The Get Rich Slow Club podcast will empower you to go from beginner to confident investor. Follow along with Tash Etschmann from @TashInvests and Ana Kresina from Pearler as they take you step by step to build your wealth. This isn't a get rich quick scheme, instead it's all about being consistent, and focusing on long-term growth. So let's all Get Rich Slow together. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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145. SHORTS: How do risk and volatility work?
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4:24Across the investing landscape, disclaimers about risk and volatility abound. You’ll often see statements like “All investments carry risk” and “something something market volatility”. And sure, they can be a buzzkill, but they serve a crucial purpose. Think of them as a reminder from your parents to eat your vegetables – only for your money. But i…
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144. SMSFs: What are they, who uses them, and what are the other options?
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15:50SMSFs are like Fernet-Branca or Wes Anderson films: many people tune out when you bring them up, but those who like them are obsessed. SMSF – or self-managed super funds – sound complicated… and they are. They also seem like they pose more risk than typical super funds… and they do. But for those who can master their requirements, SMSFs can provide…
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143. SHORTS: How to diversify between asset classes
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3:51“Diversify” is one of those concepts that long-term investors like to throw around. So is “asset class”. But when you put them together in a sentence – for instance, “It’s a good idea to diversify between asset classes” – what do they exactly mean? While it might sound confusing at first, it’s actually blessedly simple… so simple that we can explai…
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142. The housing crisis: what causes it, and what the Government is doing to fix it
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31:10The housing crisis in Australia is complex. Its causes don’t stem from one specific issue, and proposed solutions are often easier said than done. None of this changes the fact that, for many Australians and residents, it’s a real, existential problem. While the focus of this podcast is to getting rich slow, it’s hard to do so without affordable ho…
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141. SHORTS: What are franking credits, and how do they work?
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3:52Vegemite. The Hills Hoist. Unreasonably expensive property. Franking credits. You may have only heard of three of these four things. However, franking credits are just as Australian as the preceding trio. And if you invest in Australia, you’ll want to know about them. In this short, Get Rich Slow Club co-hosts Tash and Ana cover all things franking…
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140. The best performing ETFs of 2024 - and why we would never buy them
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17:11You may have heard us, a news outlet, or an investment ad say something to the effect of: “Past performance isn’t an indicator of future returns.” Now, you’d be forgiven for thinking this statement is simply some cover-all, get-out-of-gaol-free disclaimer. In truth, it’s a crucial concept that can seriously impact your investing strategy. And it pl…
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Advocates frame them as a sensible way to build your wealth (provided you understand the risks involved). Critics simplify them as a speculative venture akin to gambling. But while they have both fans and detractors, most people agree: shares are intended to make money. So… how does that work, exactly? When investors own high-performing shares, do …
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138. Should you buy crypto? What it is, how to buy it, and the scams to avoid
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34:21Anyone who’s listened to more than one episode of this podcast might have done a double take at this title. “The Get Rich Slow Club talking about crypto?” you might have balked. “That’s like a vegan discussing the Carnivore Diet!” And, sure, it’s true that crypto doesn’t always play a key role in our investing philosophy. Even so, there are three i…
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BONUS | Three days of subsidised childcare now guaranteed
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5:39In Australia, childcare fees are one of the largest ongoing expenses that many parents of young children can face. Fortunately, some relief may be on the horizon. Starting in January next year, the new three-day guarantee will take effect, ensuring that families can access at least three days of subsidised care. For anyone with children under the a…
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137. SHORTS: What is a broker, and how do brokerage fees work?
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4:11If your only experience with the word “broker” comes from “The Wolf of Wall Street”, you might have some doubts about the concept. In truth, the word itself has a much more neutral meaning than Leo would have you believe. In fact, understanding the function of brokers is crucial to anyone who is looking to invest. Fortunately, it’s something that t…
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136. Should I sell my shares with everything that's going on in the US right now?
