Many people hire an advisor because they feel that their investments are too important to risk going it alone, but for those who choose a more self-directed approach, it’s important to know the pitfalls to avoid. Nathan discusses DIY investor traps and how to be a smart money manager. Also on MoneyTalk, basics of workplace accounts, current yields and preferred stock, and the price of time. Host: Nathan Beauvais CFP®, CIMA®, CPWA®; Air Date: 3/20/2026; Original Air Dates: 6/12/2023, 8/3/2023, 8/2/2024 & 2/5/2026. Have a question for the hosts? Leave a message on the MoneyTalk Hotline at (401) 587-SOWA and have your voice heard live on the air!