Episodes

  • How much does childcare cost in Australia? [👶🏼 Family Finance]

    How much does childcare cost in Australia? [👶🏼 Family Finance]
    Dec 4 2024
    What does childcare cost in Australia? In this episode of our Family Finance Mini-Series, Mitchell Sneddon, Phoebe Kohler, and financial adviser Siobhan Ashby discuss the cost of childcare in Australia, including your CCS entitlements and how to navigate the childcare systems. We want to hear what you think! Jump into the Rask Community to share your money savings tips. Get in touch with a trusted financial advisor like Siobhan here! Series resources Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00 Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Rask Community: https://bit.ly/3UkFWel 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/Pearler Get 50% off your first two months using PocketSmith: https://bit.ly/R-PocketSmith 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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    26 mins
  • 25 ways to save & invest your money in 2025

    25 ways to save & invest your money in 2025
    Dec 2 2024
    Ready to kick off 2025 Rask style? Well, we’ve got quite an episode lined up for you today! Continuing on from the popularity of our saving and investing episodes in 2021, 2022, 2023 & 2024, we’ve put together 25 ways you can save and invest in 2025. Give some of them a go, and let us know by jumping into the Rask community! Remember that the choices you make with your money aren’t just about what you want to do this year. They’re about who you want to be in the future. Want the complete list with all the resources? Head over here: https://bit.ly/25ways2025 📚 Enjoyed this episode? You'll love Kate's book, Buying Happiness, which you can order on Booktopia or Amazon. Series resources Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00 Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Rask Community: https://bit.ly/3UkFWel 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/Pearler Get 50% off your first two months using PocketSmith: https://bit.ly/R-PocketSmith 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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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Owen's market update (November 24) & our bold predictions for the next decade

    Owen's market update (November 24) & our bold predictions for the next decade
    Nov 28 2024
    Welcome to our monthly-ish market update, where we cover everything you need to know as an investor and discuss practical actions you can take to improve your finances. In today’s episode, we discuss the latest market data and major news headlines and share our bold predictions for the decade ahead. Series resources Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00 Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Rask Community: https://bit.ly/3UkFWel 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/Pearler Get 50% off your first two months using PocketSmith: https://bit.ly/R-PocketSmith 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
  • Financially planning to start a family in Australia [👶🏼 Family Finance]

    Financially planning to start a family in Australia [👶🏼 Family Finance]
    Nov 27 2024
    Are you financially planning to start a family in Australia? In this episode of our Family Finance Mini-Series, Mitchell Sneddon, Phoebe Kohler, and financial adviser Siobhan Ashby discuss the financial costs involved in having a child, including the cost of maternity leave, public vs private for the birth and parental leave. We want to hear what you think! Jump into the Rask Community to share your money savings tips. Get in touch with a trusted financial advisor like Siobhan here! Series resources Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00 Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Rask Community: https://bit.ly/3UkFWel 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/Pearler Get 50% off your first two months using PocketSmith: https://bit.ly/R-PocketSmith 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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    32 mins
  • Tools & models to combat behavioural bias, ft. Betashares' Matthew Fish

    Tools & models to combat behavioural bias, ft. Betashares' Matthew Fish
    Nov 25 2024
    Matthew Fish, Head of Product at Betashares, joins Owen Rask on this Australian Finance Podcast episode to talk about the power of technology in combating behavioural bias. Matthew Fish is the co-founder of FirstStep Investing, an educational and fractional investing platform which was acquired by BetaShares and later became Betashares Direct. Matthew and Owen talk about: The importance of understanding behaviour when investing Matthew's story buying and holding Telstra shares The role of technology in helping to manage biases Common biases that impact and distort our investing strategy How ETFs help investors stay focused on the long term Matthew's #1 lesson for listeners View the range of Betashares ETFs & learn more about Betashares Direct: Website: https://www.betashares.com.au/ All funds page: https://www.betashares.com.au/fund/ Series resources Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00 Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Rask Community: https://bit.ly/3UkFWel 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/Pearler Get 50% off your first two months using PocketSmith: https://bit.ly/R-PocketSmith 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
  • Money coach or financial adviser: what's the difference? Gemma Mitchell explains

    Money coach or financial adviser: what's the difference? Gemma Mitchell explains
    Nov 21 2024
    Gemma Mitchell is a qualified financial adviser and experienced money coach. Gemma joins Owen on this audio + video episode of The Australian Finance Podcast to share her story of money, personal growth, financial advice and coaching. Episode resources Get a money coach: https://bit.ly/money-coaches Get financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan Topics covered: Gemma's story of moving out at 16 and living in London by 18 Setting bold financial goals and overcoming limiting beliefs What is money coaching? Why use a money coach versus financial adviser? Debt counsellor versus money coach How much does money coaching cost? What can a money coach talk about? How to find a good money coach Series resources Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00 Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Rask Community: https://bit.ly/3UkFWel 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/Pearler Get 50% off your first two months using PocketSmith: https://bit.ly/R-PocketSmith 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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    40 mins
  • Futureproof your finances against relationship unknowns [👶🏼 Family Finance]

    Futureproof your finances against relationship unknowns [👶🏼 Family Finance]
    Nov 20 2024
    Relationships can be complex, and when you add money to the mix, things can get quite challenging. In this episode in our Family Finance Mini-Series, Mitchell Sneddon, Phoebe Kohler, and financial adviser Siobhan Ashby discuss how to protect yourself, including insurance, divorce and wills. We want to hear what you think! Jump into the Rask Community to share your money savings tips. Get in touch with a trusted financial advisor like Siobhan here! Series resources Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00 Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Rask Community: https://bit.ly/3UkFWel 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/Pearler Get 50% off your first two months using PocketSmith: https://bit.ly/R-PocketSmith 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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    34 mins
  • Creating a financial plan to buy your first home (ft. financial adviser Alex Luck)

    Creating a financial plan to buy your first home (ft. financial adviser Alex Luck)
    Nov 18 2024
    Housing on your mind? Kate Campbell interviews financial adviser Alex Luck from Everest Wealth, one of our trusted advice partners at Rask. They discuss property from a financial planning perspective, including how to create a financial plan to purchase a home. Series resources Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00 Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Rask Community: https://bit.ly/3UkFWel 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/Pearler Get 50% off your first two months using PocketSmith: https://bit.ly/R-PocketSmith 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