The Investor Coaching Show with Paul Winkler

Start Financial Education Early

Not everyone gets a chance to figure out their finances at an early age. Today, Paul and Jim talk in depth about how we can better prepare the next generation to make better money choices. Listen along as they cover the topics they would include in a financial education class for young people.

To get a copy of our new book, Confident Financial Planning, go to paulwinkler.com/book.

Financial Media and Messaging

Jim found an article that outlined over 30 problems with media sources and how we relate to them. Today, Paul and Jim share the ones that stand out to them and how they apply to money and investing. Listen along to gain some insight into why financial media and financial institutions create messaging and markets for investors. 

To get a copy of our new book, Confident Financial Planning, go to paulwinkler.com/book

Are We Headed Into a Recession?

The stock market can usually indicate the direction the economy is headed. Today, Paul and Chad talk about how the risk of a recession has arisen over the last few years and what factors are putting pressure on our economy. Listen along to hear why investors should not panic about the future and which economic indicators are healthier than you might expect.

To get a copy of our new book, Confident Financial Planning, go to paulwinkler.com/book.

The Great Unretirement

Today, Paul and Chad Henson talk about a recent phenomenon called the Great Unretirement. The pandemic caused a large group of people to take an early retirement, whether it was due to layoffs or just taking advantage of the changing work climate. But now over 1.7 million Americans in early retirement are trying to rejoin the workforce. 

To get a copy of our new book, Confident Financial Planning, go to paulwinkler.com/book.

Family Education in Your Estate Plan

If you’re estate planning, don’t miss out on the benefits of a 529 plan. Today, Paul explains what these plans are and why you should consider this tax-advantaged investment vehicle if you or your family may have education expenses. Later in the episode, Paul talks about how career counselors can help you navigate through the job world. 

To get a copy of our new book, Confident Financial Planning, go to paulwinkler.com/book.

It’s a Tough Real Estate and Stock Market

Today, Paul and Ira talk about the tough real estate and stock market. First-time home buyers are struggling to get into homes, and retail investors are jumping out of a down market. Listen along as Paul explains why he knows things will get better even if he doesn’t know when it will happen. Later in the episode, Paul covers strategies for a 529 plan if the market goes down right before your child goes to school.

To get a copy of our new book, Confident Financial Planning, go to paulwinkler.com/book.

Saving Is Hard for Half of Americans

Almost half of Americans have not saved enough and have a lower standard of living during retirement. Paul and Jim talk about a new provision for 401(k) plans being voted on to help Americans who don’t have enough emergency savings. Listen along to hear why Congress may not be incentivizing the right behavior but also why Paul and Jim think this potential change could benefit those who are struggling the most.

To get a copy of our new book, Confident Financial Planning, go to paulwinkler.com/book.

Why This Crypto Meltdown Is Different

Markets go up and down, but investors are starting to sense that this crypto meltdown feels different than just a normal market fluctuation. Today, Paul and Jim talk about a timely article in the WSJ called “The Fire Burning Beneath Crypto’s Meltdown” that explains how financial innovations are particularly fragile and compares crypto historically with other similar innovations. Later in the episode, Paul explains that the more you look for safety in a market downturn, the easier it is for someone to sell you a product you don’t want.

To get a copy of our new book, Confident Financial Planning, go to paulwinkler.com/book.

What You Need to Know About Bear Markets

Paul and his team share some interesting research about bear markets. Listen along to hear how bear markets rebound differently than market downturns, why the P/E ratios of companies are a significant factor, and how investors have hurt themselves by getting out during long stretches of lackluster returns. Paul warns investors not to leave sound academic principles and go searching for returns.

To get a copy of our new book, Confident Financial Planning, go to paulwinkler.com/book.

Why Aren’t Interest Rates Higher Right Now?

The interest rate at the end of the Carter administration was 20%. Paul fields a question from a listener who wants to know what is keeping interest rates low in our current economic situation. Listen along as Paul explains how interest rates work, and then he compares the economic situation of the 1970s to today. Paul’s conclusion: Things are much better now than they were then.

To get a copy of our new book, Confident Financial Planning, go to paulwinkler.com/book.