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Nearly Two-Thirds of Americans Made Financial Decisions They Regret Based on Bad Online Info
Nearly two-thirds of Americans say they made financial decisions they regret because of bad online information, according to a CFP Board survey on financial misinformation online. The tendency to trust misleading advice, especially from social media and AI tools, is resulting in real-world financial setbacks, underscoring the need for guidance from qualified professionals.
Barron’s AdvisorKenneth Corbin
June 11, 2025