In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, Owen Rask speaks with Alec Renehan, co-founder of Equity Mates Media, about the business he and Bryce have built, the future of media and his favourite interviews.

Topics covered today:

• How Ren asks the right questions, in any context
• Ren's story & how Equity Mates came to be
• The media company Ren would buy
• Where we are in the rise of ETFs
• Where we are in the rise of podcasting

~~ Episode resources ~~

Tune into Equity Mates, Get Started Investing: https://equitymates.com/get-started-investing/

Bryce & Ren's book: https://www.amazon.com.au/Dont-Stress-Just-Invest-investments/dp/1761470469

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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 

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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In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, your host Owen Rask speaks with Grant Hackett, OAM, who is the CEO of Generation Development Group (ASX: GDG) - a $1.1 billion company that has grown rapidly in recent years.

In this podcast with Grant Hackett, Owen and Grant discuss:

• What Grant took from the pool to his CEO role
• Why he moved into finance
• How to inspire and lead a team
• How Grant thinks about personal and professional growth
• Investment bonds - how and why they work
• The tax of investment bonds
• Potential changes to Superannuation you need to know
• How Grant makes investment decisions as a CEO

~~ Episode resources ~~

Lifebuilder (investment bond): https://bit.ly/rask-bond1

Childbuilder (investment bond): https://bit.ly/rask-bond2

Grant's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grant-hackett-oam-30820225?originalSubdomain=au

~~ Partner resources ~~

Join Pearler 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

~~ 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

~~ Timestamps ~~

• 0:30:00 - becoming CEO of Generation Development (ASX: GDG)
• 7:00 - leadership skills
• 17:00 - a passion for finance
• 18:00 - overcoming doubt to win gold
• 22:00 - managing a team more effectively
• 30:00 - Investment bonds explained
• 35:00 - 10-year rule and 125% rule
• 42:00 - Investment bond rules - broken
• 46:00 - how investment bonds work
• 52:00 - changes to tax rules
• 55:00 - how Grant makes investment decisions
• 1:00:30 - advice Grant Hackett would give to his young self

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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How do you manage money in a relationship?

In this episode of our Family Finance Mini-Series, Mitchell Sneddon, Phoebe Kohler, and financial adviser Siobhan Ashby discuss how they manage money in their relationships, including how they work towards financial goals together and discuss upcoming purchases.

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

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In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, your host Owen Rask speaks with Hayden Smith, co-founder and CTO recap on Hayden's frugal money goals, how money habits change over time and how the future of finance will look.

If you like this Australian Finance Podcast episode on boosting your retirement, 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:

• Hayden keeps taking toilet paper from hotels?!
• Can Brisbane find Hayden's buried treasure (peanut butter)
• Is Hayden's stance on money & finance changing?
• Why Hayden bought an apartment
• How can technology help you reach your goals
• The future of finance technology

~~ Partner resources ~~

Join Pearler 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

~~ 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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Kate's saying goodbye to the Australian Finance Podcast after six years and sharing her top money and investing lessons with you.

Stay in touch with Kate via Substack and LinkedIn.

📚 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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