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
Tax Free Retirement Income
Hard to believe, but the US government allows investors to generate tax-free income from a well-diversified portfolio – without using municipal bonds. Plus, a listener wonders if the extra fees for t…
00:23:37 |
Wed 12 Apr 2023
Things to Do Now
The world has changed dramatically. So, how do you manage your money in this mad new world? Plus, we hear from listeners asking:
How do you get restarted on a retirement investment path?
Will other…
00:40:07 |
Tue 11 Apr 2023
Despicable Investments
Rather than tell you which investments make the most sense, we decided to share with our list of the worst investments. These are some of the things we believe you should avoid. Some examples:
Crypt…
00:38:33 |
Mon 10 Apr 2023
A Great Day of Q&A
Don tackles more of your questions:
What happens if an exchange-traded fund (ETF) sponsor goes bankrupt?
Can a Roth IRA conversion count as a required minimum distribution (RMD)?
Should old retire…
00:24:42 |
Fri 07 Apr 2023
Dividend Strategy Debunked
Many investors seem to believe owning a portfolio of dividend-paying stocks is a safe and effective way to create retirement income. Are there better ways to create investment income in retirement? W…
00:18:44 |
Thu 06 Apr 2023
Your Timing Stinks
So, how did the investment market perform this past quester? Investors are only now starting to avoid stocks.
Plus, listeners ask:
Where should I put some new money? Is Ally safe?
Is it normal for …
00:21:25 |
Wed 05 Apr 2023
What You Must Know - Part Two
Money is important. Today we present our second episode devoted to what you need to know about both building wealth and beginning to use it. For example, how much real money is available from your ho…
00:40:24 |
Tue 04 Apr 2023
What You Must Know - Part One
Today, we present part one of a two-part series focused on what you must know about money. In this episode, we discuss spending and credit. Then, we hear from listeners asking:
For help looking up h…
00:39:05 |
Mon 03 Apr 2023
More of Your Questions
On today's episode, Don is asked:
Does this "granular" DIY portfolio make sense?
Why would he even consider suggesting a reverse mortgage?
What should be done with a portfolio that has always lost…
00:25:20 |
Fri 31 Mar 2023
Never Ending Subscriptions
Like financial leeches, old online subscriptions slowly suck your bank account dry. What can be done about these almost to impossible to cancel services? Then, we hear from listeners asking:
What sh…
00:22:20 |
Thu 30 Mar 2023
Awful Annuity "Guarantees"
One of the biggest annuity collapses in history is progressing in slow motion. This has left the annuity investors stuck without access to their money for years, with no relief in sight. So, just how…
00:24:26 |
Wed 29 Mar 2023
...Not the Market
Two (or more) of the biggest reasons you shouldn't rely on the S&P 500 for your stock market diversification. How should you properly diversify your equity portfolio?
Listeners want to know:
What do…
00:42:12 |
Tue 28 Mar 2023
Money in Motion
Don's away, so Tom discusses the billions of dollars that have been moved to cash. Where is it being stashed and where should you be putting your money? How protected are various financial firms?
We …
00:39:54 |
Mon 27 Mar 2023
More Friday Queries
Today's questions:
Why did my ETF distribute capital gains?
Will this tax harvesting and repurchasing strategy run afoul of the "wash-sale" rule?
Is there any reason to pay off a mortgage in retir…
00:17:26 |
Fri 24 Mar 2023
Big Buck Orphans
Millions of retirement accounts have been left behind and apparently forgotten. We're talking REAL money. You need to find yours.
A listener asks:
What about buying stocks with shareholder perks?
Le…
00:23:42 |
Thu 23 Mar 2023
T@# Time Prep
What you can do now and later this year to reduce your tax bill. Plus, we talk about a non-financial talk show that spews bad words ("F" instead of "T").
Listeners ask us:
Should you short the long …
00:32:35 |
Wed 22 Mar 2023
What Will You Do?
With the retirement upheaval in France, Tom and Don discuss when should we retire and what will we do then. Plus, when it comes to investing, ignorance might actually be bliss.
Callers want to know:
…
00:41:11 |
Tue 21 Mar 2023
More Banking Bedlam
Welcome to March Money Madness. With several banks teetering what should you do with your money. One banker tries to comfort his depositors by offering his personal cell number. Plus, we answer the b…
00:39:53 |
Mon 20 Mar 2023
Q&A: Bonds and Ladders
In this week's question and answer episode:
Should he sell his bond funds and create a CD ladder?
Can funds from a managed account go into an IRA?
Is Fidelity's Brokerlink option for 401k plans a …
00:21:17 |
Fri 17 Mar 2023
Moody About Money
Emotions are good for many things, just not for investing. Tom and Don discuss the many money moods that can be financial future killers. Plus, we hear from listeners about:
A 401k that only offers …
00:22:37 |
Thu 16 Mar 2023
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