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
- 1728
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
Feeling Any Better?
After a dreadful three quarters, the stock market soared recently. We discuss which asset classes fared best this year. Then we take lots of questions:
What's the best strategy for retiring early an…
00:41:49 |
Mon 14 Nov 2022
Quality Qs
Another Friday means more of your questions and Don's answers:
Should an old Empower managed 401k be moved to IRA?
How is a pension added to retirement calculation?
Should a Thrivent fund be moved…
00:29:26 |
Fri 11 Nov 2022
Right Time of Day
A recent study found that there may be a best time of day to invest in ETFs. We wonder if it's worth your while.
Plus, a listener asks if it makes sense to get a reverse mortgage for "fun" money?
Lea…
00:18:02 |
Thu 10 Nov 2022
Saving With Suze?
Everyone should have an emergency fund. How big should it be and how can you get started building one. We share our thoughts and examine a ne Suze Orman backed service to help get employees set up wi…
00:19:48 |
Wed 09 Nov 2022
Foolish Portfolio Focus
Many of the hot funds of the past got that way by taking big risks on just a few stocks or sectors. However, the dangers of a concetrated portfolio outweigh the occasional impressive gains. Plus, Tom…
00:40:36 |
Tue 08 Nov 2022
Medicare Disadvantage Plans
During the crazy Medicare enrollment period, insurance compnaies will say or do almost anything to get you to sign up for their Medicare Part C (Medicare Advantage) plans. This allows them to get the…
00:41:14 |
Mon 07 Nov 2022
How are Assets Valued?
How is the price of anything determined? We explore that issue after discovering a huge discrepency between the price of publicly traded real estate investment trusts (REITs) and non-traded REITs. Ho…
00:18:55 |
Thu 03 Nov 2022
Retiring in Recession?
Some "top experts" share their thoughts about retiring in times of perceived market turmoil. Tom and Don make them easier to understand.
Plus, a listener wonders if his advisor is really a fiduciary …
00:22:15 |
Wed 02 Nov 2022
The Big Annuity Lie Snares Investors
Just as you can't have calories without weight, you can't have wealth without risk. However, many in the insurance industry want you to believe you can get market returns without losses. Plus, Tom bl…
00:42:11 |
Tue 01 Nov 2022
Expert Misinformation
We discover we have job security as investors are still missing the basics and looking for advice in all the worong places. Plus, what is investing risk. In addition, we get an update on Tom's new ca…
00:39:47 |
Mon 31 Oct 2022
Wednesday, Thursday, Qday
We have some really great questions this week (and hopefully some decent answers). There seems to be a tax-loss and Roth theme:
Can money from a tax loss sale in a brokerage account be investing in a…
00:17:43 |
Fri 28 Oct 2022
Break Up With Your Broker
"But, they're so nice," "She's my niece." He goes to our church, so he must be honest." We hear this stuff all the time about financial advisors. Of course they're nice. Most of them are salespeople.…
00:17:24 |
Thu 27 Oct 2022
Higher Fees, Higher Returns?
A number of fiduciary advisors are being sued for not putting their clients in more expensive mutual funds. Somehow, they equate higher expenses with long-term higher returns.
A listener wonders whet…
00:18:58 |
Wed 26 Oct 2022
Many Go Stock Free
Despite being a proven, long-term wealth building strategy, many Americans still have no stocks on the their portfolios. We explore why. We also spend some time talking with Paul Merriman about the c…
00:41:16 |
Tue 25 Oct 2022
Money Market Fund Fees
Money market mutual funds used to be a good place to park money. That has changed as many funds have raised their expenses – some to 1% per year. These high expenses eat up what tiny yield you might …
00:39:04 |
Mon 24 Oct 2022
Q&A Day: How Do Dividends Work
It's Friday (for Don anyway) and he takes a bunch of your questions:
Can you sell an S&P 500 fund at Vanguard and simultaneously buy a a different S&P 500 fund at Fidelity?
Who decides when dividends…
00:21:28 |
Fri 21 Oct 2022
Financial Know Nothings
Just when you thought the meme stock traders had learned their lesson, they return with new trading targets and even less knowledge.
Plus, we answer our most asked question.
Learn more about your ad …
00:21:45 |
Thu 20 Oct 2022
Inexplicably Volatile?
Market volatility frightens many investors. So, with so many financial experts out there, does anyone really understand investing markets wild fluctuations?
Plus, why would would ever suggest a brand…
00:22:29 |
Wed 19 Oct 2022
Flipping Out
As real estate prices peak, some of the first feel the effects are speculators like flippers. There is no easy money. Just ask Kevin Bacon.
Then, on to the questions:
Can you tax loss harvest from a …
00:40:53 |
Tue 18 Oct 2022
How to Get Rich...
Most people want more money than they have. Many want to be rich. How do we define rich and what are some simple ways to get there? Because inflation and the market have battered portfolios, many hav…
00:40:09 |
Mon 17 Oct 2022
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