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  • Why haven't flight prices dropped even though oil prices have? Vic breaks down airline hedging and why we're stuck paying more for a while yet. Then, Nike just posted a $1 billion profit, sounds amazing, right? We dig into why the share price tells a very different story, and what it teaches us about reading past flashy headlines. Finally, a record-breaking $1 trillion has poured into ETFs in the first six months of the year alone. We unpack why the funds outperforming right now might not be the ones you'd expect, and why "diversified" doesn't always mean what you think it does.



    Submit your money and morals question to The Ethical Hotline: https://form.typeform.com/to/BZHujjGM and if you want to check out any of the questions we've already answered you can find them here! (https://pathfinder.kiwi/pathfinder-x-the-curve/)



    WTF does that mean? A guide to all the jargony bits:

    Hedging – Locking in a price now so you're not stung later.

    Commodity – A raw material everyone needs, like oil or coffee.

    Tariff – A tax on stuff coming into a country.

    Market Cap – A company's total value based on its share price.

    Large Cap vs Small Cap – Big, established companies vs smaller, riskier ones.

    Dow Jones – Another stock market index, just older.

    Emerging Markets – Countries with growing economies, like Brazil or India.

    Share Price – What one share of a company costs.


    Credits:

    Hosts: Victoria Harris & Sophie Hallwright

    Producer & Editor: Emily Rigby

    Social & Digital Manager: Lucy Munro



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    Chapters

    00:00:00 Coming up in this episode…
    00:01:13 The Curve x Pathfinder
    00:01:43 Quick catch up: dogs, Devon & moped man
    00:06:26 Why flights aren't getting cheaper
    00:17:26 Nike's billion dollar illusion
    00:26:28 The Curve x Pathfinder
    00:27:10 Are ETFs losing their charm?
    00:41:01 See you on Wednesday!
    00:42:15 Thank you for listening!
    00:42:54 Financial disclaimer




    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.

  • This one is for anyone who has looked at the state of the world lately and thought: maybe I'll just wait until things settle down...



    Vic and Soph recently spoke at The London Business School and someone in the crowd asked this question… “Given the state of the world - wars, oil, tariffs etc... do you really think it’s a good time to be investing?” And honestly? We know a lot of you are feeling the same way. In this episode we went through the five biggest market crashes of the last 30 years. What actually happened? How long it took to recover? And why when the world is chaotic (like right now), you should be ignoring your instincts when it comes to investing! Soph is joined by Fran (a returning fan-favourite guest). She is a chartered accountant and finance director - the two look at the biggest market crashes the stock market has ever seen, and how to stay the course when every instinct is telling you to not invest right now. Whether you're brand new to investing or deep in the markets and quietly panicking, this one's a reminder that boring, consistent, and long-term strategy always wins.



    Watch the first episode with Fran here. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlyVoMAasjI&t=407s)



    Fran’s links:

    Tiktok (https://www.tiktok.com/@martha30s)

    Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/martha.stewish/)

    Substack (https://marthastewish.substack.com/)

    YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@martha.stewish)



    Thanks so much to Generate for making this episode possible. Generate has a really impressive 10-year track record, to find out more about their performance click here: generatekiwisaver.co.nz/performance. But remember, a great track record doesn’t guarantee future returns!



    If you’d like to speak to an advisor, to see if Generate is right for you, you can book time with someone here: generatekiwisaver.co.nz/curve



    Generate’s Product Disclosure Statement and Financial Advice Provider License can be found here: GenerateKiwiSaver.co.nz/disclosures. 



    Credits:

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    Guest: Martha Stewish

    Producer & Editor: Emily Rigby

    Social & Digital Manager: Lucy Munro



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    Chapters

    00:00:00 Welcome back, Fran!
    00:02:59 The question from London Business School that started it all
    00:04:04 Getting your investing mindset right (and why your time horizon is everything)
    00:12:06 30 years of the stock market, by the numbers
    00:16:31 What does a "crash" actually mean?
    00:17:38 The dot-com bubble
    00:20:32 The Global Financial Crisis
    00:27:58 The COVID crash
    00:29:41 The Ukraine war & inflation
    00:35:33 Liberation Day & the tariffs
    00:36:34 The best thing you can do? Absolutely nothing.
    00:41:52 Fran's pension: £48k in, £115k out
    00:46:09 On FOMO and why it's your biggest investing enemy
    00:53:47 Final thoughts
    00:55:45 Thank you for listening!
    00:56:12 Financial disclaimer




    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.



