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The Curve

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The Curve is a platform to learn more about money. To change the stereotype that these conversations are typically boring, and only for men in suits. Victoria has worked in the finance and investing world for 13 years, and Sophie is a total novice. Learn alongside her as she asks all the questions you"re thinking, but might feel a little embarrassed to ask. This podcast will give you all the tools and knowledge to achieve financial freedom, as well as (hopefully) having a laugh along the way. New

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00:47:31

Should You Be Investing in Fixed Income?

The Curve ·

2025/05/14

You've probably heard that investing in the stock market is the best way to build long-term wealth - but what about fixed income? In this episode, Soph chats to Gaby and Ali, the founders of Blossom, about why more investors (including themselves) are putting their money into fixed income products like bonds. They break down what fixed income actually is, how it compares to shares, and when it might make more sense - especially if you're saving for a short-term goal like a house deposit. We also

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00:42:21

Did Ozempic Just Kill WeightWatchers?

The Curve ·

2025/05/11

Vic’s Roman holiday was less Eat Pray Love and more Eat Pray Calculate, as she breaks down the economics of the Colosseum (€1.4 billion a year, no biggie), how the Trevi Fountain is basically a coin-powered charity machine, and why the Vatican might secretly be the hottest hedge fund in town. Plus, we bid an emotional arrivederci to Warren Buffett as he steps down from Berkshire Hathaway - if you’d invested $1k when he started, you’d have $55 million today. Gulp. We also chat about the rise and fall

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00:54:54

Jay-Jay Feeney & Dom Harvey on Staying Financially...

The Curve ·

2025/05/07

Who needs a prenup when you’ve got trust, shared bank accounts, and four properties post-divorce? In this juicy, hilarious, and heartwarming chat, Soph sits down with radio legends turned podpreneurs, JJ Feeney and Dom Harvey to unpack what happens when the romance ends but the finances (and friendship) stay very much entangled. Expect honest talk about quitting high-paying jobs for happiness, podcasting as a business model (hello, Podlab!), and why JJ is definitely the spender of the duo. Plus, we

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00:33:04

Billionaire Beef & the Hidden Cost of Tariffs.

The Curve ·

2025/05/04

Billionaire beef is sizzling, and it’s not just egos getting grilled. This week on The Curve Weekly, Vic and Soph unpack Amazon’s bold move to start showing tariffs at checkout and what that means for consumers. Spoiler: it’s not great for your wallet, and it could be a warning sign for rising inflation. We break down the ripple effects: how inflation hits your savings, why BP is scrambling to stay afloat, and why airline prices might be dropping (finally!).⁠⁠Sign up to our free workshop: What

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00:45:52

How to Negotiate a Pay Rise with Meggie Palmer (from...

The Curve ·

2025/04/30

You know that feeling when you just know you’re being underpaid but have no idea how to tackle the awkward money convo? Meggie Palmer is here to save the day. In this electric episode from the archives, Meggie (founder of PepTalkHer and actual negotiation ninja) shares how she discovered she was being paid a lot less than her male peers - and what she did about it. Expect practical tips on negotiating pay rises, asking better questions, and building that all-important "FU fund" for career

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00:42:02

A Shocking Quarter for Tesla But It's Share Price Is…...

The Curve ·

2025/04/27

Heads up: This episode opens with a conversation about egg freezing and fertility - if you’d prefer to skip that part, jump ahead to 5:09.Tesla just posted its worst financial results in years - so why did the share price go up? In this week’s episode, Vic and Sophie dive into the unexpected investor reaction and what Elon’s renewed focus on the company might really mean. Plus, we cover Bitcoin’s surprising comeback, why Revolut is shaking up traditional banking, what’s really going on and how

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00:49:27

Author of Sex and The City; Candace Bushnell on...

The Curve ·

2025/04/23

We cannot actually believe this happened – the woman who created Sex and the City, the real-life Carrie Bradshaw, Candace Freakin’ Bushnell, joined us on the pod. If that name alone hasn’t made you hit play already, here’s what you’re in for: the truth behind the Carrie and Mr. Big dynamic (spoiler: she wanted to be Mr. Big, not marry him), the power of female friendships, what it takes to make it in a big city as a woman, the deeply ingrained sexism she fought her whole life, and her unapologetic

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00:40:08

Bargain Leggings, Bonds Booming & a Teen Ban Down Under.

The Curve ·

2025/04/20

This week, Soph broadcasts live from her parents’ kitchen (with some White Lotus background noise), armed with a paloma and a whole lotta feelings about egg freezing, the cost of being a woman, and why her Gossip Girl rewatch is the only hormone-free coping strategy she can actually afford. Expect big convos about the tariff tit-for-tat between China and the U.S., including why Apple stock soared and why Chinese factories are now selling $8 Lululemon leggings straight to your TikTok feed (yes,

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00:54:45

Polly Markus on Blowouts, Risky Investments & the...

The Curve ·

2025/04/16

This episode is a full-course meal of money chats, career pivots and laugh-out-loud moments with the glorious Polly Markus (aka Miss Polly’s Kitchen). We talk real estate burnouts, spending blowouts (yes, including a Celine bag situation), and the chaos of being your own one-woman content empire. Polly spills on her investing flops (Rivian, we're still not over it), the emotional hangover of financial regrets, and the surprising clarity that comes with getting serious about your money goals

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00:36:23

Are We About to Head Into a Global Recession?

