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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Crazy? We keep asking the same question expecting different results. 18.03.2019 9:54

Gary Shilling predicts the future as well as anyone else. Badly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Financial radio host is busted for running a classic Ponzi scheme. 15.03.2019 14:12

With so many crooked financial advice providers, who can you trust? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

How the financial media uses your greed to get you to read. 14.03.2019 13:27

Our greed and FOMO (fear of missing out) make us easy prey for the money media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Stock trading is nothing but gambling with terrible odds. 13.03.2019 36:52

You wouldn't gamble your wealth at a casino, so why would you play the stock market? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Why does the financial news media keep trying to scare you? 12.03.2019 36:22

Once again, perma-bear Marketwatch uses facts to scare investors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Actively managed mutual funds continue to waste investors money. 11.03.2019 12:40

Yet another report shows that active mutual fund managers fail to beat the market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Even some major insurance firms hate equity indexed annuities. 08.03.2019 6:37

One major insurance firm wants to steer you away from indexed annuities into... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Could the "4% Rule" still apply if you retire early? 07.03.2019 9:46

As a "rule-of-thumb" the "4% Rule" has stood the test of time, but could it work for FIRE followers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Taxes can hit some mutual fund investors when they least expect it. 06.03.2019 36:13

After a losing year, why do some mutual funds pay big capital gains? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

How should you choose your next financial advice provider? 05.03.2019 36:38

It's not easy determining who to trust for financial and investment advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

What you say you want is hurting your financial future. 04.03.2019 16:12

There's a big difference between what we want and what we need. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

People lie! There will NEVER be high returns with no risk. 01.03.2019 16:33

Just because someone is on the radio doesn't mean there are high, riskless returns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Would you give up sex for a free college education for your kids? 28.02.2019 1:30

A strange way to draw attention to parents' need to save money for their children's college education.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

When it comes to investing, you must watch your back. 27.02.2019 34:17

Too many financial advisors will do whatever it takes to make a buck. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

It's a win-win, better investing helps reduce inflation. 26.02.2019 35:20

How Jack Bogle helped fight inflation with low-cost mutual funds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Shocking Financial Forecast: 87% of economists believe a recession will happen... someday. 25.02.2019 13:49

There are two types of economists: Those who don't know and those who don't know they don't know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Why does Wall Street keep trying to baffle you with BS? 22.02.2019 16:33

It's human nature to exaggerate, but some people take aggrandizement to a whole new level Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

How can doctors avoid falling prey to unscrupulous financial advisors? 21.02.2019 17:06

Some financial advisors are like a pack of hyenas and doctors – particularly young ones – are their favorite prey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Don't take most of the financial news too seriously. 20.02.2019 12:12

The financial news media blows things out of proportion to scare you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

A few simple steps to protect yourself from internet crime 19.02.2019 35:56

Cybercrime defenses and strategies for procuring the highest Social Security benefits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

The best way to protect your money? Be skeptical. 18.02.2019 33:53

Beware of free meals and advice that seems too good to be true. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

SPIVA says: Index investing beats active investing yet again. 14.02.2019 32:38

The new SPIVA Scorecard is out and, no surprise, active managers can't win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Would you like a snow job with your free steak dinner? 13.02.2019 20:47

You won't - and shouldn't - believe the claims that were served with Don's free steak dinner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Vanguard's identity crisis: Passive or Active? 12.02.2019 12:55

Vanguard knows that active management doesn't work well, yet they keep defending it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Hey active fund managers: Face facts. You can't beat the market! 11.02.2019 15:15

Active mutual fund managers said that a bad market would show their skills. Wrong! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!