COVID-19 has shown us just how easily misinformation can travel across the globe and the damage listening to incorrect information can cause to our society. While we’re stuck at home right now we rely on the news more than ever before to understand what is currently happening in the world around us, but it is more important than ever to apply a discerning lens to the media we consume. In this episode, Kate and Owen discuss some ways to become better consumers of financial news, some key red flags to look out for and the dangers of following unchecked stories blindly.
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