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The Real Housewives Empires: MLMs, Scams, And Fake Girlbosses Oct 31, 2022

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Thanks to this week's sponsor, Chime! See for yourself why Chime is so loved at chime.com/toogood. That’s chime.com/toogood. Chime is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking services and debit card provided by The Bancorp Bank or Stride Bank, N.A.; Members FDIC. Early access to direct deposit funds depends on payer. SpotMe eligibility requirements and overdraft limits apply. See chime.com/spotme. Chime was the 2021 #1 most downloaded banking app in the US according to Apptopia®. *** Welcome to our all-new podcast series Too Good To Be True, covering financial scams and scam artists. Too Good To Be True is a 9-part miniseries dropping every Monday in The Financial Confessions feed on your preferred streaming platform. The Financial Confessions will be back on Monday, November 14th! In this week's episode of Too Good To Be True, Ryan and Julia explore the many shady empires of the Real Housewives franchise, from MLMs to diet products to outright financial fraud. *** FOLLOW OUR HOSTS! Follow Ryan on Twitter! https://twitter.com/ryanhoulihan Follow Julia on Two Cents! https://www.youtube.com/c/TwoCentsPBS MORE FROM THE FINANCIAL DIET: The Financial Diet site: http://www.thefinancialdiet.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefinancialdiet Twitter: https://twitter.com/TFDiet Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefinancialdiet/?hl=en

The Hidden Expenses Of Poverty: Check Cashing, Payday Lending, & Other Scams Oct 24, 2022

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Register to join Chelsea's free workshop HOW TO BUDGET AN UNPREDICTABLE INCOME here, and receive a free 25-page budget workbook just for signing up: https://bit.ly/3F8mvy3 In this week's episode of Too Good To Be True, Ryan and Julia dive into the shady world of companies that prey on the poor -- often by charging them just to access their own money. Join our membership program, The Society at TFD, to get access to perks, including exclusive bonus content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPY... Follow Ryan on Twitter! https://twitter.com/ryanhoulihan Follow Julia on Two Cents! https://www.youtube.com/c/TwoCentsPBS The Financial Diet site: http://www.thefinancialdiet.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefinancialdiet Twitter: https://twitter.com/TFDiet Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefinancialdiet/?hl=en

Instagram Face, TikTok Reveals, And The Rise Of Cheap Cosmetic Procedures Oct 17, 2022

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In this week's episode of Too Good To Be True, Ryan and Julia break down the exploding industry of cheap cosmetic procedures (whether inside or outside of the US), and the social media mania that fuels our obsession with looking perfect. Welcome to our all-new podcast series Too Good To Be True, covering financial scams and scam artists. Too Good To Be True is a 9-part miniseries dropping every Monday in The Financial Confessions feed on your preferred streaming platform. The Financial Confessions will be back on Monday, November 7th! Dr. Steinbrech's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/DrDouglasSteinbrech Dr. Linkov's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXHS7RSRMGcVp4-MMbEDW6g Episode 1, Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsgcAGtdkRY& Episode 1, Part 2: https://youtu.be/HgSkg9WwCPs Episode 2: https://youtu.be/ykbhn_PKge4 Episode 3: https://youtu.be/govud1ISxIY Episode 4: https://youtu.be/7zv3c-5bm-w Register to join Chelsea's free workshop HOW TO BUDGET AN UNPREDICTABLE INCOME here, and receive a free 25-page budget workbook just for signing up: https://bit.ly/3SahQyp Follow Ryan on Twitter! https://twitter.com/ryanhoulihan Follow Julia on Two Cents! https://www.youtube.com/c/TwoCentsPBS The Financial Diet site: http://www.thefinancialdiet.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefinancialdiet Twitter: https://twitter.com/TFDiet Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefinancialdiet/?hl=en

Inside The Dark World Of Scam Charities Oct 03, 2022

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Welcome to our all-new podcast series Too Good To Be True, covering financial scams and scam artists. Too Good To Be True is a 9-part miniseries dropping every Monday in The Financial Confessions feed on your preferred streaming platform. The Financial Confessions will be back on Monday, November 7th! In this episode, hosts Ryan + Julia dive into the sinister world of fake, fraudulent, and scammy charities. Episode 1, Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsgcAGtdkRY& Episode 1, Part 2: https://youtu.be/HgSkg9WwCPs Episode 2: https://youtu.be/ykbhn_PKge4 Episode 3: https://youtu.be/govud1ISxIY Follow Ryan on Twitter! https://twitter.com/ryanhoulihan Follow Julia on Two Cents! https://www.youtube.com/c/TwoCentsPBS The Financial Diet site: http://www.thefinancialdiet.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefinancialdiet Twitter: https://twitter.com/TFDiet Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefinancialdiet/?hl=en

