# Fear Sells

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Podcast: [Talking Real Money - Investing Talk](https://stenobird.com/podcast/talking-real-money-investing-talk-201087)
Published: 2026-05-20T16:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Don and Tom unload on sensationalized financial journalism, taking aim at recent articles claiming the 4% withdrawal rule and classic 60/40 portfolios are “failing” retirees. They argue that the media increasingly prioritizes fear-driven headlines over practical investing wisdom, pushing emotionally charged narratives that ignore investor behavior and long-term historical returns. The duo also push back against claims that target-date funds could wipe out retirees, explaining why diversified ...

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