Money is a fascinating symbol, because it's the premier unit of exchange of goods and services. Even mundane decisions like choosing between driving or taking a bus to work, getting a credit card, or buying a new or used car are decisions about money. To stay in the game we are always looking for ways to expand our assets - which leads us to search for the best ways to save for college; raise money to start a business; or put something aside for retirement. Other ways of making our money work for us are learning about investing in securities; knowing how to buy a home without going broke;...

Money is a fascinating symbol, because it's the premier unit of exchange of goods and services. Even mundane decisions like choosing between driving or taking a bus to work, getting a credit card, or buying a new or used car are decisions about money. To stay in the game we are always looking for ways to expand our assets - which leads us to search for the best ways to save for college; raise money to start a business; or put something aside for retirement. Other ways of making our money work for us are learning about investing in securities; knowing how to buy a home without going broke;...