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
Unexpected Taxable Events
The end of the year often brings mutual fund investors an unpleasant surprise that can raise taxes; the realized capital gains distribution. How can you avoid this tax surprise? Are traditional mutua…
00:47:13 |
Wed 06 Dec 2023
Lifelong Income Strategies
What's the best way to create a retirement income stream from your investment portfolio. Today, Tom and Don share four popular income strategies. Then, we hear from you (actually, a few of you):
Doe…
00:46:48 |
Tue 05 Dec 2023
Pensions Staging Comeback?
Once thought to be nearly extinct (except for government workers), some major employers are bringing back the old fashioned pension plan. Does the apparent certainty of a pension make it a better ret…
00:25:13 |
Mon 04 Dec 2023
A Lot of Questions
In todays's Q&A session:
Which funds should be used in a 403b?
Thanks for the podcast.
How much of fixed income should be in inflation hedges?
How could a mom squeeze a bit more income out of her…
00:32:16 |
Fri 01 Dec 2023
And the Winners Are...
A recent list of "the best mutual funds" is best ignored. The funds prised in this piece are not great funds, just a few that got lucky by being in the right investments at the right time. Plus, mos…
00:24:02 |
Thu 30 Nov 2023
Seen the Light?
Most know him as the "Wolf of Wall Street." After ripping on investors for millions of dollars, Jordan Belfort claims to have "seen the light" and now believes that low-cost, index-style investing is…
00:24:20 |
Wed 29 Nov 2023
Dave Promises Big Bucks
Forget the 4% rule, Dave Ramsey wants you to believe that you can take an 8% annual income from an American Funds (or other broker-sold) portfolio. We explain why that is incredibly unlikely.
Then on…
00:23:58 |
Wed 29 Nov 2023
Financial Illiteracy
A new study of Americans financial knowledge shows that a sizable portion of us are woefully uniformed about financial matters. Tom and Don share the results and ideas for improving our fiscal educat…
00:25:06 |
Mon 27 Nov 2023
Work Plans Losing
This is the last show of Thanksgiving week, as Tom and Don are taking time off. In the episode, we discuss the many problems with 401k and 403b plans that keep employees from doing as well as they mi…
00:45:36 |
Wed 22 Nov 2023
So Few Houses
Today, we talk about the biggest reason housing prices have stayed so high in a period of rising rates. We also consider the right time to sell a home and downside and the impact a changing real esta…
00:46:53 |
Tue 21 Nov 2023
Want to Pay Less?
If you want to reduce the amount you pay the IRS in 2024, there are several things you can do before the year is up to reduce your tax burden. If you wait until it's time to file next April, your ded…
00:28:20 |
Mon 20 Nov 2023
Pre-Turkey Q&A
In this episode, Don addresses the following:
Why should a portfolio be rebalanced regularly?
Is a state teacher's pension pre-tax money or can it be rolled over tax-free?
What is the difference b…
00:14:57 |
Fri 17 Nov 2023
Are Advisors Obsolete?
As AI grows exponetially more knowledgable, are investors ready to move from human to many investing advice? Are there skills that people have that artificial intelligence can't mimic? Plus, listener…
00:25:37 |
Thu 16 Nov 2023
Most Don't Know
When Tom finally sits down with the finance guy to buy his car, he is pitched a bunch of extra warranties and given some terrible investing advice. So, today, we discuss all of the mistaken beliefs p…
00:46:36 |
Wed 15 Nov 2023
World of Opportunities
With U.S. stock prices running hot versus the rest of the world, could your portfolio benefit from more international stocks? Tom and Don share some numbers and historical data. We ask, is Robin Hood…
00:45:11 |
Tue 14 Nov 2023
Hedge Fund Fail
We share yet another example of the premise that luck is behind the success of most professional money managers. A new book portrays Ray Dalio, the founder of the giant hedge fund Bridgewater Associa…
00:23:57 |
Mon 13 Nov 2023
Four Q Day
This Friday, Don answers questions about:
How many beneficiaries of a 529 plan can transfer $35,000 into a Roth IRA?
Does a micro-cap fund have a place in a portfolio?
Should a retirement lump sum…
00:19:36 |
Fri 10 Nov 2023
A Mere Million?
The average American family’s net worth has risen to 1 million dollars, yet few of us have the money for a $500 million yacht. However, there are 16 million mini-millionaires in the United States. Ho…
00:21:53 |
Thu 09 Nov 2023
Working in Retirement
Retiring later seems like a viable option for those who failed to save enough to afford retirement. What is the reality of working past 65? What are the new 2024 retirement plan contribution limits?
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00:42:00 |
Wed 08 Nov 2023
Fiduciary Future?
After failing several times, the Department of Labor will try again to make all retirement plan advisors act as true fiduciaries. The insurance industry will be suing to keep you paying them high fee…
00:43:57 |
Tue 07 Nov 2023
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