    *Morningstar KiwiSaver Survey March Quarter End 2026. The Generate Focused Growth Fund returns have ranked in the top three of NZ Multi Sector Aggressive Category Funds for 10 year returns every quarter since becoming eligible in June 2023. Most recently the fund ranked 2nd out of 10 funds for 10 year returns to 31 March 2026.

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  • Argentina handed the US a list of 130,000 child support debtors and said: don't let them into the World Cup. Soph and Vic break down why this is so much bigger than football. They also get into 10 years of Brexit and what it's actually cost the average person in wages, housing, and political chaos. Plus, SpaceX has fallen 25% since it IPO'd and Vic didn't buy it. One day before trading, it received the lowest possible ESG rating, all because Elon Musk has almost full decision making control. And the community question this week: you've just got a pay rise. How much should actually go into investments?



    How to negotiate a payrise with Meggie Palmer: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2wU2as6IcT2g1Q3b8gZsoF?si=7933f108bbe0421e



    The Art of Asking for More (and Getting It), with Meggie Palmer: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4hEtjvU07tsIcXH16FX3GR?si=22a7b400665b4de4



    Submit your money and morals question to The Ethical Hotline: https://form.typeform.com/to/BZHujjGM and if you want to check out any of the questions we've already answered you can find them here! (https://pathfinder.kiwi/pathfinder-x-the-curve/)


    Credits:

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    Editor: Isabella Reeve



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    Chapters

    00:00:00 Coming up in this episode…
    00:01:18 Pathfinder x The Curve
    00:01:44 The UK heatwave's billion-dollar economic impact
    00:06:44 Brexit: 10 years on and the economic damage revealed
    00:20:35 Pathfinder x The Curve
    00:21:34 SpaceX IPO
    00:30:48 Argentina's FIFA World Cup rule
    00:36:18 Community question: What to do with a 40k pay rise
    00:41:32 Thank you for listening!




    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.

  • Buying property with a partner is one of the biggest financial decisions you'll ever make, but most couples spend more time choosing the kitchen tiles than figuring out what happens if things go wrong. Holly Egerton is a property lawyer who has bought (and navigated the aftermath of) two properties with two different partners. She brings both the personal experience and the legal knowledge, and the combination makes for one of the most honest conversations we've had on this podcast.
    This conversation is about what most couples never discuss: what happens to the house if the relationship ends, what a prenup actually is (and why you already have one whether you know it or not), and how property can quietly become the reason you stay in a relationship longer than you should. If you're buying with a partner, thinking about it, or just want to understand how to protect yourself financially, this one is worth your full attention.


    Listen to part one with Holly here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1IlXIaBpV5gidULo4GxB4l?si=9b0fe5b041164b91


    Submit your anonymous property curveball story here: https://form.typeform.com/to/DQf0F07b


    Want to get your own affairs in order? Holly at Succession NZ can help with everything from wills to trust formations. Use code THECURVE at checkout on Succession.nz for a special discount.


    Holly’s links
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    Credits:
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    Guest: Holly Egerton
    Producer & Editor: Emily Rigby
    Social & Digital Manager: Lucy Munro
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  • El Niño is back, and it is already happening. Last time a weather event this strong hit, the global economy lost nearly $6 trillion. This time it is arriving on top of post-war inflation, elevated energy costs, and supply chains that are still finding their feet. We break down what El Niño actually is, why the timing is brutal, and where Vic sees a genuinely interesting long-term investing opportunity sitting inside all of it. Plus: the biggest IPO in history just landed, Elon Musk is officially a trillionaire, and the UK has finally banned social media for under-16s. We get into the financial side of that too, including which platform is going to feel it most.
    šŸ’ Getting married, been married, or just been to a lot of weddings? We want to hear from you, fill in our anonymous wedding cost survey here (https://form.typeform.com/to/TUGcMgSC).
    Submit your money and morals question to The Ethical Hotline: https://form.typeform.com/to/BZHujjGM and if you want to check out any of the questions we've already answered you can find them here! (https://pathfinder.kiwi/pathfinder-x-the-curve/)
    The views expressed by Pathfinder via the Ethical Hotline are of a general nature and are not specific to Pathfinder's product, to learn more about Pathfinder and what they do, please visit their website at www.pathfinder.kiwi
    Credits:
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    Social & Digital Manager: Lucy Munro
    Editor: Isabella Reeve
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    Chapters

