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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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26:00

Culling the Real Estate Herd?

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2024/01/29

The real estate sales business is about to face the same issues as other professions that have been squeezed by both technology and regulation. After a costly court ruling, and with increasingly powerful technology, the decline in real estate commissions is expected to accelerate (as have brokerage commissions over the years). Then, we hear from listeners like you: Is it too late to invest in a 529 for older kids? Is there a better option that the age-based plan in the Utah 529 plan? Learn more

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28:11

Global Questions

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2024/01/26

In today's episode callers ask Don Which is worse: and annuity of a leaf blower? What can be done for a friend who is on the brink of bankruptcy? Which CD is best and what is a callable CD? After a financial windfall is it too late to hire an advisor? Can a retired pastor take tax-free housing withdrawals after moving from 403b to IRA? Should a portfolio be diversified among accounts based on tax treatment? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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23:57

Seeking Diversification

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2024/01/25

How many securities should you own in a well-diversified portfolio? Is it ten or ten thousand? We explore some advice on proper portfolio diversification versus market-timing and stock picking. Then, listeners ask: How should a Health Savings Account (HSA) be invested? Does it make sense to add Boston Partners Large Cap Value Equity Fund to a portfolio? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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43:48

Stealthy Budget Killers

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2024/01/24

It's no wonder that businesses love the subscription model. It makes paying for products and services automatic and provides steady predictable cash flow. On the flip side, it also creates an almost impercetible drain of your budget. Learn how to reduce the subscription cash suck. We agree with Dave Ramsey's dislike of cash-value life insurance. A listener shares a tool for cutting subscription costs and wonders why it would ever be okay to go without homeowners insurance? Others ask: When is it

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45:42

New Highs Mean Little

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2024/01/23

After a big week for stocks, we address the reality of the equity markets and why a "new high" is nothing to get excited about. While 5% rates feel better than zero, we are concerened that too much money languishes in banks. Plus, more money is finally invested in passive funds than actively managed products and why it's about darned time. Listeners ask: Is Retiremeet worthwhile for those already retired? How should money be invested in a deferred compensation plan? Learn more about your ad

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30:57

The Great Home Debate

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2024/01/22

In today's podcast, we present more evidence showing it may be subssrantially cheaper to rent a home than to buy one. However, the equation changes when you factor in emotions. Plus, how much money do you need to be wealthy? Do shares an example of why buying a new cars is a financial mistake? A listener asks: What should be done with an old whole life policy purchased by parents for an adult child? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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21:19

Questions and Songs

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2024/01/19

First, a listener wants to take Don to task for his Bitcoin negativity. What is the value of tax-loss harvesting? Can a Coverdell ESA be moved to a 529 plan? Can RMDs be postponed by going back to work? Finally, we conclude with some listener created musical interludes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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46:36

Legal Loan Sharks

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2024/01/18

We're all over the fiscal place today. After an ad during our radio show we look at the horrible and yet perfectly legal predatory predatory short-term loan business. Then, we try to understand why experts are still advising investors to try to find the right time to buy stocks and consider the psychological effect of bad markets. Plus, we compare whether it makes more sense to buy gold bars or freeze-dried emergency food at Costco. A listener looks for advice on taking a lump-sum distribution or a

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46:12

Better in an ETF?

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2024/01/17

The SEC finally have given in to the pressure and approved "real" Bitcoin ETFs. Does this change make cryptocurrencies and less ephemeral or improve their possibilities as an "investment?" What are the 5 biggest annuity sales lies? Plus, are "regular investor" hedge funds any better than their "big" investor counterparts? Then listeners asks:: Which funds should be used for young people's Roth IRAs? Can an advisor pitching indexed annuity be a fiduciary as he claims? Learn more about your ad

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26:00

Invest and Reduce Taxes

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2024/01/16

In the new year, you can save even more for retirement on a tax-advantaged basis. Take full advantage of your opportunities to save now and in the future. Plus, listeners want to know: How should excess money in an HSA be invested? What should be done with a $500,000 inheritance? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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27:49

