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Talking Real Money - Investing Talk
Hosted by Don McDonald · EN
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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Why Try?
Feb 27, 2025Tap to summarizeIn today's episode: 0:33 Investing Truths Uncovered 1:38 The Fallacy of Active Management 2:55 Diversification and Market Cycles 5:23 Autopilot Investment Strategies 6:58 Trusting Long-Term Data 9:19 Historical Returns Explained 11:49 The Power of Index Funds 13:03 Listener Questions and Insights 19:03 Young Investors and Market Perceptions 19:59 Understanding Fund Expenses Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Nvidia Crash
Feb 4, 2025Tap to summarizeIn this episode: 0:56 Surprises in the Stock Market 5:05 NVIDIA Stock Shock 11:50 The Importance of Diversification 19:32 Cryptocurrency and Meme Coins 22:19 The Rise of Dogecoin 26:03 The Trump Coin Phenomenon 33:19 Investing Strategies for the Future Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Nvidia Crash
Feb 4, 2025Tap to summarizeQuestions? Comments?In this episode:0:56 Surprises in the Stock Market5:05 NVIDIA Stock Shock11:50 The Importance of Diversification19:32 Cryptocurrency and Meme Coins22:19 The Rise of Dogecoin26:03 The Trump Coin Phenomenon33:19 Investing Strategies for the FutureLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Certificate of Excitement?
Jan 30, 2024Tap to summarizeQuestions? Comments?High-yield CDs are nothing new. It's just been a long-time. While a 5% rate feels pretty good after years of low rates, how long will they last? What should you do when rates fall again? Are there better ways to invest, particularly for younger investors? Did God really tell a Colorado preacher to create and sell a worthless cryptocurrency to his flock?We hear from a listener who believes that the Federal Reserve FedNow program is designed to control behavior.Another wonders if Fidelity can send monthly payments from a 401k?Does investing in a target-date fund make sense in an HSA account?Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Invest Everywhere
Jun 8, 2023Tap to summarizeMost Americans invest primarily in US stocks. The same holds true for other countries. How has that worked out for, say, the Japanese. With the help of a recent Morningstar study, we make the case for global portfolios.Listeners want to know: If it makes sense for a child to skip collge and go directly to a trade? Is it okay to invest in Avantis ETFs like AVGE? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Enough Money for Life?
Apr 1, 2021Tap to summarizeDon't run out of money before you run out of life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Invest Like Buffett?
Sep 1, 2020Tap to summarizeQuestions? Comments?Has the "Oracle" lost his touch?Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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