Listener Reviews

Love this show

As I approach retirement this show has given me a great roadmap. I don’t always follow it, but the wealth of knowledge is fantastic. Thanks!

L ese
June 7, 2025

Great show!!

I listen to several financial podcasts. These guys are definitely my favorite. They have lots of useful information and they are also very entertaining.

Rich1975$$
June 6, 2025

The best

I’ve listened to a dozen or more investing podcasts and Tom and Don are the best. They keep it simple and “real”.

Dave from Smyrna
June 6, 2025

Solid, relevant, no-sales pitch investment info

After going through over a dozen different investment podcasts, this is the only one I found that consistently provides the best, apolitical, most cost efficient investment strategies for audience!! Yes, sometimes their banter is slightly banal and borderline sophomoric, but that makes it somewhat entertaining and they always tack back to the question or issue at hand including looking at the topic from different angles and perspectives.

Kevin Verdant
June 5, 2025

Sound financial advice with a bit of fun

I have been a regular listener for years on Apple podcasts and I learn a lot. Thanks to Tom & Don, my financial / investment literacy improved greatly. I’m a much more disciplined, knowledgeable investor. I moved all my investments to Schwab and my fees etc. are now so much lower than before. Thank you guys for all you do for us. Keep up the good work and the friendly banter!! P.S. Ignore all the haters! 😉Keyboard “courage” is everywhere but so are the “delete” or “pause”buttons. They should be using those instead.

Traveladdict71
June 5, 2025

Great Show

I love the show and the great chemistry between Don and Tom. I have learned so much from your financial acumen, and the way you present the information is enjoyable and fun. Thank you a thousand times over!!

Chul50
June 5, 2025

Poulsbo Dan

I listen to your show daily and live on Saturdays as well. I like you guys and trust you guys, and that is such a relief to have confidence in your advice. Only time I find out I had to fast forward in your show is when Tom tries to be funny. It’s not funny and it wastes so much time. It throws the show off track. That is my only issue other than that 99% perfect. Carry out to plan of the day.

Khakinurse’s Reviews
June 5, 2025

Great Show!

I learn a lot about investing while listening to this entertaining show.

Ferretfiend
June 4, 2025

Love the show

Love the show. Have been a listener for several years now. Thanks!

rncooper58
May 7, 2025

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!

CO.Chris
April 28, 2025

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.

tiginbna
Feb. 9, 2025

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.

AKfisher68
Feb. 8, 2025

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.

Mydknyght79
Feb. 2, 2025

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!

valliegirl975
Feb. 2, 2025

💸

Excellent podcast!

Bulldog Logistics
Nov. 5, 2024

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.

ple1954
July 31, 2024

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 small and 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!

nbigs
June 6, 2024

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

The Promethean Gardener
April 26, 2024

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

Give me a break876
April 15, 2024

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.

NickNam e
March 14, 2024

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!

baldtechguy
Jan. 5, 2024

Tom on fire!

Perhaps it’s the holiday spirit talking but Tom was on fire today (Dec 18th)! Set him free more often!

RockinRollDad
Dec. 24, 2023

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!!!

dpmdeb
Dec. 6, 2023

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.

GoDucks1981
Oct. 7, 2023

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