Money For The Rest Of Us

#6 Most people don't understand what the economy is, how it grows and what causes recessions. Nor do they care. This episode describes in simple terms how the economy works and why you should care so you can influence the quality of economic growth and its impact on the Earth's limited resources. Show notes at https://moneyfortherestofus.com/mny006-care-about-economy/

#5 The price of something does not always reflect its true cost, both to ourselves and to society. Through the eyes of Henry David Thoreau and a discussion of why I no longer shop at dollar stores, you'll discover the true cost of a thing. https://moneyfortherestofus.com/mny005-true-cost-of-a-thing/

#4 If you understand how a seesaw works, then you'll be one of the few who understands why we need both federal budget deficits and the national debt. Show notes at https://moneyfortherestofus.com/seesaws-budget-deficits-and-the-national-debt-004/

#3 Why investing in individual stocks can be so intoxicating and dangerous. What you should know before you try. Show notes at https://moneyfortherestofus.com/should-you-invest-in-individual-stocks-003/

#2 Studies show most people have no idea what inflation is and what to do about it. Don't be one of those people. Show notes at https://moneyfortherestofus.com/what-causes-inflation-and-deflation-002/

#1 How banks and governments create money out of thin air, and what you should do about it. Show notes at https://moneyfortherestofus.com/what-is-money-001/