About this episode

Ryan and Aaron debunk three common money myths that hold people back.

Some of the most common money beliefs are flat wrong, and they quietly hold people back. In this episode, Ryan and Aaron break down three of the biggest: that investing is just gambling, that you should always pay off debt as fast as possible, and that budgeting means restriction. For each one, Ryan explains the kernel of truth, where the myth goes off the rails, and how to think about it more clearly. Investing and gambling are not the same thing. The fastest debt payoff is not always the s...

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Hosts: Ryan Nelson, Aaron Hoisington

Topics covered

• money beliefs
• investing
• debt payoff
• budgeting
• financial education

Keywords

• money myths
• investing vs gambling
• debt repayment
• budgeting misconceptions
• financial advice

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