Reading articles and books or taking courses to increase your financial knowledge is great.
They might evenchange the way you think about money.
So grab a bowl of popcorn and a notepad to take notes.
10 Must-Watch Finance Documentaries
Add these finance documentaries to your streaming list.
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The episodes highlight how peoples financial lives are affected by each topic.
Were human after all, and we dont always think rationally.
LuLaRich documents the rise and fall of LuLaRoe, a popular MLM famous for its subpar leggings.
LuLaRich can be found on Prime Video.
The story is broken into a four-part series, with each episode lasting roughly 45 minutes.
Watch this as a cautionary tale to avoid business opportunities that seem too good to be true.
Inside Job
Caution: This documentary may cause you to yell at the screen.
This nearly two-hour documentary is narrated by Matt Damon and won an Academy Award.
Its available to rent on Apple TV, Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube and Vudu.
Can You Survive 10 Days of Budgeting?
The American Nightmare gives a glimpse into the lives of families 10 years after the 2008 financial crisis.
People who once believed in the American dream of homeownership found it to be a nightmare with long-lasting effects.
This film shows what its like to rebuild after experiencing a major financial downfall.
This 42-minute documentary was nominated for a regional Emmy Award and is available on YouTube.
Its available on YouTube.
If you want to understand the economy and the financial world better, watch Freakonomics.
If you enjoy the documentary, it may incentivize you to read the original book.
The documentary is available on Prime Video, Apple TV, Hoopla, Peacock, Kanopy and more.
Maxed Out
Its difficult to feel as though the entire credit card industry isnt after individuals with abusive practices.
Maxed Out is availableon YouTube.
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Michael Archambault is a senior writer at The Penny Hoarder specializing in technology.
Nicole Dow is a former senior writer at The Penny Hoarder.
