Australian Finance Podcast

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.

Episodes

January 1, 2026 26 mins
Welcome to The Australian Finance Podcast Summer Series — your ultimate kick-start to the new year! Across 10 bite-sized episodes, hosts Owen Rask and Gemma Mitchell help you reset your money mindset, build solid financial foundations, and make 2026 your best money year yet. Plus — they’re putting their own tips to the test with the “Finders Keepers Challenge”, tracking how they each plan to find, save, or earn $10,000 by the end...
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In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, your hosts Pete Wargent and Gemma Mitchell discuss how to manage a great renovation. Here’s what they cover: -Budget and financing -Council approvals and regulations -Scope and design -Hiring contractors -Materials and suppliers -Timeline and disruptions -Climate and location considerations -Legal and insurance considerations -Resale value and market trends Summary tips from Pe...
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In this festive episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Gemma Mitchell and Owen Rask share practical, affordable and thoughtful last-minute Christmas gift ideas under fifty dollars. With more than 60 percent of Australians feeling financially stressed about buying presents this year, and almost one billion dollars of unwanted gifts heading to landfill, this guide focuses on useful, clutter-free options people will genuinely appr...
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In this Friday episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Owen Rask and Gemma Mitchell unpack your questions on mortgages, investing, relationships and ETF risk. This week we dive into how to think about fixed versus variable interest rates, why couples so often clash over money, and what really happens if a fund manager, ETF provider or broker were to fail. We also take a closer look at geared ETFs and why some products are desig...
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December 16, 2025 47 mins
In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Owen Rask sits down with finance journalist and author Chris Kohler to discuss the systems designed to separate Australians from their money – and what you can do to protect yourself. They cover – The psychological tricks behind modern consumerism – Chris’s viral interest rate videos and their surprising impact – How businesses subtly extract more from your wallet – The hidden co...
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Today, your host Gemma is joined by Roxanne Calder — recruitment expert and author of the new book Earning Power. With 25 years of experience across Australia, the UK, Singapore, and Hong Kong, Roxanne brings a wealth of insight into building careers and boosting income. Her latest book is packed with inspiring stories and practical strategies to help close the gender pay gap — but the lessons go well beyond that. No matter your g...
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Ready to level up your financial life? Kate Campbell & Mitchell Sneddon share 10 different money hacks to help you maximise your finances in 2024. Remember - the small changes you make add up over time, so don’t discount those small actions you take. 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...
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In this episode of the Australian Finance Podcast, you'll learn how and why insurance works. Life insurance, income protection, TPD & more. Owen Rask is joined by Phil Thompson, founder of Skye Wealth, to unpack what really happens when you make an insurance claim. They go behind the scenes on: – How insurance claims actually work – What mistakes people make when trying to claim – The vital difference between "own" vs "any...
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In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, Owen Rask is joined by Alex Luck, founder of Everest Wealth Group, to answer your money questions. Owen’s questions: – Where are you personally invested? – What’s the most recent thing you’ve done with your money? Listener questions: – Our 19-year-old is saving for a home — should he buy an investment property while living at home and miss the First Home Buyer Grant? – Is salary sacrifi...
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In this Friday episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Owen Rask and Gemma Mitchell dive into your questions on saving, investing, brokers, kids’ money and planning your next big property move. This week we unpack whether a high-yield savings account still stacks up against investing, how to think about using multiple brokers, and what to consider when choosing a provider to invest for your kids. We also tackle a classic rent...
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In this short Wednesday bonus episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Gemma Mitchell walks you through a simple, practical roadmap for investing your first $1,000. No jargon, no complicated charts, just clear steps you can actually follow. Getting started is often the hardest part. Many people put it off because they think they need more money, more knowledge, or the “perfect moment”. The truth is you only need a small amount...
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In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Gemma Mitchell is joined by Emma Edwards — financial behaviour expert, founder of The Broke Generation, and now two-time author. Emma’s new book, The Wardrobe Project: A Year of Buying Less and Liking Yourself More, published by Wiley, explores the powerful connection between spending habits, confidence, and self-worth. It’s the perfect read for anyone wanting to reset their relat...
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In this Friday episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Gemma Mitchell and Owen Rask unpack your questions on investing, super, HECS and even a Christmas dilemma. This week we look at how to build a simple investment profile when you’re 58 and deciding between ETFs in super or outside of it, how paid parental leave really works in 2026, and what to do when your HECS balance never seems to budge. We also cover how to help a level...
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In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Gemma Mitchell is joined by Tahli — educator, retirement specialist and one of Rask's Senior Financial Advisers. After working with hundreds of Australians approaching retirement, Tahli has seen the same patterns over and over again. Most people feel unprepared. Many feel intimidated by the jargon. And almost everyone worries they’ve “left it too late”. This conversation cuts th...
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November 25, 2025 26 mins
In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, your hosts Pete Wargent of Allen Wargent Property Buyers and Gemma Mitchell from Rask discuss how to make 2026 your best financial year yet. Here’s what they cover: -Starting now -Clean up old bank accounts, companies, and brokerage accounts  -Choose one thing that’s stressing you out now and tackle it  -Keep a net worth tracker  Resources for this episode Buy Gemma’s book “The M...
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In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, your host Owen Rask chats with Cameron Gleeson, Senior Investment Strategist at Betashares, to break down the concept of gearing using ETFs. Together, they explore: – What gearing means in a finance and ETF context – How Betashares Wealth Builder ETFs use leverage – The difference between moderate gearing (30–40%) and high gearing (50–65%) – Why gearing can help you outperform over ...
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In this Friday episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, hosts Owen Rask and Gemma Mitchell unpack your questions on super, property and how to juggle big money decisions at different life stages. This week we look at what retirement can actually look like in your 50s, whether it’s worth pausing salary sacrifice to focus on a new home loan, how debt recycling really works, and what to do if you have a deposit saved but no stable j...
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November 18, 2025 29 mins
In this The Australian Finance Podcast, your host Owen Rask walks through 5 expert-level steps to research any ETF with confidence. Whether you’re a beginner or just want to know what’s actually in your ETF, this checklist will help you make better investing decisions. Owen covers: - How to understand an ETF’s goal & investment universe - What to watch out for with fees - Why holdings and weightings matter - What tracking dif...
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In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, Owen Rask sits down with Pearler co-founder and CTO Hayden Smith to talk all things money, investing, mindset, AI, and financial tech. They explore: – How Hayden thinks about saving and frugality – What AI means for investors, workers, and platforms like Pearler – The story behind Hayden’s famous wisdom teeth money hack – How Pearler is building investing tools for real humans – Le...
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In this Friday episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, hosts Owen Rask and Gemma Mitchell dig into your money questions. This week we look at how to spot risks inside your super fund, what’s reasonable to expect from a financial adviser, how to think about market crashes without panicking, and what happens if you can no longer use your FHSS funds. Owen and Gemma cover: - Rask Core Membership has had a revamp!! - How REST offer...
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