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.

Just two years ago, a major U.S. bank collapsed almost overnight. In this episode, the Cash Lads unpack how Silicon Valley Bank’s business model - built for a low-inflation world - unravelled when prices and interest rates surged. From tech startups to bond portfolios, the lads explore what went wrong, why it happened so fast, and what it reveals about modern banking risks.

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.

This week, the Cash Lads revisit the short-lived Liz Truss era and the now-iconic lettuce that outlasted her. You might think you can fool the financial markets but this week's episode shows that you usually can't. They break down how her government’s economic plans rattled financial markets, why confidence matters, and what this whirlwind moment teaches us about the power - and ruthlessness - of global finance.