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The Investor Coaching Show with Paul Winkler

The Investor Coaching Show

A podcast to help you get an insider’s view of the financial world and escape common investment traps. Each week, we look at the financial news of the day and help you make sense of it so you can relax about money.

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9:33

Running Out of Money at the Worst Possible Time

The Investor Coaching Show with Paul Winkler ·

2025/10/17

The industry likes to push investors into popular and predictable investments with low returns and low diversification. The result of this is a dwindling portfolio and an inflation problem in your 80s and beyond. Listen along as Paul explains why the strategies and products that promise you “safety” will actually lead to you running out of money at the worst possible time: after you are no longer able to work.Want to cut through the myths about retirement income and learn evidence-based

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25:25

Markets Can Be Inefficient, but Not for Long Enough...

The Investor Coaching Show with Paul Winkler ·

2025/10/16

Today, Paul continues a conversation about how markets work and how that guides the investments that should go into your portfolio. Listen along as Paul explains what happens when an opportunity to take advantage of the market occurs, and how attempting to time the market feels exciting but leaves you with a portfolio that is a fraction of what it could be. Want to cut through the myths about retirement income and learn evidence-based strategies backed by over a century of data? Download our free

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31:45

Gold Hits New Record High and Emotional Investors Get...

The Investor Coaching Show with Paul Winkler ·

2025/10/15

Paul talks about a new record high gold hit this week and why gold is one of the most emotional investments people get involved in. Listen along as Paul shares a pundit who is giddy with excitement this week as gold rises to hit its highest level and discusses why you should never choose an investment based on recent performance. Want to cut through the myths about retirement income and learn evidence-based strategies backed by over a century of data? Download our free Retirement Income Guide now

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21:21

Another New Investing Book That Won’t Get You the...

The Investor Coaching Show with Paul Winkler ·

2025/10/13

Paul finds a segment on CNBC that is pushing a new investment book called “How to Make Money in Any Market.” The host and author seem really into the topic of helping the average investor make wise decisions — until you start to hear what some of the advice is. Listen along to find out why the advice may seem nice when you’re watching television, but the author is more likely to make money selling the book than you are by doing what it says. Want to cut through the myths about retirement income

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28:26

The Hidden Costs of Trying To Win Big With Stocks

The Investor Coaching Show with Paul Winkler ·

2025/10/10

Today, Paul and Jim talk about a WSJ article that explains how companies are charging 15–20% annual fees to customers who are trying to play the market like a slot machine. Listen along as Paul shares the slippery slope from being afraid of the future, wanting to get ahead, and then trusting the past performance of a fund or manager to try to play catch-up. Later in the episode, Paul talks about how QCDs are a great opportunity to give back to your community. Want to cut through the myths about

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23:37

Popular Trends from 2025 in Financial Planning

The Investor Coaching Show with Paul Winkler ·

2025/10/09

Jim brings the results of a survey of financial planners on what they believe is most important for their clients in 2025. The results are absolutely underwhelming. Listen along as Paul and Jim process how the industry got to this state where half of the advisors don't even believe that a product really needs to be suitable for you if it has other qualities. Later in the episode, “finfluencers” (financial influencers) have taken over the internet. Their job is to look smart and help companies sell

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26:33

Send This to Someone Who Trusts Big Firms or Their...

The Investor Coaching Show with Paul Winkler ·

2025/10/08

The financial industry is pretty broken. All the large firms have found ways to provide you with the cheapest and least services possible without taking any responsibility. They have also learned how to present flashy strategies, product pitches, and market news to keep you distracted. Today, Paul and Jim give you an insider's look at the industry and warn you that not only have they fooled investors, but they’ve always fooled your employers. Want to cut through the myths about retirement income

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19:22

AI Is an Innovation. Here’s Why Companies Love It and...

The Investor Coaching Show with Paul Winkler ·

2025/10/07

Today, Paul and Evan discuss a common fear among today’s employees: Will AI replace my job? Listen along to hear why so many companies are adopting this innovation, how it could affect your job, and why, as an investor, you should be optimistic about how this could impact markets going forward. Later in the episode, Paul and Evan remember the late John Clements, a prominent British financial writer for The Wall Street Journal who passed away last month. Want to cut through the myths about

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18:10

Why Annuity Payouts Get Worse Every Year

The Investor Coaching Show with Paul Winkler ·

2025/10/06

Evan and Paul talk about some research Paul put together around an average annuity payout. Initially, the payout looks okay — until you factor in inflation. Listen along as these two advisors explain why giving your retirement savings to an insurance company may look great now, but it will leave you with a fraction of the purchasing power in the future. Want to cut through the myths about retirement income and learn evidence-based strategies backed by over a century of data? Download our free

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21:20

Demand for Gold Is up Amid Uncertainty. Educated...

