Talking Real Money - Investing Talk
Financial talk radio veteran, Don McDonald and former host of Serious Money on PBS, Tom Cock, join forces to talk about real money issues. In each episode, they solve real money problems, dole out real investing (not speculating) advice, and really explain the financial issues that effect all of us. Plus, it's actually fun! Talking Real Money is a podcast designed to provide the real help we all need to enjoy a really great future. Call in with your questions anytime at 855-935-TALK (8255).
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 30 minutes
- Episodes
- 1726
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
Tariffs and Investments
In today's episode:
2:18 The Impact of Tariffs
3:56 Unpacking Smoot-Hawley
5:07 Market Timing Dilemmas
8:13 Evidence from Professor Horstmeyer
12:19 The Cost of Timing the Market
13:23 Th…
00:28:01 |
Mon 16 Dec 2024
T&D Q&A
In today's Friday Q&A:
0:27 Welcome to Q&A Day
3:30 I-Bonds and Inflation Protection
6:54 403B Resources and Options
10:41 TSP Withdrawal Strategies
13:39 Vanguard Fee Changes
17:15 Mortg…
00:27:55 |
Fri 13 Dec 2024
The Money Talk
'Tis the Talkin' Season:
0:27 Holiday Season Reflections
1:42 Discussing Money in Families
3:24 Navigating Conversations with Kids
4:47 The Complexity of Financial Discussions
9:43 Strateg…
00:33:18 |
Thu 12 Dec 2024
Care vs. Cash
In this episode of "Talking Real Money," Don and Tom delve into a topic that intertwines personal finance with broader societal issues, sparked by a tragic event—the assassination of a CEO from the h…
00:44:58 |
Wed 11 Dec 2024
Time to Sell?
In this episode from Saturday's show:
2:59 Market Valuations: Time to Worry?
5:07 Selling Winners: A Different Approach
7:22 The Lost Decade: Lessons from History
13:45 Global Risks: Beyond t…
00:45:16 |
Tue 10 Dec 2024
Holiday Hustlers
In today's episode:
0:10 Scams During the Holiday Season
2:39 Smart vs. Stupid Scammers
6:32 Phone Scams: Who to Trust?
7:54 Recent Scams and Ponzi Schemes
10:07 Believing in Scams
10:59 …
00:25:49 |
Mon 09 Dec 2024
Fri-Day-o'-Qs
In today's Q&A:
2:15 Separately Managed Accounts Discussion
4:04 Exploring Real Estate Investments
7:03 Dividend Income vs. Selling ETF Shares
12:41 Total Return Strategy Explained
17:33 As…
00:24:56 |
Fri 06 Dec 2024
Investing Backward
In today's show:
0:25 Start at the End
2:18 Understanding Your Spending
7:24 Importance of Knowing Your Spend
14:27 Begin Your Retirement Journey
16:14 Questions from Listeners
Learn more…
00:27:20 |
Fri 06 Dec 2024
Investor Gratitude
In this episode:
2:21 Ten Reasons to Be a Thankful Investor
8:01 The State of the U.S. Economy
9:12 Reflections on the Recent Election
10:05 Financial System Stability
13:35 The Art of Exce…
00:44:50 |
Wed 04 Dec 2024
US High, Them Low?
In this first part of Saturday's radio show:
4:52 International vs. U.S. Investments
12:43 Planning for Retirement Taxes
14:13 The Importance of Financial Advisors
16:48 Wills and Family Dyna…
00:46:29 |
Tue 03 Dec 2024
Bad Markets Are Unpredictable
In this edition:
0:39 Market Crashes and Personal Memories
5:05 Technology and the New Market Paradigm
7:34 The Real Estate Bubble of 2007
10:38 Predictions and the 2008 Financial Crisis
…
00:44:34 |
Wed 27 Nov 2024
Good Advice is Rare
On today's show:
1:26 Financial Advisor Red Flags
6:15 The Importance of Transparency
9:05 Trust Your Financial Advisor
10:48 Green Flags in Financial Advising
11:54 Avoiding Common Misconc…
00:42:50 |
Tue 26 Nov 2024
Fed's Limits
In this episode:
0:29 Understanding Interest Rates
3:00 The Housing Market Dilemma
5:58 Investing vs. Lifestyle Decisions
9:07 Emergency Fund Strategies
15:22 Exploring the TSP Changes
22…
00:31:15 |
Tue 26 Nov 2024
Tom + Roxy + Qs
In this week's Q&A:
0:26 Starting with Successful Investing
3:35 Transitioning to Your Questions
4:45 Exploring Inflation and Purchasing Power
8:56 Navigating 401k Changes
13:50 Managing Hi…
00:25:34 |
Fri 22 Nov 2024
Even Bad Ones Worked
In this episode:
1:17 Just Invest in Something
5:08 Portfolio Management Strategies
7:07 Insurance and Car Accidents
11:58 Emergency Funds in Retirement
12:54 Home Equity Considerations
2…
00:39:42 |
Wed 20 Nov 2024
Oracle of Omaha Timing?
In the first hour from Saturday's show:
1:31 Is Buffett Sends a Message?
18:20 The Perils of Timing the Market
19:42 The Mystery of Warren Buffett
20:04 Analyzing Investment Strategies
20:1…
00:45:22 |
Tue 19 Nov 2024
What's in Your Wallet?
On today's show:
5:21 State of America's Wallet.
9:10 Credit Card Conundrum.
10:36 The Car Cost Crisis.
12:50 Housing Market Woes.
14:45 Future of Financial Advisors.
19:19 Navigating Adv…
00:34:28 |
Mon 18 Nov 2024
Don Answers More
In today's Q&A:
4:13 Non-Qualified Annuities Explained
9:37 Roth Contributions and Eligibility
12:01 Preparing for Retirement Gaps
16:48 Diversifying Your Investments
Learn more about your …
00:23:01 |
Fri 15 Nov 2024
Myth, Lies, and Mistakes Part 2
In the second past or our special edition:
0:27 Introduction to Myths and Mistakes
3:07 The Importance of Diversification
9:35 Debunking Investment Complexity
12:06 Understanding Risk in Inv…
00:20:55 |
Thu 14 Nov 2024
Myths, Lies, and Mistakes 1-5
In part one of our two-part special:
0:33 Introduction to Myths, Lies, and Mistakes
4:26 Myth One: I Got a Guy
5:21 Myth Two: The Future Can Be Predicted
11:00 Myth Three: Starting Too Late
…
00:21:22 |
Wed 13 Nov 2024
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