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Talking Real Money - Investing Talk

Don McDonaldtalkingrealmoney.com
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).

Episodes

Stocks or Hurricanes?

From last Saturday's radio show: 5:16 Hurricanes and the Stock Market 13:03 Predicting Markets vs. Hurricanes 15:33 The Role of Luck in Investing 20:27 Understanding Bid-Ask Spreads 24:43 Market Orders Explained 34:03 Portfolio Management Strategies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 16, 202442 min

Extinction Event?

In today's holiday shortened week episode: 0:03 The Argentinosaurus of Investing 2:04 Can AI Predict Market Movements? 7:23 Will AI Outperform Index Funds? 11:29 The Rise of AI in Finance 14:40 Strategies for Your Brokerage Account 20:01 Final Thoughts on AI and Investing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 15, 202424 min

Four Qs for You

In today's Q&A: 3:54 Question on 529 Plans 5:15 401k Considerations 6:57 Retirement Saving Strategies 9:46 ETFs and Fair Valuation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 11, 202419 min

Investing Innovations?

In today's show: 2:07 The Rise of Exchange-Traded Funds 4:20 Active Management vs. Passive Strategies 6:40 Choosing the Right Funds 9:06 The Performance of Popular ETFs 9:50 Trends in ETF Closures 11:18 Listener Questions Begin 14:56 Navigating 403B Fund Options 16:59 Mortgage Refinancing Considerations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 10, 202427 min

Strange Return Boosters

In today's podcast (from Saurday's show): 5:54 Second Opinions Matter 7:07 401k Myths and Realities 9:54 Diversifying Investments 15:10 Safe Investment Strategies 18:40 The Future of Retirement 22:57 Social Media and Finance 28:10 Understanding Hodgepodge-itis 29:28 Rental Income Insights 32:17 Roth Conversion Strategies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 09, 202447 min

Index Imperfections

From the Live Saturday Show: 0:03 Asheville Flooding Update 2:52 Introduction to Investing 6:29 The Pitfalls of Sector Investing 10:25 Importance of Diversification 14:47 The Role of Market Safety 17:44 Understanding M1 Finance 20:31 Critique of Private Credit 25:54 Risks of High-Yield Investments 30:31 Academic Perspectives on Alternatives Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 08, 202445 min

Bet on the Best?

We start the week with: 0:04 Stock Picking Realities 7:33 Retirement Accounts and Health Savings Accounts 8:56 Living Abroad in Retirement 11:34 Experiences in Chattanooga 14:20 Set It and Forget It Funds Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 07, 202422 min

Another Week of Qs

Questions answered about: 3:58 Retirement Contributions and Strategies 6:18 Selling the Airstream: A Personal Update 7:53 Roth IRA Questions Answered 11:12 Trusts and Estate Planning 14:42 Complex vs. Simple Investment Strategies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 04, 202423 min

Social Security Strategies

On today's show: 0:04 Social Security Decisions 8:49 Investment Strategies for Retirement 9:07 Roth IRA Conversion Insights 14:30 Exchange-Traded Funds Explained 17:46 Closing Remarks and Resources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 03, 202421 min

Neglecting Your Cash?

In today's edition of TRM: 1:21 Interest Rate Changes and You 20:42 Inheriting and Managing Stocks 23:47 Advice Sources in the Digital Age 28:59 Understanding Market Reactions 35:45 The Reality of Investment Promises 36:44 Stock Market Speculations and Risks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 02, 202446 min

Predictive Powers?

In today's show: 6:18 The Crystal Ball Challenge 10:03 Predictions and Market Efficiency 14:11 Reflections on Market Predictions 18:20 The Nature of Financial Forecasting 27:18 Role Models in Investing 35:04 International Stock Fund Recommendations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 01, 202444 min

Special Investments?

In today's edition: 0:04 Introduction to Financial Types 2:43 Hedge Funds and Their Performance 5:22 The Illusion of Special Investments 5:51 Smart Investing Without Being Special 11:19 Questions from Listeners 14:19 The Fallacy of Predicting the Future Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 30, 202419 min

Friday in Florida

It's Q&A Day: 4:20 401k and Retirement Guidance 6:56 Investment Decisions with Real Estate 9:16 Risk Management in Business Ventures 11:59 Small Cap Value Allocation 16:47 Diversification with Small Cap Growth 18:26 Emerging Markets in Investment Strategy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 27, 202422 min

Sizzle to Fizzle

In this podcast: 0:04 Remembering Bob Brinker 2:17 Hot Investments Today 7:32 Thematic Investing Challenges 8:22 Timing the Market Dilemma 12:18 The Dollar's Future 14:40 AJ's Financial Questions 20:24 Looking Ahead to Retirement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 26, 202424 min

Really Need Insurance?

