For our very last episode of Brain Hacks, we want to talk about the number one thing we want you to take away from all our discussions…

Take action. No matter how small. Just take one small step today.

So, is there an endpoint to learning about money once you’ve got everything set up?

Let’s discuss it.

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

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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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Are you a new or expecting parent?

Then this mini-series is for you!

As a parent, the advice, marketing and pressure to buy a huge list of things can feel overwhelming (and be very costly, too).

Our co-hosts for this BRAND NEW Family Finance Mini-Series, Mitchell Sneddon and Phoebe Kohler, share the most expensive things they spent money on when having their first children and the items they wouldn't buy again.

We want to hear what you think! Jump into the Rask Community to share your money savings tips.

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

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Do you want to start talking to your parents about money?

Kate Campbell chats with Bec Wilson, an expert on modern retirement.

Bec’s mission is to share the proven ways you can create a better midlife and a modern, epic retirement. This conversation is all about giving you the tools and resources you need to start talking to your parents (or maybe even yourself) about money and having an epic retirement. 

📚 Grab Bec's book: https://www.epicretirement.com.au/book

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

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Money & Chill is back again, and Kate Campbell, Owen Rask, and producer Monique discuss their top life-changing money hacks and habits.

Plus, we discuss some great podcasts we've been listening to, what's been happening behind the scenes at Rask and a cheeky look at our new rebrand.

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

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There’s so much more to life than numbers on a spreadsheet, and in this conversation, we hear from Paul Millerd, who has challenged the default life path and shares how he makes decisions regarding his time, money, career, and family.

In this conversation, we chat about:

💸 What does good work look like to you?

💸 Does it matter if the work we do is meaningful?

💸 How has money impacted the choices you’re making with your life?

💸 How do you manage the expectations of well-meaning friends and family?

💸 Small-scale life experiments and so much more!

Grab a copy of Paul's book: https://bit.ly/GoodWorkAFP

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

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What on earth is going on with interest rates right now? Dr Sam Wylie, Associate Professor of Finance at the University of Melbourne, explains how interest rates work, the role of the RBA, the housing crisis and more!

💸 What are interest rates, and why do they matter?

💸 How does the monthly RBA interest rate decision get made?

💸 Financial facts vs opinions

💸 What on earth is going on with the Australian housing market, and why does it seem (to an under 40-year-old at least) that things aren’t working?

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

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Cameron Gleeson from Betashares joins Owen Rask on this Australian Finance Podcast to explain why currency-hedging matters, the Betashares Gold Bullion ETF (ASX: QAU) and answer your questions.

Topics covered:

- Cameron's most influential books

- Currency-hedging and currency-hedged ETFs - everything you want to know

- Is currency hedging safe?

- Most popular ethical and sustainable investing ETFs

- Is there an ETF bubble?

- Why do some ETFs pay distributions monthly, quarterly or yearly?

- Cameron's 2 satellite ETFs for 2034

Resources:

Cameron's currency-hedging article: https://www.betashares.com.au/insights/re-thinking-currency-hedging/

Betashares QAU ETF (and others): https://www.betashares.com.au/fund/gold-etf-currency-hedged/

Australian Finance Podcast resources:

• Invest with Owen: https://bit.ly/R-invest
• 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
• 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

Episode recorded at 12:30pm on the 24th September 2024.

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Do humans add value to investing?

Mitchell Sneddon, our Head of Funds Management at Rask, shares his checklist for choosing an active investment.

💸 Mitch’s checklist for picking an active manager/product

#1 - What are you looking for? Does active make sense here?

#2 - What are the fees?

#3 - Who is the fund manager?

#4 - What is the ETF/fund investing in?

#5 - What is the performance and track record?

Book a free chat with Mitchell Sneddon

This podcast is supported by Rask Invest. Please read the PDS, TMD & FSG before making any investment decisions.

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

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Have you ever imagined reaching a point where you don’t have to work but choose to?

Or you’re able to work part time without worrying about the loss of income?

Or you want to take time off to spend with your new family without having to go back to work before you’re ready after your paid parental leave runs out?

Us too!

Today, we’re going to chat about something that we know will be of interest to many listeners: building an income-generating investment portfolio that allows you to live off the dividends.

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

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In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, Owen Rask is joined by former financial adviser and financial literacy advocate Jessica Brady.

Topics covered with Jess Brady include:

• How to get started with money - early or late
• Money barriers and biases holding us back
• Goal setting and the mistakes people make
• Money date tips & traps, and
• Australia's looming property problem

Work with Jess:

• Money dates & investing starter packs: https://courses.jessicabrady.com.au/Freebies
• Jess's website: https://jessicabrady.com.au/

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

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"Should I sell my investments?" is a question we receive on a daily basis.  

Staying invested is hard, and we’ve all been in your shoes. However, staying invested is the key to building wealth.

In this episode, Kate & Owen share seven ways to stay invested even when you’re tempted to sell and encourage you in your long-term investing journey.

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

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