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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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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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Friday is Question Day
This week's topics:
1:19 Company Stock Purchase Program Dilemma
4:43 Investing Strategies for a 24-Year-Old
7:06 Listener Input on IPOs and Conservative Fund Options
10:05 Retirement Planning with a Large Investment Portfolio
13:36 Investment Decision for a Late 30s Individual
16:06 Retirement Investment Planning for a 64-Year-Old
19:17 Strategy for Investing Proceeds from Property Sale
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Vast Hidden Wealth
In This Episode:
1:15 Inaccessible Home Equity
2:24 Tempting Yet Tricky Home Equity Options
3:31 Exploring New Financing Frontiers
4:01 The Evolution of Reverse Mortgages
5:07 Weighing the Home Equity Loan Dilemma
6:11 An Unconventional Option: Home Profit Sharing
7:11 Unpacking Home Profit Sharing Terms
8:45 Evaluating Alternative Financing Routes
9:21 Leveraging Home Equity Strategically
10:26 The Dangers of Early Mortgage Payoff
10:43 Knowledge is Key: Understanding Home Equity Options
15:07 Q&A: Understanding Investment Returns
16:09 Insight into Index vs. Personal Returns
17:43 Clarifying Investment Fund Recommendations
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