The Investor Coaching Show with Paul Winkler ·

2025/10/03

Gold is up 39% this year, largely due to the uncertainty in markets created by Trump's trade policy. The problem is that gold is just a commodity, and its value is based on what someone is willing to pay for it. Today, Paul and Evan discuss why gold's price rise is circumstantial and why educated investors still prefer diversification and buying and holding over buying something when it’s hot and hoping to get out before it goes down.Want to cut through the myths about retirement income and learn

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21:47

How To Sell an Annuity in 10 Minutes

The Investor Coaching Show with Paul Winkler ·

2025/10/01

Annuities are still one of the most dangerous financial products when it comes to accumulating assets for your retirement years. They are insurance products with huge commissions and back-end surrender charges that trap your money in phantom accounts, leaving you stuck against inflation with no assets to give to future generations. However, they are confusing products, and you can make a lot of money selling them. Today, Paul shares a video he found on social media that will teach him “how to sell

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10:03

Advisors Get Sucked Into Stock Picking Because They...

The Investor Coaching Show with Paul Winkler ·

2025/09/29

Paul remembers a big push in the ’90s by professors and economists, like Fama and French, to teach advisors why stock picking is hurtful to their clients and how to help people invest without opening them up to unnecessary risk. Today, Paul talks about some of these lessons, why stock picking is still so prevalent in the industry, and what you can look out for to avoid advisors like these. Want to cut through the myths about retirement income and learn evidence-based strategies backed by over a

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31:30

Past Performance Is Driving Your Investing Decisions....

The Investor Coaching Show with Paul Winkler ·

2025/09/26

Paul talks about how what has happened in the last one, three, or five years heavily affects your investing decisions. Are stocks up this year? Maybe I should get in. Are interest rates high? Maybe it’s a good time to own bonds or CDs. Annuities even craft products that would have done well in the last 10 years and then sell them to people based on their track record. There is another way to invest that doesn’t keep you glued to how markets are doing right now or worried about the next bubble

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18:30

Are You Behind? How Much Is Everyone Else Saving for...

The Investor Coaching Show with Paul Winkler ·

2025/09/25

Paul finds that comparison is a very dangerous game and that people don’t give themselves enough credit for their unique abilities or situation. Today, Paul discusses an article that shares the average retirement savings for people in their 60s. Whether you’re ahead of the curve or struggling through a tough situation, like a divorce, the death of a spouse, or the loss of a job, one of the best ways to grow and become stronger in your finances is by working with an advisor who knows your situation

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30:18

Get These Four ETFs and You’ll Be Set for Life

The Investor Coaching Show with Paul Winkler ·

2025/09/24

This week, Evan sends Paul a video called “The Only Four ETFs You’ll Ever Need.” Paul explains how marketing campaigns like this draw investors in with something they understand. Paul plays a few clips from the video and shares how these four ETFs could really get you in trouble if they were your whole financial plan. Listen along to hear how an educated investor can pick apart this kind of marketing and avoid common investing traps. Later in the episode, Paul shares a WSJ piece claiming that

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11:44

These Investments Were Fads and Failed. What Can We...

The Investor Coaching Show with Paul Winkler ·

2025/09/22

Evan shares a list of some of the most famous investment fads and talks about why these fads drove markets and ultimately lost investors a lot of money. Listen along to hear what we can learn from these kinds of investments and how we can spot some of them today. Want to cut through the myths about retirement income and learn evidence-based strategies backed by over a century of data? Download our free Retirement Income Guide now at paulwinkler.com/relax and take the stress out of planning your

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22:09

Your True Purpose for Money Will Anchor You When the...

The Investor Coaching Show with Paul Winkler ·

2025/09/19

Today, Evan talks about the 24th anniversary of 9/11 and remembering this week that the news can get very somber without any notice. So, how do you keep yourself from being pushed and pulled by the world so that you can stay the course and fulfill your calling? The answer lies in discovering your values and your true purpose for money.Want to cut through the myths about retirement income and learn evidence-based strategies backed by over a century of data? Download our free Retirement Income

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22:52

Market Downturns: When Is the Next One Going To Happen?

The Investor Coaching Show with Paul Winkler ·

2025/09/18

Today, Paul and Evan talk about how enticing it is for pundits and experts to look at markets and predict when the next downturn will occur. A common trap these two advisors see is investors jumping in and getting bullish, then realizing that their investment strategies are dangerous because their account keeps going up. Listen along to hear Paul and Evan explain why diversified investing is important in all kinds of markets.Want to cut through the myths about retirement income and learn

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25:54

Robinhood Rockets Into S&P 500 With Gambling and...

The Investor Coaching Show with Paul Winkler ·

2025/09/17

Today, Paul and Evan discuss how Robinhood has grown to become one of the largest companies in the United States by gambling on stocks, crypto, and other speculative assets. When asked in an interview about whether investors are also turning to more traditional forms of investing for retirement, the company basically replied, “No, and we don’t care.” Listen along to hear these two advisors talk about why this kind of investing is so popular and how it’s making a fortune for the company at the

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21:06

Someone Finally Shares How They Were Scammed at a...

The Investor Coaching Show with Paul Winkler ·

2025/09/15

Today, Paul shares a video from someone who was courted to a steak dinner, fed incomplete information, and then sold a product they didn’t fully understand. In most industries, this would be viewed as a scam or at least fraudulent, but in the investing industry, this is completely normal. Listen along as Paul explains that offering you a bribe, trying to “reeducate” you, and then manipulating you to make money is not his idea of good financial education or planning.Want to cut through the myths

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