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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).

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46:54

Home Sales Changes

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2024/08/20

In this episode, Tom and Don discuss:5:27 Tech Wonders and Real Estate 13:47 The Changing Landscape of Real Estate 21:14 Navigating Financial Security 21:34 Listener Questions and Insights 26:55 Understanding TIPS and Bonds 28:01 The Importance of Financial Clarity 36:55 Economic Insights and Market Behavior 37:21 Apple’s Vision Pro Experience 40:14 Selling the Airstream: A New Adventure Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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19:11

Q&A Delay

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2024/08/19

As Don was actually vacationing, here is last Friday's episode a few days late: 4:06 SIPC Insurance Explained 6:43 Fiduciary Duty and Insurance Companies 8:23 IRA vs. 401k Protection 10:23 Seeking Source Material 14:17 Finding the Podcast 16:36 Connecting with Advisors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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23:37

Tough Topic

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2024/08/19

As Don was actually vacationing, here is last Thursday's episode a few days late: 1:03 The Money Talk Dilemma 1:45 Power Dynamics in Financial Discussions 2:01 Evolving Perspectives on Money Talks 3:08 Historical Context of Money Discussions 4:14 Maintaining Financial Independence 5:05 Joint or Separate Bank Accounts? 6:04 Initiating Money Conversations 7:13 Frequency of Money Talks 8:00 Long-Term Financial Planning 10:07 Dealing with Fixed Incomes in Retirement 11:03 Setting

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46:03

Index Issues

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2024/08/14

As Tom and Don meet up at Lake Chelan, they discuss:2:58 Index Fund Disadvantages 13:56 Market Decline in September 21:47 Avoiding the Herd Mentality 27:40 Overcoming Hodgepodge-itis 36:26 Airstream Adventures 40:31 Meet with an Advisor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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47:31

Ultimate Volatility?

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2024/08/13

In this episode, Tom and Don are in the same room discussing:6:38 Securing Your Financial Future 10:27 Understanding Risk Tolerance 14:22 The Insurance Industry's Self-Interest 16:50 Bonds: From Bad to Good 20:51 The Big Moving Sale: Silver Bullet Airstream 21:38 The Legend of the Chelan Sea Monster 23:23 Retirement Portfolio Diversification 27:24 Overcoming Hodgepodge-itis in Investments 28:26 Managing Fear of Market Volatility 32:32 Importance of a Holistic Financial

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27:02

Answers from Chelan

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2024/08/09

This week Don takes questions about:2:00 Investing for Grandson 4:14 Evaluating 401k Investments 6:50 Revising Investment Portfolio 8:10 WEP and GPO Discussion 19:34 Small Cap Value Index Funds Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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24:08

Fiduciary Rule Falls?

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2024/08/08

In another traveling episode, we discuss: 1:01 Retirement Savings Importance 2:10 Court Ruling Impact 3:59 Common Retirement Mistakes 6:25 Failing to Maximize 401k Benefits 8:19 Borrowing from 401k Risks 10:12 The Importance of Asset Allocation 11:17 Traditional vs. Roth 401k Considerations 13:44 Financial Planning Importance 14:33 Variable Annuities Dilemma 17:33 Equities in Short-Term Portfolios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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45:00

Old Fund Idea Fails

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2024/08/07

Don joins Tom from a dairy farm in Elk, Washington to explore the history and structure of closed-end funds. They discuss a recent fund by Bill Ackman, highlighting high fees compared to ETFs. Listeners seek advice on simplifying their portfolios with recommended funds like AVUV, AVGE, and VT. Don and Tom suggest allocation strategies based on risk tolerance and financial goals, stressing the importance of comprehensive planning with varied income sources. The conversation shifts to retirement

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46:15

Stocks Stumble

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2024/08/06

Don and Tom from "Talking Real Money" talk about the end-of-the-week stock market decline and put equity investing in perspective. Then they discuss recent changes in retirement savings plans. They mention that catch-up contributions for those making over $145,000 a year will now have to go into Roth 401ks instead of traditional ones. They also touch on no more required minimum distributions (RMDs) from Roth 401k plans and new options for Roth contributions in SEP IRAs and simple IRAs. They note

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25:00

Q&A Away

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2024/08/02

Don's taking your questions as he sits in Montana for a moment:2:51 Simplifying Investment Management 10:49 Choosing the Right Bonds 13:14 Tax Implications of Selling Property 16:55 Establishing a Trust for Inheritance 17:52 Lump Sum vs. Monthly IRA Contributions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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25:20

Are You Special?

