The Investor Coaching Show with Paul Winkler

America in Decline: Economies Need Populations to Grow

Today, Paul, Evan, and Jim discuss why steady population growth is an important factor in an economy's health and prosperity. The problem is that population growth is difficult to affect through policy. Listen along as these advisors discuss how the U.S. government has worked to incentivize marriage and family, whether the Trump accounts are a similar tactic, and how policies that slow immigration also exacerbate the issue of population growth.   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 [http://paulwinkler.com/relax] and take the stress out of planning your retirement.

NASCAR Driver Sues Pacific Life for $8.5 Million Over Indexed Universal Life Policy

Paul, Jim, and Evan bring up a lawsuit between NASCAR driver Kyle Busch and Pacific Life. Busch was sold a life insurance policy that would allow him to pull out $800,000/year after he turned 52. After many attempts to talk with his agent, it seems his money is gone. Listen along to hear why insurance products that claim to be “safe” are even too risky for someone who drives race cars professionally. 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 [http://paulwinkler.com/relax] and take the stress out of planning your retirement.

No Plan and No Purpose: The Fastest Way To Make Someone Else Rich

Evan and Jim join Paul on the show today to talk about how easy it is to start heading in the wrong direction with your finances. The industry is designed to confuse you and wear you down, and people's instincts lead them to what feels exciting or safe. Paul shares an honest clip about NFTs and how millions were lost in the craze. Listen along as these advisors share why living with purpose and knowing your plan puts you in the driver’s seat of your finances and helps you relax about 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 Guide now at paulwinkler.com/relax [http://paulwinkler.com/relax] and take the stress out of planning your retirement.

Propagandist Uses War-Time Strategies on American Consumers

Marketers work hard to manipulate your opinion of health and prosperity largely because of a man named Edward Bernays. Today, Paul shares a video about Edward Bernays, Sigmund Freud’s nephew, who worked hard after WWII to sell products to American consumers through manipulation and psychology. Listen along to hear how Bernays’ propaganda principles have shaped advertising and modern life in the United States for the last 80 years. Later in the episode, Paul shares that most of the companies and cryptocurrencies closely associated with President Trump are in a huge slump, which illustrates why you can’t use politics to predict the future and make a profit.  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 [http://paulwinkler.com/relax] and take the stress out of planning your retirement.

Investing and Sports Betting on the Same App. How Did This Happen?

Americans for decades have learned about investing in school through a game that puts gambling at the center of the process. Fast forward a few generations, and companies like Robinhood have taken over the industry, offering both investing and sports betting on the same platform. Listen along as Paul explains that when you truly invest, you should be able to look at market benchmarks to measure your success, but when you gamble, you are stuck comparing the odds on different games at the casino, where the house always wins.  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 [http://paulwinkler.com/relax] and take the stress out of planning your retirement.