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The Curve
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…
Episodes
The CurveTCW22: Why and how is AI impacting money, biz + the markets!
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…
The CurveRTC65: Vic spills the ☕ on the size of her mortgage and what's going on in the property market
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 CurveTCW21: A mid-year check in on what's hot and what's not in the money, business + finance world
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…
The CurveRTC64: How a money diary can change your life with Frances Cook
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…
The CurveTCW20: US debt through the roof, Burberry stock and big NZ budget changes!
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…
The CurveRTC63: A guide to adulting - Getting your Plan B sorted before it’s too late
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…
The CurveTCW19: SUPER incredible news has come out of the UK for women in the workplace
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…
The CurveRTC62: Jess Quinn talks about the price of losing her leg (literally)
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…
The CurveTCW18: Adidas is making a comeback after ditching Kanye West!
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…
The CurveRTC61: How to invest during a recession with Izzy Truman
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…
The CurveTCW17: Is AI taking over the world, the NASDAQ comeback and a new IPO!
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…
The CurveRTC60: How to negotiate a pay rise with Meggie Palmer
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…
The CurveTCW16: Taylor Swift and Ryan Reynolds are surprisingly clever with their money!
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…
The CurveRTC59: Pfizer - a very stiff competitor 😏
You better believe there are a fair few penis jokes in this episode, and that's because we looked at the Pfizer stock! The company who first invented viagra…
The CurveTCW15: LVMH is killing it, the UK economy is battling away, and France have raised their retirement age!
In this Curve Weekly Vic updates us on what the markets are doing around the world, some scary news about the UK + US economies, and what France raising their…
The CurveRTC58: Amy Fraser on balancing family and career when life doesn't go according to plan
If you haven’t yet met the powerhouse that is Amy Fraser, then you’re welcome in advance. Amy is the founder of OKREAL, a coach, mentor and mum of two. In this…
The CurveTCW14: An expensive Easter, Apple's secret and Aesop is now public!
In this week's Curve Weekly Vic explains why you might have noticed Easter was extra expensive this year, a big update with one of the world's biggest…
The CurveRTC57: Everything you need to know about prenups
Pre-nup? Or Pre-yup? You might be wondering whether or not you need a prenup. Or maybe you're wondering how the hell to bring up such an awkward conversation…
The CurveTCW13: All the bits and bobs of the stock market (including chats on miracle pimple patches!)
In this weeks Curve Weekly we managed to keep it to 10 mins! That was always the plan for this pod, short and snappy - but somehow we always struggle to shut…
The CurveTCW12: Crypto is back in vogue and there's a battle of the sneaker giants
Last year cryptocurrency fell off a cliff, and in this Curve Weekly Vic explains why it seems to be climbing back up again. The Adidas and Nike stocks battling…
The CurveTCW11: The economy might be up shit creek but it's not all bad...
You may have been wondering how far up shit creek we are in terms of the overall global economy... especially after the two major bank meltdowns last week. In…
The CurveTCW10: A BIG week for the banks. Is your money safe?
Over the weekend a big bank in the US (SVB - Silicon Valley Bank) fell over, which hasn't happened since the Great Financial Crisis. Questions have been…
The CurveRTC56: Why does the gender pay gap exist and how can we change it?
In this International Women's Day Special, we were lucky enough to speak to the CEO of Spark Jolie Hodson. Wild fact - Spark is the only company in the NZX50…
The CurveTCW9: Why the oil price is skyrocketing and who pays for what when it comes to weddings!
Many things were discussed in this episode, including a fair amount of wedding chat as both Vic and Soph attended one this weekend. Who should pay for the…
The CurveRTC55: An inspiring and incredibly important conversation with the Māori Millionaire
An inspiring and incredibly important conversation with Te Kahukura AKA The Māori Millionaire. At just 8 years old she read the iconic investing book 'Richer…
The CurveTCW8: The worst week in markets and how investing has nothing to do with maths....
Soph loved this episode - she learnt (and laughed) lots. Vic talks about the future of retailing + how investing has nothing to do with maths (she always has…
The CurveRTC54: How to save for BIG TICKET items
In this episode we talk about Soph's big money goal of wanting to buy a new car. It's been something she's wanted for years, but felt too embarrassed to admit…
The CurveTCW7: Another inflation update and what some of the BEST investors are investing in
In this Curve Weekly we get a quick market and inflation update and talk about a recent [and quite weird] investment decision that Warren Buffet. Being one of…
The CurveRTC53: JJ Feeney on money, mental health + sharing finances with her ex-husband
In this episode of our Mindful Miniseries we were lucky enough to speak to JJ Feeney, the queen of radio. She talks candidly about her relationship with money…
The CurveRTC52: Forget Love Languages, let's talk Money Languages!
We've all heard about love languages but have you heard about money languages? In this bonus podcast ep we talk to BraveFace's resident psychologist Dr…
The CurveTCW6: A company at the top and bottom of The Curve
In this Curve Weekly we talk about the the Disney stock! Vic explains why it's at the top of The Curve, as well as why Lyft (Ubers competitor) is at the…
The CurveRTC51: Building resilience with your money when times are tough with Kayla Gordine
In the second episode of our Mindful Miniseries we interview the amazing Kayla Gordine about her journey with wealth (and health). She is an absolute ray of…
The CurveTCW5: The best way to grow your $$ and why the NASDAQ is soaring!
