Get Rich Slow Club
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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234. Help to buy scheme: Should you buy a house with the government?
<p>In this episode, Tash and Ana break down the government’s new Help to Buy scheme and what it actually means for buyers. They'll help you understand:</p><br><p>👉 What the Help to Buy scheme is and how it works</p><p> 👉 Who it’s for and the key eligibility rules</p><p> 👉 A simple example to show how the numbers play out</p><p> 👉 What happens if you want to renovate, refinance, or your income changes</p><p> 👉 How selling and exiting the scheme works, and the long-term implications</p><p> 👉 Whether Tash and Ana would personally use this scheme</p><br...
233. Will climate change crash the housing & share market? (part 2)
<p>Today, Tash is back with part two of our conversation with Lacey Filipich, turning the focus to what we can actually do about climate risk.</p><br><p>Lacey explains why relying on fossil fuel companies to change is unlikely, and why removing financial support can be far more effective. We talk through how to check where your money is invested and why avoiding a small group of major producers can make a real difference.</p><br><p>She also shares the one action you can take that has a much bigger impact than most lifestyle changes, even though...
232. Will climate change crash the housing market? (part 1)
<p>This week, we’re joined by Lacey Filipich, a former mining engineer turned financial educator, for a conversation that feels increasingly hard to ignore: climate risk and what it means for the future of property and insurance.</p><br><p>Some recent predictions suggest that by 2035, one in ten properties could become uninsurable. Lacey helps us unpack where these numbers are coming from, why they matter, and what they could mean for homeowners, investors, and the wider financial system.</p><br><p>We talk through ideas like “climate ghettos,” how changing insurance markets could reshape entire communities, and why this i...
231. How we would invest $1000
<p>Is 2026 the year you start your investing journey? In this episode, we're unpacking how we'd think about investing $1000, as well as:</p><br><p>👉 Great all-in-one ETFs to consider when you’re starting out</p><p>👉 Ana’s take on ethical ETFs and what to know about fees</p><p>👉 Community responses: how you would invest your first $1k</p><p>👉 Managing analysis paralysis vs simply getting started</p><p>👉 How to choose the right platform for your first investment</p><br><p>Sign up to Pearler in January for a year of free brokerage 💸</p><br><p>@tashinvests</p><p>@anakresina</p><p...
230. How Larissa used house sitting to save for her first home
<p>This week we’re chatting with Larissa, our podcast producer, all about her money story, her career pivot from healthcare to fintech, and her very non-linear journey to buying her first home.</p><br><p>When Larissa took a close look at her budget, she realised rent and housing costs were by far her biggest expenses, but unfortunately, moving back home wasn’t an option that was available to her. So, she took a risk and combined her healthcare experience with her love of travel and animals, and started pet sitting around Australia in exchange for free accommodation.</p><br><...
229. Q&A: Imposter syndrome, what we splurge on, comparison traps + how we really feel about working together
<p>We’re opening our DMs and you guys delivered! This week we’re chatting about:</p><br><p>👉 whether we get imposter syndrome and how we deal with it</p><p>👉 the comparison trap and how we try to avoid it</p><p>👉 someone asked Ana what it's like working with Tash</p><p>👉 our different communication styles</p><p>👉 what we actually splurge money on</p><p>👉 our current financial goals</p><br><p>+ more!</p><br><p>There’s a lot packed into this short ep, and we hope you love it as much as we loved answering your questions...
228. The top 10 ETFs of 2025 with the co-founder of Pearler
<p>In this episode, Tash and Ana sit down with Nick, co-founder and CEO of Pearler (and an all-round good human!) to chat about all things ETFs. Nick walks through the top ten most popular ETFs that Pearler investors are buying right now and breaks down what they actually are in simple, easy-to-understand terms.</p><br><p>They cover what to look out for, the differences between Australian and US ETFs, how to understand what your portfolio is really invested in and exposed to, and what to think about when building a portfolio that truly works for you. He also...
227. How to invest with small amounts
<p>A lot of people seem to think you need lots of money to get started investing, but this week Tash and Ana are breaking down why that’s definitely not the case. They chat about how you can start with small amounts of money, especially with the rise of micro-investing apps, and how these tools can make getting started way less intimidating.</p><br><p>They also talk through the different options out there and unpack ownership structures in a super simple way, including the difference between CHESS-sponsored accounts, micro-investing platforms, and custodial investing, plus a few things to ke...
226. From growing up poor to co-founding Pearler (Hayden's money journey)
<p>This week we sit down with Hayden, Pearler’s co-founder and CTO, for a money chat that is equal parts personal and practical. We talk about his money story growing up, how that shaped his thinking around money today, and we also dig into one of his biggest fears about money.</p><br><p>We also chat about how Hayden thinks about risk while running a venture backed startup, why he is conservative in some areas but bold in others, and the interesting inner workings of his brain when it comes to spending, saving and making decisions.</p><br><p>...
225. Our end of year reflection!
<p>How is the year wrapping up already?! Sometimes you just need to pause, reflect, and reset, so that’s exactly what we’re doing this week. We’re looking back on the year that was and chatting about what we've achieved, and what's on the agenda for next year.</p><br><p>Tash shares a few bucket list travel moments and some exciting business plans on the horizon, while Ana talks about hitting burnout in 2024 and how it pushed her to focus on what really matters.</p><br><p>We’ve absolutely loved sharing this year with you, and we hope...
