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Get Rich Slow Club

Get Rich Slow Club

Ana Kresina & Natasha Etschmann 281 Episodes Jul 22, 2026

The Get Rich Slow Club podcast empowers listeners to go from beginner to confident investor. Hosts Tash Etschmann from @TashInvests and Ana Kresina from Pearler guide you step by step to build wealth through consistency and long-term growth, not get-rich-quick schemes.

Episodes

287. Emergency funds when you're close to FIRE (part 2)
287. Emergency funds when you're close to FIRE (part 2) Jul 22, 2026 21:59 What happens to your emergency fund once you've actually built some wealth? Following straight on from their emergency funds 101 episode, Tash and Ana tackle the advanced version: offsets, debt recycling, business structures, and whether you even need a cash buffer once your portfolio could catch you. If part one was about building the safety net, this one is about rethinking it once the net is bi
286. Emergency funds 101: how much you need and where to keep it (part 1)
286. Emergency funds 101: how much you need and where to keep it (part 1) Jul 20, 2026 18:14 Emergency funds might not be the most thrilling topic in personal finance, but they're the foundation everything else sits on. In this first of two back-to-back episodes, Tash and Ana cover the 101: what actually counts as an emergency, how much you need, and where to keep it. Whether you're starting with your first $1,000 or wondering if your buffer is big enough, this is the place to start. (Alr
285. Investing for your 40's
285. Investing for your 40's Jul 15, 2026 16:14 If you're heading into your 40s (or already there) and worried you've missed the investing boat, this one's for you. Following their episodes on investing in your 20s and 30s, Tash and Ana tackle the decade where compounding starts pulling its weight, but mortgages, kids, ageing parents and lifestyle creep are all fighting for the same dollar. Ahead, behind or starting from scratch, it's not too l
284. Is your 9-5 actually safe?
284. Is your 9-5 actually safe? Jul 13, 2026 15:01 FIRE (financial independence, retire early) made a lot more sense when houses were cheaper and the tax rules stayed put. So is it still a realistic goal for Australians in 2026? Tash and Ana take an honest look at the movement, from the maths behind it to the proposed budget changes that have the FIRE community redoing their spreadsheets.In this episode we'll discuss:💸 What FIRE actually is: the 2
283. Is FIRE still a realistic goal in 2026?
283. Is FIRE still a realistic goal in 2026? Jul 8, 2026 20:23 AI is being pushed into every workplace, layoffs are in the news weekly, and offshoring is easier than it's ever been. So is your 9-5 actually safe? Tash and Ana take an honest look at job security in 2026, and more importantly, how to set yourself up so a redundancy email is an inconvenience rather than a crisis.In this episode we'll discuss:💸 Why Ana's answer is a flat "no": engineers building t
282. How this 33 year old is investing $5k a fortnight
282. How this 33 year old is investing $5k a fortnight Jul 6, 2026 16:25 A 33 year old defence worker with a $1.1 million net worth, $365k in super, and $5,000 a fortnight going into investments. All on a $125k salary. The comment section had one big question: how? Tash and Ana crack open this Finance File, walk through the numbers line by line, and take on the debates it sparked. In this episode we'll discuss:💸 Where the $5k a fortnight actually goes, from S&P 500
281. Bonus Budget Episode: The latest on SMSF and Testamentary Trust Changes
281. Bonus Budget Episode: The latest on SMSF and Testamentary Trust Changes Jul 2, 2026 22:36 The federal budget keeps changing, and this time it's SMSFs and trusts feeling the impact. Tash and Ana break down two surprise updates: a ban on SMSFs borrowing to buy residential property, and a new minimum tax on discretionary trusts that had the estate planning world in a spin.In this episode we'll discuss:💸 What an SMSF actually is, and how it differs from a regular super fund💸 What an LRBA i
280. Investing for your 30s
280. Investing for your 30s Jul 1, 2026 18:28 "Is it too late to start investing in your 30s?" We get this question a lot. Your income typically goes up in your 30s. But so does everything else. Mortgages, kids, ageing parents, a lifestyle that somehow keeps pace with the payrise. In this episode, Tash and Ana unpack what investing actually looks like once life gets more complicated, and why this decade might need to be one of your most inten
279. What's the real cost of posting your life online?
279. What's the real cost of posting your life online? Jun 29, 2026 27:05 Most people see the highlight reel. But what does it actually cost to put your life online?In this episode, Tash pulls back the curtain on what it's really like to be a public figure in the personal finance space. From the opportunities that come with sharing your story, to the criticism, the privacy trade-offs, and the moments that make you question whether it's all worth it, this one gets honest
278. What would you give up for financial freedom?
278. What would you give up for financial freedom? Jun 24, 2026 16:53 In today's ep, Tash is joined with Emma from The Broke Generation to unpack a juicy reddit dilemma: a couple in their early 30s, one-year-old in tow, are weighing up whether to sell both their Sydney properties and start fresh in Melbourne, debt-free.On the surface it sounds like a clean trade: ditch the debt, escape jobs they hate, and buy back time for family, travel, and a slower pace of life.
277. Hayden's Jetstar Hacks (How to avoid paying for baggage)
277. Hayden's Jetstar Hacks (How to avoid paying for baggage) Jun 22, 2026 23:49 Jetstar can be one of the cheapest ways to fly in Australia, but the hidden fees have a way of cancelling out those savings fast.In this episode, Tash and Hayden (Co-Founder and also most frugal person at pearler) break down the best tricks to get around Jetstar's baggage rules and spend your money on way more fun things. 💃🏻They cover:💸 Why your bag choice matters more than you think💸 Timing trick
276. Is the budget actually helping intergenerational wealth creation? (with an economist)
276. Is the budget actually helping intergenerational wealth creation? (with an economist) Jun 17, 2026 41:45 In today's episode, economist and commentator Evan Lucas joins Ana to unpack some of the biggest forces shaping the Australian economy right now. From AI and the jobs market to the federal budget and what the CGT changes actually mean for everyday investors.In this episode, they cover:💸 Why AI is an enhancer, not just an efficiency tool💸 The industrial revolution comparison: what history says abou

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