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You'd think Christmas, New Years Eve or maybe even her birthday would be Vic's favourite time of the year...nope! Our favourite finance geek LOVES when financial reporting season rolls around. This is when all the worlds biggest public companies disclose their financial results. Netflix and Tesla were some and there was even news this week about Kimmy K's business Skims! For more from The Curve: I...

FINALLY some good news with interest rates for home owners. Vic also shares some stats on the fastest growing app ever, what's happening in China that we aren't seeing anywhere else in the world and why are men paid more in sports than women!  For more from The Curve: Instagram Website TikTok Newsletter Disclaimer: Raising The Curve has been prepared solely for informational and educational purpos...

We know you would have heard by now, but there's a new scroll-worthy social media app in town. If you don’t already know about Mark Zuckerberg’s new baby, Threads, it’s okay - everyone else is still just excitedly figuring it out (except Elon Musk, he’s just PISSED).  All things Threads vs Twitter, Apple vs Microsoft and more are in this week’s ep - plus interest rates and stock market updates of...

After moving across the world to New Zealand with her partner Josh, British born Sarah Lindsay didn’t set out to own a yoga studio, she set out to find her community. When they heard about an empty space in a London-esque brick building in Auckland, Sarah and Josh put all their savings into starting SALA, a multidisciplinary movement studio. But this episode isn’t all about founding a prolific bus...

In this Curve weekly there is a LOT going on. Vic gives us a mid-year stock market update, explains why Bitcoin is up 90%, talks about the latest CEO feud and tells us about a booming investing opportunity that any of us could have spotted (especially those on TikTok!).  For more from The Curve: Instagram Website TikTok Newsletter Disclaimer: Raising The Curve has been prepared solely for informat...

Get yourself a non-judgemental friend like Ella Gordon Latty. She was the person Soph messaged when she couldn’t pay for her bus ticket recently. We invited Ella onto the pod to ask how she really felt when she got Soph’s text. This is a beautifully honest chat amongst three friends - two of which are walking financial disasters. We hope this ep makes you feel a little better about some of your ow...

Stats that have come out about gender inequality, and how long it's going to take to disappear completely. News flash - it's f*cking ages. We talk about why the UK's inflation is taking longer than other parts of the world to chill out, and Mastercard has launched a pretty epic campaign - this ones especially of interest to those who lose their cards all the time! For more from The Curve: Instagra...

Margaritas on the beach in Mexico? Spending time with your Grandchildren? No matter how you picture your ideal retirement, your KiwiSaver is going to help you get there. In this episode Soph finally gets her head out of the sand and learns the tangible, financial benefits of getting her KiwiSaver sorted so that her future self will thank her (and be able to afford the Margaritas). We can’t stress...

For anyone freaking out that NZ is officially in a recession, and other countries around the world are close, firstly - take a deep breath. In this ep Vic explains exactly what's going on, so you can (hopefully), not panic too much. The media likes to play up their stories, and NZ officially being in a recession is no exception. Once you understand what's going on a little better, it might calm yo...

Let’s hear it for the boys! Our first male guests on the pod - Bryce and Alec from Equity Mates AKA one of Australia's top podcasts! In this episode we hear from our new investing BFF’s about how they automate and track their spending and investments, why index funds are an investing no-brainer and how the $100 challenge can make you RICH in 40 years. This one has all the tips, so take some notes....

Coming to you live from our Italian rooftop! In this week’s The Curve Weekly we discuss some pretty big teething issues happening across the Crypto market and Australia’s surprise interest rate announcement.  Vic explains to a very confused Soph how interest rates affect inflation and thus how inflation affects the value of a nation’s currency, plus a savings tip for your next holiday. I bet you d...

When we tell you it features tequila shots and cameo’s from Sophie’s latest mystery man, you might mistake this episode for a Thursday night out at the clubz. It's not - we promise. And the third voice you recognise? That’s Sharyn Casey, co-host of The Edge radio show for the last seventeen years. We chat to her about job loyalty, getting someone external to handle salary negotiations, and how to...

