"How to manage the biggest risks of investing” is the focus of this presentation Paul gave to Western Washington University graduates as part of a recent series. This podcast is also available as a video and Paul recommends that listeners review the slides before or after listening to the podcast. Topics include the pitfalls of selecting the wrong source of investment advice, creating unrealistic expectations, not taking advantage of diversification, not taking advantage of equity asset classes, not understanding the giant long-term losses from inflation, and not preparing for the normal bear markets that lead to substantial losses.

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