WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jun 10, 2025–

Misinformation about money is everywhere online, and Americans are paying the price for it. CFP Board’s latest research report, Steering Clear of Financial Misinformation: A Survey of Americans, finds that while more people are turning to the internet for financial advice, most doubt its credibility. As a result, nearly 3 in 5 (57%) say they’ve made regrettable financial decisions based on misleading online information.


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