    00:00:00 Coming up in this episode…
    00:01:30 Pathfinder x The Curve
    00:07:22 Sneak Peak: Wedding Costs
    00:09:04 SpaceX: The biggest IPO in history
    00:18:14 The Tesla-SpaceX merger rumor
    00:20:06 Middle East ceasefire and oil prices
    00:21:57 UK bans social media for under 16s
    00:28:02 Pathfinder x The Curve
    00:29:04 El Niño is here and it's hitting your wallet
    00:34:53 The investment opportunity in water infrastructure
    00:38:36 Your community question answered
    00:42:09 Exciting announcements and what's coming
    00:42:55 Thank you for listening!
    00:43:33 Financial Disclaimer

    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.

  • We've heard Sophie talk about money on this podcast hundreds of times. But this episode? This is different. For the first time, Emily (Podcast Producer) and Lucy (Social Media Manager) here at The Curve sat down with Soph to go deep, from stealing as a six-year-old, to blowing her dad's credit card after the Christchurch earthquake, to arriving in Italy with literally no money despite having 24k in investments. We also hear from Sophie's actual parents (yes, we went there), get the full story on her relationship with money inside a relationship, and land somewhere that honestly made us a little emotional. This one's for the long-time listeners and the brand new ones alike. We hope you love it!



    The episode with Vic & Soph’s dads: https://youtu.be/xS75WsX9huo?si=iSl7Q0G_bs4lLbQh



    Credits:

    Hosts: Emily Rigby & Lucy Munro

    Guest: Sophie Hallwright

    Producer & Editor: Emily Rigby

    Social & Digital Manager: Lucy Munro



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    Chapters

    00:00:00 Episode preview…
    00:01:05 Welcoming our guest, Sophie Hallwright
    00:02:22 How The Curve went from a fictional idea to a real business
    00:06:50 Sophie's relationship with money today
    00:09:40 The first money memories Sophie has never shared before
    00:15:39 Her message from Soph's dad
    00:19:28 The Christchurch earthquake, a credit card, and a spiral
    00:23:59 How competitive gymnastics shaped everything that came after
    00:26:43 A message from Soph's mum
    00:28:03 The Italy story: 24k in investments and no money for a bus ticket
    00:32:01 The moment everything finally clicked
    00:35:08 How she bought two investment properties
    00:36:28 Sophie's latest acquisition… a boyfriend
    00:42:11 What she'd tell her younger self
    00:42:49 Where to from here
    00:49:12 Thank you for listening!
    00:49:39 Financial disclaimer




    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.

  • A Harvard study of 50,000 people across 25 countries has revealed something surprising about working mothers, and the data is hard to ignore. Soph and Vic unpack the findings, why they're still so relevant in 2025, and what it means for the way we think about work, family, and money. They also get into the lab-grown vs natural diamond debate (it's more divisive than you'd think), and break down the biggest IPO pipeline in history: SpaceX, Anthropic, and OpenAI are all going public within months of each other, adding a combined $3.6 trillion to the US stock market, and Vic gives her honest take on whether retail investors should pay attention or sit this one out.
    šŸ’ Getting married, been married, or just been to a lot of weddings? We want to hear from you, fill in our anonymous wedding cost survey here (https://form.typeform.com/to/TUGcMgSC).
    Submit your money and morals question to The Ethical Hotline: https://form.typeform.com/to/BZHujjGM and if you want to check out any of the questions we've already answered you can find them here! (https://pathfinder.kiwi/pathfinder-x-the-curve/)
    The views expressed by Pathfinder via the Ethical Hotline are of a general nature and are not specific to Pathfinder's product, to learn more about Pathfinder and what they do, please visit their website at www.pathfinder.kiwi
    WTF does that mean? A guide to all the jargony bits:
    Valuation – What people agree a company is worth. Not always rational.
    NASDAQ – A US stock exchange. Where the big tech companies live.
    ASX – The Australian stock exchange.
    Retail Investor – Everyday people investing their own money. Hi, that's you.
    Capital – Money used to grow a business. When companies "raise capital," they need cash.
    Motherhood Penalty – The hit women take to their career and earnings after having kids.
    Credits:
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    Producer: Emily Rigby
    Editor: Kate Callaghan
    Social & Digital Manager: Lucy Munro
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    Substack (https://thecurveplatform.substack.com/)
    Chapters

