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

There will always be ways to cheat the system. 31.01.2020

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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