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Back to SearchUnlocking the Power of Compound Interest
Episode 98
In this episode of Saturday Morning Muse, Andy explores the concept of compound interest, its historical significance, and practical applications for building wealth.
He explains the mathematics b…
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
The History of Compounding & Compound Interest
Episode 97
In this episode of Saturday Morning Muse, Andy explores the concept of compound interest, discussing its historical significance and mathematical foundations. He introduces Benjamin Franklin's experi…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
The Many Faces of Return: Understanding Investment Performance
Episode 96
In this episode of Saturday Morning Muse, Andy delves into the basics of investment returns, emphasizing the importance of understanding different types of returns such as nominal, real, holding peri…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Understanding Inflation: When Money Loses its Power
Episode 95
In this episode of Saturday Morning Muse, Andy explores the concept of inflation, its historical context, and the implications of monetary policy on everyday life. He discusses the various types of i…
Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago
The Moral Dilemma of Interest
Episode 94
In this episode of Saturday Morning Muse, Andy explores the historical tension between the moral objections to charging interest and the economic necessity for credit. It traces the evolution of inte…
Published on 3 months ago
Interest: The Price of Money
Episode 93
In this episode of Saturday Morning Muse, Andy discusses the concept of interest, exploring its fundamental role in economics as the price of time. He explains how interest rates are determined by fa…
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
The Birth of the Banknote
Episode 92
In this episode of the Saturday Morning Muse, Andy explores the introduction of the banknote by the Bank of England in 1694, which revolutionized modern finance by standardizing currency and formally…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
The Medici Bank: A Banking (r)Evolution
Episode 91
In this episode of Saturday Morning Muse, Andy explores the evolution of banking from the Knights Templar to the Medici family, highlighting key innovations, market opportunities, and lessons learned…
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
The Crusades, the Knights Templar, and Modern Banking
Episode 90
In this episode of Saturday Morning Muse, Andy explores the historical roots of banking, tracing its origins back to the Crusades and the role of the Knights Templar. He discusses how the need for se…
Published on 4 months ago
What is a Bank?
Episode 89
In this episode of Saturday Morning Muse, Andy Temte explores the evolution of currency from promissory notes to modern fiat money, emphasizing the role of trust in the value of currency. He introduc…
Published on 4 months, 1 week ago