Beaver and his brother are given an introduction to the world of stocks and bonds by their parents. Their father patiently answers the eager boys' questions.

Charlie's father gets laid off from his job because a new robot at the toothpaste factory can perform his job more cheaply and efficiently. His job has been made obsolete by technology.

Uncle Scrooge explains the early forms of currency and how it has evolved over time.

When Hewey, Dewey, and Louie Duck witness Gyro Gearloose's new invention, the Multiphonic Duplicator, they use it to duplicate their money. When Scrooge McDuck learns of the invention, he cautions his nephews not to spend the duplicated money or else they'll decrease the value of the currency. Inflation is further illustrated when the price of goods and services, such as lollipops and bus rides, increases astonomically.

Elaine is house sitting for Jerry. Jerry explains the many flaws of his apartment. George, a realtor, finds a new, bigger apartment for Jerry. Elaine tries to get him to move so she can move into Jerry's old place. "It's a dump," she says, "but it's a step up for me."