Debunking Social Media Myths

VIRAL LIES: 5 Toxic Pieces of Money Advice From TikTok \’Finfluencers\’ You Must Ignore

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The Myth: You can get rich quick by following the simple, high-risk, \”no-budget\” advice from a charismatic stranger on social media. The Truth: Social media has made finance accessible, which is great. But many viral \”money hacks\” are either actively dangerous, based on a massive conflict of interest, or simply too good to be true. […]

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7 Viral ‘Financial Hacks’ That Are Actually Scams (Avoid These!)

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We’ve all seen them—flashy TikTok videos, Instagram reels, and YouTube ads promising \”Get rich quick with this one weird trick!\” or \”Make $10,000 a month with zero effort!\” But here’s the truth: Most of these \”financial hacks\” are scams. Some are outright frauds, while others are just misleading—designed to exploit your hopes for easy money. Worse, they can cost

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Can You Really Write Off Everything as a Small Business Owner?

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As a small business owner, you’ve probably heard people say, “Just write it off, it\’s a business expense!” But is that really how it works? Many entrepreneurs believe that owning a business gives them free rein to deduct almost any expense. Unfortunately, the IRS has clear rules on what qualifies as a legitimate business deduction.

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Get Rich Quick? The Truth About Viral Side Hustle Ideas

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In a world that thrives on instant gratification and digital success stories, it’s tempting to believe that you can get rich quickly by jumping on the latest viral side hustle trend. We’ve all seen the ads, the influencer posts, and the YouTube videos claiming to have “the secret” to financial freedom with minimal effort. But

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