Five pounds of onions for 50 cents??!! We explain how independent grocers are able to sell produce at such low prices. Also, why it's become trendy to barter instead of pay cash and — the mystery and history of Visa.

Five pounds of onions for 50 cents??!! We explain how independent grocers are able to sell produce at such low prices. Also, why it's become trendy to barter instead of pay cash and — the mystery and history of Visa.

Five pounds of onions for 50 cents??!! We explain how independent grocers are able to sell produce at such low prices.&nbsp;Also, why it's become trendy to barter instead of pay cash and&nbsp;— the mystery and history of Visa.

Lower than everyday low prices (Encore Edition)

Money talks. We translate. Every Friday, Paul Haavardsrud looks at the way money shapes our lives in ways big, small, obvious, and unseen. From Big Macs to Big Banks, the&nbsp;Cost&nbsp;of&nbsp;Living&nbsp;connects the dots between the economy and everyday life.

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Money talks. We translate. Every Friday, Paul Haavardsrud looks at the way money shapes our lives in ways big, small, obvious, and unseen. From Big Macs to Big Banks, the Cost of Living connects the dots between the economy and everyday life.

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