Pound Foolish

Exposing the Dark Side of the Personal Finance Industry

Book • 2012

In 'Pound Foolish', Helaine Olen critiques the personal finance industry, revealing how financial gurus often promote flawed advice and products.

The book explores the historical context of the industry's rise and its impact on consumers, highlighting conflicts of interest and the commodification of financial advice.

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Peter Shamshery

Xenia Wickett

Mentioned in 4 episodes

Mentioned by

Peter Shamshery

as a book that discusses the financial literacy campaign and its connection to credit card companies and banks.

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Rich Dad Poor Dad

Mentioned by

Xenia Wickett

as a book written by Helene Ollen, who is also the managing editor of the American Economic Liberties Project.

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Mentioned by Katie Gatti Tossan, who notes that the author debunks the myth that men know more about money than women.

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Mentioned as the book that made Luis wonder if he had really changed people's lives.

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