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Bowlin’s Alley E12

In this episode, we explore the fascinating history of money—how it evolved from bartering systems and bead trading to bullion, Roman salaries, and beyond. You’ll learn how everyday items like seasoning became currency and how the word “salary” traces back to Roman soldiers’ pay. The journey from physical goods to abstract value highlights not just the creativity of early economies, but also the challenges they faced. Ultimately, the episode reveals one enduring truth: for money to work, we must believe in its value and trust the system behind it.

July 2025

 

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Dr. Lyle Bowlin 

Dr. Lyle Bowlin

Financial Markets, Entrepreneurship, and Research have been cornerstones Dr. Lyle Bowlin’s life for nearly 50 years.

As a Financial Advisor with the Allen-Albritton-Houghton-Hammond Group, Dr. Bowlin utilizes his unique set of experiences and decades of academic market research as an integral part of the team’s Investment Committee specializing in individual company and macroeconomic analysis.