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:
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Paula Pant from Afford Anything
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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.
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Infinite banking and other shiny traps – What sounds like genius often comes with fine print you’ll wish you’d read.
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Penny stocks and the illusion of easy money – Spoiler: if it feels like a shortcut, it's probably a detour.
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Equity-indexed annuities and their slick sales tactics – When someone tells you there’s “no downside,” maybe run.
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Gut feelings vs. data – The panel weighs in on trusting instincts vs. trusting actual math.
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Teachers and 403(b) plans – A quick peek behind the curtain at one of the most overlooked problem areas in personal finance.
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How not to invest – A rundown of red flags and hard-won wisdom from people who’ve seen the worst up close.
Meanwhile, Doug brings the trivia thunder with a question about sitcom salaries—and things quickly go from Big Bang to big bucks.
Whether you’ve made a misstep or are just trying to avoid one, this episode will help you tune out the noise, spot the nonsense, and build a smarter, more resilient investment plan.
FULL SHOW NOTES: https://stackingbenjamins.com/our-least-favorite-investments-1662
Deeper dives with curated links, topics, and discussions are in our newsletter, The 201, available at https://www.StackingBenjamins.com/201
Enjoy!
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