When you are new to investing it can feel overwhelming. There are plenty of myths out there that make people think it is too hard, too risky, or not for them.
Let’s clear up a few common myths you’ve probably heard so you can feel confident about taking the first step.
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The weather’s warming up, the phone is buzzing, work is winding down, and your calendar is suddenly looking a lot fuller than your bank account. Welcome to the silly season.
Between gifts, parties, travel and catching up with every friend you’ve ever met, it’s easy to get swept up and overspend. But the good news is you can still enjoy everything summer has to offer without the January regret.
We don’t want to start the new year off with a spending hangover from the silly season. Here’s how to make it through the festive season with your wallet and your sanity intact.
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The Australian share market rose slightly this week, with the ASX 200 up 0.2%. Confidence that the US might soon cut interest rates gave local markets a bit of a boost. However, that was balanced out by talk that the RBA might go the other way and increase rates in 2024, which kept gains modest. Still, it was a positive week after a run of recent declines.
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Albert Einstein is often quoted as saying, “Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. He who understands it, earns it. He who doesn’t, pays it.” Big words, but what does it actually mean? Let’s break it down.
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The Australian share market rebounded this week, with the ASX 200 rising 2.3% after four straight weeks of losses. Almost every sector finished in the green, with Technology, Healthcare and Materials leading the gains. However, optimism was slightly tempered by a higher-than-expected inflation reading. October CPI rose to 3.8% year-on-year, while trimmed mean inflation hit 3.3%, both sitting above the RBA’s target range and raising questions about the timing of any future rate cuts.
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The Australian share market fell 2.5% this week, its fourth weekly decline in a row, bringing the total pullback to around 7% over the past month. All major sectors on the ASX 200 finished flat or in the red, with Technology and Materials leading the declines. While this is a meaningful drop, periods like this are a normal part of long-term investing. It’s something to be mindful of rather than alarmed by, especially if you’re investing regularly over time. We’ve also published a blog this week to help reframe our thinking during market dips and support you in staying focused on your long-term goals.
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In an earlier episode of our Raiz Your Game podcast, our CEO Brendan sat down with financial adviser Ben Nash to talk about one of the biggest truths in money. Building wealth is not a sprint. It’s a marathon.
We live in a world where you can order dinner and have it at your door in 20 minutes. So the idea of waiting years to see results can feel frustrating. But with money, slow and steady usually wins. And the best part? You don’t need thousands of dollars to begin. With Raiz, you can start investing with as little as $5.
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You’re not imagining it. The markets are having a rough time, and if your Raiz balance has dipped recently, you’re not alone. But while it’s easy to feel like something has gone wrong with your portfolio, this is part of a much bigger picture. What we’re seeing now is a broad downturn across both local and global markets, not just a Raiz-specific issue.
Let’s unpack what’s been happening and what it means for you as an investor.
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The Australian share market fell 1.5% this week, posting its third straight weekly loss. The drop was driven by stronger-than-expected jobs data, which reduced the likelihood of interest rate cuts in the near term. Investors had been hoping for some policy relief, but the data reinforced the Reserve Bank’s more hawkish tone, suggesting rates may stay higher for longer. This shift in expectations weighed on sentiment across most sectors, with Technology leading the declines after a weak performance from US tech stocks.
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The Australian share market fell this week, with the ASX 200 down 1.3%. The RBA held interest rates steady at 3.6% in its Melbourne Cup Day meeting, but Governor Michele Bullock reiterated that near-term inflation risks remain, tempering expectations for future rate cuts. While the decision was expected, the cautious tone from the RBA board contributed to a softer mood across local equities.
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