Private credit is hot right now — and for good reason. It can feel steady, cash-flow friendly, and simpler than other alternative investments. But when something feels “easy,” that’s exactly when investors start letting their guard down.

In this episode, Rod breaks down what private credit actually is (and how it’s different from bonds), then we walk through five common mistakes we see high-income investors make when they step into this space.

From liquidity blind spots, to yield-chasing, to misaligned incentives and over-concentration, the thread is the same: private credit can be powerful — if you use it inside a plan instead of letting comfort make decisions for you.

Key Takeaways

• Private credit often means investing in a portfolio of loans, not a  ...