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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Even when they seem to be winning, active funds usually lose. 08.02.2019 1:30

The passive versus active fund management race has been over for some time Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

What could possibly be wrong with something called a "Freedom Check?" 07.02.2019 15:45

"Freedom Checks" another sneaky little con job from the folks at Banyan Hill Publishing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

How to make millions giving bad invsting advice with no oversight 06.02.2019 14:59

Slimy newsletter publishers provide some of the worst investing advice and yet can't be stopped Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Indexed annuity lies: There is no way to get high returns with low risk 05.02.2019 8:08

Please call us BEFORE you put money into an indexed annuity or life product. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Learn how to build real wealth in just 19 minutes. 05.02.2019 19:22

Investing isn't as hard as most in the financial services industry would like you to believe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Stop mistaking financial luck for investing skill. 04.02.2019 17:28

What's the better wealth building explanation: Prescience or fortuity? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Alternative investments have done poorly for 10 years. 01.02.2019 18:34

Sometimes new ideas aren't better and alternatives are often gimmicks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

How should you plan for the possible long-term care needs in retirement? 31.01.2019 11:45

One of the most frightening parts of growing older is the possibility of needing long-term care and its costs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Annuities: How can a financial product with such small benefits be so popular? 30.01.2019 8:39

Someone once wisely stated, "Annuities are not bought, they're sold." Why? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

How prepared are you for living well in retirement? 29.01.2019 19:52

How are most Americans faring on the road to retirement? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Millenials may have the makings of great investors. 29.01.2019 15:24

When the markets got rough, thirty-somethings hung tough. Some even doubled down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Two things Don hates because of what they do to you! 28.01.2019 16:29

A special hateful edition of the podcast: Find out why Don hates MLMs and EIAs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Active mutual fund managers are about to become the dial-up phones of investing. 25.01.2019 13:57

"If Passive Funds Are iPhones, Active Ones Are Landlines" -Bloomberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Who's getting rich with hedge funds? Probably not you! 24.01.2019 1:30

Hedge funds are a wonderful way to get filthy, stinkin' rich. If you run one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Unlike stocks, cryptocurrencies have been down longer than they've been up. 23.01.2019 14:44

Bear market records are nothing new for Bitcoin and the rest of the crazy cryptos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

There is no need to add technology stocks to a diversified portfolio, they're there. 23.01.2019 19:55

A short show with lots of callers talking technology, liquidity, rebalancing and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Jack Bogle put hundreds of billions of extra dollars into Americans' pockets. 22.01.2019 35:56

Tom and Don take a look back at some of the best advice from Vanguard founder, Jack Bogle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Bear markets haven't been as bad for retirees as we thought. 22.01.2019 1:30

Most think that retirees don't have the time to outwait a bear market, but 118 years of past results contradict that belief. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

After years of mistakes, Don is a smarter investor. 18.01.2019 15:04

The is a big difference between intelligence and financial wisdom. Getting smart takes time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Jack Bogle: A man who led us to better financial futures 17.01.2019 16:26

We pay tribute to Vanguard founder, John C. Bogle, a man who put billions of dollars in our pockets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Guessing right about the future doesn't make you smart, just lucky. 16.01.2019 16:02

Why do so many of us believe we have special predictive powers when the future must be unknown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Why are most money talk shows and podcasts giving bad advice? 16.01.2019 36:24

Good financial advice is hard to find, particularly on the radio. Plus, more on retirement planning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Even a wise old sage like Jack Bogle can get emotionally swayed 15.01.2019 11:23

While Barron's made it sound like Bogle was panicking out of stocks (he hasn't) it seems he did let his emotions get to him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

When do you want to retire and what will you do? 15.01.2019 34:06

As we are living longer, you should consider when you really should retire and what you'll do with your life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Don't use the only type of fund that made money last year. 14.01.2019 13:16

Every asset class lost investors money in 2018. However, funds that sold short(s) did pretty well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!