The Investor Coaching Show with Paul Winkler

Everyone seems to have a different opinion about investing. Paul breaks down the reasons in today’s episode. Listen along to hear why the media, fund companies, brokers, and advisors all have different advice for you and how you can avoid falling for financial marketing tactics and feel confident about your investments.  

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It is a tough time to buy a house, but these prices are not a drastic change from the historical norm. Paul and his team explain why. Listen along to hear why you shouldn’t be discouraged if you are considering buying and are concerned the market is in a bubble. Later in the episode, Paul and the team talk about ESG funds in 401(k)s and who benefits from them.

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The conversation around Social Security includes adding a tax for people who make more than $400k to help pay for benefits. Paul and his team talk about the strategy of the government around taxing a small group of Americans to provide benefits for a large number of people and why Americans doubt they will find a nonpolitical solution. Later in the episode, Paul talks about rising gas prices and what oil companies are doing with the profit. 

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Paul and the team talk about a WSJ article titled “Deflating Your Inflation Fears.” Listen along to hear how predictions about inflation have unfolded over the past 50 years and what makes your money susceptible to inflation. Later in the episode, Paul gets into the kind of investments that are protected from inflation and how confident investors view these disruptions.

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Retirement gives most people the opportunity to reconsider their lifestyle. Without work or family responsibilities, more retirees consider selling their home, packing up, and living on the road for a while. Today, Paul covers a WSJ article that covers the financial and legal needs of people who try to establish domicile in a mobile home as well as some alternatives to this lifestyle that are important to consider. Later in the episode, Paul talks about someone who spent their life studying retirement and what they learned after doing it themselves.

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Having made it through Halloween, Paul wants to remind you that there is more to be afraid of than just things that go bump in the night. Listen along to hear some frightening financial statistics and what they mean on topics ranging from debt collections and savings to credit card interest and wage stagnation. Avoid these pitfalls at your own peril.

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Paul and Anne discuss an article about what can happen when finances are kept private in relationships. Listen along to hear how couples can navigate financial topics together. They also discuss how couples can identify red flags that can lead to financial mistakes. Later in the episode, Paul talks about Democrats having to rethink their corporate tax policies.

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Paul and Anne talk about vague, unhelpful advice that doesn’t help you take steps toward a better life or find out what matters to you. Today, Paul tells the story of how he found a passion for investing and why putting your passion first is not only overrated but potentially dangerous. Later in the episode, Paul and Anne talk about home insurance prices rising faster than the inflation rate. 

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Companies are struggling to move their products and meet the pent-up demands of American consumers. Paul and Anne talk about the issues with ports and the trucking industry and why high prices aren’t necessarily a sign of permanent inflation. Listen along to hear how companies can adapt to increase supply and why investors should hang tight and wait for this to pass. Later in the episode, Paul talks about a proposed regulation that would make ESG funds a standard option in all retirement accounts.

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Paul answers a listener who wants to know more about life insurance retirement plans (LIRPs) and if they should be used for retirement. Listen along to hear about life insurance retirement products, how the money accumulates, and how you take an income on the policies. If you’ve ever wondered about these products, this episode explains how life insurance costs affect your retirement. 

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