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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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Advisors Lie
In today's skeptical episode:
0:04 Introduction: The Importance of Trust in Finance
3:09 The Market's Trustworthiness: A Closer Look
5:29 Misconceptions About the Market: Zero-Sum Game
9:53 Addressing Market Manipulation and Trust Issues
13:42 Managing Emotional Responses to Market Fluctuations
17:04 Understanding the Long-Term Value of Market Investing
21:27 Analyzing High Beta and Exponential Tech Investments
23:46 Evaluating the Role of Financial Advisors
25:48 Dissecting Trust Company Practices and Fees
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Don Taking Questions
Don takes on more of your queries:
1:45 Listener Experience with Vanguard and Robinhood
5:23 Taking Advantage of Robinhood's Promotion
6:45 Vanguard's New Fees and the $100 Exit Fee
10:08 Annoyance Fees and Pricing Structures
11:47 Exploring Fidelity's Brokerage Link Option
15:01 Historical Perspective on Stock Market Participation
21:18 Invitation to Seek Free Financial Advice and Join the Road Trip
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Rethinking Retirement?
In this podcast:
0:04 Retirement Reflections
21:06 Stock Inclusion Dilemma
22:27 Managing Stock Movements
25:06 Value of Free Financial Help
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Where Ramsey's Wrong
In this episode:
0:04 The Problem with Dave Ramsey's mutual fund advice
5:14 Importance of Second Opinions in Investing
11:21 Retirement Income Strategy and Dividend Reinvestment
16:07 Creating Income in Retirement
21:00 Financial Advice and Misinformation
27:15 Overcoming "Hodgepodge-itis" in Investment Portfolios
31:26 Comparison of Actively Managed and Index Funds
36:57 Caller Plays Back Seat Quarterback
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Seven Serious "Sins"
When it comes to money, we make a lot of investing mistakes. Today, we talk about:
3:30 The Seven Deadly Sins of Wealth Management
14:59 Seeking a Second Opinion
21:05 Not Making Cash the King & Letting Dollars Be Lazy
22:50 The Purpose of Risk in Investing
32:42 Investing as a Means, Not an End
37:24 Importance of Guidance in the Decumulation Phase
38:43 Stop Dreaming, Start Doing
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Killer Premiums
In this episode, we discuss the high price of home and auto insurance:
0:04 Midwest Storms and Insurance Costs
1:48 Home and Auto Insurance Rate Increases
4:03 Reinsurance Companies and Rate Hikes
5:23 Factors Impacting Insurance Rates
7:34 Dealing with Scammers and Identity Theft
11:35 Saving Money on Insurance Policies
13:33 Importance of Financial Planning in Retirement
19:19 A Little Chat About Scammers
22:46 Rebalancing and Risk Tolerance in Roth Accounts
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