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Learn to spot risky social media money “hacks” and discover safe, effective financial strategies to follow instead.
Are social media money hacks reliable? Are financial influencers trustworthy? Hosts Sean Pyles and Anna Helhoski dive into the world of viral social media money hacks. They break down a recent TikTok trend that encouraged risky and illegal financial behavior, leading to disastrous consequences for some users. They highlight the dangers of following influencer advice blindly and explore how certain tried-and-true financial methods have been rebranded as trendy “hacks,” offering practical tips for distinguishing between solid financial advice and internet gimmicks.
Then, Sean and Anna break down the latest money headlines, including inflation rates showing signs of cooling, a major lawsuit filed against Visa by the Department of Justice for antitrust violations, and the FTC’s settlement with Invitation Homes over unfair rental practices.
Read NerdWallet’s article on how to compare two options to consolidate debt: a balance transfer credit card and a personal loan. https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/loans/personal-loans/debt-consolidation-credit-card-balance-transfer
In their conversation, the Nerds discuss: money hacks, social media money hacks, viral TikTok trends, personal finance tips, budgeting methods, check fraud, cash stuffing, debt snowball method, no-spend challenges, low-spend challenges, TikTok financial advice, saving strategies, budgeting trends, money saving tips, debt repayment methods, financial literacy, viral money tips, financial trends, money management, financial influencers, saving vs spending, check kiting scam, debt avalanche method, CD ladder strategy, budgeting tips, thrift store flipping, grocery hauls, social media finance, budgeting apps, financial scams, viral finance tips, credit card rewards, personal finance trends, debt consolidation, debt repayment tips, saving challenges, smart spending, and envelope system budgeting.
To send the Nerds your money questions, call or text the Nerd hotline at 901-730-6373 or email [email protected].
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Learn to spot risky social media money “hacks” and discover safe, effective financial strategies to follow instead.
Are social media money hacks reliable? Are financial influencers trustworthy? Hosts Sean Pyles and Anna Helhoski dive into the world of viral social media money hacks. They break down a recent TikTok trend that encouraged risky and illegal financial behavior, leading to disastrous consequences for some users. They highlight the dangers of following influencer advice blindly and explore how certain tried-and-true financial methods have been rebranded as trendy “hacks,” offering practical tips for distinguishing between solid financial advice and internet gimmicks.
Then, Sean and Anna break down the latest money headlines, including inflation rates showing signs of cooling, a major lawsuit filed against Visa by the Department of Justice for antitrust violations, and the FTC’s settlement with Invitation Homes over unfair rental practices.
Read NerdWallet’s article on how to compare two options to consolidate debt: a balance transfer credit card and a personal loan. https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/loans/personal-loans/debt-consolidation-credit-card-balance-transfer
In their conversation, the Nerds discuss: money hacks, social media money hacks, viral TikTok trends, personal finance tips, budgeting methods, check fraud, cash stuffing, debt snowball method, no-spend challenges, low-spend challenges, TikTok financial advice, saving strategies, budgeting trends, money saving tips, debt repayment methods, financial literacy, viral money tips, financial trends, money management, financial influencers, saving vs spending, check kiting scam, debt avalanche method, CD ladder strategy, budgeting tips, thrift store flipping, grocery hauls, social media finance, budgeting apps, financial scams, viral finance tips, credit card rewards, personal finance trends, debt consolidation, debt repayment tips, saving challenges, smart spending, and envelope system budgeting.
To send the Nerds your money questions, call or text the Nerd hotline at 901-730-6373 or email [email protected].
Like what you hear? Please leave us a review and tell a friend.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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