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

It's Been a Strange Three Months 02.07.2020

The market's have provided a lot of surprises. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Investing or SPACulation? 01.07.2020

These are more dangerous than IPOs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Pay You Now or Over Time 30.06.2020

Retire early with lump sum or annuity? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

The Smart Money Stayed 29.06.2020

While many bailed, index investors remained. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

High Fees Suck You Dry 26.06.2020

High fees and expenses are hard to justify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

They Shouldn't Be Certified Anymore 25.06.2020

All CFPs are not acting as fiduciaries Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Absolutes Aren't Absolutely Right 25.06.2020

Advice can never be black and white. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Fees Harming Hedge Funds 25.06.2020

You pay more than your get back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Retirees Making Bad Choices 22.06.2020

Black and white investing is dangerous. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Insurance Investments Aren't Guaranteed 19.06.2020

The insurance industry facing a new high-yield disaster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Target Date Funds Compared 18.06.2020

The truth about target-date funds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Real Estate Investing Reality 17.06.2020

Owning property can be perilous. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Hard Not to Look 16.06.2020

It's tough to avoid looking at the stock market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Another Fool Rushes In 12.06.2020

There's a difference between luck and skill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Trying Treacherous Trading 11.06.2020

Short-term stock trading will burn you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

It's Not investing, it's Gambling 10.06.2020

Stop playing with risky stocks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Take the Lump Sum or Pension? 09.06.2020

The last Civil War pensioner couldn't choose. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Just a Bad Dream? 08.06.2020

Did a bear market really happen? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

What Bear Market? 06.06.2020

Stocks have almost recovered to pre-2020 levels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Your Funds in Flight 05.06.2020

Focusing on a single sector can cause a crash. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

A Sure Seven Percent? 03.06.2020

Can an investment actually deliver a certain 7% annual return? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Good Advice is Hard to Find. 02.06.2020

Most financial advisors are not on your side. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Climbing Up the Worry Wall 01.06.2020

The market tends to ignore expected events. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

A Very Greedy Advisor 29.05.2020

And they call themselves a fiduciary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Best Interest Annuities? 28.05.2020

Can you be a fiduciary and sell annuities? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

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