{"podcast":{"title":"Australian Finance Podcast","slug":"australian-finance-podcast-1163565","podcast_index_feed_id":1163565,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/RRKKR5925883975","website_url":"https://www.raskmedia.com.au/podcasts/australian-finance-podcast/","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/92992eb0-1181-11ed-950d-73315c1fbe30/image/8e27fe75e7dbf62d98a37879f1052f43.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Rask","episode_count":400,"summary":"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. 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This episode is less about spreadsheets and more about behaviour, mindset and realistic trade-offs, especially for people who are doing “well on paper” but still feeling stuck or unsure. If you liked this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube for more weekly episodes. Got a question for a future Q&A? Send it through here. Topics Covered – How to reward yourself after reaching financial milestones – Avoiding the trap of extreme saving & money guilt – Managing early investing nerves and ETF losses – When (and why) people sell shares too early – Why losses feel bigger than they are when you're just starting – Feeling stuck in a high-income job you don’t like – What “golden handcuffs” are & how to escape them – Retirement timing vs super access vs pension age – Building optionality and buffers before quitting a job Resources for this episode How to build a values-based money system Buy Gemma’s book “The Money Reset” Ask a question (select the Finance podcast) Show partner resources Join Pearler using code “RASK” for $15 of Pearler Credit Get 50% off your first two months using PocketSmith View Betashares range of funds Rask resources All services Financial Planning Invest with us Access Show Notes Ask a question We love feedback! Follow us on social media: Instagram: @rask.invest TikTok: @rask.invest DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. 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