We hope you've had a relaxing Waitangi weekend. In this Curve Weekly we talk about the NASDAQ (one of the main US indexes) which is doing really well, and why…
The CurveRTC50: Why are our finances + mental health so intertwined?
This is the first episode in our new mindful miniseries, where we interview four amazing women and talk about all things mental health + wealth. In this first…
The CurveTCW4: Who might be the next Google and a (depressing) inflation update
It may be a public holiday in NZ but AS IF we would take a day off The Curve Weekly! In this weeks episode we talk about ChatGPT which is apparently going to…
The CurveTCW3: Travel getting cheaper (yay!), Google cutting staff and Netflix making a comeback
Pre-warning: we were both QUITE sleep deprived when recording this ep. In hindsight recording every Monday morning may not have been the cleverest planning…
The CurveTCW2: Apple, Tesla and Disney move the stock market higher & recession ow more?
In this ep it was another good week in the stock market which we love to see. Big news with Apple, Tesla, Disney and crypto that you'll want to know about, and…
The CurveTCW1: Welcome to our new podcast, The Curve Weekly!
We're so excited to bring you this new Curve podcast! With weekly 10-minute episodes, we're going to give you all the money, business + the stock market tea…
The CurveRTC49: One of the biggest frauds in US history - explained in layman terms
This scandal is almost too ridiculous to be true. At the time of this podcast being recorded, Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of FTX (a crypto trading platform)…
The CurveRTC48: A deep dive into the Meta stock + why it's fallen 60%
Facebook (Meta’s) share price fell 60% in 2022! But what does that mean if you own shares? We obviously can’t tell you what to do with your portfolio, but in…
The CurveRTC47: Why you shouldn't panic if your portfolio isn't doing well
It's really important to remember in times of uncertainty not panic sell or buy. If you're seeing a lot of your investments go down, remember blips happen, it…
The CurveRTC46: Why tech companies share prices are SO unpredictable
If you've invested in any of the big tech companies like Meta, Amazon or Alphabet (Google), you'll have noticed a huge drop in their share prices recently…
The CurveRTC45: How auto-investing will change your life
Auto investing, also known as dollar cost averaging is a tactic that Vic, and many famous investors swear by. A good way to think about DCA is essentially auto…
The CurveRTC44: What are stock splits + are they red or green flags for investors?
You might've seen news headlines along the lines of 'Amazon announces stock split', or 'Apple announces stock split' - and although it might sound confusing…
The CurveRTC43: How to avoid paying $1300 a year of pink tax!
You might have heard pink tax being thrown around in conversation - but what actually is it? How does it work? And how can we avoid paying it because hint…
The CurveRTC42: The two main investing strategies explained
We've had maaany requests for this episode, so here it finally is - an entire episode dedicated to index funds! Index funds can be a great little feature in…
The CurveRTC41: A 101 on interest rates and how they effect the economy
In this episode, we cross to our very own UK correspondent (Sophie) to give an on-the-ground account of what is happening in the UK. At the moment they are…
The CurveRTC40: One of the greatest returning dividend companies of all time (aka a dividend queen)
Did you know there are only 38 companies in the history of the stock market that have paid a dividend for over 50 years? Traditionally referred to as 'Dividend…
The CurveRTC39: Investing trends for those with a long time horizon (10+ years)
In this episode we talk about long term investing trends. These are trends that play out over a long period of time - think 10, 20, 30+ years. This is a really…
The CurveRTC38: Short-term investing trends: what are they and how to spot them
Picking successful stocks can feel overwhelming, but a great place to start is by looking at current and future trends. In the investing world, these can be…
The CurveRTC37: A deep dive into the fifth biggest retailer in the world: CostCo
Welcome to Season 3 of Raising The Curve! We are so stoked to be back. For this first episode, we've decided to bring back a crowd favourite - a stock story…
The CurveRTC36: What's the best way to share finances when in a relationship
Do you understand how the law works when It comes to being in a de facto relationship + splitting your assets if you separate? A lot of us don't! In this ep we…
The CurveRTC35: How to invest smarter not harder
This is part two of our conversation with Buffy Ellen - in this episode she gives us a peek into her personal investing portfolio. She talks about a few…
The CurveRTC34: A conversation with a million dollar investor
In this episode we speak to Buffy Ellen, who worked in investing banking for a loooong time. She shares her insights on personal finances and in particular…
The CurveRTC33: The best way to put your money where your mouth is
In the third episode of our green mini-series we speak to the lovely Olive from Mindful Money, which is a charity working on improving investing transparency…
The CurveRTC32: How to avoid investing in companies that test on animals
In the second episode of our green mini-series, we talk to the incredible Tara Jackson. Tara is the director of a NZ charity called NZAVS, who are trying to…
The CurveRTC31: Financial success and fashion (without fu*king up the planet)!
We are SO excited to bring you a Raising The Curve mini-series, about ALL things ethical investing. Both Vic and I are super passionate about investing in a…
The CurveRTC30: Global conflicts: how they impact our economy & our investments.
In this episode we deep dive into the devastating Russia-Ukraine conflict through an investing and economics lens. We discuss how events like this effect our…
The CurveRTC29: Why you should care about low interest rates
Despite everything going on globally right now, there's something else happening that's been impacting your investments. Can we have a drum roll for…
The CurveRTC28: The inside scoop about cryptocurrencies from the queen of crypto.
One for those who are crypto curious! In this episode we have our first ever in-studio guest - Janine Grainger, the CEO and Co-Founder of Easy Crypto! We talk…