Somewhere between work, life admin, family, and trying to remember what you walked into the kitchen for, money habits can feel like one more thing to manage.
That’s why the best money plan is not the one that relies on motivation. It’s the one that runs in the background, even when you are flat out.
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Australian shares performed well this week, with the ASX 200 rising 1.8%. Strong earnings from miners and banks helped lift the index, alongside a rotation away from US tech stocks. Gains were led by technology, energy, telecommunications and healthcare. While valuations remain elevated and the RBA maintains a hawkish stance, earnings strength provided enough support to keep sentiment positive. February’s composite PMI softened slightly but still pointed to moderate economic growth.
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Yes, you can learn a lot from your own mistakes. But when it comes to money, it’s usually cheaper to learn from other people.
Ten years of Raiz has meant a lot of change. New features, new ways to invest, and a bigger focus on education so you can feel more confident along the way. Between the newsletter, the Raiz Your Game podcast, and Raiz Academy courses, there’s plenty to learn without it feeling like homework.
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Australian shares had a strong week, with the ASX 200 rising 2.4% and briefly touching record highs before easing slightly. The lift was supported by a return to profit growth after three years of declines. Utilities, financials, materials and consumer staples led gains. Early earnings results delivered more upside surprises than usual, helping the local market outperform the US. However, elevated valuations contributed to more volatile share price reactions as investors responded quickly to results.
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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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Australian shares fell 1.8% this week after the RBA delivered a hawkish rate hike, signalling that inflation may stay above target for longer. This lifted expectations of further tightening and put pressure on rate-sensitive sectors. Technology, resources, utilities and telecommunications led the declines, while the Australian dollar rose 0.7% against the US dollar.
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Australian shares were broadly flat this week as gains in resources and consumer staples were offset by weakness in tech. A hotter-than-expected inflation reading lifted expectations for another rate hike from the RBA, while the Australian dollar rose above US$0.70, weighing on some sectors despite positive momentum elsewhere.
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If you are just starting to learn about money, you might wonder why people invest at all. Why not just save in the bank? The answer is simple. Prices keep going up, and investing gives your money a chance to grow faster than those rising costs.
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Australian shares dipped 0.5% this week, led lower by the Real Estate and Financials sectors. Stronger-than-expected jobs data for December raised the likelihood of an RBA rate hike, while a firmer Australian dollar reflected expectations for tighter monetary policy ahead.
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The ASX 200 rose 2.1% this week, supported by stronger household spending, rising commodity prices, and gains in financial stocks. Household spending accelerated in November, offering a brighter signal for retail, although consumer confidence remains low. With inflation showing signs of easing slightly, markets continue to expect the RBA to hold interest rates steady in the near term. The overall tone reflects cautious optimism as investors look ahead to the next round of economic data.
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