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

Ill-Advised Swagger 13.09.2021

Long-term strong markets lead to massive overconfidence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

A Q&A Deluge 10.09.2021

Don takes on a torrent of written questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Annuities & Fiduciaries 09.09.2021

Why we hate annuity sales practices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Stretching... for Yield 08.09.2021

The risks of reaching for extra income. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Money Never Easy 07.09.2021

Are you being lulled into a false sense of investing security? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Labor Day Q & A 03.09.2021

Another podcast filled with your questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

What is Passive Investing? 02.09.2021

Index funds are passive, right? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Build Wealth on Wealth 01.09.2021

How to use the positive power of compounding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Questions and Cheescake 31.08.2021

We take a variety of calls and a comment for dessert. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Social Media, Memes, and Money 30.08.2021

Social media is filled with terrible advice making purveyors wealthy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Another Day of Q and A 27.08.2021

A whole lot of questions from listeners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Investing Between the Extremes 26.08.2021

Real investing isn't gambling or savings accounts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Young Investors Mistakes 25.08.2021

The survey says: Young investors could be better investors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Passive Shouldn't Mean Work 24.08.2021

Many sources of passive income seem quite active. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

How Much Do You Need? 23.08.2021

How much money will you need to retire comfortably. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Our Weekly Q&A Session 20.08.2021

Your questions keep coming in, so Don answers them again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Buffett's Investing Advice 19.08.2021

The Oracle of Omaha's simple portfolio suggestion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Expert Investing Ideas 18.08.2021

Some investing "experts" share a few weird recommendations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Is Real Estate Investing? 17.08.2021

Real estate is not an easy way to make money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

It Eventually Breaks Even 16.08.2021

Gold is an inflation hedge... if you wait long enough. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

CryptoCrime + Q&A 13.08.2021

Another way cryptocurrencies feel like the "Wild West." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

An Ivy League Portfolio 12.08.2021

A professional money manager got it right. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Too Many Angels 11.08.2021

Funding new businesses can be very dangerous. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Insurance and Investing Don't Mix 10.08.2021

An insurance expert has cocerns about cash-value life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Seven Investing Principles 09.08.2021

How do the academics think you should invest? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

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