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EPISODE · Aug 15, 2025 · 20 MIN

Just Say “No” to Alternative Investments

from The Investor Coaching Show with Paul Winkler · host The Investor Coaching Show

Today, Evan shares an article by Jason Zwieg, titled “Wall Street's Big, Bad Idea for Your 401(k),” which highlights how Wall Street is excited to start selling alternative investments to average investors. Listen along as Evan explains why you should always be cautious when a company that sells you something is excited that the rules have relaxed, and why you should just say “no” to alternative investments. Later in the episode, Evan explains why millennials have more wealth than they’ve ever had, but are more worried 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 and take the stress out of planning your retirement.

Today, Evan shares an article by Jason Zwieg, titled “Wall Street's Big, Bad Idea for Your 401(k),” which highlights how Wall Street is excited to start selling alternative investments to average investors. Listen along as Evan explains why you should always be cautious when a company that sells you something is excited that the rules have relaxed, and why you should just say “no” to alternative investments. Later in the episode, Evan explains why millennials have more wealth than they’ve ever had, but are more worried 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 and take the stress out of planning your retirement.

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