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 ...
Big news – Owen’s officially a dad!
In this special episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, your hosts Owen Rask and Gemma Mitchell chat about Owen's transition to fatherhood and the 25 life lessons he wants to share with his son, covering everything from love and values to money and mindset.
If you like this Australian Finance Podcast episode, you'll love the series. Don't forget to subscribe for weekly shows on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.
Resources for this episode
Full list - 25 things I'll tell my son: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/2025/04/11/25-things-ill-teach-my-son/
Owen recommended podcast with Eric Maddox- Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'Shaughnessy: Eric Maddox – The Ace of Spades - [Invest Like the Best, EP.15]
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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
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I invested $100,000 this week (what I bought)
In this short episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, your host OwenRask, Chief Investment Officer for Rask Invest, explains why he invested $100,000 into Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) this week, despite lots of uncertainty in the stock market.
Topics covered:
1. The ETFs Owen bought
2. Why he invested a lump sum
3. How he did his equity redraw
4. Why getting financial advice is important if you're worried
5. The benefit of diversification
6. Why timing the market isn't something Owen does
If you like this Australian Finance Podcast episode, you'll love the series. Don't forget to subscribe for weekly shows on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.
Resources for this episode
Rask Invest Martian:https://www.rask.com.au/rask-invest/martian
Owen's LIVE show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBxxCavI2Lo
Financial planning: https://www.rask.com.au/advice
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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
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🚨 ASX meltdown? How to protect yourself and your portfolio [SPECIAL]
The ASX 200 (ASX: XJO) price is crashing down 6.5%. Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) share price is down 7.7%. BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) share price is down 8%.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/SBxxCavI2Lo
ASX 200 investors, what should you do in a market crash?!
If you're watching the ASX 200 sell-off in fear, rest assured - at 12 noon today (MEL/SYD time), Chief Investment Officer Owen Rask will break down his 5-part market crash investing checklist.
✨ Resources ✨
Rask Invest portfolio: https://www.rask.com.au/rask-invest
Join our community: https://community.rask.com.au
Get financial advice: https://www.rask.com.au/advice
Special guest Claude Walker:
https://arichlife.com.au/
All information in this podcast is strictly general in nature. It is not personal financial advice as it does not take into account your needs, goals or objectives. So don’t act on it before speaking with your financial planner. Owen Raszkiewicz can be verified on asic.gov.au. He is the ultimate holder of AFSL 563907 and you can read Rask's Financial Services Guide at www.rask.com.au/fsg Investing can be risky and result in permanent capital loss.
#investing #asx200
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1:41:43
Bad Bitch Money’s Victoria Vivente on Financial Healing & Smart Money Moves
In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, your host Gemma Mitchell chats with Victoria Vivente, founder of Bad Bitch Money and author of Know Your Worth. They dive into healing your relationship with money, looking after future you, and the incredible work financial counsellors do to support Australians in tough times.
If you enjoy this episode, you'll love our other conversations designed to help you take control of your finances. Don't forget to subscribe for weekly episodes on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Topics covered in this episode:
The important work financial counsellors do—beyond just money
Financial literacy and education: why it matters more than ever
Practical ways to connect with future you and set yourself up for success
Building healthy financial habits that actually stick
Key lessons from Victoria’s time as a financial counsellor
And the hard-hitting question: What do you wish 20-year-old you knew about money and life?
Resources for this episode
Connect with Victoria- Bad Bitch Money | Learn the basics of money
Sign up Victoria’s Newsletter https://open.substack.com/pub/victoriavivente
Explore counselling services- Welcome Page - National Debt Helpline
Buy ‘Know your Worth’ by Victoria Vivente- Know Your Worth by Victoria Vivente - 9781923022430 - Dymocks or Know Your Worth: Heal your relationship with your money and your self : Victoria Vivente: Amazon.com.au: Books
Kate and Victorias previous episode about Debt Counselling https://youtu.be/VJgRR6oyvD0?feature=shared
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~~ Rask resources ~~
All services: https://bit.ly/R-services
Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan
Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest
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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
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47:36
New super funds, divorce settlement and using your leave entitlements wisely | Q&A with Gemma and Owen
In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, your hosts Owen Rask and Gemma Mitchell answer the questions you have sent in, plus they chat about their own investment wins and losses that became lessons.
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:
Using your leave entitlements after finishing up work
New super fund – do I need to add $6K to get insurance?
Best way to use a divorce settlement
Invest with $50- what am I doing wrong?
When to DIY and when to see an adviser for ETF investing
PLUS Gemma and Owen talk about their best investments to date.
Got questions? Send them in & subscribe for weekly episodes
Resources for this episode
Join the Rask Community - Free Rask Account sign up
Rask Advice: https://www.rask.com.au/advice
Rask ETF Series- https://youtu.be/r_unbyby6Sg
Rask ETF free course- Beginner's ETF Investing Course
Gemma's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gemmamitchell.finance
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~~ 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
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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
#finance #asx
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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.
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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.
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SHOW NOTES: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/podcasts/australian-finance-podcast/
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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.