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Dec. 11, 2024

Care vs. Cash

In this episode of "Talking Real Money," Don and Tom delve into a topic that intertwines personal finance with broader societal issues, sparked by a tragic event—the assassination of a CEO from the health insurance sector. The show starts with a call from a listener seeking advice on legacy stock holdings. Later, they discuss active versus passive ETFs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!
Dec. 10, 2024

Time to Sell?

In this episode from Saturday's show: 2:59 Market Valuations: Time to Worry? 5:07 Selling Winners: A Different Approach 7:22 The Lost Decade: Lessons from History 13:45 Global Risks: Beyond the U.S. Market 22:05 Target Date Funds: Pros and Cons 32:54 Advisor Shopping: Finding the Right Fit 36:52 Retirement Planning: G Fund Concerns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!
Dec. 9, 2024

Holiday Hustlers

In today's episode: 0:10 Scams During the Holiday Season 2:39 Smart vs. Stupid Scammers 6:32 Phone Scams: Who to Trust? 7:54 Recent Scams and Ponzi Schemes 10:07 Believing in Scams 10:59 Trust No One 15:16 Protecting Yourself Online 19:56 Investment Questions from Listeners Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!
Dec. 6, 2024

Fri-Day-o'-Qs

In today's Q&A: 2:15 Separately Managed Accounts Discussion 4:04 Exploring Real Estate Investments 7:03 Dividend Income vs. Selling ETF Shares 12:41 Total Return Strategy Explained 17:33 Asset Allocation Insights 19:42 Personal Investment Strategies Revealed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!
Dec. 6, 2024

Investing Backward

In today's show: 0:25 Start at the End 2:18 Understanding Your Spending 7:24 Importance of Knowing Your Spend 14:27 Begin Your Retirement Journey 16:14 Questions from Listeners Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!
Dec. 4, 2024

Investor Gratitude

In this episode: 2:21 Ten Reasons to Be a Thankful Investor 8:01 The State of the U.S. Economy 9:12 Reflections on the Recent Election 10:05 Financial System Stability 13:35 The Art of Excess 14:58 The Impact of AI 16:21 Value in Asset Classes 28:48 Speculation and Risk 32:23 Managing IRA Investments 36:01 Strategies for Successful Investing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!
Dec. 3, 2024

US High, Them Low?

In this first part of Saturday's radio show: 4:52 International vs. U.S. Investments 12:43 Planning for Retirement Taxes 14:13 The Importance of Financial Advisors 16:48 Wills and Family Dynamics 19:24 Money Matters in Legacy Planning 21:18 Historical Perspectives on Wealth 23:30 Lessons from U.S. Presidents 29:42 Insights from "All the President's Money" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!
Nov. 27, 2024

Bad Markets Are Unpredictable

In this edition: 0:39 Market Crashes and Personal Memories 5:05 Technology and the New Market Paradigm 7:34 The Real Estate Bubble of 2007 10:38 Predictions and the 2008 Financial Crisis 13:31 The Challenge of Predicting the Future 21:25 Year-End Money Moves to Consider 26:10 Evaluating Investments: Newsmax IPO Question 32:17 Social Security Strategies for Couples Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!
Nov. 26, 2024

Good Advice is Rare

On today's show: 1:26 Financial Advisor Red Flags 6:15 The Importance of Transparency 9:05 Trust Your Financial Advisor 10:48 Green Flags in Financial Advising 11:54 Avoiding Common Misconceptions 16:38 Bad Advice in Retirement Planning 19:01 Questions About Investment Strategies 25:15 Listener Questions and Answers 34:56 Upcoming Events and RetireMeet 2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!
Nov. 26, 2024

Fed's Limits

In this episode: 0:29 Understanding Interest Rates 3:00 The Housing Market Dilemma 5:58 Investing vs. Lifestyle Decisions 9:07 Emergency Fund Strategies 15:22 Exploring the TSP Changes 22:52 Fees and Fund Considerations 27:30 Balancing TSP and IRA Accounts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!
Nov. 22, 2024

Tom + Roxy + Qs

In this week's Q&A: 0:26 Starting with Successful Investing 3:35 Transitioning to Your Questions 4:45 Exploring Inflation and Purchasing Power 8:56 Navigating 401k Changes 13:50 Managing High-Cost Funds 17:31 Understanding ETFs vs. Mutual Funds Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!
Nov. 20, 2024

Even Bad Ones Worked

In this episode: 1:17 Just Invest in Something 5:08 Portfolio Management Strategies 7:07 Insurance and Car Accidents 11:58 Emergency Funds in Retirement 12:54 Home Equity Considerations 23:46 Managing Debt and Savings 26:11 Retirement Planning Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!
Nov. 19, 2024

Oracle of Omaha Timing?

