Get 50% off your first two months using PocketSmith: https://bit.ly/R-PocketSmith ~~ Rask resources ~~ All services: https://bit.ly/R-services Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan  Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest  Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes  Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest  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

    53 min

  7. FEB 10

    Are you worried about US shares? Ways to invest in 2025, AI & more

    Are you worried about the US market? Or wondering how to invest in 2025?  In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, your host Owen Rask, Chief Investment Officer of Rask Invest, is joined by Betashares' Hugh Lam, to talk about exciting ways to play US and global stock market in 2025. If you like this Australian Finance Podcast episode on investing in US stocks, you'll love the series. Don't forget to subscribe for weekly shows on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. Topics covered today: Is 2025 going to be as good as 2024? Stock market impact of Donald Trump and AI How to invest in AI stocks Why US stocks are winning How to play defence What's driving the NASDAQ 100? Key investing themes for 2025: defence, cyber and AI How to carefully manage risk in your ETF portfolio An overview of ETFs: QUS, YMAX, NDQ, HACK & ARMR Resources for this episode ARMR ETF: https://www.betashares.com.au/fund/global-defence-etf/ Betashares ETFs to research: https://www.betashares.com.au/fund/ Ask a question (select the Finance podcast): https://bit.ly/R-quest  ~~ Show partner resources ~~ View Betashares range of funds:  https://bit.ly/beta-25 Join Pearler using code “RASK” for $15 of Pearler Credit: https://bit.ly/Pearler Get 50% off your first two months using PocketSmith: https://bit.ly/R-PocketSmith ~~ Rask resources ~~ All services: https://bit.ly/R-services Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan  Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest  Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes  Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest  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

    40 min

  8. FEB 6

    Are car leases worth it? Budgeting for freelancers & how Owen saved $10,000 on an engagement ring [Part 11 of 11]

    On this Australian Finance Podcast, Rask's Head of Advice Gemma Mitchell and Chief Investment Officer Owen Rask dive into part 11 of 11 of our 2025 summer series, covering all of your questions and answers (Q&A). In our summer series episodes for 2025, you will find: 20-25 minutes of essential finance concepts An explainer of where to get help and who to work with A link to Gemma & Owen's full PDF workbook 5-minute rapid overview of 1 Betashares ETF, our summer series show partner (always read the PDS & TMD before investing in any ETF) Today's topics covered: How do I budget if my income isn't regular? My partner and I have different money habits? Owen says don't add extra to Super if I'm under 45 - is it risky? In 2024, Owen mentioned saving thousands on an engagement ring? How? Are car leases worth it? How can I convince my dad to see an adviser? ~~ Resources ~~ Summer Series PDF workbook View the Betashares funds Get advice from Rask ASK A QUESTION FOR NEXT WEEK: https://bit.ly/R-quest View the Betashares funds Hnry.com.au - for sole traders & tax The diamond website Owen used - https://www.jogiadiamonds.com.au/  This podcast is sponsored by Betashares, official sponsor of The Australian Finance Podcast in 2025 and supporter of our Summer Series. Show your support for Betashares by checking out their range of funds and ETFs: https://bit.ly/beta-25 ~~ Show partner resources ~~ Join Pearler using code “RASK” for $15 of Pearler Credit: https://bit.ly/Pearler Get 50% off your first two months using PocketSmith: https://bit.ly/R-PocketSmith ~~ Rask Resources ~~ Invest with Owen: https://bit.ly/R-services All services: https://bit.ly/R-services Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest 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 #property #superannuation 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 Rask, Chief Investment Officer, & Gemma Mitchell, Senior Financial Adviser, 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 2024, 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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