
Episode #17
Tech Wreck - Dot Com Bubble
<p>The internet promised endless profits in the late '90s' but few companies delivered. Learn what fueled the dot-com stock surge, why it crashed, and which lessons (and companies) survived.</p>


Welcome to Cash Course, the Financial Education Podcast! This series offers a foundational understanding of key concepts in finance and economics. From the basics of money and how it works, to the forces of supply and demand that shape markets, how national economies are measured and managed, the complexities of global trade and investment, and essential tools for personal money management, we break down fundamental ideas to help you navigate the world of finance. This podcast is for educational purposes only and isn’t financial or investment advice.
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Signup to Generate a PitchWelcome to Cash Course, the Financial Education Podcast! This series offers a foundational understanding of key concepts in finance and economics.
Cash Course is hosted by FinIQ. The show has published 17 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Tech Wreck - Dot Com Bubble" (21 June 2025, 12 minutes), "Crash Course - Black Monday" (21 June 2025, 12 minutes), and "Bubble Trouble - 2008 Financial Crisis" (21 June 2025, 15 minutes).
Booking probability for Cash Course is 18%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Cash Course requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Cash Course's contact route on record: public web form.
The strongest fits for Cash Course are Investing & Wealth Management. Cash Course has a business audience.
FinIQ hosts Cash Course, a business podcast with 17 episodes published.
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Episode #17
<p>The internet promised endless profits in the late '90s' but few companies delivered. Learn what fueled the dot-com stock surge, why it crashed, and which lessons (and companies) survived.</p>

Episode #15
<p>October 19, 1987, was the worst day in U.S. stock market history. Find out what caused the Dow to drop 22% in a single day, how markets responded, and how it reshaped trading rules forever.</p>

Episode #18
<p>A burst housing bubble and risky banking practices led to the worst financial crisis in a generation. We break down what happened in 2008, why it spread globally, and how it changed finance forever.</p>

Episode #14
<p>In the 1980s and 1990s, over 1,000 savings and loan institutions failed in a slow-motion financial disaster. This episode explores deregulation, bad lending, and the cost to taxpayers.</p>

Episode #13
<p>The Great Depression reshaped economies, policies, and everyday lives. Learn what caused the worst economic collapse in modern history, how it unfolded, and what lessons it left behind.</p>

Episode #9
<p>The gold standard once backed every dollar with actual gold. This episode dives into why it was adopted, how it worked, why it collapsed, and what it taught us about trust, inflation, and stability in currency.</p>

Episode #10
<p>Banking began in ancient temples and evolved into one of the most powerful systems shaping our modern lives. In this episode, discover how banks developed from grain storage systems to global financial institutions...

Episode #8
<p>Money didn't always look like paper bills or digital payments. In this episode, we trace the evolution of money from ancient barter systems to gold coins, paper notes, and cryptocurrencies. Learn how trust, scarcity...

Episode #11
<p>From wooden walls to trillion-dollar trades, Wall Street has become the heart of the global financial system. This episode tracks its rise and explains how it became a symbol of capitalism and risk. As always, this...

Episode #12
<p>Why does the U.S. need a central bank? In this episode, we explore the origins of the Federal Reserve, its role in stabilizing the economy, and how it manages inflation, interest rates, and banking crises.</p>

Episode #7
<p>Discover how companies raise money and investors build wealth through public markets. We explain how stocks and bonds work, what moves market prices, and the risks involved with investing. This podcast is for...

Episode #3
<p>Understand the engine driving many markets: supply and demand. We detail the Law of Demand and the Law of Supply, and the crucial concept of market equilibrium where they meet. Explore how government price controls...

Episode #1
<p>Explore the fundamentals of money: what it is, its three main roles (medium of exchange, unit of account, store of value), and the concept of fiat money. We discuss inflation and deflation, how money is created by...

Episode #2
<p>Dive into the world of trading and markets, defined as places or systems where exchange happens. Learn about the act of trade, how it creates value, and historical barter. We cover comparative advantage, the roles of...

Episode #4
<p>Shift focus to the big picture: the national economy. Learn how economists measure economic health using Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and economic growth. We define a recession, unemployment, and the inflation rate...

Episode #5
<p>Explore how economies connect globally through international trade. We discuss trade agreements (like USMCA) and the role of the World Trade Organization (WTO). Learn about various trade barriers, including tariffs...

Episode #6
<p>Bring it all home by focusing on managing your own money. Learn the essential tool of creating and using a budget to track income (gross, net) and expenses (fixed, variable). We emphasize the importance of saving...
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