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14:34It’s an inescapable truth that the Australian shares market can sway under the influence of the US. Beyond the close ties between both nations, there’s also the fact that America maintains the largest economy in the world. It’s understandable, then, that Aussie investors may have panicked at the news lately. With a fluctuating tech sector, a rapid …
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On this podcast, we’ve spent a lot of time talking about exchange-traded funds (ETFs). We’ve discussed popular ETFs, compared ETFs with managed funds, and examined which ETFs investors like to buy together. But if you’d like to roll the discussion back to what an ETF actually is, we’ve got you covered. In this episode, Tash and Ana cover the ABCs o…
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134. 9 budget-friendly date (or solo outing) ideas
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16:35Celebrating your romance, your friendship, or yourself can be a real joy. It can also be expensive. Restaurants are more pricey than ever, live events have been struck by inflation, and don’t get us started on the cost of flowers. Of course, none of this is to say that you shouldn’t spend on dates if you want to. But if you’re looking for some budg…
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Investing legend Warren Buffett isn’t shy in his praise for index funds. For decades now, Buffett has insisted that most investors are best served by buying a low-cost index fund over shares. At the Get Rich Slow Club, we’re bullish on index funds as well – which is why we discuss them so often. But if you’re new to investing, you might not be enti…
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132. Should you reinvest your dividends? (And how to do it)
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13:34For those who live the long-term investing life, Dividend Time is like the Grand Final Week of a favoured sport. They’ll likely talk about it for days on end, and keep excitedly proclaiming details that non-investors don’t really care about. The reason dividends can evoke such joy is because they offer a reward for your discipline. But while long-t…
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It’s one of the first things you’ll hear about when you decide to invest in Australia. But have you ever wondered what the ASX actually is? You’re not alone – research suggests that 76% of Australians don’t fully grasp the working details of the Australian Securities Exchange. …okay, so we may have fabricated that figure. Even so, for such a focal …
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130. Decoding the Computershare ETF Insights Report
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46:31If you’ve never read it before, the Computershare ETF Insights Report might sound like the kind of thing a financial adviser might read when they can’t sleep. In reality, it’s a useful tool that breaks down investing trends around ETFs. That’s why Tash and Ana have devoted this Get Rich Slow Club episode to exploring its findings. From “one in five…
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Tash and Ana chat with Brandon from New Money about Warren Buffett's enduring investment strategies. They explore if his value investing approach, built on four pillars—business understanding, competitive advantage, skilled management, and margin of safety—remains relevant in today's market. Brandon shares insights on Buffett's legendary 20% annual…
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In this episode, Tash and Ana are joined by Maddie Walton (@moneyloungeau) to explore practical ways to increase your borrowing capacity and avoid common pitfalls. Before diving in, the trio shares their money wins and losses, including Maddie’s exciting launch party celebration and smart holiday hacks. Maddie breaks down the key factors banks cons…
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127. Tom's money journey: property, FIRE journey & moving rurally
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38:36In this episode of Get Rich Slow Club, Tash chats with Tom, a property investor and finance enthusiast working in Western Australia. Tom shares his inspiring money journey, starting with his first property purchase at the age of 19, and how his upbringing in a frugal Greek-Australian household instilled valuable financial principles. Tom discusses …
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126. Offset vs redraw accounts & fixed vs variable interest rates
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30:45In this episode of Get Rich Slow Club, Tash and Ana welcome back Maddie Walton, a dynamic mortgage broker from Money Lounge (@moneylounge) to demystify the world of home loans. Maddie dives into the differences between fixed and variable interest rates, along with the role of offset accounts, offering valuable insights for anyone navigating the pro…
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125. Why are some people naturally good savers, while others are spenders?
