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Buy Now, Pay Later: The Catch Nobody Mentions
Klarna and Afterpay make it look free. Four easy payments is still debt, and here is why.
Crypto, Hype, and Your Money
What crypto actually is, why the hype is so loud, and how to think about it without getting burned.
How Games Are Built to Take Your Money
Skins, coins, and loot boxes are designed to get your money. Here is how the trick works.
Why Betting Apps Are Built for You to Lose: The House Always Wins
The ads are everywhere. Why betting apps are built for you to lose, and how to stay clear.
Too Good to Be True? Online Scams That Target Teens
Gift card scams, fake job offers, and reselling cons. How to spot the money traps aimed at teens.
Why MLMs Target Young People (and How to Spot One)
What a multi-level marketing scheme is, why they recruit teens and young adults, and the questions to ask before you sign up for anything.
Is Day Trading Actually Worth It? What Teens Need to Know
The honest math behind day trading, why almost no one beats the market consistently, and what to do with your investing energy instead.
Gift Card Scams: Why Scammers Love Them and How to Recognize One
The most common gift card scam scripts in Canada, why scammers demand gift cards specifically, and what to do if someone asks you to buy one.
How to Tell Good Financial Advice from Bad (Especially Online)
What separates a trustworthy financial voice from a hype account, and the questions to ask before you act on anything you see on TikTok, YouTube, or Instagram.