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4 Dishonest Broker Tactics You Should Know & Avoid

Season 7, Ep. 8
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This week, Sim and Sonya dive into the world of investing and share insights on dishonest broker tactics to watch out for. They discuss churning, where brokers overtrade to earn bigger commissions, and caution against brokers who pressure clients into quick decisions. They emphasise the importance of fee transparency and recommend fee-based advisors for a more unbiased financial approach.


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