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

Not Very Diversified 12.08.2020

The S&P 500 is not the market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

It's Crypto, Not Currency 11.08.2020

Cryptocurrencies fail miserably as a means of exchange. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Confusing Gambling With Investing 10.08.2020

Again, stock traders fail to get rich quickly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Is Gold Overvalued? 07.08.2020

A new paper shows that gold may be overpriced. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

What Good Are Bonds? 06.08.2020

Bonds should reduce volatility. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Shilling Wrong More Than Right 05.08.2020

Why do we keep listening to bad market gurus? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

No Annuities in Retirement Plans 04.08.2020

VALIC (AIG) gets caught tricking teachers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Economic Exaggeration 03.08.2020

The media needs to make the news sound worse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Markets Know Best 31.07.2020

The wisdom of the crowd or your feelings? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Markets Anticipate Economic Activity 30.07.2020

Stocks rarely react to expected news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Tax Deferral Not Worth It 29.07.2020

Fees today and more taxes later. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Buying Gold is Not Investing 28.07.2020

Gold has never grown more valuable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

The Hazards of Trading 27.07.2020

Day traders lose 90% of the time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Don Disagrees with Dave, Again 24.07.2020

Should you pay off your mortgage? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Ignore Insular Investing 23.07.2020

Invest internationally, too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Catching Up on Questions 22.07.2020

An all listener question episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

The Calls Keep Coming 21.07.2020

This episode is entirely caller driven. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Bubbles Always Burst 20.07.2020

Buying what's hot has always been dangerous. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Know What You're Paying 16.07.2020

What do you pay for financial advice? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Gold Rarely Glitters for Investors 14.07.2020

Precious metals are pretty (but) bad investments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Stansberry's Newsletter Mystery 13.07.2020

The real unsolved mystery: Why do people subscribe? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Robin Hood in Reverse 09.07.2020

Taking from the poor dumb traders and giving to Wall Street Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Pricey Volatility Protection 08.07.2020

Market neutral funds are complicated and expensive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Real Still Beats Robo 07.07.2020

Investors would rather work with people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Annuities: Good for Anybody? 06.07.2020

Are annuities generally good investments? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

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