How i lost $1M by choosing shares over property

Australian Finance Podcast

In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, Owen Rask reveals a million-dollar mistake from early in his wealth-building journey.

He explains:

– The opportunity he missed in the property market

– Why he stuck with shares and ignored other strategies

– How combining property and shares could have accelerated his financial growth

– A powerful lesson in using every tool at your disposal for long-term wealth

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Topics Covered

– The $1 million property mistake

– Shares vs property: a false choice?

– What is debt recycling and equity release?

– How to use property to supercharge investments

– The role of financial planning in building wealth

– Why dogma (shares only or property only) can be dangerous

– Lessons from missing the train on property

– Using loans strategically for tax efficiency

– Warren Buffett's influence—and where it can go wrong

– Rethinking financial tools: use the whole toolkit

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