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EPISODE · Mar 18, 2026 · 42 MIN

How to Build the Ultimate Budget.

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Budgeting… stay with us 😅 This month on IOU (Some Money Education), Soph and Vic drag Lucy (lovingly) into the world of budgets, aka figuring out where your money goes before it disappears like your Apple charges. You’ll learn the simple “needs, wants, surplus” split, why planning ahead is basically a money superpower, and how having a clear setup can actually reduce money stress (even if you’re allergic to checking your bank account). Plus: we introduce our newest cast member, Reese Witherspoon the piggy bank, play “spending bingo,” and read out the most unhinged “non-negotiable” splurges: think $100 candles, Sims gaming PCs, and “I bought veneers for copywriting” - yes you read that right. If you’ve ever avoided budgeting because it felt restrictive or overwhelming, this is the episode that will change your mind. Check out IOU (The Practical Lessons) here: https://thecurveplatform.com/ We’re proud to be partnering with BNZ. There’s an art to starting something new, and like any art form, you need the right tools to make it work. Whether you’re flatting, saving to travel, or making a career move, BNZ has the tools to help you master your money from the get-go. Credits: Hosts: Victoria Harris & Sophie Hallwright Guest: Lucy Blakiston Producer & Editor: Emily Rigby Social & Digital Manager: Lucy Munro ⁠⁠Leave us a message on The Curve Hotline 💌☎️⁠⁠ For more from The Curve:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Website⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Newsletter⁠⁠ Chapters 00:00:00 Welcome to IOU (Some Money Education)! 00:00:40 Coming up in this episode… 00:01:26 BNZ x The Curve 00:01:53 In the Red or Green? 00:03:26 Is property still a good investment? 00:09:11 How Lucy budgets 00:18:56 How to craft a budget: needs, wants, surplus 00:23:19 IOU an answer 00:30:57 Cash and Burn 00:36:12 Extra Credit 00:40:58 Thank you for joining us for IOU (Some Money Education) 00:41:20 Thank you BNZ! 00:41:50 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.

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