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
Friday Q's on Saturday
Don is on the road, so Friday's Q&A is a bit late:
1:28 Maximizing Financial Aid Strategy
4:06 Investing in Individual Stocks
7:49 Converting 401k to IRA
11:37 Creating a Glide Path
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00:19:27 |
Sat 29 Jun 2024
Gradual Change
In this episode:
0:03 Slow Roll into Retirement
2:38 Working Beyond Retirement Age
4:38 Managing Retirement Portfolio Successfully
7:48 Housing Dilemma
9:18 Mutual Funds vs. ETFs
14:34 Ow…
00:21:47 |
Fri 28 Jun 2024
State Retirement Costs
In this edition:
13:09 Exploring Retirement Costs Across the Country
20:44 Importance of Second Opinions in Investing
29:31 Exploring Anti-ESG Funds
35:02 Disputing Charges on Credit Cards
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00:45:53 |
Thu 27 Jun 2024
Dumb and Dumber
In this episode:
1:34 Don's Dumb Duo
5:23 Get a Second Opinion
8:40 The Value of Gold
11:43 Financial Planning Challenges
14:55 Roth Conversions Advice
16:57 Schwab and Fidelity Compariso…
00:46:41 |
Tue 25 Jun 2024
Dimensional's Matrix Book
In today's show:
0:04 Slipping into the Matrix
5:01 The Fascination with Market Capitalization
9:45 The Importance of Diversification
13:14 Understanding Pension Plan Options
16:59 Annuitie…
00:24:00 |
Tue 25 Jun 2024
Q&A with Tom & Roxy
In this Question and Answer Episode:
0:04 The Gold Rush: Physical vs. Financial
1:18 The Speculation of Gold
3:05 Investing Insights: Stocks vs. Gold
4:36 Q&A with Roxy Butner
5:06 Roth IRA…
00:22:19 |
Fri 21 Jun 2024
Emotional Manipulation
In this episode we discuss:
0:04 Investment "Cheesecake"
1:46 Market Predictions: To Worry or Not to Worry
1:53 Stock Market History: Looking Back and Moving Forward
6:41 The Unpredictable Fu…
00:25:00 |
Thu 20 Jun 2024
Parental Influences
In this show we discuss:
1:12 Parents' Influence on Money Behavior
2:22 Impact of Childhood Money Habits
9:45 Retirement Dilemma Discussion
13:45 Tax Planning Considerations
17:00 Managing …
00:45:43 |
Wed 19 Jun 2024
Self-Fulfilling Profits, See?
In this episode:
3:40 A Potential Problem with Some ETFs.
10:12 Understanding Standard Deviation in Investing
14:34 Holding a Diversified Portfolio
19:41 Comparing Avantis and Vanguard Funds
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00:45:05 |
Tue 18 Jun 2024
Advisors Lie
In today's skeptical episode:
0:04 Introduction: The Importance of Trust in Finance
3:09 The Market's Trustworthiness: A Closer Look
5:29 Misconceptions About the Market: Zero-Sum Game
9:53 A…
00:32:10 |
Mon 17 Jun 2024
Don Taking Questions
Don takes on more of your queries:
1:45 Listener Experience with Vanguard and Robinhood
5:23 Taking Advantage of Robinhood's Promotion
6:45 Vanguard's New Fees and the $100 Exit Fee
10:08 Ann…
00:24:52 |
Fri 14 Jun 2024
Rethinking Retirement?
In this podcast:
0:04 Retirement Reflections
21:06 Stock Inclusion Dilemma
22:27 Managing Stock Movements
25:06 Value of Free Financial Help
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00:30:01 |
Thu 13 Jun 2024
Where Ramsey's Wrong
In this episode:
0:04 The Problem with Dave Ramsey's mutual fund advice
5:14 Importance of Second Opinions in Investing
11:21 Retirement Income Strategy and Dividend Reinvestment
16:07 Creati…
00:46:01 |
Wed 12 Jun 2024
Seven Serious "Sins"
When it comes to money, we make a lot of investing mistakes. Today, we talk about:
3:30 The Seven Deadly Sins of Wealth Management
14:59 Seeking a Second Opinion
21:05 Not Making Cash the King …
00:46:24 |
Tue 11 Jun 2024
Killer Premiums
In this episode, we discuss the high price of home and auto insurance:
0:04 Midwest Storms and Insurance Costs
1:48 Home and Auto Insurance Rate Increases
4:03 Reinsurance Companies and Rate Hi…
00:31:14 |
Mon 10 Jun 2024
Friday is Question Day
This week's topics:
1:19 Company Stock Purchase Program Dilemma
4:43 Investing Strategies for a 24-Year-Old
7:06 Listener Input on IPOs and Conservative Fund Options
10:05 Retirement Planning wit…
00:27:47 |
Fri 07 Jun 2024
Vast Hidden Wealth
In This Episode:
1:15 Inaccessible Home Equity
2:24 Tempting Yet Tricky Home Equity Options
3:31 Exploring New Financing Frontiers
4:01 The Evolution of Reverse Mortgages
5:07 Weighing the Home …
00:26:15 |
Thu 06 Jun 2024
The Dumb Dow Endures
Topics in the episode:
2:02 The Dow Jones Industrial Average
5:23 Financial Second Opinions
10:35 Roth Conversions and Financial Planning
13:45 Trusting Financial Data
16:43 Financial Phone-In Q…
00:46:00 |
Wed 05 Jun 2024
What's Your Happy Price?
Today we discuss:
1:00 Money and Happiness
5:31 Second Opinions
12:50 Microphone Woes
27:04 Hodgepodgeitis
37:04 Retirement Account Diversification
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00:42:52 |
Tue 04 Jun 2024
Your Brain on Money
Here's what in this episode:
1:02 Understanding the Psychology of Money
2:32 Rethinking Financial Advisor Terminology
3:27 Rise of Financial Therapy Certification
4:17 Impact of Money on Mental Healt…
00:27:40 |
Mon 03 Jun 2024
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