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

Don't invest in alphabetical order. 17.12.2019

Don't pick the funds at the top of the lists. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Why do you keep wasting your money? 16.12.2019

Lotteries are for losers. Literally! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Love of stocks is the root of many losses 13.12.2019

Love your spouse, country, or pets, just don't love your stocks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

The Only Way to Consistently Buy Low and Sell High 12.12.2019

You can't time the market, but a disciplined plan can help you buy and sell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

If the told you the truth you wouldn't buy their stuff. 11.12.2019

The incredible lengths to which they will go to sell "investments." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Ongoing Financial Guidance is Good for You 10.12.2019

Most investors need regular hand holding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Q&A: Income desperation leads to high risks 06.12.2019

Don't go crazy reaching for yield. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Holiday gifts even a Scrooge would love. 05.12.2019

It's hard to say "humbug" to a brighter future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Don't let financial fiends feast on your funds. 05.12.2019

Beware of the sharks wanting to take a bite of your wealth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

The future isn't foreseeable. Maybe foreguessable. 03.12.2019

The future's not ours to see. Even financially. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Cryptocurrencies: Useless or Crooked? 02.12.2019

Cryptocurrencies are making a few rich at your expense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Happy Thanksgiving: A Shortcut to Charity. 27.11.2019

How to give your RMD directly to charity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Are Commodities Real Investments? 26.11.2019

Can stuff actually grow larger? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

The Future Will Always Be Unknowable 25.11.2019

You may want to, but can't know the financial future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Is human advice becoming obsolete? 21.11.2019

Real or robo advice? That is the question. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Retirement's Biggest Challenge: Lifelong Income 20.11.2019

Avoid running out of moeny before you run out of life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Market beating performance at a high cost. 19.11.2019

While a few may win big, you probably won't. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Using Omission and Obfuscation to Make a Sale 18.11.2019

The whole truth behind a financial product pitch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Companies Collapse, Economies Endure 15.11.2019

You can lose money in stocks, but not likely in stock markets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Cracking down on the sale of liar load funds 14.11.2019

Most investments are sold and sold pretty badly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Looking Forward to Aerobics, Polka, and Bingo? 13.11.2019

Here's one baby boomer who won't be looking for a "typical" retirement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Life and Investing Lessons from Gert Boyle 12.11.2019

A memorial lesson from a very special business woman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Deferring Pay, Selling a House, and Investing in Small Cap 07.11.2019

The phones were very busy at 855-935-TALK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

A Hedge Fund by Another Other Name... 06.11.2019

...is still an overpriced, underperforming, risky invesment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Crypto Corruption - Manipulating BitCoin 05.11.2019

Cryptocurrencies are far too dangerous for mere mortals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

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