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
- 1727
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
A (Very) Few Qs
In the shortest Friday Q&A show ever:
2:20 Retirement Lump Sum Concerns
4:28 Transitioning Investment Accounts
6:58 Disclaimers and Financial Advice
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00:13:12 |
Fri 06 Sep 2024
High Return Dangers
In this episode we discuss:
3:17 The Illusion of High Returns
6:23 The Importance of Second Opinions
20:42 Charitable Giving Strategies
24:04 Transitioning from Real Estate
27:20 Tackling H…
00:46:08 |
Thu 05 Sep 2024
Reached the TIPping Point
In this episode,
We explore the tip request explosion in America.
We discuss the stock markets' recent performance.
A caller shares his thoughts on retirement.
How should twenty-somethings invest…
00:33:20 |
Thu 05 Sep 2024
Your "Magic" Number?
In today's post-holiday episode:
2:42 Preparing for Retirement: Key Considerations
8:54 The Importance of Professional Financial Help
10:58 Embracing Flexibility in Retirement Planning
15:…
00:26:07 |
Tue 03 Sep 2024
A Few Questions for Don
Topics of today's questions:
2:14 Long-Term Care Insurance Insights
14:51 Evaluating ETFs for Downside Protection
18:25 Managing Debt with HELOC Strategies
23:36 Portfolio Management for Reti…
00:26:57 |
Sat 31 Aug 2024
Buy and Sell Automatically
This edition's discussion:
3:08 The Importance of Rebalancing
6:40 Understanding Risk and Volatility
12:13 Inherited Wealth Decisions
15:29 Comparing Exchange-Traded Funds
20:05 The Future …
00:25:07 |
Fri 30 Aug 2024
Misleading Headlines
In this episode:
1:36 Creative Fear-Mongering Editing
11:28 Fund Recommendations and Confusion
14:30 Clarifying Financial Advice
20:36 Investment Education for Young People
21:06 Personal F…
00:45:28 |
Wed 28 Aug 2024
Your Own Worst Enemy
In this episode:
0:04 Financial Exorcism
5:09 Index Fund Realities
15:03 Understanding Market Behavior
21:22 Navigating Retirement Challenges
23:30 Managing Unexpected Wealth
28:20 Lazy P…
00:46:40 |
Wed 28 Aug 2024
Questions for Tom & Roxy
In this special Q&A episode:
5:52 Listener Questions Begin
7:53 Paying Off Debt vs. Investing
8:43 Retirement Savings Strategies
10:21 Employee Stock Purchase Plans
14:37 Risk Management in…
00:31:08 |
Fri 23 Aug 2024
Bonds No Longer Bad?
In this episode:
2:35 The Bond Debate
5:07 Alternatives to Bonds
6:47 Evaluating Long-Term Investment Options
9:56 Listener Questions Begin
16:39 Financial Decisions and Strategies
Learn …
00:25:12 |
Thu 22 Aug 2024
Financial Fortification
From last Saturday's radio show:
1:23 Understanding Investment Scams
4:58 Protecting Your Identity
7:25 The Downsides of Credit Freezing
9:04 Importance of Two-Factor Authentication
10:02 R…
00:45:47 |
Wed 21 Aug 2024
Home Sales Changes
In this episode, Tom and Don discuss:
5:27 Tech Wonders and Real Estate
13:47 The Changing Landscape of Real Estate
21:14 Navigating Financial Security
21:34 Listener Questions and Insights
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00:46:54 |
Tue 20 Aug 2024
Q&A Delay
As Don was actually vacationing, here is last Friday's episode a few days late:
4:06 SIPC Insurance Explained
6:43 Fiduciary Duty and Insurance Companies
8:23 IRA vs. 401k Protection
10:23 Se…
00:19:11 |
Mon 19 Aug 2024
Tough Topic
As Don was actually vacationing, here is last Thursday's episode a few days late:
1:03 The Money Talk Dilemma
1:45 Power Dynamics in Financial Discussions
2:01 Evolving Perspectives on Money Ta…
00:23:37 |
Mon 19 Aug 2024
Index Issues
As Tom and Don meet up at Lake Chelan, they discuss:
2:58 Index Fund Disadvantages
13:56 Market Decline in September
21:47 Avoiding the Herd Mentality
27:40 Overcoming Hodgepodge-itis
36:26…
00:46:03 |
Wed 14 Aug 2024
Ultimate Volatility?
In this episode, Tom and Don are in the same room discussing:
6:38 Securing Your Financial Future
10:27 Understanding Risk Tolerance
14:22 The Insurance Industry's Self-Interest
16:50 Bonds: …
00:47:31 |
Tue 13 Aug 2024
Answers from Chelan
This week Don takes questions about:
2:00 Investing for Grandson
4:14 Evaluating 401k Investments
6:50 Revising Investment Portfolio
8:10 WEP and GPO Discussion
19:34 Small Cap Value Index …
00:27:02 |
Fri 09 Aug 2024
Fiduciary Rule Falls?
In another traveling episode, we discuss:
1:01 Retirement Savings Importance
2:10 Court Ruling Impact
3:59 Common Retirement Mistakes
6:25 Failing to Maximize 401k Benefits
8:19 Borrowing f…
00:24:08 |
Thu 08 Aug 2024
Old Fund Idea Fails
Don joins Tom from a dairy farm in Elk, Washington to explore the history and structure of closed-end funds. They discuss a recent fund by Bill Ackman, highlighting high fees compared to ETFs. Listen…
00:45:00 |
Wed 07 Aug 2024
Stocks Stumble
Don and Tom from "Talking Real Money" talk about the end-of-the-week stock market decline and put equity investing in perspective. Then they discuss recent changes in retirement savings plans. They m…
00:46:15 |
Tue 06 Aug 2024
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