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36:56In this episode, Tash and Ana welcome Karen Eley, a former financial advisor turned money coach, who helps individuals overcome money blocks and build healthier financial habits. Karen shares her journey from managing investments to diving deep into the psychology of money, helping clients uncover the hidden beliefs that impact their financial deci…
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124. Maddie's investing journey: shares, property & starting her own business
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43:42Maddie Walton (@moneywithmaddie, @moneyloungeau) returns to the Get Rich Slow Club podcast to share her fascinating money journey. Known for her transparency, Maddie openly discusses her financial wins and losses, including her earnings, investments, and strategies. Tash and Maddie explore Maddie’s early money experiences, from saving coins as a ch…
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In this episode of Get Rich Slow Club, Tash and Ana dive into the top 10 most popular ETFs on Pearler for 2024. Tash and Ana break down each ETF, starting with thematic options like the ACDC Battery Tech & Lithium ETF and progressing through diversified picks such as VDHG. They highlight essential details like management fees, dividend yields, and …
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Tash and Ana dive into their 2025 goals and resolutions in this episode of Get Rich Slow Club. They share personal wins and losses, like Tash’s rainy getaway and Ana’s decision to prioritize comfort for her mom's visit. Their reflections highlight the importance of value spending and aligning financial decisions with personal priorities. In 2025, T…
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121. Our money (& life) lessons from 2024
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27:49In this episode of Get Rich Slow Club, hosts Tash and Ana reflect on their key money and life lessons from 2024 while celebrating their personal and professional wins. They share recent highlights, including Tash's café outing with ocean views and Ana's excitement about finally purchasing bean bag chairs, emphasising the joy in small, intentional e…
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120. FIRE chats: lessons on the journey to retiring early
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48:17In this episode of the Get Rich Slow Club, Tash and Ana chat with Keith and David from the US about their unique journeys toward Financial Independence and Early Retirement (FIRE). David is living a semi-retired lifestyle, while Keith has fully retired early. They share how small, incremental improvements can lead to significant progress over time,…
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Grace Brown, CEO and co-founder of Andromeda Robotics, joins Tash and Ana on this episode of Get Rich Slow Club. Grace shares her journey in creating Abby, a 110-cm humanoid companion robot designed to bring joy and connection to nursing homes and children's hospitals. With a background in mechatronics engineering, Grace brings innovation and heart…
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118. How do I use equity to buy a second property?
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41:22In this episode, we chat with Maddie Walton (@moneywithmaddie) a mortgage broker from @moneyloungeau to break down the concept of using equity as a powerful tool to invest in property. Learn why equity often beats saving for a cash deposit and how mortgage brokers simplify the process. If you’ve been wondering how to leverage your property’s value,…
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117. Should I invest in shares, property, or a business? With Owen Rask
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47:13This week, Owen Rask joins us to explore the big question: shares, property, or business—which has the highest potential return? Drawing from his background as a business owner and investment analyst, Owen shares insights on balancing and combining these investments for a diversified strategy. He breaks down how risk, returns, and market conditions…
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In today’s episode of Get Rich Slow Club, we explore the differences between Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) and Managed Funds, addressing the common confusion surrounding these investment options. Are they the same? Which one is better for your goals? We break it all down, helping you understand when and why you might choose one over the other. We di…
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This week, we chat with Rob from Tribe FI Australia about his inspiring journey from employee to business owner, taking an 18-month break to travel, and the lessons learned along the way. He shares how pursuing Financial Independence (FI) isn’t just about the money—it’s about freedom, purpose, and connection. We delve into Rob’s experience running …
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114. Will the stock market ever completely crash? Is investing worth the risk?
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33:12In this episode, we dive into the question: Can a steady 5.5% savings rate beat the uncertainty of chasing 7% in shares? With Owen Rask, we debate the risk-reward trade-off and the purpose of investing when returns aren’t guaranteed. Is it worth taking the plunge, or should we play it safe? We explore fears of total market collapse and the impact o…
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113. Peta's business journey: her lessons and learnings
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49:06In this episode, we chat with Peta Serras about her entrepreneurial journey. Peta shares the highs and lows of starting and running her business, the key lessons she’s learned along the way, and how she balances the demands of entrepreneurship with her personal life. It’s not always about doing more work, sometimes it’s about being more strategic w…
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In this episode, we dive into the popular Vanguard ETFs, VAS (Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF) and VDHG (Vanguard Diversified High Growth ETF). We break down their key differences, what they offer investors, and whether combining the two is a good idea. Learn about their holdings, historical returns, and how they fit into a diversified portfol…
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Career coach Nabila Farhat shares her insights on strategic career growth and job searching. With over a decade of recruitment experience, Nabila explains her approach of helping clients clarify their career goals and build personalised roadmaps that align with their passions and values. Throughout the episode, Nabila provides actionable advice for…