    00:00:00 Coming up in this episode…
    00:01:29 Pathfinder x The Curve
    00:01:55 The lab-grown vs natural diamond debate
    00:08:46 What a Harvard study revealed about working mothers
    00:18:21 Why Chemist Warehouse wants to buy Boots
    00:32:31 Pathfinder x The Curve
    00:33:14 OpenAI's IPO - hype or opportunity?
    00:49:42 Your ethical hotline question answered
    00:56:48 On Raising The Curve this week…
    00:59:14 Thank you for listening!
    00:59:52 Financial disclaimer

    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.

  • CONTENT WARNING This episode touches on fertility struggles and the emotional weight of balancing family planning with career ambitions. If this is a sensitive topic for you, please take care of yourself, it's okay to come back to this one when you're ready.



    What if the tension between your career and your personal life isn't a you problem, it's a system problem? In this episode, Soph sits down with Dr. Ellen Joan Ford: leadership expert, solo mum, army veteran, and author of Work School Hours. They get into the big, messy, deeply personal question of how we're supposed to build careers we care about while also having a life, and why the way we currently work is making it nearly impossible.



    From the motherhood penalty and egg freezing to output vs. hours and why your boss's 8:30am meeting might be ruining someone's morning, this one is full of honest conversation, real research, and genuinely actionable ideas. Whether you're a parent, thinking about becoming one, or just someone who's ever felt like work and life are constantly at war with each other, this episode is for you.



    Ellen's free resources + book: ellenjoanford.com Use code TODAY00 at checkout to get the e-book for free!



    Credits:

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    Guest: Ellen Joan Ford

    Editor: Lana Byrne

    Producer: Emily Rigby

    Social & Digital Manager: Lucy Munro



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    Chapters

    00:00:00 Content Note
    00:00:14 Leaving Yourself at the Door: Why "Being Professional" Got It Wrong
    00:04:03 The Career vs. Family Dilemma Nobody Prepares You For
    00:07:54 This Isn't a Personal Problem — It's a Collective One
    00:11:12 Still Ambitious After Kids: Ellen's Story
    00:13:11 The Three Uncomfortable Boxes Parents Get Pushed Into
    00:16:42 What Egg Freezing Really Says About Your Company
    00:21:02 The Motherhood Penalty, Explained
    00:24:35 From the Army to Afghanistan to Changing How We Work
    00:26:37 Why Investing in Your People Is Never a Waste of Time
    00:33:12 Hours Don't Equal Output (And We Need to Stop Pretending They Do)
    00:39:39 A Fairer Way to Think About Efficiency at Work
    00:41:42 What #WorkSchoolHours Actually Means
    00:47:55 Small Changes That Make a Big Difference
    00:54:13 The One Thing That Will Make You Better at Work and Life
    00:55:17 Where to Find Ellen
    00:56:53 Thank you for listening to Raising The Curve!




    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.

  • Everyone's talking about Anthropic (the AI company behind Claude), and it’s plans to go public at a valuation of nearly a trillion dollars. But is this the dawn of a new era, or are we living through dot-com déjà vu? We break down what Anthropic's IPO actually means for everyday investors, why a company that's only just turning profitable could be worth that much, and whether we should all be very, very nervous. We also dig into Warren Buffett's successor making his first big moves at Berkshire Hathaway, including a $10 billion bet on Alphabet (Google) and what that signals about AI's staying power. Plus, Jay Shetty has just signed a $100 million deal with both Spotify and Netflix simultaneously, and Sophie reports back from South by Southwest London on what it means for the future of podcasting.



