The power of finance is everywhere we look and it affects all of our lives.
But are you in on the secret?
Do you know what causes a bank run or a monetary meltdown or a stock market crash?
Can you tell the difference between a subprime loan and a prime loan?
Well, l think these financial technicalities only really make sense once you know where they came from.
And that's why financial history is of more than merely academic interest.
Not knowing this stuff can seriously damage your wealth.