Ask an Adviser: Rentvesting, Super, and Why 'Good' Money Habits Can Turn Toxic with Gemma Mitchell

Ask an Adviser: Rentvesting, Super, and Why 'Good' Money Habits Can Turn Toxic with Gemma Mitchell

42:11 Feb 16, 2026
About this episode
Gemma Mitchell (Rask Advice, Author of The Money Reset) breaks down how to rebuild your money foundations after a setback and why income, systems and mindset matter just as much as picking the right investments.In this episode:0:00 Disclaimer + intro0:47 Meet Gemma + the 12-step “money reset” framework4:12 The “slingshot moment” and reframing setbacks7:51 When good money habits become toxic (points hacking, offsets, net worth obsession)11:35 Budgeting that actually sticks: the $0 budget + bucket accounts17:07 The lever most people ignore: income (and how to boost it)20:30 Wealth building choices: rentvesting, tax, super and “layers” to retire early30:12 Mindset, money stories and building your “village strategy”———Want to get involved in the podcast? Record a voice note or send us a message And come and join the conversation in the Equity Mates Facebook Discussion Group.———Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered.Keep up with the news moving markets with our daily newsletter and podcast (Apple | Spotify)We’re particularly excited to share our latest show: Basis PointsListen to the podcast (Apple | Spotify)Watch on YouTubeRead the monthly email———Looking for some of our favourite research tools?Download our free Basics of ETF handbookOr our free 4-step stock checklistFind company information on TIKRResearch reports from 
Select an episode
0:00 0:00