Charlie Munger: Finfluencers 'mislead you on purpose', This is how the late billionaire recommends you build wealth

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Charlie Munger, Warren Buffett's longtime partner at Berkshire Hathaway, warned that financial influencers deliberately mislead their audiences to drive engagement and profits. The late billionaire investor, who died in November at age 99, advocated for a simpler wealth-building approach: spend less than you earn, invest the difference in low-cost index funds, and maintain discipline over decades. Munger's skepticism toward finfluencers reflected his broader philosophy that sustainable wealth comes not from chasing trends or hot tips, but from unglamorous fundamentals and patience.