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Is Your Money Safe in a Bank?

Is Your Money Safe in a Bank?

Season 6 Episode 11
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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
7:10
Do You Really Own the Stuff You Buy?

Do You Really Own the Stuff You Buy?

Season 6 Episode 14
8:24
Is Airbnb Dying?

Is Airbnb Dying?

Season 7 Episode 3
7:11
Should I Get An Electric Car?

Should I Get An Electric Car?

Season 7 Episode 4
10:19
How Undocumented People Afford College

How Undocumented People Afford College

Season 7 Episode 5
10:53
How Rich People Hide Their Money!

How Rich People Hide Their Money!

Season 7 Episode 6
8:11
Is Passive Income Really a Thing?

Is Passive Income Really a Thing?

Season 7 Episode 7
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Should I Lease a Car?

Season 6 Episode 10

The fundamental misconception about car leases is that they work like other rental agreements, like for apartments or furniture. They don't. Cars are a unique asset for one ugly reason: depreciation. Nothing costs so much yet loses value so fast as a car and lease agreements are designed to account for that. So is leasing a car worth it? Let’s run the numbers!

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