Stupid Money

Where Does My $25 Go When I Have the Audacity to Check in My Luggage?

Airlines collected $4.6 billion in baggage fees in 2017

Should I Be Hoarding Gold to Prepare for the End of the World?

And other questions you may have about the gold standard, including, what the hell is the gold standard, anyway?

What Are Commemorative Coins Actually Worth?

Sometimes, you’re better off holding onto the coins you already have in your pocket

Where Does the Money Go When You Bet at the Racetrack?

Following the money in the only form of sports gambling that’s (currently) legal