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Two Americas, one bank branch, and $50,000 cash

Ever wondered what happens if you try to take $50,000 in cash out of a bank? Answer: a year of investigative journalism.

Mar 5th Bits about Money Patrick McKenzie (patio11) 7,000 words

Rated Mar 8th - sethherr

A review of Number Go Up, on crypto shenanigans

Zeke Faux's book on crypto shenanigans is best book on crypto ever and occasionally frustrating, plus bonus commentary on financial journalism.

2023-09-29 Bits about Money Patrick McKenzie (patio11) 4,000 words

Rated 2023-10-04 - sethherr

Credit card debt collection

Credit card debt is the waste stream of consumer finance. The debt collection industry ends up being sordid, for complex structural and microeconomic reasons. #Debt collection

2023-08-11 Bits about Money Patrick McKenzie (patio11) 5,000 words

Rated 2023-08-13 - sethherr

Deposit insurance maximization as a service

Bits about Money

Rated 2023-04-08 - sethherr

Banking in very uncertain times

Bits about Money

Rated 2023-03-17 - sethherr