The Curve ·

2025/04/14

Trump’s been on the mic again - and the stock market’s feeling it. A sudden U-turn on tariffs sent US markets soaring nearly 10% in a day (yep, a day), and now economists are whispering the R-word. We break down what this week’s chaos means for inflation, interest rates, global growth and whether your term deposit is about to start ghosting you. Vic’s got investing whiplash, Soph’s halfway to deleting social media, and honestly, we’re all one Trump headline away from packing it in and starting The

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00:49:42

Lucy Blakiston on Building ‘Shit You Should Care...

The Curve ·

2025/04/09

Content note: This episode contains occasional strong language, and includes open discussion around grief, death, and eating disorders. Please take care while listening.What does success really look like when you're not following the traditional path? In this honest and empowering conversation, Soph sits down with Lucy Blakiston - founder of Shit You Should Care About - to talk about building a global media brand, staying financially independent, and choosing a life outside of convention. From

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00:41:12

Why the Stock Market’s Freaking Out - And What to Do.

The Curve ·

2025/04/07

Hold onto your investing hats (and maybe your Shein sparkle tops), because this week’s Curve Weekly is a wild ride through the chaos of Trump’s new mega tariffs. We break down how the former president’s dramatic attempt to “make America wealthy again” is sending global markets into a tailspin, whacking small countries with 40%+ tariffs, and giving TikTok a starring role in what feels like an economic soap opera. Soph shares her Friday night stock market shopping spree (cue major FOMO), Vic explains

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00:21:11

Will Fewer Babies Break the Economy?

The Curve ·

2025/04/03

This episode is all about demographics - what they are, why they matter, and how they’re quietly reshaping our economies. Zoe from Tempo unpacks the global trend of falling birth rates, what that means for governments, and how it could impact the stock market in the long term. We explore why women are choosing to have fewer (or no) children, how countries are trying - and failing - to reverse that, and what it means for everything from immigration policy to investment opportunities. Think ageing

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00:46:57

Why Your Brain Loves to Spend Money.

The Curve ·

2025/04/02

Ever wonder why you feel so good when you buy a new outfit but not when you pay your electricity bill? Blame it on dopamine. In this episode, we chat with clinical psychologist Dr. Anastasia Hronis about the science behind impulse spending, why tech companies make shopping way too easy, and how to hack your brain to save instead of splurge. We also unpack everyday addictions (yes, your late-night Netflix habit counts) and how to spot the difference between a harmless treat and a full-blown problem

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00:41:01

BYD Overtakes Tesla, Eggs Cross Borders, and a Fresh...

The Curve ·

2025/03/31

Okay okay - we’ll admit it, this episode starts off light on finance and heavy on ski trip chaos, family drama, and… onsens. If you’re just here for the money chat, skip ahead to 17:15. From there, we dive into the EV race heating up as BYD overtakes Tesla in revenue (huge), unpack a surprise IPO hitting the market soon, and look at what’s behind the skyrocketing price of eggs in the U.S. (spoiler: people are literally smuggling them). Oh, and we also question whether Lululemon is having a

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00:23:12

Investing in AI: Are We Too Late to the Party?

The Curve ·

2025/03/27

AI investing - too hot to handle or just heating up? In this episode, we bring in Zoe Wallis from Tempo for a Temperature Check on the AI boom. Sophie, Vic, and Zoe dive into whether AI is still the golden ticket or if the train has already left the station. Plus, the all-important question: how do you actually invest in AI without just throwing your money at the next shiny tech stock? We talk Nvidia, diversification (aka not putting all your eggs in one AI-powered basket), and how to spot the next

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00:35:44

How a Money Diary Can Make You Wealthier & Wiser,...

The Curve ·

2025/03/26

Blast from the past alert! We’re dusting off an oldie (but a very, very goodie) with the legendary Frances Cook – finance journalist, author, and NZ’s OG money podcaster. In this episode, we dive into the magic of keeping a money diary (it’s a game-changer, trust us), break down the whole good debt vs. bad debt debate (spoiler: your wardrobe might not be an "investment"), and unpack the satellite approach to investing – aka the strategy that lets you have your financial veggies and a little dessert

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00:41:54

Nvidia Chips In, Tesla Revs Up & F1 Takes the...

The Curve ·

2025/03/24

Rachel’s back in the hot seat for the second week running and she’s really earning her finance pro stripes - juggling a four-month-old, economic chaos, and a serious amount of market news. From gold hitting record highs and Nvidia flexing a chip 40x faster than its last one (casual), to Tesla’s rocky week and Formula 1 becoming the Real Housewives of sport, there’s a lot going on. Plus, Sophie and Rach break down why the stock market is "on sale" and how that might actually be a good thing

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00:27:00

Investing in a Trump Era: What’s Coming Next?

The Curve ·

2025/03/20

Buckle up - because things are getting interesting in the markets. In this first episode of our Tempo Temperature Checks mini-series, we’re joined by investing expert Zoe Wallis from Tempo to unpack what’s happening in the U.S. economy, why Trump’s policies are shaking things up, and how it all impacts your investments. Should you be panicking? Selling everything? Stuffing cash under your mattress? (Spoiler: No.) Zoe breaks down the art of staying diversified, thinking long-term, and making smart

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00:56:33

Do Financial Opposites Attract?

The Curve ·

2025/03/19

What happens when two financial advisors - married to each other - have completely different money personalities? Meet Carissa, the self-proclaimed "procurement officer" (aka, the spender), and Tim, the meticulous planner (aka, the squirrel). They run a financial advice company, but that doesn’t mean they’re immune to money misalignments in their own marriage. From arguments over household budgets to Carissa’s "allowance rebellion," this episode is packed with honest, hilarious,

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