A strong market can make investors feel smarter than they really are, and make them forget how much risk they're carrying
A strong market can make investors feel smarter than they really are, and make them forget how much risk they're carrying  
Podcast: The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton
Published On: Mon Aug 03 2026
Description: The first half of the year delivered strong returns for many TSP investors. But rising balances can sometimes mask a more important question: how much risk sits underneath those gains? Here with a midyear reality check is certified financial planner Arthur Stein.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.