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
Know Before You Commit
Before you enter into any relationship, it's important to know how the other person perceives money. This is particularly important to know if you plan to spend your life with that person. Plus, list…
00:27:37 |
Mon 08 Jan 2024
New Year. New Questions.
Happy new year and we have new questions:
What do we think of XY Planning Network?
Is Vanguard's new Core Actively Managed Bond Fund a good investment?
What can or should be done with a gifted ann…
00:25:40 |
Fri 05 Jan 2024
Money Unmentionable
There may be a few things we shouldn't discuss. Money isn't one of them. We need to share nuggets of financial wisdom with our families to help them become better money managers. Beware of a clever n…
00:47:04 |
Thu 04 Jan 2024
Inept Investing Info
We look back at "expert" market predictions for 2023. Who got it right, and who failed to come close? Then, we share better ways to invest. Do presidential elections have any impact on stock prices? …
00:48:05 |
Wed 03 Jan 2024
Most Own Equities
One hundred years ago, very few Americans owned stocks. It was only in the past decade that a majority of us were invested in equities. Yet, the vast majority of stock investors fail even to match th…
00:25:29 |
Tue 02 Jan 2024
Last Q&A of '23
This is the last episode of 2023 and it's only fitting that it be Don's favorite type: questions and answers. We have some great ones this week:
Is adding a DFA value fund worth the added cost?
Sho…
00:22:54 |
Fri 29 Dec 2023
Retirement Relocation
Retirement can mean gaining the freedom to live anywhere you want. Tom and Don consider the best and worst states for retirees, based on multiple criteria, from two different sources. One of the wors…
00:48:04 |
Thu 28 Dec 2023
A Christmas Dog Story
This episode was recorded on December 23, 2023. Just before going on the air, Don's wife told him about a lost dog found 3,000 miles from his Washington state home. The outpouring of offers to help w…
00:48:16 |
Wed 27 Dec 2023
Investing Realities
We return from our holiday hiatus with quiz: Which is an investing fact and which is a money myth? Plus, a listener want to know:
What can be done with a brokerage firm that refuses to let go of fund…
00:27:56 |
Tue 26 Dec 2023
The Great Fund Debate
We revisit the "active vs. passive" debate. We thought this debate had been settled, yet many still invest with active money managers. Then, we hear from listeners:
Objectively, why do we hate Bitco…
00:31:25 |
Thu 21 Dec 2023
Fastest Home Fill-Ups
Where in the country has home equity risen most and least? What can you do to tap that hidden wealth? Does a HELOC or reverse mortgage make sense? Does owning a house even make sense in this economy?…
00:45:58 |
Wed 20 Dec 2023
Wait… Stocks Have Risen?
Don finally peeked at his brokerage statement and was pleasantly surprised. His portfolio finally made money. Did yours? We talk about the investment markets' ups (and downs) and finding the right ba…
00:46:00 |
Tue 19 Dec 2023
Start Investing Sooner
In this episode, we talk about some of the steps you should take well before retirement to get your financial house in order. We discuss money-saving tips and investing ideas to help those in their y…
00:25:58 |
Mon 18 Dec 2023
Pre-Christmas Question Day
The questions may not be festive, but they're important, and Don answers them:
How should assets be allocated across different types of accounts?
What happens to the money in a 529 plan if the cust…
00:23:01 |
Fri 15 Dec 2023
When Managers Go Away
Another problem with actively managed mutual funds is the mortality of managers. What happens if you rely on the incredibly rare, super-smart, practically prescient money manager, and they go away? P…
00:25:40 |
Thu 14 Dec 2023
Real Investing is Hard
A new academic study concludes that you might be better off avoiding bonds. Tom and Don discuss whether a strategy that potentially risky makes sense for you. We discuss the sorry state of most inves…
00:45:59 |
Wed 13 Dec 2023
Stop Hurting Yourself
We keep making damaging financial mistakes. Are you ready to manage your money better and actually invest? We hear from listeners:
Can iBonds be transferred to others?
What's the best way to set up…
00:47:19 |
Tue 12 Dec 2023
Bitcoin and Gold Heat Up
The price of both Bitcoin and gold have soared recently. Has anything changed that might make them attractive investments? Plus, there is more evidence that those who chase returns using mutual funds…
00:26:53 |
Mon 11 Dec 2023
Cool Days Q&A
After Don grumbles about the length of the holiday season, he goes on to answer listeners questions:
Does it make sense to use a 529 Plan to make future Roth IRAs for grandkids?
Is the 4.7% interes…
00:24:20 |
Fri 08 Dec 2023
Avoiding Bad Advice
Investing "professionals" run the gamut from highly skilled and honest to truly dangerous. How can you avoid the mediocre to crooked financial advice providers out there? Tom and Don have some simple…
00:25:13 |
Thu 07 Dec 2023
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