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
Fear for Financial Future
A recent study found that the vast majority of Americans don't believe they will be in good enough financial shape to retire at age 65. What are some of our biggest concerns and how can we deal with …
00:18:28 |
Mon 09 Oct 2023
One Week Later: More Qs
In this Friday's Question and Answer episode:
While stocks plunged for most of the Great Depression, how did bonds perform?
Does it make sense to convert to a Roth if the taxes are paid from the I…
00:23:39 |
Fri 06 Oct 2023
Our Jobs Are Secure
Trillions of dollars are wasting away in low-yielding bank accounts. Why do investors keep making the same investing mistakes, over and over again, despite evidence that investing is incredibly simpl…
00:23:01 |
Thu 05 Oct 2023
Ending Conflicted Advice
The 401k and 403b investment offerings are a mess and the US Labor Department would like to make it better, but the financial product industry opposes mandating truly honest investing advice. Salespe…
00:41:57 |
Wed 04 Oct 2023
Shutdown Shut Down
We came prepared to talk about the impact of a government shutdown on your investments. Just as we came on the air, Congress voted to defer the issue for another 45 days. Yet, what would be the finan…
00:40:39 |
Tue 03 Oct 2023
You Can't Win
The evidence continues to show why most "expert" money managers fail to beat their benchmarks. Don and Tom share some powerful academic reasons why money managers (and you) are unlikely to beat the m…
00:25:37 |
Mon 02 Oct 2023
A Unique QCA Day
In today's question and comment episode:
Don is appalled by another great example of a slick salesperson selling a horribly complex and misleading insurance investment for retirement.
Should a Roth…
00:20:41 |
Fri 29 Sep 2023
Trustworthy Advice
A recent study shows that most people trust the right people for investing advice. What is your trusted source of money information? Then, we hear from listeners:
What do we think of this retirement…
00:24:57 |
Thu 28 Sep 2023
You're Making Less
Morningstar recently reported a ongoing gap between investor returns and the returns of the stock market. You and your behavior make less than underlying indexes. We discuss Tom's attempt to buy a ne…
00:40:02 |
Wed 27 Sep 2023
Bad Money Radio
Finding good financial advice is really tough. You might believe that those providing money information in the media are required to tell the truth. They're not. You need to carefully vet anyone prov…
00:40:42 |
Tue 26 Sep 2023
It's Not Investing!
Instead of lining up at the track or using a bookie, today's compulsive gamblers have a respectable way to feed their dangerous habit: short-duration option trading. The amount of money gambled away …
00:21:19 |
Mon 25 Sep 2023
A Whole Lotta Calls
In this week's Friday Q&A session:
A caller shares information about the downside of non-qualified deferred compensation plans at work.
Should some olf 401k plans be moved to a current 401k?
In a …
00:21:53 |
Fri 22 Sep 2023
Retiring With Less
Most "experts" say you'll need $1 million or more to retire comfortably. How will you get by if you've saved less than that, and how can you catch up if you're short on retirement savings? Plus, we h…
00:23:56 |
Thu 21 Sep 2023
Don't Be Dumb
With the release of the meme-stock movie "Dumb Money," it seems like a good time to discuss the reality of chasing after the latest hot "investment." Then, with Don tending to his ailing mom, Tom is …
00:40:24 |
Wed 20 Sep 2023
Retiring Wrong
Choosing the right time to take Social Security can add hundreds of dollars every month. With Don away on family matters, Tom is joined by Paul Merriman to discuss money and investing.
Listeners ask…
00:39:07 |
Wed 20 Sep 2023
Tax Avoidance Reality
Investors are trying to avoid paying taxes to the detriment of overall returns. Tom and Don discuss tax strategies that might make sense. Plus, it turns out those GICs or guaranteed income accounts a…
00:21:13 |
Mon 18 Sep 2023
Q&Again
It's everyone's favorite day: Q&A Friday with Don. This week listeners ask:
Why don't more online brokers adopt automatic rebalancing?
Why should we invest overseas when international stocks have d…
00:16:39 |
Fri 15 Sep 2023
Leverage Wins and Loses
Who wouldn't love double or triple returns on their investments? What is the downside to leverage?
Listeners ask:
What do we think of Mercer Advisors and their sub-advisors?
Should money be moved f…
00:21:52 |
Thu 14 Sep 2023
What Good is Gold?
Over centuries, gold has proven to be a lousy investment. Its big selling point has been "safety." But, is gold really safe? What good is gold? Then, listeners want to know:
Should a home equity lin…
00:39:28 |
Wed 13 Sep 2023
Who Will Protect You?
Because people have been known to rip off customers, the financial industry is heavily regulated, with a few exceptions. We explore how indexed annuity salespeople get away with misleading customers …
00:39:39 |
Tue 12 Sep 2023
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