    Submit your money and morals question to The Ethical Hotline: https://form.typeform.com/to/BZHujjGM and if you want to check out any of the questions we've already answered you can find them here! (https://pathfinder.kiwi/pathfinder-x-the-curve/)



    WTF does that mean? A guide to all the jargony bits:


    Credits:

    Hosts: Victoria Harris & Sophie Hallwright

    Producer & Editor: Emily Rigby

    Social & Digital Manager: Lucy Munro



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    Chapters

    00:00:00 Coming up in this episode…
    00:01:29 Pathfinder x The Curve
    00:02:00 Did you see us on TV?!
    00:03:56 The Trillion Dollar Anthropic IPO
    00:26:26 Pathfinder x The Curve
    00:27:19 Berkshire Hathaway’s making it rain!
    00:36:47 Netflix & Spotify purchase a new podcast
    00:43:56 This week on Raising The Curve...
    00:45:37 Thank you for listening!
    00:46:15 Financial Disclaimer




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  • Hannah Koumakis (aka the internet’s favourite budgeting girl) is joining us for the next three episodes of IOU (Some Money Education), taking over from Lucy Blakiston, and she’s about to change the way you think about money. We start with Hannah’s story, from learning how to manage money at just seven years old to nannying for billionaire families in London - an experience that completely shifted her perspective on wealth, spending, and what actually matters. Then we get into the good stuff: her step-by-step method for splitting your money across multiple bank accounts so budgeting finally feels clear, organised, and actually doable. You’ll learn how to set up your own categories, understand where your money is really going, and give every dollar a job, without feeling restricted. If you’ve ever avoided your banking app or felt like budgeting just isn’t your thing, this episode might be the one that finally makes it click.



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    deartheseries.com

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    Check out IOU (The Practical Lessons) here: https://thecurveplatform.com/


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    00:00:00 Welcome to IOU (Some Money Education)!
    00:00:28 Coming up in this episode…
    00:01:13 BNZ x The Curve
    00:01:39 Welcoming Hannah
    00:06:20 Hannah’s Money Story
    00:14:10 When Hannah’s relationship with money changed
    00:19:03 How to Unpack Your Relationship with Money
    00:20:19 In the Red or the Green?
    00:22:02 Why Budgeting Actually Matters
    00:23:09 Hannah’s 16 Accounts Explained
    00:26:00 How to Put This into Practice
    00:30:08 What to Do with Extra Money
    00:31:44 What to Do When You’ve Hit Your Limit
    00:32:54 Managing Money Without a Card for Every Account
    00:33:52 Cash and Burn
    00:36:57 Extra Credit
    00:39:45 Wrapping Up
    00:40:26 Thank you for joining us for IOU (Some Money Education)
    00:40:59 Thank you BNZ!
    00:41:23 Financial Disclaimer




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  • Spotify's stock jumped 18% in one day and we're breaking down exactly why, plus what it means for artists, your playlist, and the music industry at large. We also get into why birth rates are falling globally and the one reason researchers are pointing to that nobody was expecting, Victoria's Secret's unlikely comeback (up 200% in a year and yes, there's a female CEO involved), and quick updates on the SpaceX IPO that could be the biggest in history, the Lululemon founder drama, and what's going on at BP. Oh, and we answer a listener question on capital gains tax that's probably simpler than you think!



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    WTF does that mean? A guide to all the jargony bits:

    IPO — when a private company sells shares to the public for the first time

    ETF — a basket of shares you buy as one thing instead of picking individual companies

    Index — a list of top companies grouped together, like the NASDAQ 100

    Ticker symbol — a short code that identifies a company on the stock market

    Activist investor — someone who buys shares specifically to push for changes in a company

    Capital gains tax — tax on the profit you make when you sell an investment

    The glass cliff — when women or minorities are given leadership roles mainly during a crisis, when failure is most likely


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    00:00:00 Coming up in this episode…
    00:01:12 Pathfinder x The Curve
    00:01:38 Quick catch up
    00:05:42 A quick update on Space X IPO, Lululemon and BP
    00:19:58 Spotify jumps 18% in one day
    00:24:18 Pathfinder x The Curve
    00:25:07 The new culprit of declining birthrates
    00:36:10 VSXY
    00:42:34 Community Question
    00:45:08 Wrap Up




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  • Most money advice tells you to spend less and save more. But what if the real answer is just spending better? This week Sophie sits down with Fran (aka Martha Stewish), chartered accountant and personal finance creator you're going to want to follow, to talk through one of the most practical frameworks we've covered on the show. We dig into how to figure out your authentic spending code: the personal values that should be driving every financial decision you make, and why ignoring them is probably why you feel stuck.

    We also get into why deprivation always backfires, how she saves 35% of her salary without feeling restricted, and the simple habit shifts that actually move the needle, whatever you're earning. This one will make you look at your bank statement completely differently.



