Stacking Benjamins: Your Gateway To Money And Personal Finance

Ever fallen for an investment that seemed like a sure thing... until it wasn’t? You’re not alone. Today, we shine a light on some of the worst investment advice out there—and help you steer clear of it. Joining Joe at the roundtable are: Paula Pant from Afford Anything Jesse Cramer from Personal Finance for Long-Term Investors And Don McDonald, financial pro and former astronaut (not really, but just go with it) from Talking Real Money. Infinite banking and other shiny traps – What sounds like genius often comes with fine print you’ll wish you’d read. Penny stocks and the illusion of easy money – Spoiler: if it feels like a shortcut, it's probably a detour. Equity-indexed annuities and their slick sales tactics – When someone tells you there’s “no downside,” maybe run. Gut feelings vs. data – The panel weighs in on trusting instincts vs. trusting actual math. Teachers and 403(b) plans – A quick peek behind the curtain at one of the most overlooked problem areas in personal finance. How no