Sometimes the best way to understand investing is to see the numbers play out. Let’s look at two everyday people, Sarah and James, and how their money grows in different situations. We will compare saving with no interest, saving in a high-interest account, and investing in the share market*.
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The Australian share market rose 0.7% this week, supported by strength in the materials and gold sectors. The RBA kept interest rates on hold, as expected, but struck a firmer tone in its messaging. Governor Michele Bullock made it clear that the RBA doesn’t see rate cuts in the “foreseeable future,” noting that future decisions will remain dependent on how the data evolves into 2026. While only a few sectors finished higher this week, resources helped lift the market overall.
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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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