The Curve

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:InstagramWebsiteTikTokNewsletter Disclaimer: Raising The Curve has been prepared solely for informational and educational purposes. Any information provided and serviced described in this website are intended to be of general nature and provide general information only. The opinions expressed by The Curve do not constitute investment advice.

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:InstagramWebsiteTikTokNewsletter Disclaimer: Raising The Curve has been prepared solely for informational and educational purposes. Any information provided and serviced described in this website are intended to be of general nature and provide general information only. The opinions expressed by The Curve do not constitute investment advice.

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 course! Let us know if you enjoy our new Q&A segment at the end of the episode too!For more from The Curve:InstagramWebsiteTikTokNewsletter Disclaimer: Raising The Curve has been prepared solely for informational and educational purposes. Any information provided and serviced described in this website are intended to be of general nature and provide general information only. The opinions expressed by The Curve do not constitute investment advice.

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 business, it’s about having deep self awareness, creating space for inner healing, and overcoming barriers that most of us could never imagine. It was nothing short of a privilege to sit with Sarah as she shared her story with us - we know you’re going to love this one!For more from The Curve:InstagramWebsiteTikTokNewsletter This is not a sponsored episode, however we love SALA and everything it stands for. If you're in Auckland and would like to - use the code 'thecurve' to try a class for free.  Disclaimer: Raising The Curve has been prepared solely for informational and educational purposes. Any information provided and serviced described in this website are intended to be of general nature and provide general information only. The opinions expressed by The Curve do not constitute investment advice.

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:InstagramWebsiteTikTokNewsletter Disclaimer: Raising The Curve has been prepared solely for informational and educational purposes. Any information provided and serviced described in this website are intended to be of general nature and provide general information only. The opinions expressed by The Curve do not constitute investment advice.

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 own financial low points, because lets be honest, we've all had them! You'll also learn a thing or two about how to NOT hit financial rock bottom. For more from The Curve:InstagramWebsiteTikTokNewsletter Disclaimer: Raising The Curve has been prepared solely for informational and educational purposes. Any information provided and serviced described in this website are intended to be of general nature and provide general information only. The opinions expressed by The Curve do not constitute investment advice.

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:InstagramWebsiteTikTokNewsletter Disclaimer: Raising The Curve has been prepared solely for informational and educational purposes. Any information provided and serviced described in this website are intended to be of general nature and provide general information only. The opinions expressed by The Curve do not constitute investment advice.

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 enough how vital this conversation is, so get ready to take some action after listening to this chat! For more from The Curve:InstagramWebsiteTikTokNewsletter KiwiSaver is one of the easiest ways to invest for your future. Looking ahead 10, 20, 30 years, what kind of life do you want to be living? It might sound like ages away, but trust us - the sooner you start planning for retirement the better. Check your KiwiSaver statement today to make sure you have contributed the minimum to quality for the 'free money' from the government! For more information head to: https://www.fma.govt.nz/consumer/kiwisaver-and-superannuation/about-kiwisaver/check-your-kiwisaver-statement/ FMA Disclaimer: Investing the NZ government contribution of $521 per year for 35 years at 8% (the average return of the stock market for the last 30 years), provides a return of $97,000. This projection is focused on shares only, and remember that past returns are no guarantee of future returns. Growth funds have historically offered higher returns, than more conservative funds over the long term. The Curve Disclaimer: Raising The Curve has been prepared solely for informational and educational purposes. Any information provided and serviced described in this website are intended to be of general nature and provide general information only. The opinions expressed by The Curve do not constitute investment advice.

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 your nerves. Any questions or concerns about your investments or portfolios please don't hesitate to reach out! For more from The Curve:InstagramWebsiteTikTokNewsletter Disclaimer: Raising The Curve has been prepared solely for informational and educational purposes. Any information provided and serviced described in this website are intended to be of general nature and provide general information only. The opinions expressed by The Curve do not constitute investment advice.

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.For more from The Curve:InstagramWebsiteTikTokNewsletter Disclaimer: Raising The Curve has been prepared solely for informational and educational purposes. Any information provided and serviced described in this website are intended to be of general nature and provide general information only. The opinions expressed by The Curve do not constitute investment advice.