You'd never fall for it, right? Scams can look so obvious from the outside. "How could they have let that happen?" we ask. Reading about Bernie Madoff or some of these other big "scammers" from history, it's easy to think of how gullible the victims must have been. Being in the midst of it, though, leads to the true, deeper, and disturbing story. Radhia Glei ... Show More
Yesterday
The Deceptive Allure of Investing Like the 1% (How We Get Conned) SB1726
Ever think, “If I just followed the playbook of the ultra-wealthy, I’d be set for life”? Turns out, that’s exactly the kind of thinking that can lead you straight into the arms of a scammer. In this episode, Joe Saul-Sehy and OG break down the traps hidden inside the “invest like ... Show More
55m 44s
Aug 22
Estate Planning, Charitable Giving, and Financial Hot Takes (SB1725)
If you’ve ever wondered whether you should pass on your money now or make your heirs wait for the “big reveal” (cue the dramatic reading of your will), this is your episode. Joe Saul-Sehy, OG, and Neighbor Doug welcome Paula Pant from Afford Anything and Jesse Cramer from Persona ... Show More
1h 1m
Aug 20
Donor Advised Funds 101 (with Adam Nash) SB1724
What if there were a way to make charitable giving easier, more strategic, and—dare we say—more satisfying? In this episode of The Stacking Benjamins Show, Joe Saul-Sehy, OG, and Len Penzo welcome Adam Nash, founder and CEO of Daffy, to demystify donor-advised funds. Whether you’ ... Show More
1h 15m
Jul 2021
Bonus episode - Help! I lost all my savings to a scammer
Would you fall for a £17,000 scam? You might think you are too smart to be duped by fraudsters, but under lockdown, criminals have come up with frighteningly convincing ways of parting us from our hard-earned cash. Claer Barrett talks to 31-year-old listener Jenny about how profe ... Show More
24m 50s
Apr 2021
Beware: Investing Scams and What to Look Out For
On this weeks episode, Sim & Sonya give you a breakdown on four different types of investing scams: Shares and 'options' scams, Affinity fraud, Ponzi schemes and Boiler rooms. Not only do we go over what these different scams mean, we discuss what to look out for and who to go to ... Show More
27m 46s
Mar 2024
513: The “Red Flags” of Investment Fraud from a Former $3.8M Ponzi Scheme Manager
Please be advised: this podcast episode contains discussions about sensitive topics, including suicide, which may be distressing for some listeners. If you are experiencing thoughts of suicide or emotional distress, help is available. You can contact the National Suicide Preventi ... Show More
54m 48s
Feb 2022
565: How to Take the Fear Out of Investing in New (or Bigger) Deals w/Bestselling Author Kindra Hall
Analysis paralysis is always lurking. Even the most experienced investors feel it before they pull the trigger on a new deal, business, or strategy. It’s not to say that careful consideration of an investment isn’t a crucial requirement to success, but the mental stuttering we fe ... Show More
1 h
Nov 2023
Money Confessions: I’m Not Sure If I’m Accidentally Investing in a Scam
Girls That Invest - https://onelink.to/canstar-gtiWelcome back to Money Confessions, a weekly series where you tell us your deepest, darkest money secrets or hot takes. You're joined by Sim and Sonya, two best friends who have *a lot* to say.This week, Sim discusses a listener's ... Show More
19m 47s