About this episode
Have you ever thought, "wait, is that actually true?" while scrolling financial TikToks at 1 a.m.? We've been there, too, and the advice can be hit or miss. We've spent hours sorting through viral money videos to find six trends that actually contain real wealth-building potential — when you know how to apply them correctly. Learn what these popular money concepts really mean, which parts are legit, and most importantly, how to use these concepts to build wealth in your own life. Key moments: (01:31) Trend 1: Automate investing and use tax-advantaged accounts instead of basic savings (04:41) Trend 2: Buy back your time — paying others can actually make you more money (10:28) Trend 3: Stop wasting money on depreciating assets (14:10) Trend 4: The daily mindset practice to stay focused on financial growth (16:22) Trend 5: Protect your money with the right insurance coverage and estate planning (19:38) Trend 6: Never stop learning — budget for books, courses, and coaching Like the show? There are several ways you can help! Follow on Apple Podcasts , Spotify or Amazon Music Leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to the newsletter Feeling helpless when it comes to your student loans? Try our free student loan calculator Check out our refinancing bonuses we negotiated Book your custom student loan plan Get profession-specific financial planning Do you have a question about student loans? Leave us a voicemail here or email us at help@studentloanplanner.com and we might feature it in an upcoming show!