Episode 190 - Avoiding Retirement Planning Pit-falls with Jim Lange and P.J. DiNuzzo
b'Making decisions about your financial future can be daunting. It\\u2019s hard to know which investment path to follow and how much risk you can tolerate. There\\u2019s a lot of noise to filter out -- from the talking heads on TV to advisors who aren\\u2019t necessarily looking out for your best interests, i.e., they are not fiduciary advisers who are legally bound to act in your best interest. You also need to evaluate whether you can navigate these choppy waters on your own, or if you would benefit from the help of an experienced, reputable advisor.\\n \\nIn this episode of The Lange Money Hour: Where Smart Money Talks, CPA/Attorney Jim Lange and Pittsburgh-based investment expert, P.J. DiNuzzo, discuss how to invest successfully for financial independence and how to avoid the retirement pitfalls that can undermine your success.\\n\\nJim and P.J. will cover:\\n1. Key personality traits of a successful DIY investor\\n2. The value of reputable advisor\\u2014both financially and in terms of peace-of-mind\\n3. What Gamma research and behavioral science can teach us about saving for retirement\\n4. How determining your optimal asset allocation depends on age, health and risk tolerance\\n5. The best techniques for diversifying your portfolio\\n6. Why you should try to BE the market, not BEAT the market'