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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Wow, how quickly stocks go from worst ever to best ever. 11.01.2019 15:30

2018 was the worst year for stocks since 2008, so far 2019 is a whole other story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Listen to this before you yell at your financial advice provider. 10.01.2019 13:20

Okay, so just opened your statement, and your portfolio performed horribly last year, what would you have done differently? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

You're a bad investor when you want what you can't have? 09.01.2019 12:29

Sure, we all want to make lots of money and hate taking risks. Do you want to make money or not? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Warren Buffet's indexing bet continues to look brilliant 09.01.2019 34:06

While Warren Buffet may have lost a fortune on Apple his bet against hedge funds continues to shine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

TUE: Even in business, death is required for future growth 08.01.2019 13:42

We tend to hate change, but it's inevitable and often good. The old must inevitably make way for the new. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

If the volatile market is scaring you, you're doing something wrong. 08.01.2019 33:13

Make sure you're properly invested for dizzying markets and are using the right advisor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

MON: Of course, my investment advice is in your best interests. 07.01.2019 12:39

Doctors are always fiduciaries. Lawyers are always fiduciaries. Financial advisors are occasionally fiduciaries (but not often). What's yours? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

FRI: Dumb smart money versus smart dumb money 04.01.2019 11:22

Special people think they deserve special investments, but how has that worked out for them? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

THU: When markets are scary, know your turbulence tolerance. 03.01.2019 11:02

Investing isn't scary, markets are (like today's was). So, how wild a ride can you stand? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

WED: If you weren't a loser you did something wrong. 02.01.2019 10:08

The stock market had a very bad month, did you? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

SEC forces Jordan Goodman to return ill-gotten Woodbridge gains. 30.12.2018 37:00

You heard it here first: A promoter of high-yielding "investments," Jordan Goodman really was selling a Ponzi scheme. So, will people stop listening? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Should you invest in scary stocks, scarier crypto, or a bag of air? 29.12.2018 37:40

To make money you need to take risk, but you need to know yourself and be a smart, REAL investor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

What Should You Do if a Bear Approaches? 20.12.2018 11:25

Welcome to another EMERGENCY MARKET edition of Talking Real Money addressing the elephant, er, uh, bear entering the room. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Call us BEFORE you make a major money mistake! 19.12.2018 36:57

Investing your money is a major financial decision, and like all other major decisions in life, you should do your research. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Take a caller-driven, wild ride through an array of important money issues 18.12.2018 37:43

We always preach diversification, so in this episode we diversified our topics to cover a wide range of valuable information. HELOCs and crypto and Social Security, oh my! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

How do you decide when and how to take Social Security in retirement? 12.12.2018 39:06

For most retirees, Social Security will be their future foundation. That's why it is important to have a plan for your future payments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

What should you do after the stock market has dramatically declined? 11.12.2018 39:43

The Dow losing over 1,000 points sounds scary, but how bad was the recent decline in stocks prices historically? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

TIme for an emergency market perspective intervention 06.12.2018 9:07

With the stock market appearing to plummet, it seems like a great time for a perspective adjustment. Here's a short bonus edition of Talking Real Money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Investing isn't a complicated as you might think 05.12.2018 38:55

Real investing is pretty simple. It's only made to appear complex by those who want to get their hands on your money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

That "free" steak dinner could cost you thousands of dollars 04.12.2018 38:26

Those free steak dinners have a catch and that catch could cost you. In addition, often the pitch is a well-crafted series of lies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

That "free" steak dinner could cost you thousands of dollars 04.12.2018 38:26

Last-minute steps you can take to reduce your 2018 tax bill 29.11.2018 38:08

You have a month left to take some steps to reduce this year's taxes. How to be a better investor at any age. Who should you believe? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

How to avoid panicking in bad markets and learn to accept them 28.11.2018 38:09

The stock market will always fall at times. You will never know exactly when it will happen, nor how far it will fall. So, invest right initially. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Bitcoin: Is it a currency, an investment, or something far more dangerous? 20.11.2018 25:50

As we approach the one-year anniversary of the cryptocurrency craziness, maybe it's time to face the facts about this economic phantasm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!

Stop believing that someone can predict the future direction of your investments 14.11.2018 38:58

"What is the market doing?" "What will the market do?" The only question that can be answered is "What has the market done?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!