My Two Cents: Finance for Teens & Young Adults
"My Two Cents" makes sense of the financial world with real talk, relatable stories, and practical advice you can actually use. Whether you're a teen just starting out or a young adult ready to take control of your money, this podcast gives you the mindset, tools, and tips to build a financially confident future and build your financial identity. Hear from students, entrepreneurs, and experts as we break down how to make smart money moves, starting today.
My Two Cents: Finance for Teens & Young Adults
Scam-Proof Your Brain (Part 2): Digital Scams
In Part 2 of our "Scam-Proof Your Brain" series, we examine three digital scams that disproportionately affect teens: online shopping fraud, imposter scams, and cryptocurrency investment schemes.
Mahima explores the phenomenon of perceived financial success in cryptocurrency, highlighting how social media influences investment behaviors and contributes to fraudulent activities by exploiting herding behavior. The episode also discusses other digital scams exploiting present bias and authority bias. Episode references peer-reviewed research from the University of Rhode Island, Harvard Medical School, the National Institutes of Health, and the University of Vaasa.