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EPISODE · May 12, 2026 · 28 MIN

Episode 15: A Young New Yorker's Guide to Money (Chapter 2. Venmo, Banking, and Invisible Ledgers)

from Defying Times: Stories for Teens and Young Adults · host Mentor NYC

Chapter 2. Venmo, Banking, and Invisible LedgersOn the streets of New York City, Asher notices a homeless man holding a sign that says he accepts Venmo. Confused and curious, Asher begins asking questions about how money works in a world where cash is disappearing. What follows is an eye-opening conversation about banks, digital payments, invisible ledgers, and the giant systems quietly tracking money behind everyday life.

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