Don McDonald

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk

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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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The Myth of the Market Prognosticator 27.04.2019 19:38

No one (absolutely NO ONE) can accurately predict the future (financial or otherwise). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Not worried about retirement? You should be. 24.04.2019 36:54

Both young and old are failing to save enough for retirement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

The compounding power of patience and discipline. 23.04.2019 37:24

Through good times and bad, patient, steady investing has paid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Is Dave Ramsey getting back to basics? 19.04.2019 14:06

It seems that Dave Ramsey may be giving less bad investing advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Most won't have nearly enough to retire comfortably. 18.04.2019 9:44

The majority of 401k plan participants will fall short. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Is it good or is it too good (to be true)? 17.04.2019 36:19

There are good investments and then there are those that sound too good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Too many financial advisors will do anything for a buck. 16.04.2019 36:57

Doing what is best for the client takes a back seat to generating huge profits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Should you be "investing" in fine art? 15.04.2019 11:44

Does investing in art make sense? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

A Q&A Melange from Easy Portfolios to More F.I.R.E. 12.04.2019 19:09

Making simple investing harder and retiring really early Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Don answers the 10 Biggest Retirement Questions 11.04.2019 18:05

Here are the definitive answers to American's retirement questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Don't make investing more complicated than needed. 11.04.2019 15:49

The more complex an idea sounds, the less likely it will succeed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

If you have money questions, we'll get the answers. 10.04.2019 34:47

Our favorite thing to do is answer your financial questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Early retirement warning: FIRE can burn you if you’re not careful 09.04.2019 35:02

Playing with FIRE and those "free" steak dinners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

What you don't know about money can cost you. 05.04.2019 14:20

If you don't have money to burn you need a financial education. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Stocks not scary enough? Ride the Cryptocoaster. 04.04.2019 17:37

Why suffer through a tiny little 50% decline, when you can lose 80% or more? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Stop switching your investments around 03.04.2019 36:21

You must stay the course no matter what markets do. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Is this a good long-term care insurance option? 02.04.2019 36:24

Should you consider asset-based long-term care insurance? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Market rises while the Dow 30 plunges by near record amount 01.04.2019 13:08

Today marked one of the most foolish markets in history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

The Great Passive Real Estate Investing Scam 29.03.2019 15:33

To make money you must work hard, get lucky, or cheat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

When Interest Rates Turn Upside Down 28.03.2019 14:03

Who's afraid of an inverted yield curve? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

To invest right you must understand risk. 28.03.2019 36:26

Do you know how risky your investments really are and how much risk you can stand? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

There are NO special investments for special people like you. 26.03.2019 35:49

No matter how good an investment might sound there is always a downside. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Stop fooling yourself: You can't possibly know the future. 22.03.2019 12:05

Successful investing requires that you stop guessing and stay disciplined. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Beware of broker-sold, high-fee, 529 college savings plans 21.03.2019 35:57

You can save 1% or more per year in fees if you don't invest in a 529 plan through a brokerage firm, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

A disaster points out the risk of owning stock in a single company. 19.03.2019 35:32

Real investors diversify their portfolios and understand their tolerance for volatility. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!