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Money, Explained

2021 7.2

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

  1. 1

    Get Rich Quick

    2021-05-11

    Why 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.

  2. 2

    Credit Cards

    2021-05-11

    The 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 system.

  3. 3

    Student Loans

    2021-05-11

    Higher 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?

  4. 4

    Gambling

    2021-05-11

    Feeling 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.

  5. 5

    Retirement

    2021-05-11

    Retiring 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?

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