We finish our exploration of money by answering a simple but puzzling question: if money is just one thing, why does it show up as paper notes, plastic cards, and numbers on a screen? Many people feel modern money has become invisible. This confusion comes from mixing up the idea of money with the ways … Read more
Money feels straightforward at home because everyone uses the same bills and coins. Yet the first time you travel or get paid in another currency, you discover something curious: the same amount of money doesn’t buy the same things everywhere. A cup of coffee that costs $3 in New York might cost €3 in Paris. … Read more
Why Prices Go Up Over Time Have you noticed that a movie ticket costs more today than it did ten years ago? Or that your favourite snack keeps creeping up in price? Many people feel uneasy when they see prices rise. It can feel like someone is quietly taking money from their pocket. From what … Read more