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Talking Real Money - Investing Talk
by Don McDonald
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| Date | Combined Rank | Apple Podcasts |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 7 | #199 | #191 |
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).
Latest episodes
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Ep. 1994: The $31,000 Advice Bill
October 7, 2026 · 38 minDon and Tom unpack what financial advice should cost after a retired couple discovers they’re paying $31,000 a year. They compare fee-only, fee-based, and commission models, explain how hidden fund expenses compound the damage, and show…
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Ep. 1993: The High-Yield Trapdoor
October 6, 2026 · 38 minCovered-call ETFs trade away upside for income and still carry market risk. They also discuss TSP Roth conversions, an Avantis balanced fund, a possible X Money cash offer, and other media projects. Questions? Comments? Click!
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Ep. 1992: The Enemy Is Us
October 5, 2026 · 29 minThe biggest drag on an investment portfolio may be the investor. Don and Tom examine the behavior gap—the difference between what investments earn and what people actually keep after fear, greed, overconfidence, and badly timed decisions…
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Ep. 1991: Seven Questions, Clear Answers
October 2, 2026 · 24 minSeven listeners bring seven practical money decisions, and Don moves through them without the usual detours. He compares ETFs with mutual funds, untangles realistic stock returns and retirement withdrawal rates, and explains where a…
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Ep. 1990: Luck Isn’t Skill
October 1, 2026 · 33 minOne lucky streak can feel like investing genius—but anecdotes are not evidence. Don and Tom examine leveraged ETFs such as TQQQ, the brutal losses leverage can magnify, and why surviving a good run does not prove a strategy is sound. They…
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Ep. 1989: Two Clocks, One Plan
September 30, 2026 · 34 minRetirement planning becomes a two-clock problem when spouses are a decade or more apart in age. Don and Tom explain why one household may need to fund two timelines—and why healthcare, Social Security timing, survivor taxes, and account…
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Ep. 1988: The Guarantee Mirage
September 29, 2026 · 38 minDon and Tom examine the promises behind fixed, indexed, and immediate annuities—and why the word ‘guaranteed’ deserves closer scrutiny. They explain how insurers invest policyholder money, what state guaranty pools actually cover, and why…
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Ep. 1987: The Fee Machine
September 28, 2026 · 31 minHigher fees do not buy higher returns. Don and Tom unpack the fee-to-risk/reward ratio, show how fund costs compound against investors, and compare low-cost index funds with expensive active funds, hedge funds, and private equity. Then…