In this week's episode, Marcus and Paul discuss Chapter 1 of Paul's new book, “A Politician’s Guide to Finance and Money”, charting out how US Government actions in the 1960s and 1970s led to the mother of all interest hikes in 1979-1981. What would you do if your mortgage doubled in size?

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The Cash Lads dive into the long and colourful history of financial scams - from classic Ponzi schemes and 'Pump-and-Dump' cons to the unbelievable moment someone thought they’d bought the Eiffel Tower... This episode shows why scams keep working, how human nature never really changes, and why financial fraud will probably always be with us.

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From medieval poll taxes that sparked rebellion to window taxes that literally reshaped buildings, the Cash Lads explore history’s biggest tax blunders. This episode shows how poorly designed taxes often hit the wrong people, fuel unrest, and in some cases even push nations toward war. A reminder that when it comes to tax, getting it wrong can be seriously costly.

Warning: This podcast does not constitute financial or tax advice. Please contact a financial advisor or tax advisor to discuss your own individual circumstances, taking into account your needs and objectives, knowledge and experience and financial situation.