From SpaceX to OpenAI, IPOs are dominating the news cycle right now. Today, Paul and Evan share why IPOs look so exciting and how they entice investors to invest emotionally because they appeal to your desire to avoid missing out on the companies and technology of the future. Listen along as these two advisors explain why IPOs like SpaceX and OpenAI sound like incredible investments and reveal the realities of IPOs that don’t get shared by financial media outlets.

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Today, Paul and Evan continue their conversation about getting educated and understanding how to be a confident investor in retirement. Listen along as these two advisors discuss whether or not to put your money in a Roth or traditional IRA and explain some of the rules around taking an income in retirement that maximizes the money that you worked so hard to earn in your earning years. Later in the episode, Paul brings an article that claims you should always have 90% of your portfolio in equities and explains why the industry is so bad at understanding the purpose of bonds.

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This material is for general educational purposes only and is not personalized investment, financial, tax, or legal advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Nothing here is an offer, solicitation, or recommendation for any security or strategy. All financial decisions involve risk, and you should consult qualified professionals before acting on this information.
Advisory services offered through Paul Winkler, Inc., an SEC-registered investment adviser.

This week, Paul watched a video from another advisor in which he attempts to condense 30 years of investing lessons into 20 minutes. Getting educated is important, but it’s not a quick process. Paul Winkler, Inc. has worked for decades to create confident investors through education. Listen along as Paul and Evan cover a few fundamental retirement concepts and discuss predicting your income with income calculators, as well as navigating your Social Security benefits to fit your needs.

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 retirement.

This material is for general educational purposes only and is not personalized investment, financial, tax, or legal advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Nothing here is an offer, solicitation, or recommendation for any security or strategy. All financial decisions involve risk, and you should consult qualified professionals before acting on this information.
Advisory services offered through Paul Winkler, Inc., an SEC-registered investment adviser.

The draw for many crypto investors has been owning something that isn’t tied down to any specific government or bank. Now in 2026, the U.S. moves aggressively to offer sweeping regulation over these digital assets. Today, Paul and Dan address a question on many crypto investors’ minds: Will regulation add to the value of crypto or completely defeat the purpose? Listen along to hear why a more stable crypto scene won’t create a superior investment to a properly diversified portfolio.

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 retirement.

This material is for general educational purposes only and is not personalized investment, financial, tax, or legal advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Nothing here is an offer, solicitation, or recommendation for any security or strategy. All financial decisions involve risk, and you should consult qualified professionals before acting on this information.
Advisory services offered through Paul Winkler, Inc., an SEC-registered investment adviser.

In 2025 in the U.S. alone, insurance companies and insurance salespeople sold almost half a trillion dollars of annuities. Today, Paul and Dan explain how so many people get sold on a product they don’t fully understand and offer a real breakdown of the fees and commissions of various annuity products.

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 retirement.

This material is for general educational purposes only and is not personalized investment, financial, tax, or legal advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Nothing here is an offer, solicitation, or recommendation for any security or strategy. All financial decisions involve risk, and you should consult qualified professionals before acting on this information.
Advisory services offered through Paul Winkler, Inc., an SEC-registered investment adviser.

The industry is working really hard to push alternative investments right now. The pitch is that the old way is broken and that these new investments are the true path forward to building wealth. Today, Paul and Dan talk about how frustrating it is to watch well-meaning investors get sucked into these sales pitches and fail to understand how risky and misleading these products are. In all the jargon and marketing around alternative investments, no one is ever honest about the risks. Listen along as these two investors share some of the biggest alternative investment traps and how investments like crypto, real estate, municipal bonds, private equity, and commodities can turn long-term investors into short-term gamblers.

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 retirement.

This material is for general educational purposes only and is not personalized investment, financial, tax, or legal advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Nothing here is an offer, solicitation, or recommendation for any security or strategy. All financial decisions involve risk, and you should consult qualified professionals before acting on this information.
Advisory services offered through Paul Winkler, Inc., an SEC-registered investment adviser.

Many retirees don’t realize that suffering major portfolio losses during the first few years of retirement can dramatically increase the odds of running out of money later on. In this episode, Paul and Evan explain sequence of returns risk, why early retirement losses can be so damaging, and whether your portfolio is designed to withstand difficult market environments — or vulnerable to them.

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 retirement.

This material is for general educational purposes only and is not personalized investment, financial, tax, or legal advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Nothing here is an offer, solicitation, or recommendation for any security or strategy. All financial decisions involve risk, and you should consult qualified professionals before acting on this information.
Advisory services offered through Paul Winkler, Inc., an SEC-registered investment adviser.

Paul and Evan pick up on a conversation about AI and regulation that makes an important but overlooked point: Tech leaders don’t share the same values as the average American. Listen along to hear some ideas these two advisors have that would help protect the American public around AI content and why regulation may be more of a publicity boost for AI companies than a genuine safeguard for its users.

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 retirement.

This material is for general educational purposes only and is not personalized investment, financial, tax, or legal advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Nothing here is an offer, solicitation, or recommendation for any security or strategy. All financial decisions involve risk, and you should consult qualified professionals before acting on this information.
Advisory services offered through Paul Winkler, Inc., an SEC-registered investment adviser.