Australian Finance Podcast

Sophie Dicker shares her journey into investing, fun ways to have money conversations with friends, learning from her mistakes, and the importance of being accountable. They discuss cutting out unnecessary expenses, the significance of money conversations, podcast growth, favorite money resources, fascination with frauds and scams, and understanding the impact of AI on shaping careers.

Never invested? Brand new to investing? Returning to investing after a long hiatus? You’re in the right spot! In this episode, we’re going to pull everything from this series together and run you through our pre-investing checklist, to make sure you’re ready to go.✅ Access our New Investor Checklist!Remember, our last episode of Investing Month will be an Investing Q&A, so make sure you send your questions via this question form: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00This episode is part of our Beginners Investing Month series on The Australian Finance Podcast. Just look for the episodes with the 💸 during August 2023!🎟️ We're going on the road from August - October 2023; get your tickets here!📚 Enjoyed this episode? You'll love Kate's upcoming book, Buying Happiness, which you can preorder on Booktopia or Amazon.***Access the show notes for The Australian Finance Podcast: www.raskmedia.com.au/podcasts/australian-finance-podcast🌏 Ready-made ETF portfolios? Rask Core has you covered!Take one of our fantastic money & investing courses (think ETFs, shares, property and FIRE) on Rask Education.🙋🏽‍♀️ ASK A QUESTION: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00If you want to thank us for putting this show together, please give The Australian Finance Podcast a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - it’s a 5-second task that really helps support the show (and puts a big smile on our faces).Pearler, the broker for long-term investors. Sign-up to Pearler using the code “RASK” for $15 of Pearler Credit: bit.ly/PearlerWe're proudly supported by Global X ETFs. Learn more about the growing range of leading ETFs on the Global X website: https://bit.ly/gx-fundsBoost your investment potential with FundLater. With InvestSMART's Fundlater, you can start a $10,000 investment portfolio with only $4,000 upfront. Find out how: rask.com.au/inv-fundlaterInvesting Made Simple. Thanks to InvestSMART's ready-made ETF portfolios, you can start investing now in a portfolio managed by experts. Not only that, you can invest confidently, knowing your investment fees are capped. Learn more: rask.com.au/inv-pmaDISCLAIMER: 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.Full individual disclosures for each guest are available via the show notes page. Owen, Kate and The Rask Group Pty Ltd do NOT receive anything for mentioning Super funds, products, shares, bank accounts, etc.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

In this podcast, the hosts dive into the age-old debate of property versus shares as investment options. They explore the differences, benefits, and risks of each, emphasizing the importance of diversification. They also discuss the relationship between superannuation and property investments and highlight the role of industry super funds. The episode concludes with a reminder to subscribe and take free money and investing courses, along with an ad for InvestSmart's managed accounts and Fund Later service.

This might sound like a less exciting episode, but please bear with us. We can promise you that taking some time to put together a sound record-keeping system for your financial life will pay off down the track.In this episode, Kate & Owen cover record keeping, tax time, Dividend Reinvestment Plans (DRPs) and paperwork.🎟️ We're going on the road from August - October 2023; get your tickets here!📚 Enjoyed this episode? You'll love Kate's upcoming book, Buying Happiness, which you can preorder on Booktopia or Amazon.***Access the show notes for The Australian Finance Podcast: www.raskmedia.com.au/podcasts/australian-finance-podcast🌏 Ready-made ETF portfolios? Rask Core has you covered!Take one of our fantastic money & investing courses (think ETFs, shares, property and FIRE) on Rask Education.🙋🏽‍♀️ ASK A QUESTION: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00If you want to thank us for putting this show together, please give The Australian Finance Podcast a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - it’s a 5-second task that really helps support the show (and puts a big smile on our faces).Pearler, the broker for long-term investors. Sign-up to Pearler using the code “RASK” for $15 of Pearler Credit: bit.ly/PearlerWe're proudly supported by Global X ETFs. Learn more about the growing range of leading ETFs on the Global X website: https://bit.ly/gx-fundsBoost your investment potential with FundLater. With InvestSMART's Fundlater, you can start a $10,000 investment portfolio with only $4,000 upfront. Find out how: rask.com.au/inv-fundlaterInvesting Made Simple. Thanks to InvestSMART's ready-made ETF portfolios, you can start investing now in a portfolio managed by experts. Not only that, you can invest confidently, knowing your investment fees are capped. Learn more: rask.com.au/inv-pmaDISCLAIMER: 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.Full individual disclosures for each guest are available via the show notes page. Owen, Kate and The Rask Group Pty Ltd do NOT receive anything for mentioning Super funds, products, shares, bank accounts, etc.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

