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

    Emma Edwards’ 5 Rules for Spending Right in 2026

    In this short and snappy Wednesday bonus episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Gemma Mitchell is joined by financial behaviour expert and author Emma Edwards to share five practical tips to help you spend less — without feeling deprived. Emma’s brand new book, The Wardrobe Project: A Year of Buying Less and Liking Yourself More, dives into the emotional side of spending and why it’s not always about spending less — but spending right. Episode Resources: Buy Emma’s book “The Wardrobe Project” Buy Gemma’s book “The Money Reset” Ask a question (select the Finance podcast) Show partner resources Join Pearler using code “RASK” for $15 of Pearler Credit Get 50% off your first two months using PocketSmith View Betashares range of funds Rask resources All services Financial Planning Invest with us Access Show Notes Ask a question We love feedback! Follow us on social media: Instagram: @rask.invest TikTok: @rask.invest 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

    20 min
  2. 3 DAYS AGO

    David Gardner, 6 traits to beat the market, rule breakers & legacy

    In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, your host Owen Rask sits down with David Gardner (co-founder of The Motley Fool and author of Rule Breaker Investing) to discuss: – Beating the market vs indexing – The “lose to win” philosophy and position sizing – The six traits of rule-breaker companies – Conscious capitalism, purpose and culture If you love learning about growth investing and finding outliers, subscribe to the Australian Finance Podcast on ⁠Apple⁠, ⁠Spotify⁠, or ⁠YouTube⁠! Follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠TikTok⁠ for more investing insights. Topics Covered – Beating the market: why David still believes individuals can outperform and why most don’t try – Lose to win: accepting frequent small losses to capture rare, massive winners (Babe Ruth analogy) – Six rule-breaker traits: top dog & first mover, sustainable edge, strong price action, leadership/backers, brand love, and “overvalued” narratives – Final thoughts & how to learn more: AI’s role in research (not a reason to quit stock picking) and making portfolios reflect our best vision for our future Resources for this episode ⁠Ask a question (select the Finance podcast)⁠ ⁠Visit TermPlus to learn more⁠ Rask Resources ⁠All services⁠ ⁠Financial Planning⁠ ⁠Invest with us⁠ ⁠Access Show Notes⁠ ⁠Ask a question⁠ ⁠We love feedback!⁠ Follow us on social media: Instagram: ⁠@rask.invest⁠ TikTok: ⁠@rask.invest⁠ 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

    1h 23m
  3. 6 DAYS AGO

    Maximising Annual Leave, AI Holiday Hacks and 2026 Planning – Q&A

    In this Friday episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, host Gemma Mitchell is joined by Money Coach Lexi Smith from MoneyVine to answer your money questions. We look at how to get through the most expensive time of year, how to plan for holidays, the real cost of raising kids, and how to set yourself up well for 2026. Gemma and Lexi cover: - Practical ways to save over the silly season without feeling like you’re missing out - How to plan for a workplace shutdown or reduced income period over Christmas - Simple holiday budgeting tips and how to maximise annual leave for better breaks - How to start a budget that actually works and whether budgeting apps are worth it - Planning for children from pregnancy to school costs and how to set up savings or investing for kids - Deciding between offset accounts, term deposits or micro-investing apps for family savings goals - When moving for a school catchment makes financial sense and when it may not - Easy AI tools that can help plan travel, gift lists, meal prep and household admin over the holidays - Steps to set yourself up for your best financial year in 2026, even if things feel tight right now Plus, we need your help! Gemma’s set a challenge for our listeners: can we get Owen to write a book? Help make it happen by signing up to our newsletter — we’re aiming for 3,000 new sign-ups in November. If you like this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, make sure to subscribe for weekly shows on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts — and don’t forget to send in your questions for future Q&As using the link below. Episode Resources - MoneySmart Budget - Sign up for the newsletter - Buy Gemma’s book The Money Reset - Ask a question (select the Finance podcast) Show partner resources - Join Pearler using code “RASK” for $15 of Pearler Credit - Get 50% off your first two months using PocketSmith - View Betashares range of funds: Rask resources - All services - Financial Planning - Invest with us - Access Show Notes - Ask a question 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) #finance #asx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    30 min
  4. 5 NOV

    5 thematic ETFs I'm watching like a hawk

    In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, Owen Rask dives deep into 5 of Australia's most popular thematic ETFs for long-term growth potential. Owen profiles these thematic ETFs: - Betashares Cybersecurity ETF (ASX: HACK)  - Betashares Global Sustainability Leaders ETF (ASX: ETHI) - Global X FANG+ ETF (ASX: FANG) - iShares Global Healthcare ETF (ASX: IXJ) - Global X China Tech ETF (ASX: DRGN) If you like this Australian Finance Podcast episode, make sure to subscribe for weekly shows on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. Thematic ETF topics covered today: - What is a thematic ETF? - Do thematic ETFs work? - Are thematic ETFs risky? - How to research a thematic ETF - HACK review - ETHI review - FANG review - IXJ review - DRGN review Resources for this episode - Betashares ETFs - Global X ETFs - iShares IXJ ETF - Buy Gemma’s book “The Money Reset” - Ask a question (select the Finance podcast) Rask resources All services Financial Planning Invest with us Access Show Notes Ask a question We love feedback! Follow us on social media: Instagram: @rask.invest TikTok: @rask.invest 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

