Financial Lies That Are Going VIRAL (Money Guy vs. The Internet)
Dec 15, 2023
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Debunking financial lies including the myth that 401ks are a scam. Exploring misconceptions about effortless wealth and the importance of hard work. Discussing the myth of not saving in your twenties. Highlighting the value of money as a tool for maximizing each decade of your life. Emphasizing the need to avoid financial lies and take control of your financial future.
401ks have lower costs with average fees around 1%, debunking the myth that they are a scam due to high fees
Saving and investing early in your 20s is incredibly valuable due to compounding interest, providing more flexibility and financial security in the future
Deep dives
Myth: 401ks are a scam
Some influencers perpetuate the myth that 401ks are a scam due to high fees. However, current 401ks have lower costs, with average fees around 1%. There are better and worse ways to utilize 401ks, but alternatives like whole life insurance or real estate come with their own fees and complications. It's possible to advocate for lower cost plans and hold employers accountable for improvements.
Myth: Saving in your 20s is unnecessary
There is a misconception that saving in your 20s is unnecessary because there is plenty of time to save in the future. However, compounding interest makes money invested in your 20s incredibly valuable. Saving and investing early allows your money to grow over time, giving you more flexibility and financial security in the future.
Myth: You can be lazy and become rich
The idea that one can be lazy and automatically become rich is a myth. It perpetuates the misconception that wealth can be easily achieved without putting in the necessary work and effort. Building wealth requires a combination of discipline, long-term planning, and making wise financial decisions.
Myth: Money is made to be spent
The perception that money is meant to be spent and not saved for the future is flawed. Money is a tool that can be used to create a financial plan and maximize each decade of life. It is essential to strike a balance between enjoying the present and saving for a more secure future.
It’s Money Guy vs. the internet! We wanted to debunk the top 4 financial lies that we see over and over again in reels, in articles, and X feeds to help you understand what’s real, what’s fake, and how to do money better.
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