139: The Problem With Online Financial Influencers

I’ve highlighted why you need to be wary of the old guard of personal finance, but what about the new FinFluencers all over you social media feeds? I came across a study, initially highlighted by the brilliant Financial Diet, that found only 1 in 10 people providing financial advice online have any sort of credentials to do so. So how can you spot a FinFluencer grifter? Listen as I break down the green, orange, and red flags you should watch out for when navigating who you are getting your info from.