    21 min
  5. 3 NOV

    How to retire on $3,000 per week - the property playbook

    In this episode, host Gemma Mitchell is joined by Ben Kingsley, one of Australia’s leading property investment advisers, founder of Empower Wealth, and Chair of the Property Investors Council of Australia (PICA). Ben, along with his long-time business partner Bryce Holdaway, has just released their third book, How to Retire on $3,000 a Week. Together, Ben and Bryce have built a reputation for simplifying property investing for everyday Australians. They’re also the co-authors of best-selling titles Make Money Simple Again and The Armchair Guide to Property Investing. While Bryce couldn’t join us today, Ben shares insights from their latest work and decades of experience helping investors grow wealth through property. Episode Resources - Connect with Ben and Bryce - Buy their book - Buy Gemma’s book “The Money Reset” - Ask a question (select the Finance podcast) Show partner resources - Join Pearler using code “RASK” for $15 of Pearler Credit - Get 50% off your first two months using PocketSmith - View Betashares range of funds Rask resources - All services - Financial Planning - Invest with us - Access Show Notes - Ask a question 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) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    57 min
  6. 30 OCT

    Qiao Ma: finding killer companies, surviving the GFC & why founders win

    Qiao Ma, Portfolio Manager of the Munro Partners Global Small and Mid Cap Fund, joins Owen Rask on The Australian Investors Podcast to discuss: 1. What it takes to find killer stocks 2. How Qiao survived the GFC 3. Why founders tend to win 4. The importance of 'control' in long-term investing 5. Munro's investment process 6. Qiao's two pieces of advice to her younger self Episode resources: ⁠Munro Partners⁠ ⁠Nick & Owen's discussion⁠ 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

    54 min
  7. 29 OCT

    Your money reset, part 2: Super, property, and the freedom to choose

    In this bonus episode of the Australian Finance Podcast, host Gemma Mitchell returns with part two of The Money Reset 2 part series. If you’re ready to take your financial reset to the next level, this bite-sized episode walks you through the final six steps, tackling debt, property, super, and protection, and shows you how to build lasting flexibility and freedom with your money. Gemma shares simple actions and insights to help you future-proof your finances and create a life that feels secure, balanced, and on your terms. Resources for this episode Buy Gemma’s book “The Money Reset” Ask a question (select the Finance podcast) Show partner resources Join Pearler using code “RASK” for $15 of Pearler Credit Get 50% off your first two months using PocketSmith View Betashares range of funds Chapters (approximate) (00:00) Introduction (02:52) Doubling Down on Debt (05:50) Planning Your Property Path (07:47) Maximising Your Superannuation (10:15) Planning for the Unexpected (12:38) Protecting Your Financial Future (14:26) Financial Flexibility (16:43) Summary Rask resources All services Financial Planning Invest with us Access Show Notes Ask a question We love feedback! Follow us on social media: Instagram: @rask.invest TikTok: @rask.invest 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

    20 min
  8. 27 OCT

    Australian unicorns: $1 billion startups you've never heard of

    In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Owen Rask sits down with Wenee Yap and Thomas Derricott, co-authors of the new book “Riding the Unicorn: The Startup Guide You'll Want to Read” In a deeply insightful and inspiring conversation, they explore: – What makes a company a “unicorn” – Why Australia punches above its weight in the global startup scene – The biggest myths about startups and side hustles – The six-stage founder framework – What startup success (and failure) really looks like Whether you dream of launching a business, joining the startup ecosystem, or backing the next Aussie success story, this conversation is a must-listen. If you enjoy this episode, don’t forget to subscribe on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts! 🔗 Apple: Australian Finance Podcast on Apple 🔗 Spotify: Australian Finance Podcast on Spotify 🔗 YouTube: Australian Finance Podcast on YouTube Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for daily insights: 📲 Instagram: @rask.invest 📲 TikTok: @rask.invest Topics Covered – What is a Unicorn Startup? – Why Australia is one of the most capital-efficient ecosystems – How Australia compares to Silicon Valley – The six-stage startup founder framework – The differences between a startup, small business, and side hustle – Lessons from launching a cat café (yes, really) – The “Sulopolis Score” and problem-solving in startups – Why storytelling matters for business growth – Mistakes to avoid from failed startups (MilkRun, etc.) – How successful founders think differently the second time around – Common traits of Australia’s top founders – The truth about market research and pivots – How to get started in the startup ecosystem—without quitting your job Resources for this episode Amazon link: https://amzn.to/4q52j56 Website link: https://www.ridingtheunicornhq.com/ We are on LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok: https://www.linkedin.com/company/riding-the-unicorn/ https://www.instagram.com/ridingtheunicornhq/ https://www.tiktok.com/@ridingtheunicorn Buy Gemma’s book “The Money Reset” Ask a question (select the Finance podcast) Show partner resources Join Pearler using code “RASK” for $15 of Pearler Credit Get 50% off your first two months using PocketSmith View Betashares range of funds Rask resources All services Financial Planning Invest with us Access Show Notes Ask a question We love feedback! Follow us on social media: Instagram: @rask.invest TikTok: @rask.invest 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 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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