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The Worst 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 Worst Episode
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    Money, Explained Season 1 Episode 3 - Student Loans
    6.7/10(221 votes)

    #1 - 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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  2. Money, Explained Season 1 Episode 5 - Retirement
    6.9/10(214 votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. Money, Explained Season 1 Episode 1 - Get Rich Quick
    7.1/10(292 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. Money, Explained Season 1 Episode 2 - Credit Cards
    7.3/10(257 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. Money, Explained Season 1 Episode 4 - Gambling
    7.3/10(217 votes)

    #5 - 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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Worst Episodes Summary

"Student Loans" is the worst rated episode of "Money, Explained". It scored 6.7/10 based on 221 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/11/2021. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Retirement".