Episode 126

“Not only do we see more interest in financial literacy, but we hear it from different voices. That diversity is really key in helping to further democratize this information.”

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Episode Summary

Today, more than half of Gen Z is using #FinTok (which now has more than 4.7 billion views on TikTok!) to explore personal finance content, so there's no better time for a deep dive into it. Financial expert, NerdWallet spokesperson, and writer Shannon Terrell joins the show to discuss: 

  • How TikTok has captivated a young audience with finance content like no other platform has been able to

  • The pros and cons of FinTok

  • The regulation of personal finance content on TikTok

  • How FinTok-ers are democratizing and making financial info more accessible

  • Women on FinTok 

  • Who to follow

  • Financially questionable FinTok trends 

  • How to do your due diligence on finfluencers

  • How to spot red flags and what to watch out for 

And more! If you like this info-packed episode, share it with a TikTok-loving friend.

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Anita Cheung