Today we're talking about something we’re all familiar with, cash. In this episode, we’re going to discuss the role cash plays in an investor's portfolio and the different places you can put your cash.A lot of people don’t think they should just have cash sitting around…but Kate & Owen share how it can be used as part of your investment portfolio.🎟️ We're going on the road from August - October 2023; get your tickets here!📚 Enjoyed this episode? You'll love Kate's upcoming book, Buying Happiness, which you can preorder on Booktopia or Amazon.***Access the show notes for The Australian Finance Podcast: www.raskmedia.com.au/podcasts/australian-finance-podcast🌏 Ready-made ETF portfolios? Rask Core has you covered!Take one of our fantastic money & investing courses (think ETFs, shares, property and FIRE) on Rask Education.🙋🏽‍♀️ ASK A QUESTION: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00If you want to thank us for putting this show together, please give The Australian Finance Podcast a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - it’s a 5-second task that really helps support the show (and puts a big smile on our faces).Pearler, the broker for long-term investors. Sign-up to Pearler using the code “RASK” for $15 of Pearler Credit: bit.ly/PearlerWe're proudly supported by Global X ETFs. Learn more about the growing range of leading ETFs on the Global X website: https://bit.ly/gx-fundsBoost your investment potential with FundLater. With InvestSMART's Fundlater, you can start a $10,000 investment portfolio with only $4,000 upfront. Find out how: rask.com.au/inv-fundlaterInvesting Made Simple. Thanks to InvestSMART's ready-made ETF portfolios, you can start investing now in a portfolio managed by experts. Not only that, you can invest confidently, knowing your investment fees are capped. Learn more: rask.com.au/inv-pmaDISCLAIMER: 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.Full individual disclosures for each guest are available via the show notes page. Owen, Kate and The Rask Group Pty Ltd do NOT receive anything for mentioning Super funds, products, shares, bank accounts, etc.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

In this episode, we’re going to introduce you to your new investing best friend, Exchange Traded Funds, or ETFs, as you’ll come to know them. ETFs are a great investment option for new and experienced investors and are an easy way to build a low-cost and diversified portfolio with just a few trades.They’re simple, they work, and you don’t need to be a financial wizard to get your head around them. Investing can be as easy as opening up a brokerage account, picking a low-cost, diversified ETF and buying small parcels frequently over a long period of time.ETFs can be your entire portfolio or just the core, but they instantly open the world of investing to you. They have changed how we invest and simplified the often complex world of finance. So, in this episode, we talk about exactly why we’re so keen on ETFs, how they work and how you can use them to invest.This episode is part of our Beginners Investing Month series on The Australian Finance Podcast. Just look for the episodes with the 💸 during August 2023!🎟️ We're going on the road from August - October 2023; get your tickets here!📚 Enjoyed this episode? You'll love Kate's upcoming book, Buying Happiness, which you can preorder on Booktopia or Amazon.***Access the show notes for The Australian Finance Podcast: www.raskmedia.com.au/podcasts/australian-finance-podcast🌏 Ready-made ETF portfolios? Rask Core has you covered!Take one of our fantastic money & investing courses (think ETFs, shares, property and FIRE) on Rask Education.🙋🏽‍♀️ ASK A QUESTION: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00If you want to thank us for putting this show together, please give The Australian Finance Podcast a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - it’s a 5-second task that really helps support the show (and puts a big smile on our faces).Pearler, the broker for long-term investors. Sign-up to Pearler using the code “RASK” for $15 of Pearler Credit: bit.ly/PearlerWe're proudly supported by Global X ETFs. Learn more about the growing range of leading ETFs on the Global X website: https://bit.ly/gx-fundsBoost your investment potential with FundLater. With InvestSMART's Fundlater, you can start a $10,000 investment portfolio with only $4,000 upfront. Find out how: rask.com.au/inv-fundlaterInvesting Made Simple. Thanks to InvestSMART's ready-made ETF portfolios, you can start investing now in a portfolio managed by experts. Not only that, you can invest confidently, knowing your investment fees are capped. Learn more: rask.com.au/inv-pmaDISCLAIMER: 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.Full individual disclosures for each guest are available via the show notes page. Owen, Kate and The Rask Group Pty Ltd do NOT receive anything for mentioning Super funds, products, shares, bank accounts, etc.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

