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Part Three · Practical Setup

Fees, Scams & Protecting Your Money

The defensive half of Act 3 — fees, scams, phishing and what's protected if a broker fails.

The defensive half of Act 3. See what fees really cost over 10 years. Learn to spot an Instagram scam in 10 seconds. Tell a phishing email from a real one. Know exactly what's protected if your broker fails. Eight lessons that can save you tens of thousands over your investing lifetime.

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StartLesson 1 · The Real Cost of Trading
What you’ll learn & rewards8 lessons · 288 coins
  • The true 10-year fee cost of your portfolio
  • Every line on a trade confirmation, explained
  • Red flags in a scam pitch — find them fast
  • How to tell a phishing email from a real one
  • What's actually insured if your broker fails
  • Your personal protection playbook
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All lessons

  1. 01The Real Cost of Trading
  2. 02Hidden Fees on Your Statement
  3. 03The Anatomy of Investment Scams
  4. 04Spotting Phishing Attempts
  5. 05If Your Broker Fails
  6. 06Social Engineering Beyond Email
  7. 07The Five-Minute Trust Check
  8. 08Your Protection Playbook (Capstone)

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