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
- 1726
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
A Wild Ride
Wild market swings, political chaos, and investor confusion set the stage for this episode. Don and Tom break down the emotional impact of volatility, the myths of market timing, and the wisdom in st…
00:45:14 |
Tue 15 Apr 2025
A Fool and His Money...
In this classic swirl of candor, humor, and financial sense, Don and Tom tackle the human habit of financial foolishness—from betting big on speculative ETFs to ignoring global diversification. They …
00:32:31 |
Mon 14 Apr 2025
Q'in' and A'in'
It’s a full-on Q&A Friday as Don tackles listener questions on account consolidation, fund choices, proper bond allocation, and portfolio construction. From dissecting the merits of AVGE vs. DFAW vs.…
00:22:16 |
Fri 11 Apr 2025
Talking Real Rules
Don and Tom put popular retirement rules of thumb under the microscope—testing everything from the 4% withdrawal rule to the idea of downsizing your home in retirement. With equal parts logic and ske…
00:34:21 |
Fri 11 Apr 2025
Tariffs Feed Inflation
This episode dives deep into the market’s latest mood swing and the potential impact of new tariffs on consumer costs—like the real price of your next iPhone. Don and Tom explain what tariffs are, ho…
00:45:40 |
Wed 09 Apr 2025
Ups and Downs
In this episode, Don and Tom address the market’s recent correction—without ever saying the “D-word.” They explain how global diversification cushions the blow, why balanced portfolios aren’t as batt…
00:45:29 |
Tue 08 Apr 2025
Inviolate Investments
In this episode of Talking Real Money, Don and Tom sound the alarm on a troubling trend: more people are dipping into their 401(k)s for emergencies. While hardship withdrawals are allowed under IRS r…
00:28:13 |
Mon 07 Apr 2025
Capital Queries
It’s Q&A Day on Talking Real Money, and Don tackles listener questions on everything from crypto and REITs to emergency funds and IRA contributions. He reiterates his firm stance against crypto as an…
00:17:24 |
Fri 04 Apr 2025
Wait Long Enough?
In this episode of Talking Real Money, Don and Tom dive deep into the question of whether long-term investing in stocks truly guarantees returns. Challenging the conventional wisdom, they examine res…
00:31:21 |
Thu 03 Apr 2025
The Rich Half
At Talking Real Money, we emphasize fundamental financial principles like disciplined saving, diversification, and cautious investing—highlighted this episode through insights on wealth distribution …
00:44:55 |
Wed 02 Apr 2025
Hedge Secrets?
At Talking Real Money, we’re here to reinforce core investing principles: diversify, plan carefully, and never attempt to predict market swings—a point underscored by famed hedge fund manager Ray Dal…
00:45:25 |
Tue 01 Apr 2025
Don't Cry for Me
At Talking Real Money, we consistently emphasize that investing requires diversification, low costs, planning, and acknowledgment that predicting the future is impossible—a lesson humorously highligh…
00:28:19 |
Mon 31 Mar 2025
You're Asking Away
On this Friday's episode of Talking Real Money, Don McDonald continued his weekly tradition of answering listener questions, covering practical financial concerns in a straightforward and engaging wa…
00:25:03 |
Fri 28 Mar 2025
Quiet Investing Science
On today's Talking Real Money, Don McDonald welcomed two special guests from Dimensional Fund Advisors (DFA)—founder David Booth and co-CEO Dave Butler—to discuss their unique investment philosophy a…
00:45:05 |
Thu 27 Mar 2025
Biggest Losers
On today's Talking Real Money, Don and Tom dug deep into some surprisingly terrible mutual funds—those wealth destroyers that somehow manage to lose investors piles of money year after year. They hig…
00:45:28 |
Wed 26 Mar 2025
Market Moodiness
Hosts Don McDonald and Tom Cock discuss timely market volatility, emphasizing the importance of maintaining diversified global portfolios rather than reacting to short-term market shifts. They addres…
00:42:32 |
Tue 25 Mar 2025
Fiduciary Homework
Hosts Don McDonald and Tom Cock emphasize the critical importance of hiring a fiduciary financial advisor, legally required to act in your best interests and transparently disclose conflicts of inter…
00:29:43 |
Mon 24 Mar 2025
A Bunch of Your Questions
It’s Friday, and you know what that means — Q&A day! We tackled five great listener questions, starting with a deep dive into why that seemingly “safe” $71,000 annuity actually shortchanges you compa…
00:25:13 |
Fri 21 Mar 2025
No Protection?
Imagine a world where investment firms actually worked in your best interest and financial regulators had your back—yeah, keep dreaming. The reality is getting worse, not better. The latest proof? A …
00:23:14 |
Thu 20 Mar 2025
Wanna Be Rich?
Another day, another batch of money myths to bust. In this episode of Talking Real Money, Tom and Don take a sledgehammer to the idea that becoming a millionaire requires some kind of magical stock p…
00:45:26 |
Wed 19 Mar 2025
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