The Rise & Fall Of The Crypto Bro Sep 26, 2022

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Thanks Avast.com for sponsoring this episode! https://www.avast.com Welcome to our all-new podcast series Too Good To Be True, covering financial scams and scam artists. Too Good To Be True is a 9-part miniseries dropping every Monday in The Financial Confessions feed on your preferred streaming platform. The Financial Confessions will be back on Monday, November 7th! In this episode, hosts Ryan + Julia take us on a journey through the world of crypto and alternative currencies. Episode 1, Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsgcAGtdkRY& Episode 1, Part 2: https://youtu.be/HgSkg9WwCPs Episode 2: https://youtu.be/ykbhn_PKge4 Follow Ryan on Twitter! https://twitter.com/ryanhoulihan Follow Julia on Two Cents! https://www.youtube.com/c/TwoCentsPBS The Financial Diet site: http://www.thefinancialdiet.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefinancialdiet Twitter: https://twitter.com/TFDiet Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefinancialdiet/?hl=en

Rachel Hollis & The Authenticity Industrial Complex Sep 19, 2022

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Thanks Avast.com for sponsoring this episode! https://www.avast.com Welcome to our all-new podcast series Too Good To Be True, covering financial scams and scam artists. Too Good To Be True is a 9-part miniseries dropping every Monday in The Financial Confessions feed on your preferred streaming platform. The Financial Confessions will be back on Monday, November 7th! In this episode, hosts Ryan + Julia take us on a deep dive into the rise and fall of Rachel Hollis. Episode 1, Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsgcAGtdkRY& Episode 1, Part 2: https://youtu.be/HgSkg9WwCPs Follow Ryan on Twitter! https://twitter.com/ryanhoulihan Follow Julia on Two Cents! https://www.youtube.com/c/TwoCentsPBS The Financial Diet site: http://www.thefinancialdiet.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefinancialdiet Twitter: https://twitter.com/TFDiet Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefinancialdiet/?hl=en

The Cult of Ramsey: Evangelicalism & Personal Finance, Part II Sep 12, 2022

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Welcome to our all-new podcast series Too Good To Be True, covering financial scams and scam artists. In this two-part premiere, our hosts Ryan Houlihan and Julia Lorenz-Olsen take you on a deep dive through the history of Evangelicalism, politics, and money in the US, culminating in the personal finance giant that is the Dave Ramsey empire. Thanks Avast.com for sponsoring this episode! https://www.avast.com Ryan Houlihan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanhoulihan/?hl=en Follow Julia on Two Cents! https://www.youtube.com/c/TwoCentsPBS LISTEN TO PART 1 OF THIS EPISODE HERE: https://thefinancialdiet.podbean.com/e/the-prosperity-gospel-evangelicalism-personal-finance-part-i/

The Prosperity Gospel: Evangelicalism & Personal Finance, Part I Sep 12, 2022

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Welcome to our all-new podcast series Too Good To Be True, covering financial scams and scam artists. In this two-part premiere, our hosts Ryan Houlihan and Julia Lorenz-Olsen take you on a deep dive through the history of Evangelicalism, politics, and money in the US, culminating in the personal finance giant that is the Dave Ramsey empire. Thanks Avast.com for sponsoring this episode! https://www.avast.com Ryan Houlihan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanhoulihan/?hl=en Follow Julia on Two Cents! https://www.youtube.com/c/TwoCentsPBS LISTEN TO PART 2 OF THIS EPISODE HERE: https://thefinancialdiet.podbean.com/e/the-cult-of-ramsey-evangelicalism-personal-finance-part-ii/

Introducing: Too Good To Be True with Ryan Houlihan and Julia Lorenz-Olson Sep 01, 2022

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Exposing the scams, schemes, and financial cults trying to separate you from your money. Hosts Ryan Houlihan and Julia Lorenz-Olson will be ~taking us on a journey~ through the dark world of financial scams — from the mommy blogging MLMs to religious fraudsters to crypto pyramid schemes. If you want to know how to protect your hard-earned money from these way-too-common scams, while learning about the history and key players of some of the most prominent financial frauds, we've got you covered! Too Good To Be True is an 8-part series premiering weekly in The Financial Confessions feed starting September 12, 2022.

Taxing The Rich, Unethical Airbnbs, & Marrying For Money: Chelsea Responds To Audience Hot Takes Aug 29, 2022

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Thanks to Avast for sponsoring this video. Check out Avast One at https://avast.com. Chelsea spends the season finale diving into unpopular money opinions and hot takes from the audience. Don't worry — TFC season 4 starts Monday, November 7! MORE FROM TFD: Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPYNpQ2fHv9HJ-q6MIMaPw/join The Financial Diet site: http://www.thefinancialdiet.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefinancialdiet Twitter: https://twitter.com/TFDiet Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefinancialdiet/?hl=en

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