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The Curve is a platform to learn more about money. To change the stereotype that these conversations are typically boring, and only for men in suits. Victoria has worked in the finance and investing world for 13 years, and Sophie is a total novice. Learn alongside her as she asks all the questions you're thinking, but might feel a little embarrassed to ask. This podcast will give you all the tools and knowledge to achieve financial freedom, as well as (hopefully) having a laugh along the way.
New episodes every Monday and Wednesday!
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
New episodes every Monday and Wednesday!
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
Episodes
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Aug 13, 2021 • 14min
RTC12: How to avoid a not-so-good investment!
We invest in companies because we think the trajectory of that company is going to be a raging success. One that will hopefully earn us great returns. The sad reality is that not all companies will be the next Tesla. Some stocks you pick will be winners, and some won't be but trying to pick more winners than losers is where the magic happens! In this episode Vic, gives an example of a not so great investment. It's a good reminder how important it is to do your research, before hitting that buy button! 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.

Jul 30, 2021 • 23min
RTC11: A deep dive into 2x very successful investments
We all want to be pick the new Tesla. That company that does extremely well and you make amazing returns from. In this episode you will be given two real life examples of companies that have grown super fast and in each examples Vic explains what made them such good investments, so you can spot similar opportunities! 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.

Jul 15, 2021 • 27min
RTC10: What's better - investing in shares or the property market?
Most of us understand the concept of buying property. It's talked about way more than investing in stocks. But the problem is, a lot of us don't have enough for a house deposit. Does that mean we can't invest? Definitely not! With the rise of DIY platforms, you can invest with as little as $1, which means if you don't have enough for a house deposit - you can still get great returns! After listening to this ep you'll understand the pros and cons of investing in both! 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.

Jul 1, 2021 • 27min
RTC9: How to end up with a big nest egg of savings in retirement
In this episode, you'll learn how tiny changes can make a HUGE difference when it comes to your retirement fund. Vic explains why if you're younger you can *generally* take more risk, whereas if you're older you might want to take less. She also talks about how important it is to make regular contributions - even if just small ones! 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.

Jun 17, 2021 • 24min
RTC8: Why it's SO important to make the most of your KiwiSaver
In this episode, you will learn how tiny changes can make a HUGE difference when it comes to your retirement fund. Vic gives specific so many tips and tricks to make sure you are setting your future self with a much larger nest egg. It only takes a few small changes to make a big difference. 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.

Jun 10, 2021 • 25min
RTC7: Investing mindsets + how to actually invest in a company
Now you know what a stock (also called a share) is, and a little about the stock market... but how do you actually buy a stock? Or better yet, how do you even know if a company is listed? Which means - available for investors to buy shares. In this ep Vic also speaks about investing mindsets. Just like how you would trust sober you, more than you would trust 4-margaritas-deep-you - it's important to decide on your investing strategy when you're in a level-headed. Removing emotions from investing is key in being a star investor! 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.

May 18, 2021 • 24min
RTC6: An introduction to stocks and the stock market
The stock market can seem overwhelming - especially if you've heard your brother or your bf rambling on with lots of weird jargon. But honestly - it's so much easier than you might have initially thought.nIn this episode Vic strips things back to basics and simplifies what a stock actually is, how the market moves, and why falling in love (and holding on to a stock longer than you should - just like a toxic partner), can be VERY dangerous.For more from The Curve:InstagramWebsiteTikTokNewsletterDisclaimer: 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.

Apr 27, 2021 • 22min
RTC5: How do you spread your risk when investing in stocks?
What is diversification and why is it so important

Apr 26, 2021 • 25min
RTC4: Understanding the fundamentals of risk
Understanding the fundamentals of risk

Apr 24, 2021 • 18min
RTC3: What are the four different asset classes
Breaking down the four different asset classes


