The FI Podcast

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The FI Podcast episodes

August 27, 2024 Holiday Finance: Budgeting and Cashflow
In this summer podcast episode, Dave is joined by our expert tutor, Ian Thoroughgood, for an insightful discussion on managing holiday finances, budgeting and cashflow.
25 min
August 23, 2024 Holiday Finance: Taxes and Other Hidden Costs
In this episode, Dave is joined by our expert tutor, Ian Thoroughgood, for an insightful discussion on managing holiday finances, taxes and other hidden costs.
23 min
August 15, 2024 Holiday Finance: Foreign Currencies
In this episode, Dave is joined by our expert tutor, Ian Thoroughgood, for an insightful discussion on managing holiday finances and navigating foreign currencies.
24 min
July 19, 2024 Going For Gold!
Ahead of the Paris Olympics, Ben and Dave look at TeamGB. Reviewing their performance targets, an efficient funding strategy and value for money in sport.
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52 min
July 16, 2024 Dealing with Exam Results
If you are awaiting exam results, Ben and Dave discuss what to anticipate to guide you on the next steps.
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45 min
July 02, 2024 Insider Dealing - Getting an unfair advantage from privileged information
The current investigation on who knew the date of the general election and whether this information was used to bet on the date in advance, has clear similarities to "insider dealing" within the finance world.
In this episode, Ben and Dave explore the ethics and legal implications of using or sharing confidential information to gain a financial advantage.
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47 min
June 25, 2024 Rising Prices, Rising Concerns: The Inflation Impact
Ben and Dave, delve into the details of the current inflation rates. They analyse the factors driving the recent surge in prices, explore the impacts on different sectors of the economy, and debate the potential long-term effects on consumers and businesses.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Consumer price inflation basket of goods and services - Office for National Statistics

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50 min
June 21, 2024 Syllabus updates: Managing Change in Your Studies
In this episode, Ben and Dave delve into the recent syllabus changes and offer valuable insights on managing these adjustments in your studies.
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45 min
June 12, 2024 Euro 2024: Football and Its Ripple Effects
In this episode, Ben and Dave look at the upcoming European Football Championships, diving into some of the economic, social and environmental aspects of the tournament.

Links discussed in the episode:
Help for problems with gambling - NHS (www.nhs.uk)
UEFA EURO 2024 aims to set benchmark with environmental, social and governance strategy | UEFA.com
https://www.vouchercodes.co.uk/savings-guides/guides-reports/mens-uefa-euro-2024-spending-report#the-scotland-games
1 hr 7 min
May 28, 2024 Swift Success: A Taylor Swift Special
In this episode, Ben and Dave delve into Taylor Swift's phenomenal success and explore the business dynamics of the music industry. They also discuss the impact of her tours on the countries she visits.
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1 hr 2 min