May was an interesting month.

Not only were we getting closer to a potential change in the structure of the European Union and one of its most important members voting on whether to stay in or leave in the infamous Brexit vote on June 23rd, but a potential Fed interest hike and the preparations for the Euro Cup were in full swing.

Bitcoins, beauty, love, and millenials.

May was a diverse and really interesting month.

Captain Finance's summary of some of the ten most interesting stories over the course of May's 31 days.

So here we are: May 2016's memorable events.

So what happened in May?

1. Will they or won't the Fed raise interest rates after much tormoil in global markets? And if so, how should you invest?

2. Good old Bitcoins. Their development is most interesting to watch. An interesting article on the history and potential future of Bitcoins.

3. George Clooney starring in a film about money and some sort of dodgy financial advisor.

4. How about some free money? Bill Gross, the former head of PIMCO on why we might all soon enjoy some financial windfall in the form of helicopter money.

5. And money does matter. Scientific evidence proves that romance is not the only thing that makes or breaks a relationship.

6. Beauty does pay. Next time you hit the gym or put on cologne, makeup or buy new, fancy clothes, think of it as a great investment.

7. Another article on beauty. This beauty company does finance slightly differently. An interesting approach for many entrepreneurs.

8. Saving rates - why the low rates call for a bit of creative investing.

9. As in March, Millenials are the focus of this article on saving, retirement, and investing. Millenials: time to take matters into your own hands and be as open about finances as you are about the world around you.

10. This one is interesting: how the rich have become rich - state-by-state.