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).
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Don McDonald
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Latest episode
Jul 10, 2026
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Episodes
There will always be ways to cheat the system. 31.01.2020 15:55
There is no perfect compensation system for professional advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!
Lessons from Tom's Dad 30.01.2020 4:51
Tom shares memories of his father Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!
Fee-Only Advisors Not Helping Small Investors? 29.01.2020 20:17
The arguments for and against advisors who charge asset-based fees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!
What Can You Expect in the Future? 27.01.2020 19:16
How can you reasonably guess what you might make? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!
Before You Invest: Know Your Number 23.01.2020 4:47
In this short episode, Tom shares a better way to express you risk tolerance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!
You Can't Do Anything, So Stop Worrying 23.01.2020 19:42
Volatility is inevitable and unpredictable, so invest as if you have no control. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!
Those Extra Fees Add Up and Hurt You 21.01.2020 24:35
One percent here and one percent there and pretty soon you're talking real money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!
Podcast of Legends: Merriman and Marshawn 17.01.2020 24:22
Don is joined by financial and football stars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!
China: From Hot to Not 17.01.2020 4:22
Don't try to pick the next hot market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!
Your Biggest Investing Questions 16.01.2020 4:57
Some of the most popular questions asked of financial advisors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!
Expensive, Illiquid, Opaque, and Unnecessary 15.01.2020 35:04
There is no reason for anyone to own non-public REITs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!
Stop Overthinking Investing 15.01.2020 34:49
You can't know anything about the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!
Roth Your Way to Wealth 13.01.2020 16:19
Tax-free should typically beat tax-deferred. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!
Global Real Investing Advice 09.01.2020 17:32
Helping everyone manage money better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!
Stocks Have Been Down for 30 Years 08.01.2020 35:24
What would a 30-year bear market do to your portfolio? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!
Owning Individual Stocks is Still a Bad Idea 07.01.2020 36:06
Despite the occasional anecdotal success, owning individual stocks is still gambling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!
The Best Ways to Put it In and Take it Out 07.01.2020 16:41
There are differences between accumulation and withdrawal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!
Few More Wrong than Prechter the Predictor 03.01.2020 37:17
Make better market predictions by flipping a coin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!
Stocks: More Like Gambling Than Investing 02.01.2020 37:02
If you can easily lose everything it's gambling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!
Make Better Resolutions in 2020 31.12.2019 4:48
Resolve to build a better future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!
A Scary and Expensive Alternative Investment 31.12.2019 13:23
Could consumer loans be the next collateralized debt crisis? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!
The Ultimate Buy & Hold Fund 23.12.2019 14:46
What if a mutual fund never traded its portfolio? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!
Money Even Corrupts Those Who Claim to Care 20.12.2019 21:13
That guy on the radio and even your union may be ripping you off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!
Stop expecting a bunch of experts to know the unknowable. 19.12.2019 14:50
Surprise! Economists failed to predict the future, again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!
Social Security Already Has Your Number 19.12.2019 36:34
No one is ever going to call and tell you you're being arrested. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!
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