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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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27:21

Robo Reality

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2023/07/13

Today, after a robot briefly seizes the podcast, we talk about the power of advice and when hiring a robot to help you invest makes sense. We also compare a few of the biggest robo-advisory firms. Then we hear from listeners: Praising our help. Where is a great source for information on taking pensions and annuitization options? What should be done with a grandchild's investment vehicles and portfolio? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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23:58

Cancellation Frustration

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2023/07/12

We start with proof that "Luke from WI" is real. Then, we dive into the topic du jour; those annoying never-ending subscription charges. How can we better manage and eventually cancel them? Then, we take your questions: Isn't rebalancing a form of market timing? Is a cash-hoarding financial advisor incompetent? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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39:45

Not What You Thought

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2023/07/11

It can be difficult to get precision investment allocation with "pure" index funds. What are index funds, anyway? Callers ask us: Do stock investments make sense at age 70? How good are the investments in a broker-designed portfolio? What do we think of a dividend-centric portfolio? Then, we discuss the pitfalls of a high-income portfolio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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39:45

Our Own Worst Enemy

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2023/07/10

"Do as I say, not as I do," Many in the financial advice business epitomize this aphorism. A few are brave enough to admit that they fail to follow their own good advice. One of those is Christine Benz from Morningstar. Why do we fail to follow what we know to be good financial advice? That's up for discussion in this episode. Callers want to know: Is there a better parking place for a future home down payment? Do you need an emergency fund in retirement? Can money be moved from a regular IRA

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21:13

Red Hot Qs

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2023/07/07

On this week's Friday Q&A: Vanguard has made another customer angry with their $25 fee and they want to know how to move. Do these two ETFs provide enough diversification? After one year in a Kai-Zen Trust, a disillusioned buyer wants to know if he should continue funding it. What do we think of Dave Ramsey's advice to take Social Security payments at age 62? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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28:54

Student Debt: What Now?

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2023/07/06

With the US Supreme Court ruling against the student loan, elimination plan, what can students do now to help reduce the burden of their education debt? Plus, we talk about special people and their special financial treatment. Then, listeners ask: Should they go ahead and annuitize a variable annuity or move it into an IRA Is this work 401(k) plan diversified enough? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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40:42

Finally, Good Money News

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2023/07/03

In this episode, we share the surprisingly good returns for 2023 so far and what it means going forward. Then we share a terrible way to find a fiduciary investment advisor and why it’s so hard to find high-quality financial advice. Callers ask about the following: Flexible withdrawals in retirement planning. We explain how withdrawing a reasonable percentage each year can provide a sustainable income. Using QLACs (qualified longevity annuity contracts) as a means to avoid RMDs (required minimum

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17:58

Last June Day Q&A

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2023/06/30

In today's Q&A session: Does it make sense to buy a new home free and clear with the proceeds from the old house? Which Vanguard bond fund is the best choice? What are good ETFs in which to start investing overseas? Are these 401k funds active or passive? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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27:03

Get More From The Banks

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2023/06/29

Lookin' to make 5% on your fixed income investments? With most banks still paying pathetic interest rates, there is a trick to getting substantially more on FDIC-insured CDs. Then, we hear from you: What should be done with a portfolio of almost 500 individual bonds? What investing advice do we have for armed services members? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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29:21

Little Do They Know

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2023/06/28

We are inundated with "expert" financial advice. Is it worth heeding? There are a lot of people who claim to be able to predict the financial future, but they all have one thing in common with plain old us. They CANNOT know the future. So, why bother listening, watching, or reading their advice? Then, we hear from some of you wondering: If Bitcoin makes simple mathamatical sense as an investment? What do we think of lightly traded ETFs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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41:20

Retirees Biggest Mistakes

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2023/06/27

What are the big issues that drain your wealth after you retire? Here are five of the biggest wastes of money in retirement: Housing, health, scams, Social Security, and investing. Listeners ask: How can I be sure that my portfolio reflects my core beliefs? How should money from a condo sale be invested in retirement? After losing a job is life insurance still needed? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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37:22

Hard to Lose Everything

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2023/06/26

Risk is part of life, but should we really worry about the possibility of losing everything? A 100% loss from your investments is almost 100% avoidable if you stop gambling. You can dramatically increase your chances of total loss with leverage. Listeners ask: Is a 6 to 7% esoteric bond product a safe way to create retirement income? What should be done with five non-income producing real estate investments? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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26:22

First Summer Day Q&A

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2023/06/23

In this episode, Don randomly ends up with a host of similar questions: Is a tax-managed fund better than an ETF? Is the tax-advantage enough to justify using a real estate ETF in a taxable account? Should money be move out of an underperformingAvantis ETF? Would it be smart to move from target-date funds into better performing ETFS? What's the best place to park short-term money being used for home construction? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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21:54

Boomers Stick with Stocks

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2023/06/22

The "Baby Boom" generation continue to own a large percentage of their wealth in stocks. Are they taking too much risk or are they saavy investors? Then, listeners ask Tom and Don: Can couples get around the "wash sale rule" by trading in their seperate accounts? Should a portfolio's missing asset class be purchased slowly or all at once? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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21:23

The Dream of Easy Money

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2023/06/21

Passive income is paradoxical. While it sounds like getting something for nothing, it either requires a lot of work or money (which generally requires wealth to accumulate). Why do so many people chase after this impossible dream? Plus, you want to know: How should a $250,000 nest egg be invested? Should I ask my broker to help me invest in low-cost index funds and ETFs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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41:27

Confident in Your Company?

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2023/06/20

It's a lesson we constantly fail to learn: Avoid investing in your company's stock. Employees who believed their firm could not fail have lost billions of dollars. We compare the rate you can get on a Bank of America CD in the bank itself versus through a brokerage firm. The difference is shocking. Plus, how to make a CD ladder. Listeners stop by to ask: What should be done with an investment account with Securian? What do we think of FDIC-insured online banks? What should be done with a bunch of

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39:40

Better Not Look

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2023/06/19

A bull market seems to encourage us to watch our investment portfolios more closely, which can lead to bad, emotionally-driven decisions. Why do we rush into the hot stocks? Plus, an example of studying an advisor's form ADV, Part 2. Listeners want to know: What kind of impact would moving investments have on average annual returns? Is paying bills from a checking account or with a credit card better? What do we think of Vanguard's new $ 25-a-month fee per mutual fund or brokerage

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18:51

QnAday

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2023/06/16

In this week's Q&A episode: Is it true you can live off of capital gains tax-free? How should young adults' Roth IRAs be invested? What do we think of the cash product from MassMutual's "Flourish" program? Does monthly rebalancing make sense? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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22:28

Senior Stress Source

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2023/06/15

As we approach retirement, several things cause concern, but what do retirees worry about most? Discover how to reduce concerns about running out of money before running out of life. Then, we hear from listeners: Sharing a trick to own the market without using ETFs or funds. Is Morningstar a good source to research funds recommended by my LPL advisor? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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21:15

Bond Investing Torture?

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk ·

2023/06/14

Do you need a robo advisor to help you create a fixed-income portfolio? Can they make you more money while also charging you more? We compare a robo advisor bond buying service to cheap bond ETFs. Plus, we take listeners' questions: Will returns rise if you never rebalance your portfolio? A salesperson suggests moving an old 403b to his Roth IRA. Should I ask if he's a fiduciary? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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