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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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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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25:58

No Way to Know

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2024/02/26

Overconfidence is a financial killer. Far too many of us are certain that we know the direction of interest rates because there are just two choices: up or down. But, it's still just guessing. You can't know any part of the future. Then, listeners ask: What is the maximum number of clients an advisor can properly service? What do we think of Phoenix Capital Group? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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24:19

Questions, Plus

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2024/02/23

This week: What is the best way to buy a new car? How should younger people plan for healthcare in retirement? Should a total bond market fund be in a taxable brokerage account? Finally, four questions in one about creating a better portfolio in retirement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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45:03

Retiree Regrets

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2024/02/22

To help you avoid some of the mistakes that can spoil your retirement, we share what many retirees wish they had done differently. So, Dave, only the wealthy can afford a house? We also look at some real problems with Dave Ramsey's home ownership advice. The QQQ celebrates an anniversary, but is it even needed? Plus we hear from you: In what order should money be withdrawn from different kinds of accounts in retirement? Does it make sense to convert IRAs into a Roths in retirement? Learn more

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46:51

Outrageous Returns?

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2024/02/21

In an ongoing attempt to entice you into risky bets, another financial firm has found a loophole that allows it to advertise a huge yield that isn't that impressive using a risky variation on covered call writing funds. We go on to explain how covered call writing works and the risks involved. Listeners want to know: Why do we still suggest bonds in an investor's portfolio? What's wrong with his covered call writing strategy? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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27:43

CFP Equals Best Interests?

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2024/02/20

The Certified Financial Planner Board claims that those with the CFP designation are required to act in your best interests. However, do they always act as a fiduciary and what can be done if they don't? Plus you ask us questions: What to we think of David McKnight's (The Power of Zero) advice? Where should a small business emergency fund be invested? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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19:03

Another Stormy Q&A

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2024/02/16

On today's question and answer episode: Can a custodian move a UGMA into a 529? Will there be an online replay of Retiremeet? Why should someone consider AVGE considering its flaws? A caller shares a crypto twofer? How should money from a 401k be invested at Vanguard? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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24:34

Too Many Choices?

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2024/02/15

From a few stocks and bonds, investment options are practically beyond comprehension. How do you pick the best portfolio pieces from the bewidering mix of choices? We discuss the incredible failure of one such hot investment vehicles, ARKK. Listeners ask: Can you be both the owner and beneficiary of a 529 Plan? Do 401k assets count in the pro-rata requirements for a backfoor IRA? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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45:50

The ETF Innovation

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2024/02/14

Are we seeing the beginning of the end of traditional mutual funds? ETfs have proven their worth as an investment vehicle that is in many ways better than a regular open-end fund. Will ETFS take over the investing world? Plus, we talk about why some Wall Street firms are accepting crypto into their midst, with one major exception, Vanguard. We also take some questions from listeners: Is it better to give money to family from and IRA or brokerage fund? What's inportant in an advisors Form ADV, Part

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47:06

Harvesting Equity Wealth

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2024/02/13

Once, dividends account for a large part of stocks' returns. Today they are far less important. Does it make sense for investors to chase after high dividends? Don shares the past power of a simple balanced fund. Listeners ask: Is a CD the best place to invest real estate proceeds for retirement income? How does rental income compare to income froma diversified portfolio? Can large positions in single stocks be combined into a fund to avoid capital gains? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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