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Sezen Bakan

Find a ‘balance’: How to avoid the pitfalls of social media finance advice

Social media can give you some useful tips and tricks, but be aware of the risks. Photo: TND/Getty

Australians are being warned about falling for dodgy financial advice on the internet, as new data shows many people are looking to “whatever’s trending on social media” when deciding where to invest their savings.

As corporate regulator ASIC cracks down on so-called ‘finfluencers’ on platforms like Instagram and TikTok, Global Prime research finds men are four times more likely than women to follow financial advice online.

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