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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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46:23

A True Fiduciary?

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2024/04/10

Most advisors claim to be fiduciaries and even those who are always required to act in a client's best interests can have conflicts. What makes a true fiduciary financial advisor? We also discuss young investors sources of advice. Callers join in and ask: Does it make sense to split a bond portfolio between US and international bonds? How do you find the right advisor to write a financial plan? Can someone with a 401k still contribute to a Roth IRA? Why didn't a bank supply a 1099 for a

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46:03

The Highest Heights?

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2024/04/09

Nobel laureate, Robert Shiller, believes that the U.S. stock market may have run its course for awhile. So, what should you do is he's right? You be shocked (wink) at the answer. Then, aa whole lot of listeners call in: Where should money from a property sale be kept for a future tax payment? Does it make sense to buy a little physical gold? Are money market fund yields lower than stated because of expenses? How should an early retiree invest and generate income? How can you calculate the

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24:50

2% is Too Much

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2024/04/08

Paying too much for your retirement plan and the investments within can damage your future. Listeners ask: What do we think of direct indexing? Why isn't Don's book available as an audiobook? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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16:42

A Few Friday Qs

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2024/04/05

Submit your spoken questions at talkingrealfmoney.com. This week:What if "messing around" with a portfolio simply means using Avantis and DFA ETFs? Are Avantis ETFs reall worth the extra expenses versus Vanguard index ETFs? What should be done with a portfolio of broket sold Franklin-Templeton funds? Is there a way to take money out of an IRA early without paying a penalty? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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26:27

How Much is Needed?

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2024/04/04

What is your retirement number? Everyone should have one. Most people's number is too low, so you really need to try and calculate how much money you will need to have invested to create a decent stream of income for thosee post-work years. Then, we take your questions: Should a target-date fund be held in a non-qualified, taxable account? Instead of investing, why not just keep everything in one of today's high-yield money market products? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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46:38

Stocks Start Strong

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2024/04/03

Large-cap, U.S. stocks had a very good first quarter. However, many markets and previously hot stocks lagged far behind. What should this mean for your portfolio? We discuss the powerful research on investing psychology by Daniel Kahneman and Don's upcoming road trip. Plus, listeners join in: What's the best way to sell one house, build another, and still have enough money left to live on? How should a grandparent set up IRAs for working grandkids and how much might they eventually have? Thanks

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46:14

Election Has You Worried?

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2024/04/02

Every four years investors grow concerned about the terrible impact that "other" presidential candidate might have on the stock market after the election. Yes, the evidence shows that new president's have had no discernable impact on the markets, so stop worrying. The listeners ask: Is it time to start reducing a portfolio's aggressiveness? Should the money from maturing bonds be reinevsted in funds all at once or over time? What's the best way to take money out of retirement savings to buy a

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30:26

The Mammoth in the Room

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2024/04/01

You can probably stumble through most of your financial life. The one money need for which you must plan is retirement. Today, we discuss some of the most important things you must do to retire comfortably. Plus, we answer your questions: How should money from a maturing annuity be invested? Why should we invest in Avantis ETFs when they don't have a long track record? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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20:04

Another Q and A Day

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2024/03/29

Don takes on a bunch of your questions again:What can be done about a late required minimum distribution (RMD)? Is there a waiting period before you can withdraw money from a rollover Roth IRA? What's the best way to start properly passively investing? Don't fee-only investment advisors have a conflict becuase of the fee they charge? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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25:12

Diversification Defined

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2024/03/28

For your portfolio to be properly diversified, how many stocks should you own? Is ten enough or do you need ten thousand? We share the Motley Fool's perspective and our own. Plus, listeners ask: What kind of credit card do we suggest for maximum reward potential? How do older investors find the financial help needed for a fiscally disinterested spouse? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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46:06

Thematic Gambling

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2024/03/27

The latest hot investing craze, thematic funds, are actually a recycled old idea, sector funds. As with any other attempt to nbeat the market, we found that "thematic" fund investors actually for worse than the funds themselves. Individual investors continue to prove thatm overall, the market is typically unbeatable. Plus, we show you how to find the best 403b plans. Listeners ask: Is a cheaper price per share ETF better than a pricier one? How much should be withdrawn from a retirement

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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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