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    Guest: Martha Stewish

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    00:00:00 Intro & Who is Fran (aka Martha)?
    00:00:52 The Gap in Personal Finance Content
    00:03:47 How Fran Thinks About Building Wealth
    00:05:12 Growing Up With Frugal Fraser
    00:06:24 What Is Your Authentic Spending Code?
    00:08:49 Fran's Four Spending Pillars
    00:12:44 Emotional Spending & Money Guilt
    00:17:58 How Fran Balances Saving & Living
    00:20:27 Blocking Out the Noise & The Rich Girl Wish List
    00:27:34 Where Do You Start?
    00:32:02 Quick Fire Questions
    00:38:00 Thank You For Listening
    00:38:24 Financial Disclaimer








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  • This week Vic's flying solo (miss you Soph!!), and she's brought the big stories. SpaceX has officially filed to go public, and it could be the largest IPO in history at a $2 trillion valuation. But is the hype justified? Vic breaks down what SpaceX actually is, what you'd be buying, and how everyday investors can get involved. Plus, Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI gets thrown out of court in under two hours, and the reason why is more embarrassing than the loss itself. Shakira just won a €55 million tax battle with the Spanish government, and there are some surprisingly practical takeaways for anyone who spends time across different countries. And finally, the latest US jobs data tells a more complicated story than the headlines suggest, and what it really means for your career in the age of AI. 


    Back to regular programming next week!



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    WTF does that mean? A guide to all the jargony bits:

    NASDAQ – A US stock exchange. Basically where all the big tech companies live.

    Retail Investors – Everyday investors. You and me.

    Valuation – What people think a company is worth.

    Revenue – Money coming in. Not the same as profit.

    Statute of Limitations – Waited too long to sue? Case dismissed.

    Tax Resident – The country that gets to tax you.

    Dividends – Getting paid just for owning shares.

    The 4% Rule – Withdraw 4% a year in retirement and your money should last 30 years.


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    00:00:00 Coming up in this episode...
    00:01:05 Pathfinder x The Curve
    00:01:35 The Space X IPO
    00:12:06 Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI: case closed
    00:15:29 Pathfinder x The Curve
    00:16:28 How Shakira beat a €55 million tax bill
    00:20:19 Is AI actually killing jobs? The truth is complicated
    00:25:39 Community question: Can you really retire on dividends alone?
    00:28:27 Thank you for listening!
    00:29:06 Financial Disclaimer




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  • This episode is, quite frankly, unhinged. Sophie sits down with Holly to hear one of the wildest relationship-and-money stories we’ve ever had on the podcast, involving property, trust, legal drama, a cancelled wedding, and the kind of plot twists that make you want to scream into a cushion. Without giving too much away, it’s a story about what can happen when love, money and home ownership get tangled together… and why protecting yourself financially isn’t unromantic, it’s essential. Juicy? Extremely. Educational? Absolutely. Please keep snacks nearby.
    We’re proud to be partnering with BNZ, who know that home ownership isn’t a straight line. Sometimes life throws curveballs, and BNZ is all about supporting you through the hard stuff, not just the highlights. Whether you’re planning ahead or needing a bit more support right now, BNZ’s home loan experts have the tools and people ready to help you find a way.
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    Guest: Holly Egerton
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  • Lime is everywhere. A billion rides across 29 countries and 230 cities, and yet they're about to go public not because they're crushing it, but because they need the money. We break down what's really going on under the hood, what it means for investors, and whether this is a business worth backing.



    We also cover:

    - GameStop vs eBay: the board said no, but the CEO is going directly to shareholders. Is this actually going to happen?
    - Oil & Inflation: the numbers are starting to come through and they're not pretty. What the latest figures mean for your cost of living.
    - Prediction Markets: the fastest growing space in finance right now. From hair dryers near airport sensors to a US soldier using classified intel to win $400k, the stories are wild. Plus, is this gambling or investing?
    - Australia's Capital Gains Tax Change: a major shift that every investor needs to understand, whether you're based in Australia or not. We break it down simply and compare it to the UK and New Zealand.
    - Community Question: hedged vs unhedged ETFs. What does it actually mean and should you even care?



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    WTF does that mean? A guide to all the jargony bits:

    Capital Gains Tax — Tax on profit you make from an investment.

