11 Great Documentaries That Might Change The Way You Think About Money

BuzzFeed Tue, August 3, 2021

1. The Most Important Class You Never Had

What it's about: This 35-minute film follows eight personal finance educators around the country as they talk with high school students about important financial concepts. Plus the students and teachers also share personal stories about their relationships with money that are honestly super relatable. If you've ever wished you learned more about money when you were in school, this film is a great place to start.

Where you can watch it: YouTube Next Gen Personal Finance / Via youtube.com

2. Money Explained

What it's about: This limited documentary series by Vox explores five financial topics: get rich quick schemes, credit cards, student loans, gambling, and retirement. And it covers a lot of ground quickly, with super digestible 22-minute episodes. Plus it features narration from celebs like Tiffany Haddish and Jane Lynch. TBH my only critique is that I wish there were more episodes! Where you can watch it: Netflix

3. Thinking Money: The Psychology Behind Our Best and Worst Financial Decisions

What it's about: This PBS documentary is all about how our emotions and beliefs impact the decisions we make with our money. This field of study is called behavioral economics, and I think it's absolutely fascinating. The more I learn about how my brain works and how I make decisions, the better I've been able to steer towards positive choices and get past some of my money anxieties — and this doc is a great intro to all of that. Where you can watch it: PBS

4. The Minimalists: Less Is Now

What it's about: This documentary looks at how we can be happier with less stuff, and it really makes you think about how (and why) you're spending your money. While adopting this minimalist lifestyle definitely requires a certain level of wealth, the message I took from the film is to be more mindful about what I buy and ask myself, "Is this something that's meaningful to me?" before I spend. If you're looking for some inspiration to help you cut down on impulse spending, this documentary is worth your time.

Where you can watch it: Netflix

5. Dirty Money

What it's about: This series is all about corporate corruption and greed, so if you're anything like me you'll have to pause frequently for rage-breaks. But with that said, the episode about a shady payday lender in the first season should be mandatory viewing. It shows the devastating effect that these high-interest loans can have on regular people and looks at who's profiting. It's hard to watch, but so important.

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