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 h...
Nvidia Chips In, Tesla Revs Up & F1 Takes the Investing Spotlight.
Rachel’s back in the hot seat for the second week running and she’s really earning her finance pro stripes - juggling a four-month-old, economic chaos, and a serious amount of market news. From gold hitting record highs and Nvidia flexing a chip 40x faster than its last one (casual), to Tesla’s rocky week and Formula 1 becoming the Real Housewives of sport, there’s a lot going on. Plus, Sophie and Rach break down why the stock market is "on sale" and how that might actually be a good thing for your portfolio. Investing? Slightly chaotic? Kind of obsessed with the markets now? Same.Members of The Curve Community can get a $10 boost to kickstart your investing journey with Tempo! Available to new customers only. See the “Tempo x The Curve Promotion. Terms and Conditions” on the Tempo website.Use the code THECURVE10 in the Tempo app, and get $10 towards your goal.The Forsyth Barr Funds are issued by Forsyth Barr Investment Management Limited. A copy of the Product Disclosure Statement for the Forsyth Barr Funds is available on the Tempo website. Tempo is only available to New Zealand residents and no offer of financial products or services is being made by, or through, Tempo to any person in any other jurisdiction. Tempo research conducted by Pure Profile in July 2023. NZ rep. Sample of 1,004 respondents.Leave us a message on The Curve Hotline 💌☎️For more from The Curve:Investing ClubWebsiteInstagramYouTubeTikTokNewsletterDisclaimer: 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.
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Investing in a Trump Era: What’s Coming Next?
Buckle up - because things are getting interesting in the markets. In this first episode of our Tempo Temperature Checks mini-series, we’re joined by investing expert Zoe Wallis from Tempo to unpack what’s happening in the U.S. economy, why Trump’s policies are shaking things up, and how it all impacts your investments. Should you be panicking? Selling everything? Stuffing cash under your mattress? (Spoiler: No.) Zoe breaks down the art of staying diversified, thinking long-term, and making smart money moves - even in the midst of political chaos. Plus, we talk Trump’s crypto empire (yep, that’s a thing), the real impact of tariffs, and whether investing is just glorified punting (spoiler: also no). Enjoy, and stay tuned for next week’s deep dive into investing in AI!Members of The Curve Community can get a $10 boost to kickstart your investing journey with Tempo! Available to new customers only. See the “Tempo x The Curve Promotion. Terms and Conditions” on the Tempo website. Use the code THECURVE10 in the Tempo app, and get $10 towards your goal. The Forsyth Barr Funds are issued by Forsyth Barr Investment Management Limited. A copy of the Product Disclosure Statement for the Forsyth Barr Funds is available on the Tempo website. Tempo is only available to New Zealand residents and no offer of financial products or services is being made by, or through, Tempo to any person in any other jurisdiction. Tempo research conducted by Pure Profile in July 2023. NZ rep. Sample of 1,004 respondents.Leave us a message on The Curve Hotline 💌☎️For more from The Curve:Investing ClubWebsiteInstagramYouTubeTikTokNewsletterDisclaimer: 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.
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Do Financial Opposites Attract?
What happens when two financial advisors - married to each other - have completely different money personalities? Meet Carissa, the self-proclaimed "procurement officer" (aka, the spender), and Tim, the meticulous planner (aka, the squirrel). They run a financial advice company, but that doesn’t mean they’re immune to money misalignments in their own marriage. From arguments over household budgets to Carissa’s "allowance rebellion," this episode is packed with honest, hilarious, and insightful moments on how couples can get on the same financial page, without losing their minds (or their marriage). Plus, their genius approach to teaching kids about money, complete with ice cream tax and investment competitions!Carissa & Tim co-founded Rival Wealth which is a financial advice practice in New Zealand. Just like The Curve, they are committed to an education-first approach which we love SO we have teamed up with them to offer a free, no-obligation half hour catch up with Carissa for anyone in The Curve Investing Club. Remember - the club has a 7-day free trial, so you can jump on, have a look around + get the details about getting your free 1:1. Click here to join the Investing Club: https://thecurveplatform.com/pages/become-a-memberLeave us a message on The Curve Hotline 💌☎️For more from The Curve:Investing ClubWebsiteInstagramYouTubeTikTokNewsletterDisclaimer: 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.
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Pepsi, Poppi & The Tequila Tariff Saga.
A quick note: we do touch on pregnancy and miscarriage in the first part of the episode. If that’s not something you’re up for today, feel free to skip to 12:16, where we dive into the finance chat. <3With Vic off skiing in Japan (and taking a well-deserved break from Sophie’s market rants), we’ve recruited a temporary co-host from The Curve community - and she’s a total star. Meet Rachel, a finance-savvy marketer (and brand-new mum!) who’s bringing the research and the hot takes. And oh boy, is there a lot to cover. Trump’s tariffs are wreaking havoc (yes, tequila and Tesla took a hit), the stock market just had its worst day since 2022, and investors are looking at Europe for some stability amid the U.S. chaos. Plus, the luxury shake-up continues - Prada might be making moves on Versace, and Pepsi is betting big on the next drinks trend (spoiler: it’s not tequila).Pour yourself something functional and let’s dive in…Members of The Curve Community can get a $10 boost to kickstart your investing journey with Tempo! Available to new customers only. See the “Tempo x The Curve Promotion. Terms and Conditions” on the Tempo website.Use the code THECURVE10 in the Tempo app, and get $10 towards your goal.The Forsyth Barr Funds are issued by Forsyth Barr Investment Management Limited. A copy of the Product Disclosure Statement for the Forsyth Barr Funds is available on the Tempo website. Tempo is only available to New Zealand residents and no offer of financial products or services is being made by, or through, Tempo to any person in any other jurisdiction. Tempo research conducted by Pure Profile in July 2023. NZ rep. Sample of 1,004 respondents.Leave us a message on The Curve Hotline 💌☎️For more from The Curve:Investing ClubWebsiteInstagramYouTubeTikTokNewsletterDisclaimer: 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.
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An Update on the Update.
Sophie’s flying solo today (send help), but she’s got an exciting update! The Curve is working on something BIG - like Diary of a CEO big. But perfection takes time, so no full episode this week. Instead, Soph dives into a listener’s career dilemma: how do you navigate job hunting when you’re newly pregnant? When do you tell your employer? And why does this still feel like such a tricky convo in 2025?! If you’ve got advice, drop a comment or slide into our DMs.Plus, we’re on the hunt for a finance-savvy co-host for The Curve Weekly - so if that’s you, hit us up! Please apply here: https://crtfumnrsp0.typeform.com/to/MjYs0CwI?mcp_token=eyJwaWQiOjc0Mzk3OSwic2lkIjo0MDY0MjM5MjIsImF4IjoiZGFkYzAxNzQxYTc5ZGQzNzQ1MzI0MGY3Y2M0ZThhYzciLCJ0cyI6MTc0MTgxNjI5MiwiZXhwIjoxNzQ0MjM1NDkyfQ.IOeCl4pWLZeaKpZpRdXLi0O6Mf0T97pSRQFkrTpa_CQ&typeform-source=l.instagram.comLeave us a message on The Curve Hotline 💌☎️For more from The Curve:Investing ClubWebsiteInstagramYouTubeTikTokNewsletterDisclaimer: 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.
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.
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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
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