Money, Explained S01E02 · Credit Cards

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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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1. 1 1. Get Rich Quick2021-05-11 · 23mWhy 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.
2. 2 2. Credit Cards2021-05-11 · 23mThe 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.
3. 3 3. Student Loans2021-05-11 · 23mHigher 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?
4. 4 4. Gambling2021-05-11 · 23mFeeling 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.
5. 5 5. Retirement2021-05-11 · 23mRetiring 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?