As the name suggests, a managed fund is a pool of money managed by a professional fund manager. Managed funds can be a convenient and efficient way to invest because one investment can open the door to a diversified portfolio of investments.In this episode, we’re exploring the basics of managed funds and how they work, why people might choose to invest in managed funds over ETFs, our selection criteria for choosing a managed fund and some examples of managed funds in Australia.This episode is part of our Beginners Investing Month series on The Australian Finance Podcast. Just look for the episodes with the 💸 during August 2023!🎟️ We're going on the road from August - October 2023; get your tickets here!📚 Enjoyed this episode? You'll love Kate's upcoming book, Buying Happiness, which you can preorder on Booktopia or Amazon.***Access the show notes for The Australian Finance Podcast: www.raskmedia.com.au/podcasts/australian-finance-podcast🌏 Ready-made ETF portfolios? Rask Core has you covered!Take one of our fantastic money & investing courses (think ETFs, shares, property and FIRE) on Rask Education.🙋🏽‍♀️ ASK A QUESTION: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00If you want to thank us for putting this show together, please give The Australian Finance Podcast a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - it’s a 5-second task that really helps support the show (and puts a big smile on our faces).Pearler, the broker for long-term investors. Sign-up to Pearler using the code “RASK” for $15 of Pearler Credit: bit.ly/PearlerWe're proudly supported by Global X ETFs. Learn more about the growing range of leading ETFs on the Global X website: https://bit.ly/gx-fundsBoost your investment potential with FundLater. With InvestSMART's Fundlater, you can start a $10,000 investment portfolio with only $4,000 upfront. Find out how: rask.com.au/inv-fundlaterInvesting Made Simple. Thanks to InvestSMART's ready-made ETF portfolios, you can start investing now in a portfolio managed by experts. Not only that, you can invest confidently, knowing your investment fees are capped. Learn more: rask.com.au/inv-pmaDISCLAIMER: 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.Full individual disclosures for each guest are available via the show notes page. Owen, Kate and The Rask Group Pty Ltd do NOT receive anything for mentioning Super funds, products, shares, bank accounts, etc.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

Ready for our Shares 101 masterclass?In this episode, Kate Campbell & Owen Rask break down the ASX, explain how to research and buy shares and break down how you can think about capital growth and income.This episode is part of our Beginners Investing Month series on The Australian Finance Podcast. Just look for the episodes with the 💸 during August 2023!🎟️ We're going on the road from August - October 2023; get your tickets here!📚 Enjoyed this episode? You'll love Kate's upcoming book, Buying Happiness, which you can preorder on Booktopia or Amazon.***Access the show notes for The Australian Finance Podcast: www.raskmedia.com.au/podcasts/australian-finance-podcast🌏 Ready-made ETF portfolios? Rask Core has you covered!Take one of our fantastic money & investing courses (think ETFs, shares, property and FIRE) on Rask Education.🙋🏽‍♀️ ASK A QUESTION: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00If you want to thank us for putting this show together, please give The Australian Finance Podcast a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - it’s a 5-second task that really helps support the show (and puts a big smile on our faces).Pearler, the broker for long-term investors. Sign-up to Pearler using the code “RASK” for $15 of Pearler Credit: bit.ly/PearlerWe're proudly supported by Global X ETFs. Learn more about the growing range of leading ETFs on the Global X website: https://bit.ly/gx-fundsBoost your investment potential with FundLater. With InvestSMART's Fundlater, you can start a $10,000 investment portfolio with only $4,000 upfront. Find out how: rask.com.au/inv-fundlaterInvesting Made Simple. Thanks to InvestSMART's ready-made ETF portfolios, you can start investing now in a portfolio managed by experts. Not only that, you can invest confidently, knowing your investment fees are capped. Learn more: rask.com.au/inv-pmaDISCLAIMER: 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.Full individual disclosures for each guest are available via the show notes page. Owen, Kate and The Rask Group Pty Ltd do NOT receive anything for mentioning Super funds, products, shares, bank accounts, etc.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

