The Best Episodes of Money, Explained

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
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   7.4/10(222 votes)

   #1 - Gambling

   S1:E45/11/2021

   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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   7.3/10(262 votes)

   #2 - Credit Cards

   S1:E25/11/2021

   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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   7.1/10(296 votes)

   #3 - Get Rich Quick

   S1:E15/11/2021

   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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   6.9/10(219 votes)

   #4 - Retirement

   S1:E55/11/2021

   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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   6.7/10(224 votes)

   #5 - Student Loans

   S1:E35/11/2021

   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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