

Australian Finance Podcast
Rask
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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May 26, 2024 • 57min
📈 Where Owen invests & why | Rask Invest
Expert investor Mitchell Sneddon shares insights on where he's investing and why. Topics include leveraging debt, investment evolution, Telstra stock performance, core and satellite strategy, navigating investment challenges, and building wealth through education and transparency.

May 23, 2024 • 38min
Budget meals, US travel tips and Owen's favourite business books [Money & Chill]
On Money & Chill this month, our producer Monique shares the cost of eating in the US, Kate finds free food, and Owen successfully finds some house sitters.⚠️ Warning: This is not a serious episode, but we have a whole back catalogue for that.
Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00
Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes
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/PearlerGet 50% off your first two months using PocketSmith: https://bit.ly/R-PocketSmithDISCLAIMER: 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/fsgEpisode recorded: 14th May 2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 22, 2024 • 36min
Life admin hacks to win back your time, save money & reclaim your headspace
Adulting is hard, so let's make it easier.Author & podcast host Dinah Rowe-Roberts shares her top life admin hacks to help you win back your time and save money.
Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00
Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes
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/PearlerGet 50% off your first two months using PocketSmith: https://bit.ly/R-PocketSmithDISCLAIMER: 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

May 19, 2024 • 33min
ETF Review: Betashares Nasdaq Next Gen 100 ETF (ASX: JNDQ)
This episode features a review of the Betashares Nasdaq Next Gen 100 ETF (ASX: JNDQ).Kate and Owen explain how JNDQ works, what distinguishes it from the NDQ ETF, and how it could be used in a portfolio.Before we start, please note that this is not a recommendation from Kate, Owen, or the Rask Team. Neither Kate nor Owen holds a position in JNDQ or NDQ. Betashares is a long-term partner of The Australian Finance Podcast.This episode is part of our regular series, where we dive into a share or ETF and provide you with a high-level overview. You can pitch a company or ETF to us via the Ask a Question link below.
Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00
Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes
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/PearlerGet 50% off your first two months using PocketSmith: https://bit.ly/R-PocketSmithDISCLAIMER: 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

May 17, 2024 • 36min
Invest using the Core & Satellite method: Owen's Market Update Vol. 2 (May 24)
Chief Investment Officer Owen Rask updates on economy, inflation, interest rates & Core-Satellite investing. Discusses leveraging debt in property & stock market, ETFs, individual shares, interest rate expectations, and long-term investing strategies.

May 13, 2024 • 57min
To HECS or not to HECS, bad financial decisions & ESG ETFs (Adviser Q&A)
Financial adviser Alex Luck and Owen Rask discuss HECS debts, car loans, ethical investing, super contributions, investment properties, and more. They emphasize the impact of financial decisions, ethical investing with ESG filters, maximizing super contributions for tax benefits, navigating business advice, property ownership, and effective saving strategies.

May 9, 2024 • 44min
Reaching financial independence, buying your time back & personal responsibility ft. Lacey Filipich
Lacey Filipich, an advocate for financial education, discusses reaching financial independence early. Topics include reshaping retirement to 'Time Rich,' the impact of financial stress on decision-making, critical thinking in financial research, and personal responsibility in financial management.

May 6, 2024 • 60min
Work Backwards: a better way to live and work with Tim Duggan
Do you want to live and work better?In this conversation, we had the opportunity to sit down and chat with media entrepreneur, author and digital nomad Tim Duggan.Tim has spent a lot of time thinking about how and why we work over the past few years and has some great ideas about how to rethink how we work and live for the better. We discuss some of our favourite topics, such as meaningful work, building a good life, and reclaiming our time.
Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00
Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes
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/PearlerGet 50% off your first two months using PocketSmith: https://bit.ly/R-PocketSmithDISCLAIMER: 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

May 2, 2024 • 28min
5 books that will change the way you think about money [🧠 Brain Hacks]
Books can have a huge impact on the way we see the world.In this 🧠 Brain Hacks conversation, Kate Campbell and Evan Lucas discuss some of their favourite books, which focus less on the numbers and more on helping you become a better investor holistically.
Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00
Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes
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/PearlerGet 50% off your first two months using PocketSmith: https://bit.ly/R-PocketSmithDISCLAIMER: 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

Apr 29, 2024 • 43min
Investing in a recession, getting a car loan at 18 & the power of $5 (Investing Q&A)
Kate Campbell, financial expert and author, discusses investing in a recession, the impact of getting a car loan at 18, and the power of starting to invest with just $5. The podcast also covers the importance of automated investing, making sound financial choices in youth, and strategies for incremental investing during market volatility.