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
How Much Can You Spend?
Is it the 4% rule? Should you take less in bad times and more in good times? How do you know how much income can you take from your investments in retirement?
Listeners ask:
What kinds of investment…
00:20:21 |
Wed 10 May 2023
Worried About Banks?
Should you be concerned about the money you have in the bank?
Listeners wonder:
What would have happened if you invested at the highest point of stock market every year?
What is the best way to buy…
00:41:22 |
Tue 09 May 2023
Better Than a Coronation?
It is estimated that the UK spent about $100 million to crown King Charles III. What else could you get for that much money? We also discuss the huge amount of money taken out of the market lately an…
00:40:40 |
Mon 08 May 2023
Viernes Preguntas
Just another Q&A Friday, Cinco de Mayo. Today Don tackles:
Should the funds be inside both a regular and Roth IRA?
Should siblings' contributions to mother's care be tracked, and what might happen …
00:23:52 |
Fri 05 May 2023
Hungry for Great Investing?
Do investors need a great money manager like Warren Buffett? Then, we ask: Is he really that good, and are his best days behind him?
Two listeners ask us different questions about Health Savings Acco…
00:23:00 |
Thu 04 May 2023
They Make Stuff Up
They can't quote high returns and claim low risk if it's not true, right? It may be wrong, but purveyors of investment products have been doing it for centuries. There will always be people who promi…
00:19:35 |
Wed 03 May 2023
Still Not Ready to Retire?
In this episode, we continue where we left off in the previous show, sharing various reasons why you might not be ready to retire. We also hear from listeners who:
Want to know what to do with undee…
00:40:39 |
Tue 02 May 2023
Not Ready to Retire?
Today and tomorrow, we look at several reasons you might not be ready to retire. Plus, listeners want to know:
Is there a deadline during the day for canceling a mutual fund trade?
Are we heading f…
00:39:18 |
Mon 01 May 2023
Quanan Day
Don is back, taking on your questions with his answers. Here's what today's episode brings:
What is Phoenix Capital, and how can they offer 9-12% yields?
How much of BND is in long-term bonds?
How…
00:24:16 |
Fri 28 Apr 2023
Playing the Rate Game
With rates all over the place, many are trying to play the fixed-income market. Tom and Don explore the purpose of fixed income in a portfolio and disciplined strategies for investors. Plus, they dis…
00:26:11 |
Thu 27 Apr 2023
On Doing Nothing
What if you invested in the S&P 500 decades ago and did absolutely nothing? The answer is shocking. Plus, a special segment featuring a "Last Week Tonight" piece on the forecasting abilities of Jim C…
00:28:49 |
Wed 26 Apr 2023
Volatility: What to Do?
Tom and Don explore another goofy investing advice article (as if something has actually changed).
Our listeners ask us:
How should assets be consolidated for upcoming retirement?
What should be do…
00:41:12 |
Tue 25 Apr 2023
Buy or Rent the Dream?
Does owning a home make financial sense anymore? Could it be wiser to rent and invest instead?
Plus, Tom takes calls about:
The effect of joint tenancy on estate taxes.
The tax advantage of ETFs ov…
00:35:43 |
Mon 24 Apr 2023
Money and Marriage Questions
An extra large helping of listener questions today:
A young investor seeks our portfolio blessing.
Does a Merriman-suggested ETF make sense to own?
Should he keep shoveling money into savings?
Do…
00:27:21 |
Fri 21 Apr 2023
Gold Bugs...Us
Despite its recent run-up, gold remains a terrible investment. In fact, by our definition, it isn't even an investment as it cannot become more valuable on its own.
Then we hear from some of you, won…
00:22:46 |
Thu 20 Apr 2023
Cash Beats Stocks?
How soon we forget. After years of low to non-existent interest rates on fixed-income securities, suddenly, everyone wants to invest in bonds or CDs. Did the equity markets take that big a beating, a…
00:21:46 |
Wed 19 Apr 2023
Avoid Two Hat Advisors
Can someone who provides investment advice be just a little bit fiduciary? What is wrong with investment advisors also being commissioned brokers? How can you find a 100% fiduciary advisor?
Listeners…
00:29:14 |
Tue 18 Apr 2023
Can't Beat 'Em
Don shares a new study that, again, illustrates the futility of trying to beat the market. The future remains unknowable. Plus, he discusses the darkest side of cryptocurrencies; power hungry miners.…
00:37:32 |
Mon 17 Apr 2023
Another Day of Questions, Answered
Another day, another five questions answered. Today's topics:
How do I know who is a true fiduciary?
What's our opinion of "Infinity Investing?"
Where can I look up financial advisors?
What shoul…
00:27:28 |
Fri 14 Apr 2023
Q&A on Thursday?
We have gotten a bit behind on answering phoned-in questions, so today, Don answers the following:
How do you get out of a bunch of individual stocks?
What should be done with too much of a single …
00:23:31 |
Thu 13 Apr 2023
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