In Part 1 of our "Scam-Proof Your Brain" series, Mahima examine's fake scholarship and job scams - two of the most common frauds targeting teens. Discover how scammers exploit scarcity and urgency manipulation to bypass critical thinking, and learn why optimism bias makes even smart people vulnerable. This episode references peer-reviewed research from Taylor's University, the Better Business Bureau Institute, and the FINRA Foundation.
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In Part 1 of our "Scam-Proof Your Brain" series, Mahima examine's fake scholarship and job scams - two of the most common frauds targeting teens. Discover how scammers exploit scarcity and urgency manipulation to bypass critical thinking, and learn why optimism bias makes even smart people vulnerable. This episode references peer-reviewed research from Taylor's University, the Better Business Bureau Institute, and the FINRA Foundation.
ROI of Adulting: Turning Student Loans into Asset Ownership
My Two Cents: Finance for Teens & Young Adults
39 minutes
1 month ago
ROI of Adulting: Turning Student Loans into Asset Ownership
Mahima sits down with Ruhi, a young dentist who just bought her own practice. They dive into things we all need to deal with - credit scores, saving vs. spending, and how to start investing. Ruhi keeps it real about the trade-offs, the wins, and the lessons she wishes she learned earlier.
My Two Cents: Finance for Teens & Young Adults
In Part 1 of our "Scam-Proof Your Brain" series, Mahima examine's fake scholarship and job scams - two of the most common frauds targeting teens. Discover how scammers exploit scarcity and urgency manipulation to bypass critical thinking, and learn why optimism bias makes even smart people vulnerable. This episode references peer-reviewed research from Taylor's University, the Better Business Bureau Institute, and the FINRA Foundation.