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2966: Why The Banks Are Out To Get You by Wanderer of Millennial Revolution on Index Fund Passive Investing

Dec 11, 2024

Wanderer, a financial expert and blogger from Millennial Revolution, dives into the deceptive tactics of banks and financial advisors. They explain how these institutions resist index funds due to the threat they pose to their profit margins. Emphasizing the importance of financial literacy, Wanderer urges listeners to recognize misleading advice and take control of their investments with simple, low-cost strategies. The conversation highlights that anyone can invest in index funds without needing special licenses or permission.

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Financial institutions intentionally mislead clients about index funds to protect their commission-based income from more profitable products.

Enhancing financial literacy empowers individuals to recognize deceptive practices and make informed investment decisions for greater control over their finances.

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Episode 2966:

Wanderer from Millennial Revolution exposes the deceptive practices of financial institutions, highlighting their resistance to index funds due to the threat they pose to their fee-based business model. Learn why financial literacy is crucial to avoid falling victim to misleading advice and how to take control of your investments with low-cost, efficient options.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.millennial-revolution.com/invest/why-the-banks-are-out-to-get-you/

Quotes to ponder:

"Anyone can buy index funds. You don’t need to be licensed, and you don’t need anyone’s permission. All you need is a brokerage account."

"The finance industry is here for one reason and one reason only: to take as much of your money as they can."

"If your bank lies to you, leave! This is a great rule to follow in general: I refuse to do business with liars, and so should you."

Episode references:

Quit Like a Millionaire: https://www.amazon.com/Quit-Like-Millionaire-Radical-Wealth/dp/0525538690

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