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The rich history of money and why we can't master it

Mar 19, 2015
Author Kabir Sehgal explores the history and psychology of money in his new book

My money story: When family values battle happiness

Mar 13, 2015
What does growing up in New York's Chinatown teach you about money?

How money gets burned

Mar 13, 2015
Hundreds of tons of shredded money are burned each year to generate electricity.

The tricky business behind fake Hollywood money

Mar 10, 2015
How a well-known prop maker found himself accused of counterfeiting.
There are rules prop makers must follow in duplicating money.
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Money can buy you less unhappiness

Jan 23, 2015
Hidden among psychological mumbo-jumbo is a truth: Negative memories stick with us.

Your Wallet: Financial Crash

Do you have a story about about a time your personal economy crashed?

For public good, not for profit.

Your Wallet: Financial Gaps

Tell us about that financial gap in time and how it affected your life.

Why are there so few $2 bills?

Jan 9, 2015
The saga of America's most misunderstood currency note.
A sheet of $2 bills.
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Tech IRL: Do you go to the bank?

Nov 14, 2014
Banking in the palm of your hand.