Money For the Rest of Us

The True Cost of a Thing

May 20, 2014
Explore the true cost of a thing beyond its price, discussing long-term effects of purchasing decisions, societal and environmental costs. Discover the hidden costs and imbalances of consumer goods, and the importance of informed decision making in personal finance.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
The True Cost of a Thing
02:11 • 13min
3
The Problem of Plastic Pollution on Beaches
15:32 • 3min
4
The Hidden Costs and Imbalances of Consumer Goods
18:21 • 5min
5
Consider the True Cost and General Education
23:50 • 1min