In this weeks 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? Partners Life (a life and health insurance company) is the proud sponsor of The Curve Weekly. They believe when it comes to money, we all (but especially women), need help to get ahead of the financial Curve. They’re on a mission to reduce the under-insurance gap in New Zealand and are known for building highly effective Life and Health insurance products. Thank you so much to Partners Life for empowering this podcast, and for more information head to partnerslife.co.nz 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! We'd like to say a warm and delicious thank you to Nespresso for sponsoring this podcast! Want more more caffeine for your buck? Nespresso's brand new Vertuo Pop delivers endless coffee styles to suit any moment, without breaking the bank - oh and they look good too! 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this weeks 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 government has announced that they will now contribute towards your retirement funds!! Huge win!  Partners Life (a life and health insurance company) is the proud sponsor of The Curve Weekly. They believe when it comes to money, we all (but especially women), need help to get ahead of the financial Curve. They’re on a mission to reduce the under-insurance gap in New Zealand and are known for building highly effective Life and Health insurance products. Thank you so much to Partners Life for empowering this podcast, and for more information head to partnerslife.co.nz 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 to them! They’re the most lovely, independent insurance advisors and they explained everything we needed to know. Even Soph realised she needs to get her insurance sorted! We’d like to say thank you so much to Rochelle and Philly from R&P Insurance for their time and expertise. After going through their process we can assure you that applying for insurance is quick and easy. And most importantly they give you all the information you need to make the right decisions. To get in touch with them directly, or book a zoom head to randpinsurance.co.nz. Or follow them on IG: @randpinsurance. And since insurance is plan B (not plan A), Rochelle and Philly have put together a little prize pack to keep you healthy, so that *hopefully* you don't have to claim! Enter to WIN here.  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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this weeks 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: periods, fertility issues and menopause are finally being acknowledged, and we are here 👏 for 👏 it 👏!  Partners Life (a life and health insurance company) is the proud sponsor of The Curve Weekly. They believe when it comes to money, we all (but especially women), need help to get ahead of the financial Curve. They’re on a mission to reduce the under-insurance gap in New Zealand and are known for building highly effective Life and Health insurance products. Thank you so much to Partners Life for empowering this podcast, and for more information head to partnerslife.co.nz 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.