Pension Perils: Lessons from the Dallas Fund Fiasco (SB1576)

Joe and OG create a case study focusing on the Dallas Police and Fire Pension System's struggles, diving into poor investment choices and their impact on employees. Joe relays the perils of complicated investments, advocating for more straightforward and more manageable strategies. The team also shares a TikTok moment about evaluating wealth through trash cans, discusses an unusual employer's 401k vs. Roth IRA match proposal, and debates their most disappointing concert experiences.


Introduction and Doug's Antics

Today's Show Overview

Pension Fund Struggles

Dallas Police and Fire Pension System

Pension System Mismanagement

Lessons for Average Investors

Private Equity Pitfalls

The Importance of Professional Management

Trivia and TikTok Minute

Buffet or Buffett?

The Trash Can Wealth Indicator

Listener Question: Employer Matching Roth IRA Contributions

Concert Disappointments and Highlights

Wrapping Up: Key Takeaways


FULL SHOW NOTES: stackingbenjamins.com/all-about-pension-funds-1576
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