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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New Questions Week
In this week's Friday Q&A:
1:52 ETF Purchasing Best Practices
2:53 Avoid Overthinking and Minutiae
5:37 Making Financial Decisions and Pension Options
7:51 Investing Strategy and Career Reset
11:24 Comfort in Financial Decisions
14:45 Long-Term Saving for Family
17:16 Importance of Financial Planning
18:53 Pension Drawing Decision
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Multi-Level Trading
In this episode we discuss a trading staregy combined with a multi-level marketing scheme MLMs in general.
5:27 Second Opinions and Financial Decisions
8:49 Learning and Correcting Mistakes
12:37 Multi-Level Marketing and Trading Strategies
21:04 Warren Buffett's Timeless Advice
25:13 Investigating Ron Blue Investments
32:49 Researching the National Electrical Annuity Plan
36:38 The Graceland Financial Mystery
39:57 Preparing for College and Paying for It
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More Investing Mistakes
In this episode, recorded on Saturday May 22:
0:04 Pre-Memorial Day Weekend Banter
4:00 Focus on Investing Mistakes with Christine Benz
4:54 Portfolio Building and Managing Mistakes
18:30 Being Patient vs. Hands-Off Investing
34:40 Discussing American Funds and Expense Ratios
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Don't Trust, Verify
In today's episode:
0:04 The Trust Issue
2:43 Custodians and Fiduciaries
3:12 Finding True Fiduciary Help
3:53 Fee-Only vs Fee-Based
5:43 Various Compensation Models
8:02 Understanding Terminology
10:52 Brokercheck.org Exploration
12:08 Where to Find Trusted Advisors
13:56 Vetting Financial Advisors
15:38 Insurance Companies and Investments 19:30 Dealing with Large Stock Gains
23:13 Dealing with Tax Implications
25:10 Upcoming RetireMeet East Event
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Memorial Day Q&A
In this episodes, Don answers listeners questions about:
3:15 Seeking a Fee-Only Fiduciary Advisor for Aging Parents
6:24 Uncovering Red Flags in Financial Advisor Disclosures
11:44 Evaluating the Dodge & Cox Income X Bond Fund
12:46 Importance of Reading Form ADVs for Investment Advisory Firms
18:17 The Aftermath of Removing Social Security
19:11 Understanding Mutual Fund Return Reports
21:24 Replacing Vanguard Bond Fund BND with Risky Alternatives
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Affinity Fraud
In this episode:
1:16 Affinity Fraud in the Military
3:54 Unveiling Investment Fraud in the Military
11:57 Building Trust in Financial Relationships
14:00 Maintaining Boundaries in Financial Relationships
19:33 Trusting Third-Party Sources for Investment Information
23:43 Retirement and Investment Strategies
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