    Free Cash Flow — Money a business has left after paying its bills.

    Hedged ETF — Protected from currency swings. Unhedged? You take what comes.

    Prediction Markets — Betting on whether something will happen. Like gambling but make it finance.

    Meme Stock — A stock driven by viral hype, not actual performance.

    Shareholder Meeting — When investors get together to make big company decisions.

    Stake — How much of a company you own.

    Commodity — Raw materials like oil or gold that are traded on markets.


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    00:00:00 Coming up in this episode...
    00:01:05 Pathfinder x The Curve
    00:01:31 Soph's confession and Vic's new app
    00:05:24 GameStop vs eBay: the takeover that won't die
    00:09:05 Oil crisis: the numbers are in and they're not pretty
    00:11:29 Prediction markets: genius, wild, and barely legal
    00:16:48 Lime IPO: the business that looks like it's killing it
    00:27:10 Pathfinder x The Curve
    00:27:54 Australia's budget: the tax change every investor needs to know
    00:39:57 Hedged vs unhedged ETFs: what does it actually mean?
    00:46:42 Episode preview: The Property Breakup From Hell
    00:48:53 Thank you for listening!
    00:49:31 Financial Disclaimer




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  • We recorded an episode this week, edited it, and were ready to publish, then realised we hadn't done the topic justice. This is a short explanation of why we paused, and an open invitation to share your experience so we can cover this topic properly.



    If you'd like to share your experience or perspective, please feel free to leave a comment wherever youre listening or watching, you can email us at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]), leave a voice note on the Curve Hotline (https://thecurveplatform.com/pages/the-curve-hotline?srsltid=AfmBOopCf5wEepE-DTLGLkXkjbftJnk4kAfWjqM8BwMJV2KGhPeDEEoq), or DM us on any of our socials.


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  • Over 300,000 jobs have gone in the US alone in the first four months of 2026, up 30% on last year. The people losing them are disproportionately women in white collar roles. The people profiting? Anyone with money in the stock market. This week we get into the real AI story: not just who's at risk, but how AI is quietly making the wealth divide wider. Plus: fuel reserves in Australia and New Zealand are down to about 38 days - what actually happens if we run out? A meme stock just made a $60 billion hostile bid to buy eBay at four times its own size. And Uber quietly reported results that show it's becoming so much more than a taxi app…


    We mentioned this episode from Shameless Media on AI and why you can't afford to ignore it, click to listen. (https://open.spotify.com/episode/0uxRRZHvLgX2pRRx9wgnUR?si=bcd4a9cfc6a443da)



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    Want to know exactly how much you should have in your emergency fund and where to put it? We did a whole episode on it, listen here. (https://youtu.be/aVKxGY3DeUw?si=sijFE23CtGuJYTNE)


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    WTF does that mean? A guide to all the jargony bits:

    Hostile Takeover - When one company tries to buy another without asking nicely first. Very awkward. Very public.

    Meme Stock - A share that goes viral on the internet, not because the company is doing well, but because people collectively decide to make it go up.

    Short Selling - Betting a share price will go down and making money when it does. The hedge funds doing this to GameStop got burned badly.

    Market Cap - The total value of a company. GameStop's is $12 billion. eBay's is $45 billion. One of these is trying to buy the other.

    Reporting Season - When companies publicly share how much money they made or lost. Like a school report card, but the whole world is watching.


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    00:00:00 Coming up in the episode...
    00:00:00 Pathfinder x The Curve
    00:01:23 We're running out of fuel. Seriously.
    00:12:38 The meme stock trying to buy eBay
    00:27:19 Pathfinder x The Curve
    00:28:01 The richer you are, the more you love AI
    00:41:18 Uber is becoming the app for everything
    00:50:01 "Should I move my emergency fund?"
    00:54:09 Thanks for being here!
    00:54:47 Financial Disclaimer




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  • This week, Soph sits down with Lily from Pathfinder (https://pathfinder.kiwi/) to untangle the delightfully messy world of ethical investing aka, what happens when your money wants to grow, but your conscience would also like a word. Lily shares her own money story, from growing up in a household where “ordinary” was basically a swear word, to becoming the main earner in her family, to realising that financial independence is about so much more than just having cash in the bank. Together, they unpack why women are so drawn to values-led investing, why “good” and “profitable” don’t have to be mortal enemies, and how to think critically about tricky investing dilemmas like Tesla, tech companies, weapons, climate, conflict and greenwashing. It’s thoughtful, nuanced, occasionally existential, and proof that money and morals can sit at the same table, even if they argue over the bill.



