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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 ...
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The Steven Sulley Study is my take on success. My view is you should have multiple focuses to be a well-rounded individual. Success shouldn't be just one thing like money, for example, it should also consist of a healthy fit lifestyle and thriving relationships. As a person who has made a success in life and also made huge cock-ups I feel I can offer suggestions and tips on how to become successful or at least start your pursuit. My 'Study' has taken resources from reading and education plus ...
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In the Feed the Ball podcast, Golf Digest architecture editor Derek Duncan discusses golf course design, architecture, aesthetics and other topics with golf course architects and other luminaries of the game.
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3 middle aged men ‘still’ trying to figure out life. Discussing current affairs, Justifying purchases, answering your questions and singing songs...badly! All within the 30 minutes there wives have allowed them to visit the 'Shed'
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In today's post-holiday episode: 2:42 Preparing for Retirement: Key Considerations 8:54 The Importance of Professional Financial Help 10:58 Embracing Flexibility in Retirement Planning 15:29 Debating Gold as an Investment 15:45 Target Date Funds: Pros and Cons 19:19 Engaging Listener Questions 21:28 A Funny Encounter with AI Learn more about your a…
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Steven talks to boxing legend Bryant Jennings about his upcoming fight in Philadelphia, his belief in the law of attraction, and his thoughts on the changing landscape of boxing. Bryant reflects on his past fights against Klitschko and shares insights on potential future matchups. The conversation delves into the complexities of the boxing world, t…
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In this episode: 1:36 Creative Fear-Mongering Editing 11:28 Fund Recommendations and Confusion 14:30 Clarifying Financial Advice 20:36 Investment Education for Young People 21:06 Personal Finance Adventures 26:04 The Luck of Investing 27:08 Understanding Hodgepodge-itis 36:04 Navigating Complex Investments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me…
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In this episode: 0:04 Financial Exorcism 5:09 Index Fund Realities 15:03 Understanding Market Behavior 21:22 Navigating Retirement Challenges 23:30 Managing Unexpected Wealth 28:20 Lazy Portfolio Strategies 34:17 Healthcare Solutions for Early Retirees 40:52 Behavioral Investing Insights Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice…
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In this special Q&A episode: 5:52 Listener Questions Begin 7:53 Paying Off Debt vs. Investing 8:43 Retirement Savings Strategies 10:21 Employee Stock Purchase Plans 14:37 Risk Management in Retirement 16:10 Finding Purpose in Retirement 16:33 Building a New Home 22:22 Financing vs. IRA Withdrawals 23:50 HSA vs. Roth Contributions Learn more about y…
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From last Saturday's radio show: 1:23 Understanding Investment Scams 4:58 Protecting Your Identity 7:25 The Downsides of Credit Freezing 9:04 Importance of Two-Factor Authentication 10:02 Roth Conversion Strategies 12:36 Navigating Social Media Confusion 15:11 The Model Military Aircraft Museum 17:21 Analyzing ETF Recommendations 22:15 Simplifying …
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In this episode, Tom and Don discuss: 5:27 Tech Wonders and Real Estate 13:47 The Changing Landscape of Real Estate 21:14 Navigating Financial Security 21:34 Listener Questions and Insights 26:55 Understanding TIPS and Bonds 28:01 The Importance of Financial Clarity 36:55 Economic Insights and Market Behavior 37:21 Apple’s Vision Pro Experience 40:…
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As Don was actually vacationing, here is last Friday's episode a few days late: 4:06 SIPC Insurance Explained 6:43 Fiduciary Duty and Insurance Companies 8:23 IRA vs. 401k Protection 10:23 Seeking Source Material 14:17 Finding the Podcast 16:36 Connecting with Advisors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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As Don was actually vacationing, here is last Thursday's episode a few days late: 1:03 The Money Talk Dilemma 1:45 Power Dynamics in Financial Discussions 2:01 Evolving Perspectives on Money Talks 3:08 Historical Context of Money Discussions 4:14 Maintaining Financial Independence 5:05 Joint or Separate Bank Accounts? 6:04 Initiating Money Conversa…
