Australian Finance Podcast

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

    Are you worried about US shares? Ways to invest in 2025, AI & more
    Mar 5 2025
    In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, your host Owen Rask, Chief Investment Officer at RASK, talks with James O'Reilly, from Northeast Wealth about how to maximise the financial outcomes from your RSUs and ESPP options. If you like this Australian Finance Podcast episode on maximising your RSUs, 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: What are RSUs? How do they differ from ESPPs? Why do RSUs exist and how do they work? The inevitable tax complexities that accompany RSUs Effectively managing cashflow How can I ensure my RSUs help me to achieve my big financial goals? Common mistakes made with RSUs How you can take action today Resources for this episode Northeast Wealth’s free RSU Management spreadsheet: link coming soon Video from James explaining how to use this: link coming soon 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
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    41 mins
  • Love, Lies & Lost Savings: Tracy Hall’s Journey After a $70M Con

    Love, Lies & Lost Savings: Tracy Hall’s Journey After a $70M Con
    Mar 3 2025
    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
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    56 mins
  • Reverse Mortgages, debt & super contributions and picking your platform| Q&A with Gemma and Owen

    Reverse Mortgages, debt & super contributions and picking your platform| Q&A with Gemma and Owen
    Feb 27 2025
    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
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    46 mins

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awesome Thank you

loved it. thanks guys!!
we all needs saving tips and I'm sure jb's sales just went up lol

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Great advice

I am so much more financially literate than I thought I would ever be thanks to this podcast. It not only got the ball rolling for me but gave me lots of amazing recommendations and links to other resources that it opened up a whole new world of financial competence in my life. I have and would recommend this podcast for anyone and everyone who wants to learn or understand anything finance related.

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