In the first hour from Saturday's show: 1:31 Is Buffett Sends a Message? 18:20 The Perils of Timing the Market 19:42 The Mystery of Warren Buffett 20:04 Analyzing Investment Strategies 20:13 Understanding Portfolio Diversification 20:15 Managing Retirement Income 20:20 The Importance of Proper Planning 20:23 The Fight Against Financial Misinformation 20:33 Navigating Social Security Concerns 37:14 Preparing for the Future at RetireMeet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic...
Nov. 18, 2024

What's in Your Wallet?

On today's show: 5:21 State of America's Wallet. 9:10 Credit Card Conundrum. 10:36 The Car Cost Crisis. 12:50 Housing Market Woes. 14:45 Future of Financial Advisors. 19:19 Navigating Advisor Changes. 25:28 Dividend Dilemma. 28:50 Understanding High-Dividend Stocks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!
Nov. 15, 2024

Don Answers More

In today's Q&A: 4:13 Non-Qualified Annuities Explained 9:37 Roth Contributions and Eligibility 12:01 Preparing for Retirement Gaps 16:48 Diversifying Your Investments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!
Nov. 14, 2024

Myth, Lies, and Mistakes Part 2

In the second past or our special edition: 0:27 Introduction to Myths and Mistakes 3:07 The Importance of Diversification 9:35 Debunking Investment Complexity 12:06 Understanding Risk in Investing 15:26 The Zero Sum Game Myth 17:42 Recap of Key Myths and Mistakes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!
Nov. 13, 2024

Myths, Lies, and Mistakes 1-5

In part one of our two-part special: 0:33 Introduction to Myths, Lies, and Mistakes 4:26 Myth One: I Got a Guy 5:21 Myth Two: The Future Can Be Predicted 11:00 Myth Three: Starting Too Late 14:47 Myth Four: Wealth Without Risk 19:02 Myth Five: Believing in Individual Stocks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!
Nov. 12, 2024

Real (Estate) Returns?

In today's episode: 0:32 American Dream of Home Ownership 3:36 Renting vs. Owning 7:40 The True Cost of Homeownership 12:22 Real Estate as an Investment 14:57 Inheriting Retirement Savings 16:20 Questions from Listeners 18:57 Building Wealth Sensibly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!
Nov. 11, 2024

Safety Specters

To start a new week: 0:27 Safe Investments Unveiled 1:16 Meme Stocks and Market Risks 3:18 The Fragility of Commercial Real Estate 5:27 The Illusion of AAA Ratings 7:52 Investing Beyond the Illusion of Safety 11:32 The Dangers of Chasing Yield 12:41 Financial Planning vs. Target Date Funds Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!
Nov. 8, 2024

More Friday Questions

Here are this Fridays Qs and As: 2:07 Converting Traditional IRA to Roth 7:32 Simplifying Financial Jargon 10:45 Roth 401k Allocation Advice 13:53 Evaluating the Stash App Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!
Nov. 7, 2024

Market Melancholy

In This Podcast: 0:29 Latest Phone Scam 2:24 Connections Between Money and Mental Health 6:46 Understanding Antidepressant Trends 9:23 Media's Role in Financial Anxiety 10:14 The Importance of Keeping a Journal 11:21 Long-Term Thinking for Financial Health 14:01 Homeowners Association Woes 14:36 Managing a 401k Profit Sharing Plan 18:41 Diversifying Bond Investments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!
Nov. 6, 2024

Bona Fides Fibbers

On the second half od Saturday's radio show: 2:20 The Smarmy Side of Financial Advice 3:20 Trust Washing and Ethical Standards 4:58 Paying for Credibility 7:01 Finding the Right Financial Advisor 10:31 The Importance of Fiduciaries 11:56 Checking Disciplinary Histories 14:09 Creating Income from Investments 18:16 Bond Ladders Explained 19:54 Health Issues and Retirement Thoughts 21:05 Inheriting Stock Portfolios 32:11 Evaluating Inherited Stocks 33:39 Vanguard's Big Changes Learn more about your...
Nov. 5, 2024

Ridiculous Risks

In this first hour of Saturday's show: 1:23 Game Time Decisions 3:16 The Impact of Sports Betting 5:10 Gambling vs. Investing 8:47 The Appeal of Instant Gratification 10:37 The Risks of Individual Stocks 21:00 Home Bias in Investing 23:19 The Dangers of Company Loyalty 30:06 Evaluating Robo-Advisors 33:26 Charitable Giving Strategies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!
Nov. 4, 2024

Hearing from Haters

In today's episode: 0:26 40 Years of Thick Skin 2:11 Worst Reviews Uncovered 5:18 Complexities of Social Security 13:01 The Close of the Reading 14:10 Economic Landscape Discussion 17:37 Look at All 401k Fees Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Questions? Comments? Click!