Talking Real Money - Investing Talk

By: Don McDonald
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  • 34-year 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).
    2022
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Economics Personal Finance
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Episodes
  • We Have Questions

    We Have Questions
    Feb 28 2025
    Thanks for the great questions (and a comment): 1:29 Long-Term Disability Insights 5:15 Fidelity Target Date Funds Discussion 10:59 Annuity Portfolio Changes 13:02 Understanding Wrap Accounts 16:49 Navigating Long-Term Care Insurance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 mins
  • Why Try?

    Why Try?
    Feb 27 2025
    In today's episode: 0:33 Investing Truths Uncovered 1:38 The Fallacy of Active Management 2:55 Diversification and Market Cycles 5:23 Autopilot Investment Strategies 6:58 Trusting Long-Term Data 9:19 Historical Returns Explained 11:49 The Power of Index Funds 13:03 Listener Questions and Insights 19:03 Young Investors and Market Perceptions 19:59 Understanding Fund Expenses Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 mins
  • Financially Illiterate?

    Financially Illiterate?
    Feb 26 2025
    Now, the rest of the Saturday show: 0:52 The Biggest Heist in History 0:54 Financial Literacy: Are We Really Educated? 2:35 The Three Questions of Financial Literacy 5:10 Disappointment in Financial Knowledge 5:16 Finding a Financial Advisor 7:06 Preparing for Your First Advisor Meeting 10:02 Researching Your Potential Advisor 11:41 Understanding Fees and Conflicts of Interest 13:21 Selling Your Home: Capital Gains Deductions 17:54 Estate Planning and Probate Concerns 19:37 The Importance of Pensions 33:22 Understanding Pensions and Retirement Plans 34:27 The Value of Employer Contributions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    45 mins

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Low-Key Financial Advice

If you like Clark Howard, you'll like this show. It's financial advice given in a calm, relaxed voice. With all of the yelling that goes on these days on radio and tv, it's refreshing to have voices that speak calmly on their subject.

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