10 things you never knew about money but probably ought to

The entire Western financial system is in something of a mess at the moment because of greed, fear and a complex web of investment vehicles that even the morons who invented them don't understand. If only, you're asking yourself, there was a way of getting basic lessons in complicated financial issues in say a mere 30 seconds.

Well there is. This lunchtime check out some of our recent 30-second finance guides because this mess will affect you somehow.

30 second guide to private equity debt
30 second guide to bank rescues
30 second guide to bank capital
30 second guide to cost of living indices
30 second guide to 25-year fixed mortgages
30 second guide to power prices
30 second guide to US interest rates
30 second guide to rogue traders
30 second guide to equity derivatives
30 second guide to dead cat bounce

Or if this is all a bit too much, here's a helpful video that shows you how to decorate easter eggs