To invest or not to invest? This is the question that stumps so many people today. While technology has made the world of investing more accessible than ever, it's also made it much more confusing. Faced with so many options, many people simply do nothing. As a result, they miss out on the financial opportunities that are possible when you equip yourself with the right information. So, if you throw your hands in the air when you hear words like money management or personal finance, it's time to take a deep breath. If talk of 401Ks or stock trading makes you cower in the corner, don't worry: Everything is going to be okay. As the first book in the Money Makes the World Go 'Round series, Money, Banking and Credit provides you with the essential Big Picture overview you must have before you can begin making important, life-changing wealth-building decisions. With an insightful, yet light-hearted exploration of the evolution of our modern financial system, the book artfully explains the foundation - the playing field - for understanding money throughout history so you can become a successful investor today ... even if you've never invested a penny before.