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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They Need Complexity
Beware of complex investments or those promising to provide higher returns using some financial sleight-of-hand. Higher returns always require some sort of tradeoff. There are no special systems to game the markets, long-term. Then, we hear from listeners:
He stayed in bonds and lost money, should he stick with them now?
How can current assets be grown to enough to support retirement needs?
Does it make sense to buy a second home on the beach?
How should a very conservative retiree invest retirement funds?
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Social Security Sick?
Millions of people rely on Social Security for a large portion of their income, yet the system is running low on money and won't be able to meet future obligations without major changes. So, which is better, reducing benefits or raising taxes? Plus, we take listeners questions:
What's the best way to reduce taxes on retirement plan distributions?
What can be done to reduce hodgepodgery in a portfolio?
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Accentuate the Positive
In the episode, instead of discussing all of the bad financial decisions we make, let's take time to acknowledge all of the good things we do with money. Plus, we take questions on:
The possible negative impact that passive investing might have on the stock markets.
The potential tax ramifications of a portfolio.
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Cue the Qs
The questions have started pouring in again. Thanks! Today...
Using High-yielding CLOs Instead of Bonds.
Adjusting Portfolio for Growth
Maryland 529 Plan vs. Other Options
Maximizing Growth for Grandchildren
Understanding Rebalancing in a 401k
Implementing a Three-Bucket Account Strategy
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Will They Do What's Best?
The U.S. Labor Department is going to try again to hold some of those who provide advice on retirement assets to actually act in their clients' best interests. Will this new rule actually go into effect this time and who might it protect. Then we take your questions:
What to we think of Keith Fitz-Gibbons investing advice?
What's the best way to cover three years of expenses before collection Social Security?
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Your Wealth Grew?
After years of diligently saving and investing a your retirement plans, what should you be doing when your accounts have grown to sizable amounts? Plus, we share the reasons for a small cap and value portfolio tilt. Plus, we hear from several listeners who ask:
Why don't we talk more about 529 ABLE plans?
What do we think of a portfolio with 20-year Treasury bonds?
After maxxing out retirement accounts, where should other money be invested?
Why can't more people save and invest?
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