Learn how to dodge scams to protect your money, then understand how to compare robo vs. traditional investment risks. What should you do if your credit card is compromised in a scam? Are robo-advisors riskier than traditional brokerage accounts? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola discuss how to spot and respond to identity theft and dig into how robo-advisors stack up to traditional investing platforms to help you protect your financial life. They kick off Smart Money’s new Scam Stories series by welcoming guest Scramble Hughes, a circus performer and scam victim, who shares a real-life experience with credit card fraud. They discuss tips and tricks on recognizing red flags like mass spam messages, acting fast by calling the number on your card (not clicking links), and filing credit freezes with all three credit bureaus. Then, investing Nerd Bella Avila joins Sean and Elizabeth to discuss how robo-advisors compare to traditional brokerage accounts. They discuss risk levels in automated portfolios, SIPC insurance protections, and key factors to consider when choosing a platform like account minimums, platform stability, and user experience. See NerdWallet’s top picks for the best robo-advisors of 2025 here: https://www.nerdwallet.com/best/investing/robo-advisors Want us to review your budget? Fill out this form — completely anonymously if you want — and we might feature your budget in a future segment! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScK53yAufsc4v5UpghhVfxtk2MoyooHzlSIRBnRxUPl3hKBig/viewform?usp=header In their conversation, the Nerds discuss: credit card fraud, how to report identity theft, robo advisor vs brokerage account, SIPC insurance limits, credit freeze Experian, how to freeze your credit, credit card scams TikTok, how to know if a text is a scam, what is a robo advisor, tax loss harvesting robo advisor, ETF risk robo advisor, ETF diversification, FDIC vs SIPC, how to block spam texts, freeze credit TransUnion, safest robo advisors 2025, best robo advisor for ETFs, hacked credit card reader, RFID credit card theft, how to recover from identity theft, difference between SIPC and FDIC, scams targeting small business owners, how to secure your investment accounts, how to protect credit card information, email spam after identity theft, what to do after credit card theft, how long do fraud refunds take, when to freeze credit, best practices after identity theft, and comparing investment platform safety. To send the Nerds your money questions, call or text the Nerd hotline at 901-730-6373 or email podcast@nerdwallet.com . Like what you hear? Please leave us a review and tell a friend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
So I went home for Christmas and had a few things happen: I met a really great guy that could possibly lead into something, I was blackmailed, and I found a family member on Grindr. Music (I do not own any rights to the music): 1. Fever - Roosevelt 2. Counting Back to 1 - Beautiful Small Machines 3. House of Memories - Eevee 4. Get Your Wish - Porter Robinson 5. Mode Menu - Tetsuya Shibata.…
I actually got a date with a guy i had a crush on for a long time. Had a chance to show him me and ended up without him! Music: Coyote - Mako, Kool-aid - Kirby, It's the Right Time - NateWantsToBattle, The Hero from Junes (Electro Mix) - Shoji Meguro
I've been to a lot of hookups and I've been in the hookup culture for a long time. In this episode, I'm gonna give you all some tips to follow when it comes to hooking up and put short hookups stories for entertainment (related to the tips) in between. Follow me on Twitter: @a_gaysha. Music for today: "Do Something Crazy" - Outasight ft. Cook Classics, "Cheap Thrill" - Tom McBride "Her Morning Elegance" - Oren Lavie, "Gonna Be Here" - Shoji Meguro…
Tried my hand at dating after years and years. The date was weird and I probably shouldn't have slept with this guy. What do you think? Twitter: @a_gaysha music: Day at the Academy - Yuki Ichiki Don't Look at Me - Diego Power 1 Thing - Amerie Diamonds - The Lisps Cover: Busin Bramble Blast - Hideki Sakamoto…
When you gut tells you not to get with a guy, listen to your gut! This is one time i didn't listen to mine and i regretted it. Don't be like me but listen anyway.
This episode will be a little bit about me and what i am about. I'll also talk about the content of this podcast and what you can expect and then give you all the first taste of a storytime involving me with another man. Enjoy!