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How Money Created Math

Season 6 Episode 7
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Should You Avoid HOAs?

Should You Avoid HOAs?

Season 6 Episode 9
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Should I Lease a Car?

Should I Lease a Car?

Season 6 Episode 10
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Is Your Money Safe in a Bank?

Is Your Money Safe in a Bank?

Season 6 Episode 11
5:52
Unions Are Trending...and ENDING?

Unions Are Trending...and ENDING?

Season 6 Episode 12
7:50
Are Millennials Finally Doing Okay?

Are Millennials Finally Doing Okay?

Season 6 Episode 13
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Do You Really Own the Stuff You Buy?

Do You Really Own the Stuff You Buy?

Season 6 Episode 14
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Are Buy Now Pay Later Loans a Good Idea?

Season 6 Episode 5

Buy Now Pay Later loans are one the hottest new trends in the world of financial technology, touted as a less risky alternative to credit cards. Using one of several major apps, you're only asked for a fraction of the price at the point of sale, and the rest is paid off in a few biweekly installments. Sounds too good to be true - that's because it is!

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