Avoiding scams & decrypting financial news (with ABC journalist Pat Wright)

On this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Kate Campbell and Owen Raszkiewicz chat to ABC Everyday journalist, Pat Wright. You may have read some of Pat's stories before on ABC Everyday, and they're a great read for those new to money and investing! We talk to Pat about teasing out biases in your financial news, finding a balanced view within a sea of clickbait, identifying old-fashioned scams repackaged for the modern world and his favourite personal finance resources. Send any questions to [email protected] for us to answer on future Q&A episodes. Recorded in May 2021 (pre lockdown). Episode transcript now available via the show notes page. Take our free financial education courses on Rask Education and join our FB community. Score $100 off our premium ASX & US share research service, Rask Invest! Owen, Kate and The Rask Group Pty Ltd do NOT receive anything for mentioning Super funds, products, shares, bank accounts, etc. || We're proudly supported by ETF Securities || Learn more about ETF Securities: https://bit.ly/fundsETFS | 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices