Franklin Roosevelt left his fortune to the cities of Philadelphia and Boston. The two cities raced each year to see how much money they were accruing. Author Tamir Rice says one good thing both did was keep the money in play. He also points out some bad investments that neither city managed very well.
If you want someone to manage your money then you better pay them. That’s just one lesson from Ben Franklin’s complicated financial life. Robert Brokamp talks with Michael Meyer, author of “Benjamin Franklin's Last Bet: The Favorite Founder's Divisive Death, Enduring Afterlife, and Blueprint for American Prosperity” about: - Franklin's mistakes in estate planning - The power of small, anonymous donations - Other fun facts about America's first celebrity Host: Robert Brokamp Guest: Michael Meyer Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Rick Engdahl
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