Money, Explained

S01E02: 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.

Overview

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.

Episodes

Get Rich Quick

S01E01 Get Rich Quick

May 11, 2021 8.0 23 min
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.
Credit Cards

S01E02 Credit Cards

May 11, 2021 8.0 23 min
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.
Student Loans

S01E03 Student Loans

May 11, 2021 7.0 23 min
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?
Gambling

S01E04 Gambling

May 11, 2021 7.0 23 min
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.
Retirement

S01E05 Retirement

May 11, 2021 7.0 23 min
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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