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
Anecdote or Evidence?
How many Warren Buffet’s are really out there?Learn more about Warren Buffets’ Berkshire Hathaway.Berkshire Hathaway VS Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund.The very big difference between anecdote…
00:38:28 |
Thu 31 May 2018
No Magic Money
Big banks and their conscious-free approach to money.One of the biggest challenges for Bank of America managers.The substantial shift to passive investment strategies.Is the best way to slow or rever…
00:38:29 |
Wed 30 May 2018
Gold's Empty Promise
In this episode of the podcast we are steering you away from the troubled waters of shady advisors and bad investments. Don and Tom take a few calls about correcting your investment path, the reality…
00:52:32 |
Fri 25 May 2018
It's the Tax Scam
In this episode of Talking Real Money our hosts take a look at some particularly tricky investment questions. Tom gives some advice on how to not get scammed by people claiming to be the IRS. We then…
00:38:15 |
Wed 23 May 2018
Being Actively Drained
In this episode our hosts advise you to stay away from actively managed funds! Don and Tom look at the recent Seattle pension debacle before looking at emerging market funds and which give the best r…
00:37:43 |
Tue 22 May 2018
Avoid Bad Advice
In this episode, Don and Tom want to keep you from falling victim to a Ponzi scheme or greedy stock brokers. Their advice: Stick to fee-only fiduciaries and keep those investments as diversified as p…
00:52:33 |
Fri 18 May 2018
Reasonable Returns?
In this episode, Don and Tom look at reasonable portfolio returns, the 2008 crash and, of course, cryptocurrency. The duo continue to explain the use of intermediate bond funds in getting your invest…
00:37:45 |
Thu 17 May 2018
Special Investor?
Don't learn the hard way. There are no special investment for "special" people. Today on the show, Don and Tom help you to avoid falling victim to a Ponzi scheme or greedy stock brokers. We look at h…
00:37:28 |
Wed 16 May 2018
Retiremeet Q&A
This episode features a panel of experts from Retiremeet North, Harlan Accola from Fairway Mortgage, Rick Gregorek from Gregorek and Associates, Paul Merriman formerly of Merriman, Don McDonald, and …
00:58:16 |
Sat 12 May 2018
Retiremeet Classes
This episode is the second part of live recording at the Retiremeet North Conference and on today’s roster of speakers we have Harlan Accola from Fairway and Rick Gregorek from Gregorek and Associate…
00:37:58 |
Fri 11 May 2018
Paul Merriman
This special episode features Paul Merriman’s keynote address at Retiremeet North on May 5, 2018 in Everett, WA. Paul talks about the essential aspects of smart investing and what he calls the ten mi…
00:38:12 |
Fri 11 May 2018
The Best and Worst
This is the last of Don’s holiday episodes and so we gratefully thank Paul Merriman for stepping in one last time as co-host. In this episode, we cover some historically good and bad investments from…
00:53:46 |
Thu 10 May 2018
Roth Power
The focus of this episode is the Roth account, as our hosts take a few calls on the subject and unpack the benefits for our listeners. Guest host, Paul Merriman lays out his ideas around really long …
00:37:40 |
Wed 09 May 2018
Cut Fund Costs
Tom is joined by Paul Merriman again this week as Don is still traversing New Zealand in a camper-van. On today’s episode Tom and Paul look at the news regarding 2017’s mutual fund costs, talk about …
00:38:21 |
Tue 08 May 2018
Not a Toy
Welcome to the Talking Real Money Podcast! We are once again joined by Paul Merriman, who will be helping us talk about all the things that matter to you most and field your questions about how to ma…
00:54:05 |
Mon 07 May 2018
A Dangerous Game
Don is still away in New Zealand so today we welcome a very special guest and friend in the form of Paul Merriman. Paul will helping to field all the questions you may have regarding investing, stock…
00:36:52 |
Tue 01 May 2018
Look Farther
Tom continues talking with securities attorney, Lawrence Cock. In this episode:The problem with short term, actively managed funds.Some information on home equity lines of credit and refinancing real…
00:38:11 |
Wed 18 Apr 2018
Protect Yourself!
With Don away in New Zealand for a rare holiday Tom is joined by securities attorney, Lawrence Cock to talk about the legal side of finances and how you can protect your wealth. In this episode:Why s…
00:36:49 |
Wed 18 Apr 2018
Reaching for Return
The best place to keep your savings with quick and easy access.Why interest rate changes might mean for your savings.High rates at Goldman Sachs bank.A couple of good resources for an introduction to…
00:52:23 |
Thu 12 Apr 2018
Risk or RISK?
Don heads out on a three week vacation.Some more info on Don’s other podcast, "MoneyThirty".Who is the bad guy in Billions? How and where to allocate your money when investing.Replacing the ‘word’ ri…
00:37:51 |
Wed 11 Apr 2018
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