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Nick Schaan works side by side with architect David McLay Kidd out of their offices in Bend, Ore. Kidd is one of the most esteemed and decorated designers in the business over the last 25 years, and since 2006 Schaan has been instrumental in bringing to life acclaimed courses like Tributary, Mammoth Dunes and the new GrayBull course in the Sand Hil…
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In this episode, Tom and Don are in the same room discussing: 6:38 Securing Your Financial Future 10:27 Understanding Risk Tolerance 14:22 The Insurance Industry's Self-Interest 16:50 Bonds: From Bad to Good 20:51 The Big Moving Sale: Silver Bullet Airstream 21:38 The Legend of the Chelan Sea Monster 23:23 Retirement Portfolio Diversification 27:24…
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In another traveling episode, we discuss: 1:01 Retirement Savings Importance 2:10 Court Ruling Impact 3:59 Common Retirement Mistakes 6:25 Failing to Maximize 401k Benefits 8:19 Borrowing from 401k Risks 10:12 The Importance of Asset Allocation 11:17 Traditional vs. Roth 401k Considerations 13:44 Financial Planning Importance 14:33 Variable Annuiti…
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Don joins Tom from a dairy farm in Elk, Washington to explore the history and structure of closed-end funds. They discuss a recent fund by Bill Ackman, highlighting high fees compared to ETFs. Listeners seek advice on simplifying their portfolios with recommended funds like AVUV, AVGE, and VT. Don and Tom suggest allocation strategies based on risk…
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Don and Tom from "Talking Real Money" talk about the end-of-the-week stock market decline and put equity investing in perspective. Then they discuss recent changes in retirement savings plans. They mention that catch-up contributions for those making over $145,000 a year will now have to go into Roth 401ks instead of traditional ones. They also tou…
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Don's taking your questions as he sits in Montana for a moment: 2:51 Simplifying Investment Management 10:49 Choosing the Right Bonds 13:14 Tax Implications of Selling Property 16:55 Establishing a Trust for Inheritance 17:52 Lump Sum vs. Monthly IRA Contributions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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As Don continues to traverse the country, he and Tom talk about: 0:04 Nearing Normalcy 2:21 Special Investments Not So Special 4:11 The Top 10 Investments 4:53 Investing in Crypto 7:39 Trouble with Special Investments 11:15 Fees and Higher Costs 12:47 Ignoring Risky Investments 16:42 Career Change Advice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega…
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In this episode, Don is dealing from Deadwood, South Dakota: 2:05 Answering Money Questions on the Move 11:48 Investing Dilemma: What to Do with $50,000? 15:13 Overcoming Hodgepodge-itis 20:13 Annuitizing Annuities: A Dubious Deal 26:21 The Risks of Annuities and Index Funds 35:09 Dangers of Misguided Advisor Recommendations 37:17 Red Flags in Inve…
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Don keeps traveling west as we discuss: 2:11 Change in Location, Change in Discussion 3:19 Fallacies of the Past 4:22 Social Security Beliefs 6:31 Misconceptions about Equity Returns 9:10 Misconceptions about Indexing 12:06 The Persistence of Myths 18:45 Complexity vs. Simplicity 29:23 Home Team Bias 35:25 Cicadas and Misunderstandings 37:46 Gracio…
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In this Q&A episode: 0:04 The Shiny Object Syndrome 1:10 The Top Stock Funds 3:46 Lessons from Janus Funds 5:40 Roth IRA Contributions Dilemma 8:30 Considerations for Traditional IRA 9:06 Inherited 401ks and IRAs 13:34 401k Match vs. Traditional IRA 16:31 Don't Miss Out on Free Money Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Wes Crill from Dimensional Funds joins us to discuss: 1:47 Election Anxiety 3:51 Presidential Concerns 6:03 Market Concentration 7:37 Diversification Dilemma 10:15 Small Cap Superiority 10:56 Global Market Balance 14:18 Rebalancing Challenge 16:10 New Market Highs 17:18 Equity Portfolio Strategy 23:43 Crypto Curiosity Learn more about your ad choic…
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Mike Cocking is the “C” in the Australian golf design firm OCM. His partners are former tour player and 2006 U.S. Open champion Geoff Ogilvy and Ashley Mead. The trio have built courses in Australia and Asia and consult with some of the top historic clubs Down Under including Victoria and Kingston Heath. Over the last five years they’ve gained a fo…
