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No-Nonsense AND Entertaining
I appreciate the no-nonsense approach along with the dry humor that helps to tune out the noise. Keep up the great work. I look forward to every episode, and one of these days I will submit a question!
Great basic info
Need to get a handle on how to grow your money safely, logically and steadily? Check these 2 old friends out. It’s kind like sitting beside your fiscally wise grandpa and his buddy. Sure, they tease each other, and can be a bit tangential occasionally, but it keeps it light as well as informative.I don’t miss an episode.
Great show
Listen to the show! It’s a lot of fun and you will learn something too. Thanks for the honesty and the banter, I really enjoy it.
Keeping ‘em honest
This is by far one the best investment podcast out there. Don and Tom are not trying to sell any complex investments and always inject a healthy amount of skepticism into anyone who does. Crypto bros won’t like them, neither will insurance salesmen, which should be taken as solid evidence of the quality of their advice. Do I follow their advice all the time? No, particularly on alternative investments. But I would strongly consider investing with Apella, given their evidence-based fiduciary approach to investing.
Solid Info for Investment Learning
I have learned a ton of information about investing from Tom and Don’s podcast.I love the real-life questions from callers and they deliver the answers in a lively and informative way.Thanks Tom and Don!
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Excellent podcast!
Easy to understand
This show is entertaining and easy to understand. It has made me think a lot about my retirement and I feel ready to move forward.
Top Investing Podcast
Tom and Don have great show banter and are a genuinely great listen. I have listened since I was 25 and am confident their advice has helped me perfect my portfolio with a smalland value tilt. They are advocates for investors everywhere and have equipped their listeners with questions and knowledge to ensure they are receiving true fiduciary advice. I love that they bring in current events into their radio show and podcast only segments. Keep up the great work!
Best Episode Ever!
The “Why Take Risk” episode is the best in the history of investing podcasts. First time I ever got my wife to listen. Five hours later, we can’t stop laughing. We love you guys here in Mississippi Frank & Dawn
Love Tom and Don
These guys are fantastic. A bit conservative and sometimes grumpy about bitcoin, but the investment world needs more of their type speaking to investors. Roxy should be a regular guest to break up the cranky old men shouting at crypto…..from time to time
Excellent information! Logic, No guessing
Truths spoken by two guys who have (sorry) been around the block a couple of times (each😃). I also love the banter and mutual love and respect you guys have for each other. -Jerry PS - For the record Tom is the funny one.
I wish I knew these two guys 40 years ago
As someone who has struggled with investing for 40 years, I really wish I had found the advice of Tom and Don a long time ago. I have followed the advice of some who turned out to be not so good and others who were good (Paul Merriman). However, Tom and Don give the right advice that makes it so easy. Thanks for providing a resource that I can pass on to my 30 year old daughter!
Tom on fire!
Perhaps it’s the holiday spirit talking but Tom was on fire today (Dec 18th)! Set him free more often!
A must listen for safe investing
I really appreciate the sound, CONSISTENT investing and money advice. It’s like hanging out with some friends who are really good with money and trustworthy. It’s so refreshing to have a financial podcast that is not selling me anything other than their own services (but I have never felt pressured). Thank you for sharing all your knowledge, keep up the good work! I started listening to financial podcasts in mid-2020 and just began listening to everything I could find. I have whittled it down to a core set of about 6 shows and Talking Real Money made the cut. I always learn at least 1 new thing with each episode. We went from no retirement savings in our early 50s to having ROTH IRAs set up, a brokerage account with much less “hodgepodge” and a rudimentary understanding of the pension plan at my husband’s work. THANKS Don & Tom!!!
Sound financial advice with a side of humor
I found this podcast while listening to the Clark Howard podcast, and I’m glad I found it. Tom and Don are a great team. I appreciate the straight forward approach to investing. I feel I’ve benefited from their advice and only wish I found the show sooner! If you want sound financial advice that isn’t boring or from someone trying to sell a product, then this is that podcast. Great unbiased financial advice, well maybe biased against annuities, but nonetheless a great podcast.
Not Like Watching Paint Dry
Many financial podcasts feel as tedious as watching paint dry. Not "Talking Real Money." Don and Tom bring a unique blend of entertainment and actionable advice, making financial topics engaging and easy to digest. Where many shows drown you in jargon, this one keeps you tuned in with its relatable discussions and lively banter. Highly recommended for those seeking both knowledge and entertainment in their financial education. Wish I would have found them years ago…
Thank You
I thoroughly enjoy listening to your podcast whenever it becomes available…your clear-cut common sense advice is the reason your podcast resonates with me as much as it does not to mention the humor sprinkled in which is also much appreciated. Thank you and keep up the fantastic service you provide.
Perfect practical advice from hilarious knowledgeable hosts
This is the most well rounded financial advice podcast I have found. Tom and Don have hilarious personalities and give non biased general recommendations for financial planning.
Thank you
Super helpful info!
Great investing advice for the future!
Tom and Don are great with the advice that they give. Great podcast!
An investment show that has your back (financially)!
Ron and Dom are great hosts! I know, that is not their names (inside the podcast joke). I first discovered this podcast while listening to the Clark Howard podcast (another very good podcast!). I feel that Tom and Don really have your investment back! They are not trying to sell you anything. They are just trying to help their listeners with their investment knowledge. They have a very simple investment philosophy – Invest in Broad market, low cost, Index mutual funds or ETFs. They seem to espouse this view each episode, but some of their callers say one thing, but practice something totally different. They believe that you need to keep your portfolio simple, low cost and approach retirement with a plan. They work for Apella Wealth (a fiduciary advisor), but recommend if that doesn’t work for you just make sure your advisor is a fiduciary (someone who puts your best interest first).I highly recommend this podcast!
Great combo of sound advice, comedy and news
First, boo-hoo to the trolls writing juvenile and misinformed poor reviews here. Go hide under some other bridge. This show offers sound advice, perspectives on current economic and financial news and wit that comes across as unscripted and fresh. Those attributes aren’t easy to produce and Tom and Don deliver them with high production value almost every day. Thanks for a great show!
Great wealth of knowledge without the hysteria.
I had to take over the finances for my grandma. I found this podcast. They were slow to explaining the basics, but I picked it up over time. I felt safe and comfortable starting my own investments off their policies.They don’t tell you to buy or sell depending on how the market is moving. They preach the same message week to week, buy and hold the market. No hysteria. But they TRY to make their dad jokes hysterical :)
Thank you
I have just started listening to your podcast for about 3 weeks and I can’t get enough of your input about how and where to invest. Thank you for what you do !