Friday Questions and More

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2024/01/12

In this Q&A episode: Does it make sense to switch from taxable bonds to tax-free municipal bonds? Does a portfolio need more international or value exposure? What effect will new Bitcoin ETFs have on the value of Bitcoin? A listener disagrees with our statements about buying a home versus renting? Is Emancipare a legitimate advisor? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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24:54

Short-Term Means Little

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2024/01/11

Beware of most (if not all) of the investing advice in the financial press. This is particularly true when the information is based on short-term data. Don't peek at your portfolio too often. Then we take listeners questions: Does it make sense to purchace pension service credits? Do those with checking at their broker need a bank account? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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46:05

The Weakest Plan?

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2024/01/10

Of all the types of employer-sponsored retirement plans, 403(b) plans are among the worst. Without a fiduciary requirement, many of the investment options are expensive, high-commission insurance products. That's why the onus is on you to make smart choices. Then, we hear from listeners: To discuss issues with distributions from and taxes on an estate. How to get a portfolio evaluation from us? What do we think of Delaware Stautory Trusts (DSTs)? When should RMDs be taken? What's the best way

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46:06

Biggest Retirement Blunders

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2024/01/09

Very few Americans feel confident they can financially enjoy a comfortable retirement. So, what do real retirees wish they knew before retiring? We discuss why every investor should have international stocks and and share the hottest global markets. How did the United States fare? Along the way, callers join in. What do we think of the retirement investment options from Northen Trust? In the current environment would it be better to invest in longer term bonds? Learn more about your ad choices

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27:37

Know Before You Commit

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2024/01/08

Before you enter into any relationship, it's important to know how the other person perceives money. This is particularly important to know if you plan to spend your life with that person. Plus, listeners ask: Can funds from a UGMA or UTMA be moved into a minor's 529 plan? What is our opinion of spiders (the ones spelled SDPRs)? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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25:40

New Year. New Questions.

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2024/01/05

Happy new year and we have new questions: What do we think of XY Planning Network? Is Vanguard's new Core Actively Managed Bond Fund a good investment? What can or should be done with a gifted annuity? Should VT and VTI be purchased now "at a peak?" Is a $9,000 RMD tax analysis worthwhile? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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47:04

Money Unmentionable

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2024/01/04

There may be a few things we shouldn't discuss. Money isn't one of them. We need to share nuggets of financial wisdom with our families to help them become better money managers. Beware of a clever new gift card scam. Plus, we share lessons from the Great Recession and more of Suze Orman's bad advice. We also take a lot of calls: Does it make sense to get back into target-date funds? What do we think of this bond ladder fund? How should an extra $500 a month be invested? What should be done with

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48:05

Inept Investing Info

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2024/01/03

We look back at "expert" market predictions for 2023. Who got it right, and who failed to come close? Then, we share better ways to invest. Do presidential elections have any impact on stock prices? Discover the big difference in fees for financial advice. We also discuss the huge financial mistakes of Don's favorite NFL team. Then we hear from listeners: Can funds (except for proprietary BridgeBuilder funds) be transferred from Edward Jones to Vanguard? Should mid-cap funds be included in a

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25:29

Most Own Equities

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2024/01/02

One hundred years ago, very few Americans owned stocks. It was only in the past decade that a majority of us were invested in equities. Yet, the vast majority of stock investors fail even to match the performance of the S&P 500. Find out how you can be a better stock investor. Listeners ask: What do we think of a few of Fidelity's factor funds? Does it make sense to consolidate a portfolio in Vanguard Wellington? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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22:54

Last Q&A of '23

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2023/12/29

This is the last episode of 2023 and it's only fitting that it be Don's favorite type: questions and answers. We have some great ones this week: Is adding a DFA value fund worth the added cost? Should 529 money be used to eventually fund a Roth IRA? Can we make a better case against Bitcoin? What should be done with an old annuity? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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