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The Curve
by The Curve Platform · English
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 episodes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday! 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
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Why you should spend more on yourself (from an accountant)
The episode argues that saving alone isn’t the point; money should fund your health and personal development so you can sustain long-term wealth and pursue goals.
12 Nov 2026 · 54m · 20 chaptersPay transparency is coming, how to ask for more & which degrees actually pay off
UK pay transparency proposals and how to negotiate fairly before they take effect; plus Australian research on over-education and whether degrees still deliver ROI in an AI-driven economy.
10 Nov 2026 · 48m · 15 chaptersThe Weekly: The midterm market crash, The Curve Fund’s October update & why David Jones collapsed
US midterm election-driven stock volatility; Curve Fund October update (performance, buys/sells, diversification); why Alphabet (Google) fell (negative free cash flow amid AI spend); and David Jones’…
8 Nov 2026 · 48m · 17 chaptersHow to build your own money playbook (with a little help from AI)
Building a personal “money playbook” using rules for spending, investing habits, and AI as a soundboard—plus a cybersecurity warning about not giving AI access to full financial records.
5 Nov 2026 · 52m · 22 chapters
The Weekly: Inside Anthropic’s IPO filing & why Mark Zuckerberg doesn’t want your vote
Anthropic’s IPO filing and whether it signals a peak in AI hype; plus Meta’s new share class that preserves Mark Zuckerberg’s voting control.
3 Nov 2026 · 46m · 25 chapters
How the NZ election could change your pay, your KiwiSaver and your rental
New Zealand election (7 Nov) “financial policies” special—how voting could affect pay, KiwiSaver, rental/investment property taxes, and broader economic signals.
1 Nov 2026 · 32m · 16 chapters
What nobody tells you about buying a house at auction
Buying a house at auction—pre-auction prep, due diligence, financing/insurance requirements, and tactics to avoid overpaying; also covers equity, rent vesting, and property selection (freehold vs…
29 Oct 2026 · 47m · 19 chapters
The Weekly: Shopped at ASOS? Your data could be out there & Victoria’s Secret’s comeback
Two-part episode on (1) cybersecurity risks highlighted by the ASOS hack and a major “PHP” internet vulnerability affecting ~70% of websites, and (2) Victoria’s Secret’s business comeback after years…
27 Oct 2026 · 50m · 21 chapters
The Weekly: Why Netflix’s shares fell & EssilorLuxottica's best day since 2008
Reporting season recap focused on Netflix’s share drop after earnings and EssilorLuxottica’s 15% jump (best day since 2008), plus an “ethical hotline” question on whether divesting affects stock…
25 Oct 2026 · 38m · 11 chapters
Vic said no to Goldman Sachs and ended up making $400k by 26
Victoria Harris’ money story and career path, from early beliefs that money equals independence, to her finance roles, equity windfall, and later founding The Curve (financial literacy for women) and…
22 Oct 2026 · 50m · 24 chapters
The Weekly: Bumble's Reverse IPO, LVMH’s Plummeting Shares, & Is a Chanel Bag a Good Investment?
Bumble’s reverse IPO/delisting and what going private means for investors; dating-app business-model shifts (fatigue, pricing, AI/offline features, and Bumble’s “women message first” reversal);…
20 Oct 2026 · 48m · 15 chapters
The Weekly: AMD’s $1tn month, Warner Bros CEO drama & The Curve Fund is now on Sharesies
AMD’s $1tn market-cap surge in a weak September; why the Curve Fund had a down month but is still up over 3 months; adding Eli Lilly, AstraZeneca, and more healthcare exposure; and a Warner Bros CEO…
18 Oct 2026 · 37m · 20 chapters
If he buys you a lab-grown ring, does he still love you?
Lab-grown vs natural diamonds for engagement rings and jewelry—whether “natural” signals more love, romance, or investment value, and how De Beers marketing shaped perceptions.
15 Oct 2026 · 1h 1m · 31 chapters
The Weekly: Sydney Sweeney’s Prediction Market and the Generation Beauty Forgot
How Sydney Sweeney’s “Just Sports” Novik prediction-market campaign drove mainstream growth, then a business/consumer story about beauty brand Sarah Creel Beauty launching in the UK for women 40+.
13 Oct 2026 · 47m · 17 chapters
The Weekly: Mortgage rates hit 6%, the US$200bn pill race and why we hold on to bad investments
UK fixed mortgage rates hit 6% (five- and two-year fixes), driven by inflation and central-bank policy; episode also covers “holding on to bad investments” (property losses) and a “peptide boom” with…
11 Oct 2026 · 40m · 13 chapters
What’s the ROI on looksmaxxing?
Looksmaxxing/optimization culture and the “ROI” of spending money and time on appearance, especially for women.
8 Oct 2026 · 50m · 25 chapters
Why Oura pulled its $15BN IPO + is AI making us dumber?
Oura’s canceled/paused $15B IPO and the wearable/health implications; then Meta’s new AI agent “Muse” and concerns that AI may reduce curiosity and cognitive activity.
6 Oct 2026 · 58m · 16 chapters
The Weekly: Women do the work, but men have the power
The Curve Weekly discusses “women do the work, but men have the power” through two lenses: (1) a viral Cornell University sexual-assault accountability case and how money/influence shape…
4 Oct 2026 · 46m · 27 chapters
Beginner's guide to stocks
Beginner-friendly explanation of how stocks/share prices work, how to choose companies to invest in, and how to think during market ups/downs (recorded 2021).
1 Oct 2026 · 26m · 10 chapters
Don’t invest all your eggs in one basket
Diversification in investing—don’t put all money in one “basket” (asset class, industry, or company).
29 Sep 2026 · 27m · 10 chapters
High Risk vs Low Risk Investments Explained
Explains “risk” in investing versus “low risk” options, how risk relates to return, and how to choose an appropriate risk level using affordability, goals/time horizon, and personal risk attitude.
27 Sep 2026 · 31m · 14 chapters
Cash, bonds, property, stocks: ranked by risk
The Curve podcast throwback episode explaining the four main asset classes—cash, bonds, property, and stocks—ranked by risk and return, and how inflation can erode cash’s purchasing power.
24 Sep 2026 · 22m · 8 chapters
The investing guide I wish I had in my 20s
A “throwback” episode from The Curve explaining investing fundamentals: risk vs return, volatility as the definition of risk, how returns can be positive or negative, and why time and compound…
22 Sep 2026 · 29m · 11 chapters
The Curve is taking a short break
The host announces a two-week summer break and plans to re-release the show’s earliest “OG vintage” episodes (episodes 2–6, plus episode 3–6 referenced) for beginners.
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