Just when you thought Wall Street had run out of ways to package up risky investments and slap a shiny label on them—here we go again. Today, Joe and OG break down yet another overcomplicated, high-fee, and completely unnecessary financial product. Whether it’s preying on investor fears, promising market-proof returns, or just outright nonsense, we’ll help you spot the warning signs before you end up with a portfolio full of regret.

But that’s not all. A viral TikTok tip about hiring your family members for tax benefits has been making the rounds, so we’ll dive into whether this is actually a genius tax strategy or just another case of the internet handing out half-baked financial advice.

Plus, a listener asks about breaking into financial planning, and we lay out what it really takes—beyond the certifications and credentials (spoiler: sales skills matter). And Doug brings us a trivia question about one of the greatest art heists in history, proving that sometimes the best investment is knowing how to disappear with the Mona Lisa.

Also: Joe saw ‘Wicked’ and has thoughts—mostly about how much better Wonka was.

• Want to learn more about structured investments? (Just kidding, you really don’t.)

Tune in now and learn how to dodge the latest Wall Street nonsense while making smarter money moves.

FULL SHOW NOTES: https://stackingbenjamins.com/new-crypto-etfs-1643

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