Portfolio Diversification – March to a Million

Private Credit Risks: What Investors Need to Know Before It Spreads (Ep. 60)

By March to a Million | April 1, 2026

Markets often look stable until they are not.

What risks are quietly building beneath the surface, and how could they impact your future?

In this episode, Greg DuPont, Founder of Wealth Solutions Network, breaks down the rapid rise of private credit and why it is gaining attention across the financial system. He explains how this $3.5 trillion market grew after banks pulled back from lending and why it now plays a major role in portfolios. Greg also outlines the risks tied to limited transparency, liquidity constraints, and valuation concerns.

Additionally, Greg shares steps investors can take to review exposure and strengthen their financial positioning.

Key takeaways:

How private credit replaced traditional bank lending after regulatory shifts following the 2008 crisis
Why limited transparency and internal pricing models can mask real risks in private credit funds
How withdrawal limits and fund gating reveal liquidity challenges during periods of stress
Why exposure may already exist inside pensions, insurance products, and retirement accounts
What steps investors can take to review holdings, diversify assets, and assess risk tolerance
And more!

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10 Market Lessons from 2025 (Ep. 58)

By March to a Million | March 4, 2026

Looking back at a full year of markets, inflation shifts, and economic change can reveal more than any forecast ever could.

What did 2025 actually teach us about investing, housing, taxes, and the future of our savings? And how do those lessons change the way we plan for what comes next?

In this episode, Greg DuPont walks through his top 10 lessons from 2025 now that we are firmly into 2026. He covers everything from market unpredictability and the importance of true diversification to the potential future tax exposure, the rising national debt levels, and fiscal pressures.

Greg discusses:

Why no one truly predicted the 2025 market and what that means for how we plan going forward
How inflation has shifted, where it still lingers, and whether zero inflation is even possible
The housing market’s grip on retirees and why so many feel financially stuck in place
How 401(k)s and IRAs have become areas policymakers may evaluate for future revenue
Why the US national debt is a generational problem that demands honest conversation
And more!