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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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Season 1

  • Credit Cards
    7.3/10257 votes

    Credit Cards

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 5/11/2021

    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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Gambling
    7.3/10217 votes

    Gambling

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 5/11/2021

    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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Get Rich Quick
    7.1/10292 votes

    Get Rich Quick

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 5/11/2021

    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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Retirement
    6.9/10214 votes

    Retirement

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 5/11/2021

    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?

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Student Loans
    6.7/10221 votes

    Student Loans

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 5/11/2021

    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?

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown