Series

Money, Explained

2021★ 7.21 seasons

We spend it, we borrow it, and save it. Now let's talk about money and its many minefields, from credit cards to casino, scammers to student loans.

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Episodes

1Get Rich QuickWhy do people keep falling for financial scams? Dive into the history of con artists and how technology makes it easier for these schemes to flourish.23 min

2Credit CardsThe convenience of credit cards comes at a price. From the methods banks use to maximize profits to a debt myth debunked, take a look inside the syst…23 min

3Student LoansHigher education helps society. But paying for it can be ruinous. What led to the U.S. student debt crisis, and is there a way to fix it?23 min

4GamblingFeeling lucky? Explore the ways our brains work against us when we're looking to beat the odds — and how the gambling industry takes advantage of it.23 min

5RetirementRetiring comfortably middle-class in America requires more than $1 million in savings. How did the dream of golden years leisure get so out of reach?23 min

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