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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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).
Don answers six listener questions covering CD ladders vs. bond funds, global diversification for young investors, allocation shifts for early retirees, HSA documentation rules, 529 plan comparisons, and whether Dave Ramsey-style portfolios need bonds. He closes with practical guidance on holding cash for opportunities and a reminder about the value of disciplined, evidence-based investing.
0:10 Friday Q&A intro and how to send in questions
1:51 Are CD ladders a good replacement for bond funds?
3:37 How to build a disciplined CD ladder and avoid rate-timing mistakes
3:41 A father asks how to diversify his daughter’s Roth IRA beyond VTI
5:48 Couple planning early retirement—asset allocation and 72(t) options
9:41 Why bonds exist: emotional stability vs. return chasing
11:29 The case for international diversification
11:29 Long-term HSA strategy and what to do without old receipts
14:32 How to recreate expense records and save PDFs going forward
15:26 Which 529 plans are best for kids aged 2–12? (Utah vs. Schwab)
17:28 Dave Ramsey investing myths and the real purpose of bonds
20:36 When to start adding bonds—take the Talking Real Money risk quiz
21:00 Where to park six-figure cash for car or property purchases
22:46 Short-term safety vs. yield trade-off
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Talking Real Money - Investing Talk
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).