Finding the best online trading account to buy or sell shares in Australia can be scary. Believe us; we know that buying shares in Australia for the first time is a daunting task. Commsec, Pearler, Selfwealth, Stake, Vanguard Personal Investor, Superhero, Sharesies… where do I even start?!In this episode, Kate Campbell & Owen Rask break down what a broker is, how they work, how to open an account and how to make your first investment.Best online trading share trading accounts in Australia for 2023 | Rask MediaThis episode is part of our Beginners Investing Month series on The Australian Finance Podcast. Just look for the episodes with the 💸 during August 2023!🎟️ We're going on the road from August - October 2023; get your tickets here!📚 Enjoyed this episode? You'll love Kate's upcoming book, Buying Happiness, which you can preorder on Booktopia or Amazon.***Access the show notes for The Australian Finance Podcast: www.raskmedia.com.au/podcasts/australian-finance-podcast🌏 Ready-made ETF portfolios? Rask Core has you covered!Take one of our fantastic money & investing courses (think ETFs, shares, property and FIRE) on Rask Education.🙋🏽‍♀️ ASK A QUESTION: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00If you want to thank us for putting this show together, please give The Australian Finance Podcast a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - it’s a 5-second task that really helps support the show (and puts a big smile on our faces).Pearler, the broker for long-term investors. Sign-up to Pearler using the code “RASK” for $15 of Pearler Credit: bit.ly/PearlerWe're proudly supported by Global X ETFs. Learn more about the growing range of leading ETFs on the Global X website: https://bit.ly/gx-fundsBoost your investment potential with FundLater. With InvestSMART's Fundlater, you can start a $10,000 investment portfolio with only $4,000 upfront. Find out how: rask.com.au/inv-fundlaterInvesting Made Simple. Thanks to InvestSMART's ready-made ETF portfolios, you can start investing now in a portfolio managed by experts. Not only that, you can invest confidently, knowing your investment fees are capped. Learn more: rask.com.au/inv-pmaDISCLAIMER: 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.Full individual disclosures for each guest are available via the show notes page. Owen, Kate and The Rask Group Pty Ltd do NOT receive anything for mentioning Super funds, products, shares, bank accounts, etc.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

Now that you know what investing is all about and why it’s important to learn more, we’re going to introduce you to your investing universe. While there are a lot of options available when it comes to investing, we’re going to guide you through some of the most accessible options when getting started.Remember, investing can (and should) be simple. So in today’s episode, we will break down the building blocks and then use other episodes in this investing series to dive deep into shares, ETFs, managed funds and cash.This episode is part of our Beginners Investing Month series on The Australian Finance Podcast. Just look for the episodes with the 💸 during August 2023!🎟️ We're going on the road from August - October 2023; get your tickets here!📚 Enjoyed this episode? You'll love Kate's upcoming book, Buying Happiness, which you can preorder on Booktopia or Amazon.***Access the show notes for The Australian Finance Podcast: www.raskmedia.com.au/podcasts/australian-finance-podcast🌏 Ready-made ETF portfolios? Rask Core has you covered!Take one of our fantastic money & investing courses (think ETFs, shares, property and FIRE) on Rask Education.🙋🏽‍♀️ ASK A QUESTION: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00If you want to thank us for putting this show together, please give The Australian Finance Podcast a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - it’s a 5-second task that really helps support the show (and puts a big smile on our faces).Pearler, the broker for long-term investors. Sign-up to Pearler using the code “RASK” for $15 of Pearler Credit: bit.ly/PearlerWe're proudly supported by Global X ETFs. Learn more about the growing range of leading ETFs on the Global X website: https://bit.ly/gx-fundsBoost your investment potential with FundLater. With InvestSMART's Fundlater, you can start a $10,000 investment portfolio with only $4,000 upfront. Find out how: rask.com.au/inv-fundlaterInvesting Made Simple. Thanks to InvestSMART's ready-made ETF portfolios, you can start investing now in a portfolio managed by experts. Not only that, you can invest confidently, knowing your investment fees are capped. Learn more: rask.com.au/inv-pmaDISCLAIMER: 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.Full individual disclosures for each guest are available via the show notes page. Owen, Kate and The Rask Group Pty Ltd do NOT receive anything for mentioning Super funds, products, shares, bank accounts, etc.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