It isn’t difficult to come across things that are overrated in this day and age. Everything is promoted online, and algorithms draw us in.

That being said, there are some things you may not realize are overrated, especially when it comes to finances. In this episode, we are going to discuss some of the financial scenarios that you may want to avoid.

Check out what you’ll learn in this episode: 

• Here we share our thoughts on a shocking statistic we learned. (1:07)
• In some instances, tax advantages can be overrated. (6:42)
• We all love rates of return, but can they be overrated? (10:28)
• What you should know about commission-based investment accounts. (12:13)

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I’m sure you have heard of the seven deadly sins, but have you considered how they affect your financial life? In this episode, we will touch base on each “deadly sin” and see how they hold some people back on their financial journey.

Check out what you’ll learn in this episode: 

·      Is pride keeping you from seeking financial guidance? (1:10)

·      Are you trying to keep up with the Joneses? Are you comparing your investments to other peoples? (2:51)

·      What happened with GameStop is a perfect example of investors’ wrath. (4:09)

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Life insurance seems pretty straightforward at first glance, but there are some fairly common mistakes people make that can have a huge impact on you and your family.

Imagine you have been divorced for 20 years and married to someone new for another 15. If you unexpectedly pass away but put off changing your beneficiary, your current spouse could be left without any financial assistance from you. Listen to learn some other life insurance mistakes to be aware of.

Check out what you’ll learn in this episode: 

·      The most common reasons that life insurance lapses. (1:39)

·      Why you should tell trusted family about your life insurance policy. (5:23)

·      Why you should add a contingent beneficiary. (8:37)

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