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Tom meets Don and listeners in Madison, Wisconsin: 0:35 Welcome to Talking Real Money live from Goodland Park 8:19 The insurance industry's challenge with transparency 12:34 The importance of recognizing ethical financial advisors 24:19 The importance of financial literacy for investing 31:26 Making informed decisions about high-interest savings ac…
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In this Q&A session: 0:07 Die with Zero concept and spending for experiences 1:37 Audience member's humorous desire for a bounced check 9:22 Bill Perkins' extravagant birthday celebration and giving away wealth 11:19 Importance of enjoying life and family experiences 13:53 Valuable life lessons and considerations on money management 17:22 Avoiding …
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In today's episode: 3:31 The Dow and Small Company Stocks 6:37 The Value in Small Cap Investing 13:01 Beware of Gimmickry in Investing 15:06 Understanding Risky Investment Strategies 21:09 Get a Second Opinion for Your Financial Future 27:42 Overcoming Hodgepodge-itis in Your Portfolio 36:44 Recommendations for Small Cap Value Funds Learn more abou…
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In what was supposed to be the Tuesday podcast: 1:46 The Truth About Annuities 5:37 A Bright Financial Future 6:25 Financial Decisions Made Easy 6:43 Slamming the Insurance Industry 7:03 Properly Placed Annuities 7:16 Beware of Variable Annuities 16:52 Basket Portfolios and ETFs 27:33 Overcoming Hodgepodge-itis 30:43 Prioritizing Financial Goals 35…
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Joe Saul-Sehy from Stacking Benjamins joins Don again to discuss: 3:09 Financial Planning Teaching Methods 8:23 Taxation and Financial Planning History 12:25 Efficacy of Fee-Only Planners 16:58 Transition to Lower Commission Annuities 21:10 Portfolio Analysis and Index Fund Consideration 26:54 Stoicism and Investing Philosophy 29:06 Road Trip Updat…
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Another episode on the road: 0:03 Bad Year for Stock Pickers 3:24 Property Value and Lease Analysis 4:35 Triple Net Lease Concerns 5:19 Seeking a Second Opinion 5:31 Fiduciary Advisors at Apella 6:18 Creating a Bright Financial Future 13:17 Starting a Retirement Plan 15:02 Retirement Planning for Contractors 25:24 Reality Radio and Index Funds 27:0…
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As Don continues his travels, we discuss: 0:03 On the Road Again 5:41 Berry Talk 8:11 Financial Philosophy 12:39 Protecting Your Investments 20:56 Family Inheritance Dilemma 24:48 Setting Expectations 27:36 Overcoming Hodgepodge-itis 33:53 Portfolio Allocation Concerns 36:58 Banking Fees Deception Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f…
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In this Q&A episode: 1:49 The Dangers of Following Market Trends 4:27 Making Decisions Based on Future Feelings 4:58 Investing for Yourself, Not the World 5:19 Welcoming Roxy Butner to the Studio 5:31 Question from Jane about Robo-Advisors 10:24 Estate Planning and Trusts 13:35 Exploring Annuities in Retirement Accounts 18:25 Retirement Planning wi…
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Steven talks to professional boxer Archie Sharp, about the various aspects of boxing, including the evolution of the sport, the recent 5-versus-5 matches between promoters, the importance of pay in boxing, sponsorship challenges, and the mindset required to remain undefeated. Archie shares insights into his training regimen, the impact of inactivit…
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Another exciting episode from the mountains of North Carolina: 0:03 Introduction to the Journey 2:40 Looking for exciting investments? 7:45 Importance of Seeking Second Opinions 9:23 Retirement Planning and Investment Allocation 11:05 Sustainable Withdrawal Rate in Retirement 21:43 Investing Should Be Boring 24:32 Discussion on Avoiding Capital Gai…
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Here's the first true "On the Road" edition: 0:04 On the Road Woes 4:09 Temptation of the S&P 500 13:25 Technical Challenges Resolved 14:24 The Dumb Duo of Investing 14:56 Investment Horrors Unveiled 15:33 Real Estate Syndicates Warnings 25:22 Portfolio Purpose Planning 29:46 Avoiding High Fee Traps 34:18 Great American Road Trip Ahead Learn more a…
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Join Don and Joe Saul-Sehy from Stacking Benjamins as they discuss: 0:04 The Secret Coup 1:27 Stacking Benjamins 3:07 The FIRE Movement 9:18 Work and More 12:22 Retirement Realities 14:56 Retirement Reimagined 17:39 The Power of Need 19:05 Unveiling the Box 21:53 Understanding Complexity 25:03 Analyzing ETF BOXX 26:25 The Greatest Money Show on Ear…
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