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2024/08/02

As Don continues to traverse the country, he and Tom talk about: 0:04 Nearing Normalcy 2:21 Special Investments Not So Special 4:11 The Top 10 Investments 4:53 Investing in Crypto 7:39 Trouble with Special Investments 11:15 Fees and Higher Costs 12:47 Ignoring Risky Investments 16:42 Career Change Advice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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44:25

IRAs Losing Billions

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2024/08/01

In this episode, Don is dealing from Deadwood, South Dakota:2:05 Answering Money Questions on the Move 11:48 Investing Dilemma: What to Do with $50,000? 15:13 Overcoming Hodgepodge-itis 20:13 Annuitizing Annuities: A Dubious Deal 26:21 The Risks of Annuities and Index Funds 35:09 Dangers of Misguided Advisor Recommendations 37:17 Red Flags in Investment Advice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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41:37

Fiscal Fallacies

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2024/07/31

Don keeps traveling west as we discuss:2:11 Change in Location, Change in Discussion 3:19 Fallacies of the Past 4:22 Social Security Beliefs 6:31 Misconceptions about Equity Returns 9:10 Misconceptions about Indexing 12:06 The Persistence of Myths 18:45 Complexity vs. Simplicity 29:23 Home Team Bias 35:25 Cicadas and Misunderstandings 37:46 Gracious Midwest Visitors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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21:45

A Tom & Roxy Q&A

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2024/07/26

In this Q&A episode: 0:04 The Shiny Object Syndrome 1:10 The Top Stock Funds 3:46 Lessons from Janus Funds 5:40 Roth IRA Contributions Dilemma 8:30 Considerations for Traditional IRA 9:06 Inherited 401ks and IRAs 13:34 401k Match vs. Traditional IRA 16:31 Don't Miss Out on Free Money Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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28:31

Presidential Preference?

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2024/07/26

Wes Crill from Dimensional Funds joins us to discuss:1:47 Election Anxiety 3:51 Presidential Concerns 6:03 Market Concentration 7:37 Diversification Dilemma 10:15 Small Cap Superiority 10:56 Global Market Balance 14:18 Rebalancing Challenge 16:10 New Market Highs 17:18 Equity Portfolio Strategy 23:43 Crypto Curiosity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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42:32

On the Road in Wisconsin

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2024/07/24

Tom meets Don and listeners in Madison, Wisconsin:0:35 Welcome to Talking Real Money live from Goodland Park 8:19 The insurance industry's challenge with transparency 12:34 The importance of recognizing ethical financial advisors 24:19 The importance of financial literacy for investing 31:26 Making informed decisions about high-interest savings accounts 36:13 Wrapping up the show in Madison, Wisconsin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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39:51

More Return Adds Risk

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2024/07/24

Tom meets Don on the road trip in a park in Madison, Wisconsin:0:04 The Corn Chronicles 1:33 Ethanol Insights 5:31 Financial Decisions 7:32 Risky Yields 10:44 Insurance Insights 13:06 Too Good to Be True 17:00 Retirement Dilemma 25:05 Portfolio Simplification Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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23:22

Leave Nothing?

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2024/07/20

In this Q&A session:0:07 Die with Zero concept and spending for experiences 1:37 Audience member's humorous desire for a bounced check 9:22 Bill Perkins' extravagant birthday celebration and giving away wealth 11:19 Importance of enjoying life and family experiences 13:53 Valuable life lessons and considerations on money management 17:22 Avoiding risky investments when saving for short-term goals 18:36 Precautions and considerations for Roth conversions 20:25 Impact of Roth

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28:52

Younger Investors Smarter?

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2024/07/18

Tom is back for a new episode featuring:0:04 Welcome Back Banter 5:01 Shifting Investment Trends 7:13 Generational Investing Shifts 12:27 The Pitfalls of Trading 15:29 VTWAX vs. VT 17:59 Asset Allocation Adjustment 19:36 Advisor Interview Form Review Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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46:08

Why Small Cap Stocks?

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2024/07/17

In today's episode:3:31 The Dow and Small Company Stocks 6:37 The Value in Small Cap Investing 13:01 Beware of Gimmickry in Investing 15:06 Understanding Risky Investment Strategies 21:09 Get a Second Opinion for Your Financial Future 27:42 Overcoming Hodgepodge-itis in Your Portfolio 36:44 Recommendations for Small Cap Value Funds Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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