Don McDonald

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).

Author

Don McDonald

Category

Business

Podcast website

talkingrealmoney.com

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Buffett Bashes Bitcoin 04.05.2022

Wise investors won't touch crypto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Full Phone Lines 03.05.2022

With a lot of calls, Don skips a main topic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Fear in the Markets 02.05.2022

Once again, investors are tested by falling security prices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Great Day of Q&A 29.04.2022

Quite the crop of questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

All In the Red 28.04.2022

What to do when everything is down? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Mid-Week Q&A 27.04.2022

We consider crypto 401ks and a bunch of questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Savings Rates Leisurely Rise 26.04.2022

Short-term interest rates are s-l-ow-l-y rising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Corrections Expected 25.04.2022

After a string of great years, the markets are acting normally. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Environmental & Social Investing 22.04.2022

Larry Swedroe joins Tom to talk about ESG investing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Big Bad Bonds 21.04.2022

Some bonds can be almost as risky as stocks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Another Hump Day Q&A 20.04.2022

We keep trying to whittle down the question pile. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Lower Your Expectations 19.04.2022

Instead of stretching for more, create a plan for less. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Talking Real Mole 18.04.2022

Paul Merriman joins Tom for a bad food and great investing episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

OLD SHOW: Investing Isn't Gambling 16.04.2022

Herer is another episode that hasn't been heard in five years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Early Q&A Day 14.04.2022

Due to the Friday holiday Don answers question early. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Lucky or Smart? 13.04.2022

Should you invest in last year's hottest funds? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Easier Retirement Saving 12.04.2022

A simple pschycological trick to save more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

60/40: Dead or Alive 11.04.2022

It seems that the traditional balanced portfolio is not yet dead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

End of Week Queries 08.04.2022

Don is back with your questions and his answers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Real Estate About to Fall? 07.04.2022

Are we nearing the end of another real estate bubble? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

From 2.11.17 - "Live" from Retiremeet 2017 06.04.2022

This episode was created five years ago and hasn't been heard since. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

It's Been Bad, But... 05.04.2022

...the markets haven't been as bad as they seem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

How Much Would You Pay? 04.04.2022

What is virtual jewelry really worth? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

2.22.17 – Lesson to Sell? 03.04.2022

We dive into the vault for an episode not available since 2018. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Q&A – Day Two 01.04.2022

We love answering your questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

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