    šŸ‘‰ Got a money-and-morals dilemma? Submit your ethical investing question to our Ethical Hotline for Lily to unpack (https://form.typeform.com/to/BZHujjGM).


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    Guest: Lily Richards

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    00:00:00 Introduction to the episode
    00:01:51 Meet Lily from Pathfinder
    00:05:37 Lily’s personal money story
    00:12:31 Lily’s career journey
    00:16:31 The moment things clicked
    00:20:54 What financial independence really means
    00:23:14 Lily’s unique family setup
    00:27:37 How ethics shaped Lily’s life
    00:30:26 Why ethical investing feels so complicated
    00:36:19 When an investment no longer feels right
    00:39:30 Primary vs secondary markets, explained
    00:42:42 How to decide if an investment aligns with your values
    00:47:48 Simple ways to reflect on your values
    00:52:33 Submit your money and morals questions
    00:57:07 Thank you for listening!
    00:57:32 Financial disclaimer




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  • This week, we’re doing what any normal finance podcast would do after seeing Olivia Dean live: immediately investigating her business model. From billion-stream hits to sold-out O2 shows, merch, brand deals and the very juicy question of who actually makes the money behind your favourite artist, we unpack how pop stardom turns into serious cash. We also look at the London Marathon’s massive boost to the UK economy, why the UK’s financial glow-up is looking… less glow-y, what reporting season is telling us about AI, Amazon, Google and Microsoft, and the Lululemon boardroom drama that proves even leggings can come with corporate chaos. Plus, we answer a community question on what to do when you want to start investing but your bank account is giving “absolutely not x”.



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    WTF does that mean? A guide to all the jargony bits:

    Royalties – Money paid when music gets used. Tiny stream, tiny coin.

    Streaming revenue – Money made from Spotify, Apple Music etc. Billions of plays = actual cash.

    Record label – The company behind an artist’s music, marketing and distribution. Also: slice-taker.

    Endorsements – When brands pay famous people to make us want stuff.

    Shareholder – Someone who owns a bit of a company.

    Stock / Share – A tiny piece of company ownership.

    Fiscal drag – A sneaky tax rise via frozen tax brackets.

    Tax bracket – The income bucket that decides your tax rate.

    National Insurance – A UK tax for things like pensions and public services.

    Reporting season – Company report card time.

    B2B – Businesses selling to other businesses.

    Market cap – What the stock market thinks a company is worth.

    S&P 500 – 500 big US companies.

    FTSE 100 – 100 big UK companies.


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    00:00:00 Coming up in this episode…
    00:01:38 The business of Olivia Dean
    00:13:23 Is the UK in a death spiral?
    00:29:17 Big Tech’s report card
    00:37:13 Lululemon’s identity crisis
    00:44:36 The economics of having fewer babies
    00:47:26 How to start investing when money feels tight
    00:52:55 Thank you for listening!
    00:53:33 Financial disclaimer




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  • In this episode of IOU (Some Money Education), we’re talking all about emergency funds - what they are, why they matter, and how much you might want to have set aside. Lucy, Soph and Vic unpack the role an emergency fund can play when life throws something unexpected your way, whether that’s a sudden medical bill, needing to leave a living situation quickly, or covering an essential expense without relying on debt. They also chat through where to keep your emergency fund, how to start building one, and why having that financial buffer can make you feel more in control. Along the way, there are also some memorable listener stories that show just how unpredictable “emergencies” can be.



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    Credits:

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    Guest: Lucy Blakiston

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    Chapters

    00:00:00 Welcome to IOU (Some Money Education)!
    00:00:40 Coming up in this episode…
    00:01:42 BNZ x The Curve
    00:02:09 In the Red or Green?
    00:09:59 What is an emergency fund & how much do you need?
    00:13:36 Where you should keep your emergency fund?
    00:14:36 IOU an Answer
    00:23:09 Cash & Burn
    00:33:37 Extra Credit
    00:37:59 Thank you for joining us for IOU (Some Money Education)
    00:38:22 Thank you BNZ!
    00:38:52 Financial Disclaimer




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