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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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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The Value of Good Advice
Can a fiduciary fee-only advisor make you more money, even after expenses. Vanguard says, "yes!" We talk about some of their findings and more:
3:53 Cost-Effective Implementation and Rebalancing
6:20 Financial Future and Advisor Second Opinions
7:16 Asset Location and Withdrawal Strategies
9:00 Hodgepodge-itis and Portfolio Simplification
11:57 The Vanguard Experience
14:30 The Importance of Seeking Advice Early
20:14 Backdoor Roth IRA Strategies
26:15 Hodgepodge-itis Treatment and Financial Future
28:57 Morningstar Ratings Debunked
31:51 Roth Conversions and Considerations
35:10 Evaluating Investment Fees at Wells Fargo
36:31 Simplifying Portfolios with TSP
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Roaring Kitty Returns!
In this episode:
0.54 America's Obsession with New Media and Gurus
1:55 The GameStop Saga Begins
2:43 Reddit's Influence on GameStop Stock
3:33 Lessons from the GameStop Rollercoaster
5:20 Seeking a Second Opinion in Investing
6:19 The Stupidity in Following Stock Recommendations
7:03 GameStop Stock: A Question of Valuation
8:30 The Evolution of the Gaming Industry
8:54 What to Learn from the GameStop Frenzy
9:49 Investing vs. Speculation
12:05 Vanguard's Fiduciary Advisors and Financial Decisions
12:31 Importance of Getting a Second Opinion
15:03 Adjusting Investment Strategy for Retirement
15:31 Vanguard's Changes in Customer Service
16:45 Questioning Vanguard's Decision-Making
21:25 The Significance of Money in Your Life
26:34 Addressing Hodgepodgeitis in Your Investment Portfolio
27:34 Vanguard's Controversial Fee Changes
34:02 Strategies for Protecting Equities After Hours
36:46 The Remarkable Story of Dimensional Funds
38:26 Platforms for Investing: Schwab vs. TD Ameritrade
39:58 Resources and Information at TalkingRealMoney.com
40:49 Important Disclaimer and Legal Information
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Money for Millennials
We don't often have guests, but we do, from time to time, invite some of the best minds in money management to join us. Author and financial educator, Dan Solin spends time with us this week to share some wisdom from his latest book, Wealthier: The Investing Field Guide for Millennials. We discuss buying a home versus renting, saving and investing for retirement, and the future of Social Security.
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Tom and Roxy Qs
On the week's question and answer session, Tom and Roxy take written questions from listeners about:
Social Security spousal benefits.
Moving Emergency Cash
Short-Term Cash Options
Portfolio Diversification
AVGE vs. BND Allocation
Real Estate Sales and Tax Planning
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