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Talking Real Money - Investing Talk Don McDonald
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34-year 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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Big Investing Factors
There aren't many ways to improve your odds while investing in stocks. So, why have investors like Warren Buffet been so successful and why do we belive in factor investing? Plus listeners want to know:
Why do we suggest more expensive products from firms like Avantis and Dimensional?
What are the differences between a 403b and a Roth IRA?
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Strange Money Perspectives
Don't be fooled by "money illusions." We are often confused about money math, particularly when it comes to the impacts of inflation. Our financial psycology can lead us to make bad decisions. The callers have questions about:
Financial Planning for a Special Needs Family Member
Estate Planning Strategies for Passing Wealth to Grandchildren
Balancing Risk Tolerance with Retirement Savings
Directing Inheritance to Grandchildren
Understanding Indexed Annuities
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Are Bonds Bad?
After bonds suffered a really bad year in 2022, many investors still hate them. Do all bonds deserve the recent bad reputations? Time for a fixed income reality check. We also discuss the bad advice given by most radio advisors. We also hear from listeners:
Why do we dislike anuuities as investments?
What do we think of the new DOL rule requiring all retirement rollover advice be held to the fiduciary standard?
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More Fiduciary Help?
Once again, the United States Depratment of Labor is trying to protect retirement investors against the lies told, and the high fees charged, by many providers of advoce for retirement pland rollovers and transfers. Will they succeed against Wall Street and Big Insurance? Plus, we take your questions:
What's the best way to pay for a new roof?
Why are my ETFs paying out taxable dividends?
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Question (and Answer) Day
This Friday's Qs:
How should an aggressive investor invest money that is not needed in retirement?
Does a QLAC make sense as a toold to control long-term care expenses?
Are there any tax ramications from moving from an expensive funds to ETFs in a qualified retirement account?
Does his portfolio idea make sense for a lazy retirement investor?
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Why Take Risk?
What is the best investment strategy in a time of higher "safe" interest rates? For many, the tendency is to play it safer, but how might that work out in the long run? Plus, we answer questions:
How much is Edward Jones charging for their investment services?
How can an investor harvest tax losses?
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