Money, Explained
This documentary series looks at how everyday financial systems shape people's lives, covering topics like credit, gambling, debt, scams, and saving. It aims to break down common money problems and show why they can be hard to avoid or understand.
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Season 1
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E1
Get Rich Quick
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.
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E2
Credit Cards
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.
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E3
Student Loans
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?
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E4
Gambling
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.
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E5
Retirement
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?
May 11, 2021
