Today, Paul brings in a WSJ article that provides a list of potential events this year that could weaken the dollar against other world currencies. Paul wants confident investors to remember that you shouldn’t change your plan based on what may or may not happen in the future. Then, Paul explains why a weaker dollar isn’t always a bad thing for the U.S. economy, and why investors who follow the industry are more likely to be hurt by a weakening dollar. Later in the episode, would it be helpful for people to tap their 401(k) for a down payment on a home? Paul covers an article about a Trump administration plan to borrow from yourself to buy a house, and discusses the unseen risks of removing money that is making compound interest for something you need now.

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Paul runs into an annuity salesperson on Facebook who reveals that he made $300,000 in income in his first month and wasn’t remotely interested in helping people, but in showing off his skills to his peers. So, where does caring for clients fit into most of these sales? Paul shares the four steps people use to sell these products that you can look out for, and why it’s just not possible to trust high-commission products salespeople to look out for you when their companies are pushing them to produce sales.

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Evan talks about a celebration of life service he attended earlier in the day and reflects on how you never know how long life will be and how having a strong sense of purpose changes your perspective about money. Listen along as these two advisors describe why investing just to be good at investing and have a lot of wealth is what sucks you into get-rich-quick schemes and marketing trends.

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Paul and Evan get into a conversation about a common question for homeowners: Is it a better investment to put extra money in my house or in my portfolio? Paul talks about why you shouldn’t view your home as an investment unless you plan on selling it and moving into a tent. Listen along as these two advisors explain the importance of paying off or improving your home without viewing it as an investing decision. Later in the episode, Paul discusses how Trump is cracking down on corporate ownership of residential housing.

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Paul and Jim talk about a pundit who told investors which funds to own in 2025, and those funds had a return of over 14%. Paul admits that most investors who saw this increase in their portfolio would probably think they did pretty well last year. The problem is that without benchmarking, they wouldn’t realize that the funds did worse than the S&P 500 and underperformed the market’s leading sector by 35%. Listen along as these advisors break down what is wrong with these investments and why benchmarking is the only way to know how your investments are doing.

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Every investment company is working to sell you on the idea that they can help you build wealth through cutting-edge technology and financial expertise, but the reality is that many of these companies, like Robinhood, are making money off you through activating your emotions and trying to cultivate a dopamine addiction around the gamification of gambling. Listen along as Paul and Jim talk about some of the strategies Robinhood uses to mislead investors and take your money while claiming to help you earn big bucks. Later in the episode, Paul brings up a couple who moved to Ecuador and are living off of their social security benefits and discusses why this kind of behaviour may be enticing for people who didn’t make a plan, but could actually be quite dangerous.

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No one likes to think about the day when they will no longer be here and their spouse or children will have to take on more responsibility in managing the family’s finances. Today, Paul brings an article about the different approaches people take to preparing important information — such as your primary doctor, accountant, or attorney, as well as passwords and automated payments — as well as retirement accounts and their management. Listen along as Paul shares about PWI’s “love letter,” a document template that will help your family transition after you’re gone without adding stress to an already difficult time. Later in the episode, Tesla is betting their future on a completely automated workforce, but we still don’t have the 20-hour workweek we were promised a few decades ago.

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.

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