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

Your Inquiries, Don's Replies 06.08.2021

The end of the week brings answers to your questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Emerging Markets Make Sense 05.08.2021

This giant economy is still an emerging market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

The Best Retirement Account 04.08.2021

What are the best accounts for your retirement plan? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Watch What You're Paying 03.08.2021

Investing always has costs and they can vary greatly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

The Trouble With IPOs 02.08.2021

Stock initial public offerings are too risky for real investors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Hey, Hey, More Q&A 30.07.2021

Building a portfolio, bad advisor, poor house investment, 401k contributions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Absurd Expectations 29.07.2021

Investors are expecting their investments to make how much? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Contradictory Advice 28.07.2021

Hackneyed pointers that can lead to bad investing decisions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Sky High Houses 27.07.2021

Home prices are up by record amounts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Forget Past Performance 26.07.2021

Stop using the the financial past to predict the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Kids Must Earn Income 23.07.2021

A tax credit isn't earned income. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Crypto "Cult-Like" 22.07.2021

The days of cryptocurrencies as we know them are numbered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Meaningless Market Moves 21.07.2021

The media makes a big deal about big moves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Financial Advisors: Good & Bad 20.07.2021

The ins and outs of finding money help. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Inflation Taking Off? 19.07.2021

How to deal with the possibility of inflation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

TGIQ (and A) Day 16.07.2021

Don attacks more of your money questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Double Dipping Advisors 15.07.2021

The SEC goes after fee-based advisors who hide commissions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

TRMSI-Owning Only Stocks 14.07.2021

Does it make sense to have a portfolio of just stocks? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Talking Real Volatility 13.07.2021

What has been more volatile than stocks? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

More Queries and Comments 10.07.2021

Thanks for all the questions and thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Catching Some Qs 09.07.2021

Trying to catch up on all the questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Investors' Expectations 08.07.2021

Which investments will be the best in the future? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

ConsumerMan on CryptoScams 07.07.2021

The ConsumerMan, Herb Weisbaum joins Tom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Lifeless Money 06.07.2021

Too much money is making too little. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Don's Vacation Q&A 02.07.2021

Even on a pseudo-vacation, Don is still answering questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

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