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
Around the World in 80 Days: The Travel Mindset That Makes Retirement Bigger (SB1811)
What if retirement isn't about doing less, but about becoming more? George Jerjian spent his career as a retirement mindset coach, helping others navigate life after work. Then he decided to practice what he preached. He planned an 80-day round-the-world journey, intentionally ch ... Show More
1h 10m
Feb 27
You Don't Need to Be a Money Genius to Win SB1809
Live from Joe's mom's basement (where humility is encouraged and spreadsheets are optional), the crew tackles a deceptively simple question. If most people think they're above average with money, what advice actually helps someone who isn't? Joe Saul-Sehy, OG, Doug, Jesse Cramer, ... Show More
1h 10m
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
<p>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 t ... 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
50m 33s
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
57m 22s
Nov 2023
Money Confessions: I’m Not Sure If I’m Accidentally Investing in a Scam
<p>Welcome 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.</p><br><p>This week, Sim discusses a listener's fear of investment scams. She highli ... Show More
19m 47s