In this week's Curve Weekly Vic and Soph are on the other side of the world! Coming to you live (well not really live), from the UK! So this week the stock market has massively over performed... but why? Vic explains the TWO main reasons. Hint: AI is expected to be worth 1.3 TRILLION dollars by 2032... that's an annual growth rate of 40% per year!  For more from The Curve: Instagram Website TikTok...

Have you noticed crickets with all the (lack of) property market chat lately? Well, it's because house prices are going one way right now - down! For those on the property ladder, it's been a tough 12 months! For those who aren't, well, we explain why it hasn't been thaaaat   sh*t for you. In this ep Vic explains what's been going on the property market, so we can all understand what's going on a...

In this week's Curve Weekly, we look at how the stock market has performed this year to date. Luxury brands have taken a dive, there was a really important announcement about interest rates, and more great news for women in the workplace. Unrelated to the world of money, biz + finance - we've started a brand new segment at the end of each episode. Feedback welcomed - should it stay or should it go...

In this episode we talk to fellow podcaster Frances Cook from Cooking the Books! She talks about how difficult it can be to save money in the current climate, but how a money diary can change your spending habits to help you cut back on areas that don't bring you much joy. Spoiler - she also tells us about a once in a lifetime investing opportunity that you can take advantage of right now! For mor...

In this week's Curve Weekly, we zoom around the world in 15 minutes! There's been huge news in the UK, the US and NZ - all of which has seriously impacted our portfolios. If you noticed a huge drop in the value of your shares over the weekend, you'll know exactly why after this ep. Also quite NZ centric, but epic news for those wanting to take time out of work to have kids in Aotearoa... the gover...

Are you like Soph and have selective hearing every time someone mentions the word insurance? Traditionally insurance is just like all other areas of finance where there are too many acronyms to understand what's going on, but that's where Philly and Rochelle come in. Do you know what life, income, mortgage, trauma and health insurance are and why they’re important? Neither did we until we talked t...

In this week's Curve Weekly we are coming to you live from the bush in Raglan (Vic's nature getaway), and mountains in Arrowtown (Soph's nature getaway). There were so many things that happened this week, first off - lots of people are cancelling their subscriptions (Disney+ and Peloton both took a hit). We also had some SUPER incredible news come out of the UK for women in the workplace. Hint: pe...

In this episode we were lucky enough to speak to the ever inspirational Jess Quinn. At the age of 9 she battled cancer and ever since has been a pillar of strength, hope and example of self love and acceptance. In this episode she shares how open she is with her now husband (Todd) with money, why she decided not to sign a prenup and the price her prosthetic leg has (and continues) to cost her.  Fo...

In this week's Curve Weekly we talk about the Adidas stock which has gone up 30% after ditching Kanye West and his Yeezy line, and Vic explains why Apple's 90 BILLION dollar share buy back is such a big deal. If you've been listening to The Curve podcasts for a while, you'll know there are always some raaaaandom lols scattered throughout and this episode is no exception.  For more from The Curve:...

With all the uncertainty in the economy you might be considering how to balance your spicy investments vs conservative ones. Or maybe you're wondering what your portfolio should look like as you get closer to your savings goal or retirement. In this episode we answer burning questions from fellow podcaster Izzy Truman (a Curve Classroom student) and discuss the challenges of podcasting with your b...

In this weeks Curve Weekly it looks like a lot of acronyms, but basically we had a BIG (and good) week for the NASDAQ (the New York Stock Exchange) which has lots of big tech companies listed, we talk about AI and how you can get access to it, as well as what Vic thinks is going to be the biggest IPO (company to go public so you can buy shares) for 2023! For more from The Curve: Instagram Website...

Does the thought of approaching your boss for a pay rise make you want to run for the hills? Turns out you're not alone - almost a third of The Curve Community have NEVER asked for a pay rise, and of those who have - only half of them were successful. In this episode we talk to the queen of negotiating, Meggie from PepTalkHer. She's on a mission to help women build their confidence and skills to g...

This week on The Curve weekly there were lots of famous people making headlines. We talk about Taylor Swift + Ryan Reynolds genius investing decisions,  the Tesla and Netflix stocks (both of which have recently fallen off a cliff and are climbing their way back up), as well as some good news about inflation!   For more from The Curve: Instagram Website TikTok Newsletter Disclaimer: Raising The Cur...