In today's edition: 1:05 Misleading Money Media 2:47 Who Needs Life Insurance? 9:40 Annuity Sales Grew 11:03 Move to a TAP Annuity? 19:31 How Long Will You Live? 25:22 Buy Bitcoin to Afford a Home? 35:17 Small Cap Annual Returns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 25, 202448 min

Lower Interest Impact

In today's show: 0:01 The Federal Reserve's Role 5:06 Interest Rates and Their Impact 9:33 The Confusion of Rate Cuts 14:16 The Risks of Market Timing 15:34 The Danger of Misinformation 20:53 Meme Stocks and Their Longevity 25:11 Understanding Palantir 27:06 Social Security Decisions 33:34 The Importance of a Financial Plan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 24, 202446 min

Do We Need More ETFs?

In this episode: 2:44 The Rise of Investment Funds 6:17 The Dangers of Single Stock ETFs 14:07 Understanding 1031 Exchanges 20:39 Engaging with Our Audience 22:12 The Debate on Active Bond Management 27:03 The Challenges of Active Fund Management 35:55 Navigating the Market Landscape Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 23, 202445 min

Typical Investing?

In this exciting edition: 0:03 Introduction to Financial Normalcy 3:50 The Retirement Worry 6:28 The Gray Area of Investing 13:23 The Importance of a Financial Plan 21:03 Portfolio Questions and Strategies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 17, 202429 min

Tom and Roxy Q

In this Q&Apisode: 0:04 Stock Market Insights 3:05 Questions from Listeners 3:31 International Investment Concerns 8:45 Portfolio Housekeeping 11:53 Charitable Distributions Explained 14:35 401(k) Allocation Strategies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 13, 202421 min

Still Make Cents?

Today, we discuss: 5:34 The Case Against the Penny 7:12 Daylight Savings Time Debate 8:27 Worthless Financial Instruments 11:24 The Cryptocurrency Conundrum 13:14 Rollover Strategies Explained 23:00 The Weirdness of Today’s World Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 12, 202427 min

Invest in Elections?

In this episode: 1:54 Election Investing and Other Gambling 6:40 Understanding Financial Futures 14:32 Navigating Roth IRA Withdrawals 20:16 The Importance of Financial Planning 26:53 Pay Yourself First 28:57 Target Date Funds Explained 38:25 Transitioning to Vanguard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 11, 202445 min

High Yield's Price

In this episode: 1:29 The High Price of High Dividends 18:35 The Importance of Staying Invested 21:04 Market Fluctuations and Trading 29:08 Understanding Asset Allocation 31:56 The Value of Asset Location 35:39 Rebalancing for a Better Portfolio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 11, 202447 min

Election Effects

To start the week we tackle: 0:03 Election Biases and Money 2:17 Overcoming Recency Bias 3:34 Strategies Against Bias 6:42 Understanding Market Cycles 11:22 International Investment Options 13:30 Listener Questions and Insights Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 10, 202422 min

A (Very) Few Qs

In the shortest Friday Q&A show ever: 2:20 Retirement Lump Sum Concerns 4:28 Transitioning Investment Accounts 6:58 Disclaimers and Financial Advice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 06, 202413 min

High Return Dangers

In this episode we discuss: 3:17 The Illusion of High Returns 6:23 The Importance of Second Opinions 20:42 Charitable Giving Strategies 24:04 Transitioning from Real Estate 27:20 Tackling Hodgepodge-itis 35:25 The Role of Financial Planning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 05, 202446 min

Reached the TIPping Point

In this episode, We explore the tip request explosion in America. We discuss the stock markets' recent performance. A caller shares his thoughts on retirement. How should twenty-somethings invest for retirement? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 05, 202433 min

Your "Magic" Number?

In today's post-holiday episode: 2:42 Preparing for Retirement: Key Considerations 8:54 The Importance of Professional Financial Help 10:58 Embracing Flexibility in Retirement Planning 15:29 Debating Gold as an Investment 15:45 Target Date Funds: Pros and Cons 19:19 Engaging Listener Questions 21:28 A Funny Encounter with AI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 03, 202426 min

A Few Questions for Don

Topics of today's questions: 2:14 Long-Term Care Insurance Insights 14:51 Evaluating ETFs for Downside Protection 18:25 Managing Debt with HELOC Strategies 23:36 Portfolio Management for Retirement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 31, 202427 min

Buy and Sell Automatically

This edition's discussion: 3:08 The Importance of Rebalancing 6:40 Understanding Risk and Volatility 12:13 Inherited Wealth Decisions 15:29 Comparing Exchange-Traded Funds 20:05 The Future of Investments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 30, 202425 min

Misleading Headlines

In this episode: 1:36 Creative Fear-Mongering Editing 11:28 Fund Recommendations and Confusion 14:30 Clarifying Financial Advice 20:36 Investment Education for Young People 21:06 Personal Finance Adventures 26:04 The Luck of Investing 27:08 Understanding Hodgepodge-itis 36:04 Navigating Complex Investments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 28, 202445 min