About this episode
Tom and Don grade Gen Z investors from a recent Wall Street Journal article, discussing their portfolios, common mistakes like stock picking, active management, and crypto speculation. They move into practical retirement and college-planning questions from callers — including Roth vs. taxable accounts, 401(k) catch-up contributions, 529 plans, and college costs pushing $90 K a year. 0:04 Gen Z investing habits and media influence 1:59 Grading five young investors from a WSJ profile 7:43 Financial-flinch reflex and planning plug 12:21 Listener: starting a 401(k) at 59 15:34 Listener: using taxable funds for a Roth contribution 20:24 Listener: Roth 401(k) catch-ups and 529 trade-offs 26:08 College costs and saving priorities 28:43 Listener: opening a 529 for a grandchild 36:12 Listener: portfolio check (AVUV + bond ladder) and AVGE recommendation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices