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
Big Investing Factors
There aren't many ways to improve your odds while investing in stocks. So, why have investors like Warren Buffet been so successful and why do we belive in factor investing? Plus listeners want to kn…
00:32:36 |
Thu 02 May 2024
Strange Money Perspectives
Don't be fooled by "money illusions." We are often confused about money math, particularly when it comes to the impacts of inflation. Our financial psycology can lead us to make bad decisions. The c…
00:46:39 |
Wed 01 May 2024
Are Bonds Bad?
After bonds suffered a really bad year in 2022, many investors still hate them. Do all bonds deserve the recent bad reputations? Time for a fixed income reality check. We also discuss the bad advice …
00:47:11 |
Tue 30 Apr 2024
More Fiduciary Help?
Once again, the United States Depratment of Labor is trying to protect retirement investors against the lies told, and the high fees charged, by many providers of advoce for retirement pland rollover…
00:29:06 |
Mon 29 Apr 2024
Question (and Answer) Day
This Friday's Qs:
How should an aggressive investor invest money that is not needed in retirement?
Does a QLAC make sense as a toold to control long-term care expenses?
Are there any tax ramicatio…
00:16:55 |
Fri 26 Apr 2024
Why Take Risk?
What is the best investment strategy in a time of higher "safe" interest rates? For many, the tendency is to play it safer, but how might that work out in the long run? Plus, we answer questions:
Ho…
00:31:51 |
Thu 25 Apr 2024
Expensive Retirement Plans
Far too many businesses offer their employees expensive retirement plans. You must know how much you're paying. Plus, many states are now allowing employees to set up automatic payroll deductions int…
00:42:31 |
Wed 24 Apr 2024
Retirement Quiz
This seemingly simple retirement quiz stumped most who took it. How will you fare? Take the quiz with us. Plus, what can you do if you have a low interest rate bank savings account?
Listeners want to…
00:47:03 |
Tue 23 Apr 2024
Returns Matter More
Our friend, Mark Hebner from Index Fund Advisors, joins Tom and Don to talk about the most important number to investors, total return. The rise and fall of prices shouldn't be of much concern to inv…
00:29:55 |
Mon 22 Apr 2024
TGIQAF
In this week's Friday Q&A edition:
How safe are investment in brokerage accounts?
Why shouldn't someone tranfer an IRA to Robin Hood to collect a 3% bonus?
What do we think of Fisher Investments "…
00:18:03 |
Fri 19 Apr 2024
Small Index, Big Stocks
One of the problems with index funds is the fact that they slavishly follow the index. This means that for long periods they can own stocks that are way outside the indexes parameters. This is one ar…
00:29:29 |
Thu 18 Apr 2024
Emergency Funds and More
Most American's have saved enough for even a $400 emergency? Start there, and then it's time to work on retirement savings. Along the way have those tough financial conversations with your partner. P…
00:45:33 |
Wed 17 Apr 2024
Should You Worry?
We recorded this episode as the Iranian attack on Israel was beginning. We discussed the impact of global events on your portfolio and how to invest during market turbulence. Then, we give you the ch…
00:45:51 |
Tue 16 Apr 2024
A New Day of Q&A
Listeners love our question and and snswer episode, so here a special Monday Q&A featuring Tom and Roxyu Butner answer your written questions:
Is a Total World Stock Market Index Fund Enough?
Shoul…
00:24:55 |
Mon 15 Apr 2024
It's You and Don Day
On today's FridayQ we discuss:
Robin Hood's recent offer of a 3% bonus on IRA rollovers.
Avoiding a tax penalty of an inherited annuity.
A listener's Talking Real Money Road Trip suggestion.
The …
00:16:25 |
Fri 12 Apr 2024
Best? Be Wary.
We are innundated with articles featuring lists of the "best" investments. Are they really that good and should you invest in them? Plus, we hear from listeners:
What's the difference between two bo…
00:30:48 |
Thu 11 Apr 2024
A True Fiduciary?
Most advisors claim to be fiduciaries and even those who are always required to act in a client's best interests can have conflicts. What makes a true fiduciary financial advisor? We also discuss you…
00:46:23 |
Wed 10 Apr 2024
The Highest Heights?
Nobel laureate, Robert Shiller, believes that the U.S. stock market may have run its course for awhile. So, what should you do is he's right? You be shocked (wink) at the answer. Then, aa whole lot o…
00:46:03 |
Tue 09 Apr 2024
2% is Too Much
Paying too much for your retirement plan and the investments within can damage your future. Listeners ask:
What do we think of direct indexing?
Why isn't Don's book available as an audiobook?
Le…
00:24:50 |
Mon 08 Apr 2024
A Few Friday Qs
Submit your spoken questions at talkingrealfmoney.com. This week:
What if "messing around" with a portfolio simply means using Avantis and DFA ETFs?
Are Avantis ETFs reall worth the extra expenses …
00:16:42 |
Fri 05 Apr 2024
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