The Investor Coaching Show with Paul Winkler

What Inflation Does to Pensions and Wages

Paul talks to pension owners and shares why understanding the value of a pension is a more complex equation than most think. Having a plan is becoming even more important as inflation rises throughout your working life and retirement. Later in the episode, Paul explains how businesses are responding to inflation by offering more perks instead of raises for employees and why companies are slow to raise wages. 

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Gaining Perspective During Russian-Ukraine War (Part 2)

While many important stories are being reported on, the media often writes material that is downright scary and unhelpful for investors. Paul spends two episodes helping investors gain a more thorough understanding of this conflict. In this episode, Paul explains why some markets have fallen significantly while others have performed more favorably. Later in the episode, Paul combats current headlines about Europe’s Russian oil addiction with headlines from a few months ago about Europe scaling back its Russian oil use.

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Gaining Perspective During Russian-Ukraine War (Part 1)

While many important stories are being reported on, the media often writes material that is downright scary and unhelpful for investors. Paul spends two episodes helping investors gain a more thorough understanding of this conflict. In this episode, Paul shares a surprising article on a large number of Russians who want to permanently leave the country over the conflict and why the ease of information differentiates this war from previous wars. Later in the show, Paul covers how the loss of private business partners affects Russia in the long term. 

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ESG Is Trying to Change the Purpose of Investing

With all that is going on in current events, Paul takes note of how the financial media is talking to investors right now. Paul analyzes a common message: “If you don’t align with a company morally, don’t invest in it.” Paul explains why environmental and social governance are easy to manipulate and completely change the purpose of investing for both companies and investors. Listen along to hear why companies focusing on profit and investors focusing on successfully capturing markets is still a better way of investing. Later in the episode, Paul pushes back on the article titled “Vanguard Is All About Making Investing Cheap and Simple.” 

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Why Paul Doesn’t Recommend Mid-Cap Stocks

Paul answers a question from a listener who wants to know why Paul doesn’t include mid-cap stocks when capturing asset categories. Paul shares the research that tracks how the size of a company affects its performance in each category since 1927. Paul shares why large and small companies diversify better than mid caps, and help with taking an income in retirement. Later in the episode, Paul shares an article about how investors who have already retired can make the most of their retirement savings to explain what they miss and what they got right.

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Young Investors Should Be Skeptical of ESG Ratings

Paul and his team dive into an investment trend that is aimed toward a younger generation. Listen along to hear how the socially responsible investing trend can create more risk and less returns for investors and why social and sustainable investments don’t guarantee a more profitable or sustainable world. Later in the episode, Evan explains the advantage of an UTMA account for saving money for minors.

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Could Russia Use Cryptocurrencies to Bypass Sanctions?

Paul and his team talk about how Russia could use cryptocurrencies to bypass sanctions. Paul warns that what was seen as a plus for these currencies may very well cause countries to place greater restrictions and regulations on them, driving down their value. Listen along to hear Evan share an example of how crypto sellers market to investors. Later in the episode, Paul asks Evan to share some of his perspective on the current conflict since Evan served in the military.

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Let Equities Work for You During Uncertainty

Paul welcomes three certified, degreed planners on the show to talk about why investors should resist the urge to run away from a Nobel Prize-winning philosophy on investing toward “safer” investments. Listen along as they cover why getting out during a downturn is so damaging, how owning stocks can give you the power to overcome inflation, and why you’re not too old to survive uncertainty. Later in the show, Paul reminds investors of some of the tumultuous headlines from the last hundred years and how the market persisted.   

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Watch Out for This Life Insurance Sales Tactic

Watch Out for This Life Insurance Sales Tactic

 

Michael shares a personal experience with an insurance salesperson after Michael’s term policy was up. Michael and Paul talk about how you can get sold a whole life or annuity product without the salesperson ever mentioning them by name or mentioning the commissions they make. Later in the show, Paul talks about how an expert in long-term care and aging had to file bankruptcy due to care costs for her parents. Listen along to hear some advice on how you and your family can become prepared for long-term care while avoiding harming yourself financially.  

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Pension Owners Should Consider More Retirement Savings

The state of Kentucky has brought to light some important issues for public pension owners to consider with the news that the Kentucky state pension is only 16% funded. Today, Paul and Michael talk about who is covered by pensions and why public servants such as teachers, policemen, and firefighters should view their pension as only part of a retirement savings plan. Later in the show, Paul and Michael warn about insurance products as accumulation vehicles. 

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