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
Q&A Away
Don's taking your questions as he sits in Montana for a moment:
2:51 Simplifying Investment Management
10:49 Choosing the Right Bonds
13:14 Tax Implications of Selling Property
16:55 Establis…
00:25:00 |
Fri 02 Aug 2024
Are You Special?
As Don continues to traverse the country, he and Tom talk about:
0:04 Nearing Normalcy
2:21 Special Investments Not So Special
4:11 The Top 10 Investments
4:53 Investing in Crypto
7:39 Trou…
00:25:20 |
Fri 02 Aug 2024
IRAs Losing Billions
In this episode, Don is dealing from Deadwood, South Dakota:
2:05 Answering Money Questions on the Move
11:48 Investing Dilemma: What to Do with $50,000?
15:13 Overcoming Hodgepodge-itis
20:1…
00:44:25 |
Thu 01 Aug 2024
Fiscal Fallacies
Don keeps traveling west as we discuss:
2:11 Change in Location, Change in Discussion
3:19 Fallacies of the Past
4:22 Social Security Beliefs
6:31 Misconceptions about Equity Returns
9:10 M…
00:43:19 |
Wed 31 Jul 2024
A Tom & Roxy Q&A
In this Q&A episode:
0:04 The Shiny Object Syndrome
1:10 The Top Stock Funds
3:46 Lessons from Janus Funds
5:40 Roth IRA Contributions Dilemma
8:30 Considerations for Traditional IRA
9:06…
00:21:45 |
Fri 26 Jul 2024
Presidential Preference?
Wes Crill from Dimensional Funds joins us to discuss:
1:47 Election Anxiety
3:51 Presidential Concerns
6:03 Market Concentration
7:37 Diversification Dilemma
10:15 Small Cap Superiority
1…
00:29:16 |
Fri 26 Jul 2024
On the Road in Wisconsin
Tom meets Don and listeners in Madison, Wisconsin:
0:35 Welcome to Talking Real Money live from Goodland Park
8:19 The insurance industry's challenge with transparency
12:34 The importance of r…
00:42:32 |
Wed 24 Jul 2024
More Return Adds Risk
Tom meets Don on the road trip in a park in Madison, Wisconsin:
0:04 The Corn Chronicles
1:33 Ethanol Insights
5:31 Financial Decisions
7:32 Risky Yields
10:44 Insurance Insights
13:06 To…
00:39:51 |
Wed 24 Jul 2024
Leave Nothing?
In this Q&A session:
0:07 Die with Zero concept and spending for experiences
1:37 Audience member's humorous desire for a bounced check
9:22 Bill Perkins' extravagant birthday celebration and g…
00:23:22 |
Sat 20 Jul 2024
Younger Investors Smarter?
Tom is back for a new episode featuring:
0:04 Welcome Back Banter
5:01 Shifting Investment Trends
7:13 Generational Investing Shifts
12:27 The Pitfalls of Trading
15:29 VTWAX vs. VT
17:59…
00:28:52 |
Thu 18 Jul 2024
Why Small Cap Stocks?
In today's episode:
3:31 The Dow and Small Company Stocks
6:37 The Value in Small Cap Investing
13:01 Beware of Gimmickry in Investing
15:06 Understanding Risky Investment Strategies
21:09 …
00:46:08 |
Wed 17 Jul 2024
Insurance+Investments=Issues
In what was supposed to be the Tuesday podcast:
1:46 The Truth About Annuities
5:37 A Bright Financial Future
6:25 Financial Decisions Made Easy
6:43 Slamming the Insurance Industry
7:03 Pr…
00:46:15 |
Wed 17 Jul 2024
Travelin' Answer Man
In this Q&Apisode:
0:04 On the Road Again
5:24 Planning for Retirement
8:58 Handling Inherited Accounts
13:08 Maximizing Retirement Savings
14:24 Balancing Investment Focus
18:48 Role of …
00:25:07 |
Fri 12 Jul 2024
Another Show with Joe
Joe Saul-Sehy from Stacking Benjamins joins Don again to discuss:
3:09 Financial Planning Teaching Methods
8:23 Taxation and Financial Planning History
12:25 Efficacy of Fee-Only Planners
16:…
00:31:58 |
Thu 11 Jul 2024
Stock Picking Fails
Another episode on the road:
0:03 Bad Year for Stock Pickers
3:24 Property Value and Lease Analysis
4:35 Triple Net Lease Concerns
5:19 Seeking a Second Opinion
5:31 Fiduciary Advisors at A…
00:42:46 |
Wed 10 Jul 2024
Better Berries, Bad Banks
As Don continues his travels, we discuss:
0:03 On the Road Again
5:41 Berry Talk
8:11 Financial Philosophy
12:39 Protecting Your Investments
20:56 Family Inheritance Dilemma
24:48 Setting…
00:45:54 |
Tue 09 Jul 2024
Tom & Roxy Q&A
In this Q&A episode:
1:49 The Dangers of Following Market Trends
4:27 Making Decisions Based on Future Feelings
4:58 Investing for Yourself, Not the World
5:19 Welcoming Roxy Butner to the St…
00:30:01 |
Sat 06 Jul 2024
Investing Should Be Dull
Another exciting episode from the mountains of North Carolina:
0:03 Introduction to the Journey
2:40 Looking for exciting investments?
7:45 Importance of Seeking Second Opinions
9:23 Retireme…
00:44:51 |
Wed 03 Jul 2024
Five Feels Fine
Here's the first true "On the Road" edition:
0:04 On the Road Woes
4:09 Temptation of the S&P 500
13:25 Technical Challenges Resolved
14:24 The Dumb Duo of Investing
14:56 Investment Horror…
00:42:46 |
Tue 02 Jul 2024
While the Tom's Away...
Join Don and Joe Saul-Sehy from Stacking Benjamins as they discuss:
0:04 The Secret Coup
1:27 Stacking Benjamins
3:07 The FIRE Movement
9:18 Work and More
12:22 Retirement Realities
14:56…
00:29:55 |
Mon 01 Jul 2024
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