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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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49:03

Portfolios Need Risk

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2024/03/26

You need to understand risk to be a successful investor. Most of us already have a very safe investment and should take risk elsewhere in our portfolio. What is risk and how can you manage it? We hear from listeners asking: How should an 80-year old's money be invested? How can you find a great financial advisor? What is the best way to invest $1.6 million? How should a recent divorced woman invest her settlement money? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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26:49

Big Income, Little Risk

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2024/03/25

The financial product industry knows that you want the highest possible retunr with little (or no) risk. Given the amount of money invoiced, they are willing to try almost anything to pull off this illusion. However, no one has EVER been successful. Don and Tom discuss the latest attempt to provide investors with a near riskless income. Plus we take your questions: Does an employer's contribution count toward 401k limits? Is it better to pay of student loans or fund retirement? Learn more about

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19:43

Still More Friday Q&A

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2024/03/22

Today's question and qnswer session features:Does a CD ladder work for portfolio protection? Is Robin Hood's Gold account worth the fee? In moving from indicvidual stocsk to ETFs can one stock's loss offest another's gain? Can we focus a program on the income generating phase of life? Do these three funds make a decent retirement portfolio? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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24:06

Play it Safe?

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2024/03/21

After interest rates hit 5%, some investors seem content to stick with savings and CDs. Tom and Don discuss the downside oif settling for today's safe money returns. What about other investments that promise "safe", high yields? Listeners want to know about: The wisdom of investing in a real estate trust? The impact of interest rate changes on pension payouts? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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46:07

Financial Faux Pas

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2024/03/20

In this episode, we share several of the biggest blunders that keep us from building the wealth we need for the future. Learn how to be a better investor with some really simple lifestyle and investing tweaks. Plus, we hear from our listeners: Does paying an advisor 1% per year mean that the 4% rule becomes the 3% rule? A real estate broker believes that real estate agents will thrive despite the NAR settlement. How should money be invested with wither New York Life or Edward Jones? Learn more

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46:47

Playing It Too Safe?

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2024/03/19

Americans have a lot of money in cash, earning essentially nothing. Others are happy earning a nice, safe 5% on short-term CDs and bonds. Yet, we could be shortchaging ourselves in the future by not investing properly. Don shares more details on his summer Talking Real Money Road Trip and we discuss the ramifications of the commission settlement by Realtors. Then, on to listeners phone calls: What would have been a reasonable return on a portfolio over the past few years? Which is better: bond

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25:12

Biggest Wealth Destroyers

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2024/03/18

Sometimes the hottest investments end up turning icy cold. Today, we share some of once exciting investments that destroyed much of their investors wealth. Plus, listeners join in to discuss: The positive impact our shows have had on a finnacial life. What do we think of a proposed allocation to TSP funds? How do we feel about investing in AI and do we have any suggestions? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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27:39

Questions and Crypto's End

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2024/03/15

We want to answer everyone's questions, without exception, However, every once in awhile a "trolll" takes advantage of our desire to present all sides of an issues. So, to be fair, I give the same listener three "last words" on crypto, before ending his participation. Then:What would it take to become a financial advisor? What are immediate annuities? Is it okay to play with one investment account? Does the wash sale rule apply to purchases right before a sales? Learn more about your ad

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26:48

Financial Jealousy

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2024/03/14

The desire to "keep up with the Joneses" is ingrained in is. However, the result of financial envy can be disastrous. Discover why you need to avoid money jealousy. Plus, listeners ask:How much of a portfolio should be in this particular ETF? What are we referring to when we talk about 7% annuities? How can an investor find a 100% fee-only fiduciary advisor? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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45:51

Wait for Stocks to Fall?

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2024/03/13

With the stock markets at "all-time highs," should you wait a while before investing? In essence, can you accurately time the market? Then a bunch of listeners call in:What should an older investor do to create a simple retirement portfolio? Does it always make sense to tap taxable accounts before taking money from tax-advantaged account? How can an older person get started investing for retirement? Could Roths be taxed in the future? Would it be wise for an elderly investor to move her money

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45:15

Free Usually Isn’t

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2024/03/12

After experiencing some radio show technical problems, Tom and Don discuss the shockingly large percentage of your money that goes to Wall Street firms and why should be wary of alternative investments. Then, they bemoan the lack of financial literacy education and the horrible sales pitch passed of as education. Plus, a subject of a financial advisor profile lies about the fees he charges. Listeners chime in:On the Washington legislatures failure to pass a financial listeacy education bill. How

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27:52

Question Overload

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2024/03/11

With Retiremeet, question flow increased. So, we added a special Monday Q&A Edition with Tom and Don.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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20:16

Questions, Comments, Crypto.

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2024/03/08

This week: A comment about Don's Readastorus podcast. Avoiding taxes on Social Security. Using HSA benefits to indirectly fund a Roth. ChatGPT as an investment advisor. A couple of Bitcoin boosters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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27:29

Teen Investing Power

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2024/03/07

Today, we swim against our demographic and address the issue of teengae investing. Don't you wish you would have started investing 30, 40, or even 50 years ago? Today, it's easier than ever to invest while young and we share some thoughts on starting early. Plus, listeners ask: For a "deep dive" into proper account asset allocation. What do we think of these perceived shortcomings of exchange-traded funds (ETFs)? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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45:44

Too Much in Too Few

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2024/03/06

Nvidia. Apple. Microsoft. A huge chunk of the market is made up of just a few high-tech stocks. Yet, today's hot tech often grows cold. Once again, Tom and Don make the case for diversification in your investment portfolio. We also discuss the foolishness of collectible "investing." Then callers want to know: In a banking crisis, can we lose ownership of our stocks? What's the best way to pay for an emergency roof replacement? How should restricted company stock be sold? Does an IRA tax

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47:17

Money Mind Mending

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2024/03/05

Managing your money and building a better financial future are easier than you think. All you need to know are a few simple things you must do and a few you must avoid. Plus, we hear from a bunch of listeners: In what order should retirement accounts be tapped? What happens to stocks if the banking system collapse? How should a family member's portfolio be invested for assisted living? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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28:02

Keep You Betting

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2024/03/04

The very worst thing you can do with money is gambling. Unlike the stock market, which has had an upward bias due to general economic growth, gambling is a less than zero sum game for everyone but the house. Today we talk about the dispicable things that gambling promoters do to keep you filling their pockets. Listeners ask: What do we think of Schwab's Theme ETFs? Is it better to save pre-tax money for retirement or use post-tax dollars to get tax-free growth? Learn more about your ad choices

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27:34

Start by Saving Money

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2024/02/29

Generation X is suffereing from a savings crisis. We know it sounds boring, but without a regular savings plan it's hard to to build wealth. The earlier you start the better. We have some ideas to make saving easier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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46:18

Don, Tom, and Paul

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2024/02/28

Here is the second part of our annual Retiremeet episode featuring a short visit from Paul Merriman and a few of your questions.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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46:54

Don and Weston Wellington

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2024/02/27

It's our annual Retiremeet special program in which Don wings it from our big annual event in Bellevue. In this episode, Dimensional Fund's Weston Wellington drops by for a chat about the science of investing and Tom briefly passes through. Plus, a couple of questions from attendees and listeners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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