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At The Get Rich Slow Club, we’re always looking to bring you actionable insights on investing. This episode, we’re taking a closer look at two high-growth ETFs that could be key to building a secure and prosperous future: Vanguard’s VDHG and BetaShares' DHHF. These two funds offer compelling options for different investor types, from those seeking …
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109. The importance of buying assets, and money EQ/IQ
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58:10At the Get Rich Slow Club, we often talk about investing and financial literacy in aspirational terms. We showcase people who have retired early after investing in shares, or built their way towards property empires. However, there’s another, deeper reality at play: sometimes, investing can make the difference between stability and disaster. Perhap…
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This podcast has spoken about ETFs – or exchange-traded funds – on many occasions. A kind of all-in-one investment, ETFs seek to track a particular index, commodity, sector, or basket of assets. In recent years, they’ve become popular with long-term investors who wish to diversify in one buy. Okay, ETFs – we get those. But what about LICs, or Liste…
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107. Decision fatigue and how to avoid the Comparison Trap
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32:13Anyone who has spent time on TikTok, Instagram, or even Facebook will be familiar with the Comparison Trap. We log on, scroll for a while, and we find a peer who’s living a seemingly perfect life. It doesn’t make sense: the poster is your age, and earns around your wage. How can they afford to live a life of luxury when you feel like you’re struggl…
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Do you know what the word “mortgage” actually means? It was originally a French term which – quite literally – translated to “death pledge”. In other words, it was envisaged as a debt which can follow you to the grave. These days, it doesn’t even stop there – mortgages often transfer to next of kin upon a mortgagee’s death. But do mortgages really …
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105. We spent the week with 50 people planning to retire early
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31:54The term “Financial Independence Retire Early” is bandied around a lot in the investing community. But how do you reach it? And what does it involve on a day-to-day basis? To find out, Tash and Ana spent a week with 50 FIRE-seekers from Tribe FI. In this episode, the Get Rich Slow Club co-hosts share their findings from their seven days of FI immer…
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104. Buying a home vs renting: which is smarter financially?
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19:14Let’s say you could travel back in time to the early ‘90s. If you were to ask a thirtysomething Boomer which decision is smarter – buying a home or renting – they’d likely laugh in your face. Sure, interest rates were higher (as older Aussies often bring up), but prices were lower compared to the average income. Like, much lower. In the face of the…
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The expression “[INSERT RELATABLE PERSON] is all of us” came and went a few years ago. In this episode, though, we’d like to temporarily bring it back. For Olivia Fitzpatrick – money coach and mastermind behind @hermoneysworth – truly is ALL OF US. Join the Get Rich Slow Club as they chat with Olivia about her money journey to date. Throughout the …
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102. Investing for kids – which app is the best?
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18:51Back in episode 29, we covered some of the key ways that parents or family members can invest for kids. This time, the Get Rich Slow Club is going much deeper, and comparing some of the most popular kids’ investing apps in Australia. Of course, we recognise that families take an array of different shapes. Some people may want to invest for their ch…
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101. How to teach kids about money and investing
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40:10Teaching kids about responsibility can be a challenge. Teaching adults about money can also be hard. It’s understandable, then, that many people believe that teaching kids about money is an enormous hill to climb. By contrast, we believe that talking to kids about money is a lot like long-term investing: the best time to start is today. That’s why,…
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100. Our top 10 lessons from 100 episodes
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23:42You read that right: the Get Rich Slow Club has officially released 100 episodes! It’s been a wild ride, and we couldn’t have done it without you. (Seriously – without any listeners, Tash and Ana would be talking to themselves). Many of our listeners have been with us since the first episode, and we love you for your support. However, for all the a…
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99. Travelling on a budget - our best travel hacks
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18:54Smashed avo on toast incurs a lot of blame for the wealth divide, but there’s another pursuit that attracts even more criticism: travel. “No wonder young people can’t afford a home,” a lot of headlines decry. “They’re spending all of their money on trips overseas!” It likely won’t surprise you to hear this, but we’ll say it anyway: getting rich slo…
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98. “How do I make long-term investing less boring?”
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18:00Recently, a Get Rich Slow Club listener sent Tash and Ana an interesting question: “I’ve been investing into low-cost ETFs for almost a year now. Everything is going really well; I’ve automated all of the payments, so I don’t have to lift a finger. “The only problem is that it’s really boring. Everyone says it’s how investing should be, but I reall…
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97. Tash's career journey: from support worker to finfluencer
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30:30We love questions at the Get Rich Slow Club. And since launching, one question has appeared frequently from our community. People have used different wording, but it pretty much boils down to: “How did @Tashinvests become @Tashinvests?” Sure enough, her transformation from Natasha Etschmann the support worker into @Tashinvests the content creator d…
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