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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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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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48:04

Retirement Relocation

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2023/12/28

Retirement can mean gaining the freedom to live anywhere you want. Tom and Don consider the best and worst states for retirees, based on multiple criteria, from two different sources. One of the worst may surprise you. Plus, we answer your questions: How will some short-term, extra income effect Medicare costs? If a major recession occurs, would it make sense to use emergency money to "buy the dip?" Is it better to have multiple brokerage accounts? Is there any way to speed up the distribution

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48:16

A Christmas Dog Story

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2023/12/27

This episode was recorded on December 23, 2023. Just before going on the air, Don's wife told him about a lost dog found 3,000 miles from his Washington state home. The outpouring of offers to help was soul-stirring. Later, we talked about the foolishness of following the hottest parts of the markets and why annuities are one of the best selling "investments." Plus, we took listeners questions: What are the best funds for a simple portfolio? Is Morningstar a good source of investing

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27:56

Investing Realities

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2023/12/26

We return from our holiday hiatus with quiz: Which is an investing fact and which is a money myth? Plus, a listener want to know: What can be done with a brokerage firm that refuses to let go of funds? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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31:25

The Great Fund Debate

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2023/12/21

We revisit the "active vs. passive" debate. We thought this debate had been settled, yet many still invest with active money managers. Then, we hear from listeners: Objectively, why do we hate Bitcoin? How should an elderly mother invest for heirs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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45:58

Fastest Home Fill-Ups

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2023/12/20

Where in the country has home equity risen most and least? What can you do to tap that hidden wealth? Does a HELOC or reverse mortgage make sense? Does owning a house even make sense in this economy? Then, we hear from listeners: Should a fiduciary advisor also act as a financial "psychologist?" Does it make sense to borrow home equity and lend it to a friend in construction? Should he stick with his aggressive "advisor?" How can renting be less expensive than buying a home? What's the difference

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46:00

Wait… Stocks Have Risen?

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2023/12/19

Don finally peeked at his brokerage statement and was pleasantly surprised. His portfolio finally made money. Did yours? We talk about the investment markets' ups (and downs) and finding the right balance between safety and potential return. We also share the states with the best and worst home equity appreciation. How can you tap that hidden wealth? Then, we hear from callers asking: What should be done with an old variable annuity in a 403b? How should an end-of-year backdoor Roth be done? Can

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25:58

Start Investing Sooner

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2023/12/18

In this episode, we talk about some of the steps you should take well before retirement to get your financial house in order. We discuss money-saving tips and investing ideas to help those in their younger years improve their odds of retiring comfortably. Plus, we answer your questions: How can I force myself to rebalance my portfolio when my emotions get in the way? Which is better: a bond fund or a CD ladder? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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23:01

Pre-Christmas Question Day

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2023/12/15

The questions may not be festive, but they're important, and Don answers them: How should assets be allocated across different types of accounts? What happens to the money in a 529 plan if the custodian needs to withdraw some? How should a young adult invest money from an inherited IRA? Can brokers' cash management accounts replace traditional bank accounts? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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25:40

When Managers Go Away

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2023/12/14

Another problem with actively managed mutual funds is the mortality of managers. What happens if you rely on the incredibly rare, super-smart, practically prescient money manager, and they go away? Plus, we hear from listeners: What do we think of Vanguard's variable insurance funds? Does a 100% equity portfolio make sense for someone comfortable with risk? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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45:59

Real Investing is Hard

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2023/12/13

A new academic study concludes that you might be better off avoiding bonds. Tom and Don discuss whether a strategy that potentially risky makes sense for you. We discuss the sorry state of most investing advice, including that from financial psychics. Then, we hear from listeners: Is gold a good investment? What do we think of the "investment" advice provided at a free Italian dinner? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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