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The Best Episodes of Money, Explained

Every episode of Money, Explained ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Money, Explained!

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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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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Money, Explained Season 1 Episode 1 - Get Rich Quick
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Get Rich Quick

    S1:E1

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Money, Explained Season 1 Episode 2 - Credit Cards
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Credit Cards

    S1:E2

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Money, Explained Season 1 Episode 3 - Student Loans
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Student Loans

    S1:E3

    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?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Money, Explained Season 1 Episode 4 - Gambling
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Gambling

    S1:E4

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Money, Explained Season 1 Episode 5 - Retirement
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - Retirement

    S1:E5

    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?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Get Rich Quick" is the best rated episode of "Money, Explained". It scored 8/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/11/2021. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Credit Cards".