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by Don McDonald
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| Date | Combined Rank | Apple Podcasts |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 31 | — | — |
| Oct 25 | #199 | #189 |
| Oct 24 | — | #194 |
Latest episodes
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Ep. 2006: Five Questions, No Magic Answers
October 23, 2026 · 24 minDon takes five listener questions with no magic tricks required: how simple a young investor’s Roth IRA can be, whether socialist economies have stock markets, and what rising U.S. debt really means for Treasury investors and the…
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Ep. 2005: The Habanero Portfolio
October 22, 2026 · 30 minA little hot pepper can improve a meal. Eating the whole habanero is another experience entirely. Can the same be said for your portfolio? Don and Tom explore why small-company, value, and profitability tilts have historically rewarded…
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Ep. 2004: The Annuity Rules Keep Changing
October 21, 2026 · 33 minIndexed annuities promise market-like gains without market losses—but Don and Tom explain how commissions, surrender charges, spreads, participation rates, and even changing contract terms can leave investors with disappointing returns and…
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Ep. 2003: Seven Styles, One Portfolio
October 20, 2026 · 33 minDon and Tom dismantle the idea that investors need to choose one narrow “style.” Growth, value, small companies, momentum, and passive investing are ingredients—not competing identities—and the sensible answer is a globally diversified…
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Ep. 2002: The Buggy Whip Theory
October 19, 2026 · 30 minThe “Buggy Whip Theory” is a reminder that even when investors correctly see the future coming, they rarely know which company—or which part of a new industry—will actually win. Don and Tom trace the lesson from ice delivery and buggy…
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Ep. 2001: A New Millennium of Money Questions
October 16, 2026 · 29 minEpisode 2001 begins a new millennium of money questions—with Don sorting out the numbering before tackling inherited IRAs, CD ladders, Roth conversions, workplace retirement plans, Warren Buffett’s famously simple portfolio advice, and…
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Ep. 2000: Bonds Are Doing Their Job
October 15, 2026 · 34 minBond prices are falling as yields rise—and that does not mean diversification has failed. Don and Tom explain why high-quality bonds can decline when stocks and the economy are strong, why that behavior is normal, and why chasing…
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Ep. 1999: IRA Mistakes You Can’t Undo
October 14, 2026 · 30 minSome IRA mistakes cannot simply be reversed. Don and Tom explain the traps around non-spouse beneficiary transfers, the one-rollover-per-year rule, 72(t) plans, the same-property rollover rule, outdated beneficiaries, qualified charitable…
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Ep. 1998: The S&P 500 or the Whole World?
October 13, 2026 · 34 minDon and Tom compare the S&P 500 with total-market and globally diversified investing, explain the danger of home bias, and show why owning more of the world can reduce concentration risk. Then they answer questions about Roth conversions…
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Ep. 1997: The Lemmings Didn’t Jump
October 12, 2026 · 29 minDon and Tom use Disney’s infamous lemming myth to explain investor herd behavior, recency bias, and the danger of chasing whatever has recently been hot. Then they answer questions about simplifying a diversified portfolio, evaluating a…
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Ep. 1996: Growth, Value, and When to Retire
October 9, 2026 · 29 minDon tackles listener questions about growth versus value stocks, choosing the right time to retire, Medicaid and estate-planning concerns, the problems with infinite-banking whole-life policies, when annuities may make sense, and how…
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Ep. 1995: The Homeownership Trade-Off
October 8, 2026 · 34 minIs a home always a great investment? Don and Tom compare buying with renting, explain why leverage can make home returns look better than they are, and lay out when owning makes sense. Then they answer listener questions about one-fund…
About the show
Financial talk radio veteran, Don McDonald and former host of Serious Money on PBS, Tom C**k, 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).