Talking Real Money - Investing Talk
Episodes
Using Omission and Obfuscation to Make a Sale
18 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The whole truth behind a financial product pitch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Companies Collapse, Economies Endure
15 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You can lose money in stocks, but not likely in stock markets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cracking down on the sale of liar load funds
14 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Most investments are sold and sold pretty badly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Looking Forward to Aerobics, Polka, and Bingo?
13 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Here's one baby boomer who won't be looking for a "typical" retirement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Life and Investing Lessons from Gert Boyle
12 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A memorial lesson from a very special business woman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Deferring Pay, Selling a House, and Investing in Small Cap
07 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The phones were very busy at 855-935-TALK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A Hedge Fund by Another Other Name...
06 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
...is still an overpriced, underperforming, risky invesment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Crypto Corruption - Manipulating BitCoin
05 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Cryptocurrencies are far too dangerous for mere mortals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How to avoid capital gains tax on your home.
31 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You can still avoid paying taxes on the sale of your primary residence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why the Crash of 1929 should no longer haunt us.
30 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Why a systemic, long-lived stock crash is unlikely. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The harder they're sold, the worse the investment.
28 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How does a hot, managed fund compare with a boring index product? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thirty stocks do not a market make.
25 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Dow Jones is a bad proxy for the market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
One of the strangest investment ideas ever.
25 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Put ham and cheese in a sandwich, not a portfolio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Repos, Zeros, and Pounds, Oh My!
23 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Fed repos, zero fund fees, and UK investing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Taking the wealth that the economy has given.
22 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Indexing has worked because economies have grown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The biggest advisor loses more than his mind.
17 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ken Fisher's faux pas may cost him a fortune. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Popular financial books. Bad Investing advice.
16 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Some of the best-read money books are investing disasters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BONUS EPISODE: Stop Buying Stocks!
11 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Why you should never own individual stocks in your portfolio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Vanguard measures the emotional value of an advisor.
11 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It appears that the value of a 100% fiduciary advisor runs deep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How did you feel in 2008?
08 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Were you feeling good about stocks as 2008 was ending? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Using your home equity to invest
03 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Does it make sense to take cash from your home? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is the stock market a form of gambling?
03 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Comparing stock market investing to gambling is misleading. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A quick lesson on the equity market.
03 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when short-term bonds yield more than long-term? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Does it make sense to harvest your gains?
02 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, how rich are you compared with the rest of the world? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Taking stock of stocks: A Primer
28 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A quick lesson on the equity market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
There's a Lot of Bad Advice Out There
13 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's almost impossible to find an advisor who always does what's best... for you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Another annuity pitching charlatan exposed
12 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The feeble reality of the so-called “Super Annuity.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Laddering Your Way to Steady Income
11 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Can a CD ladder be a decent alternative to a bond fund? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
VTWAX, E-Bonds, and an Expired Advisor
10 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The question catch up continues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
One angry listener and a batch of Bobs.
09 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We get called on the carpet for slagging "advisors." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hurricanes, Stock Markets, and the Media
08 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The emotional similarities between weather and market coverage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Risk always exists, so be prepared for it.
29 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
There is no such thing as wealth without risk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Can advisors do what's best for you and them?
29 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The illogic of dual-registered financial advisors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The best ways to start building wealth early.
22 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Getting started investing is easier than ever before. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
If it sounds too good to be true, what is it?
22 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's usually too good to be true (in other words, a lie). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Finding your way to a financial future.
08 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Multiple factors combine to threaten your retirement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Most of us really are lousy investors.
08 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Average investors have failed miserably over the past 30 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In case of emergency, you need money.
02 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What will you do if a financial disaster occurs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
There is no such thing as safe investing.
31 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
To make money on your money, you must take risk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are you sure you'll never retire?
25 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Working until you die is a bad retirement strategy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What's the best retirement income strategy?
25 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Withdrawal strategies, the purpose of bonds, IRA conversions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Moneyjauna and more
17 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A POTpourri of interesting money questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Your Summer Money with Nerdwallet
16 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Some sound summer money advice from Tom and Nerdwallet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Good help is really hard to find
12 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When most advisors are bad finding a good one is tough. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How to write the script for your third act.
10 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ending your life's story on a high note. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The folly of seeking the "next big thing"
10 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
...and other dumb mistakes investors make. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Shrinking Social Security and Booming Bitcoin
04 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Will Social Security benefits be reduced in the future? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Stocks have been very, very good to you lately.
03 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
2019 has been one of the best years for stock investors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We can do this the easy way or the hard way...
28 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
...both will probably get you to the same place. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
No one predicted a great June for stocks.
28 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
After a gloomy May, who would have imagined a booming June. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Failing to protect investors yet again.
28 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The SEC continues to allow brokers and insurance salesman to lie for your money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
So answer me these questions three.
28 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A call on two-funds, double house payments, and advisor interviews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Must everyone believe what you do?
22 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When did we stop listening to those with whom we disagree? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are gold coins better than bullion?
20 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Is all gold a bad investment and taxing trusts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Some simple steps to protect your wealth.
19 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Consumerman shares tips to protect yourself online. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The value of fatherly financial advice
18 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How fathers can help their children become financially savvy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What's the best way to pay for long-term care?
14 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What are the pros and cons of buying long-term care insurance? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Still not acting in your best interests.
13 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The SEC, once again, fails to rein in greedy, opaque financial "advisors." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are you on course for a great retirement?
06 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A secure and enjoyable future requires a plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The tough task of picking the best advisor.
05 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How do you separate good advisors from the plethora of bad ones? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Be very wary of most financial advisors
04 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The majority of financial advice providers aren't always looking out for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What is going on with this crazy market?
02 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We don't usually talk about "the market," but today we make an exception. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Too many are saving far too little.
02 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone needs to be saving and investing for retirement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The "Iron Condor" and other foolish "investments."
29 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
More truly bad ideas from the folks on Wall Street. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Reaching too far for higher yields.
28 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Investors are ignoring risk for higher income. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
All things being equal is better?
24 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Market-cap weighted versus equally weighted index funds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Timing the stock market CANNOT work.
23 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
There is absolutely no way to know the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Invest money the same way you earn it.
22 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dollar-cost averaging is the way you make money, too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The market will misbehave from time to time.
21 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Why you must invest for the long-term. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The bigger the market, the more accurate the price
21 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Markets grow increasingly efficient with size and time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
An easy way to get more Social Security
16 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy a fatter paycheck in retirement with one easy trick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is value investing no longer a thing?
16 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What's been wrong with value stocks lately and will they come back? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It seems the markets may have overreacted a bit.
14 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Will a trade war with China really destroy the economy? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The next industry to be killed by the web?
10 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Are real estate agents the next group to have their jobs killed by technology? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Terrible investing advice for grads (and everyone else).
09 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Once again, Marketwatch offers some of the worst investing advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A high income always comes with high risk.
08 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Anyone who offers high income, low-risk investments is a liar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
If you won't take risks you can't make money.
07 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
One of the greatest source of investing confusion: risk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Beating the Stock Pickers and Product Placement Problem
06 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Which is smarter: A dart or a hedge fund manager? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The potential perils of pursuing high yields.
03 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Just because we WANT very safe, very high income doesn't mean we can have it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Most "fiduciary" advisors are probably liars.
02 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this TRM "rantisode," Don gets angry with both fake fiduciary advisors and the CFP Board. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...
Debunking popular investing myths.
01 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Investing is far too easy to be so complicated. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Stop trying to guess what the market might do.
30 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Just because you think something might happen doesn't mean it will. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Working with BIG investment firms can be VERY expensive.
29 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The big wealth management firms both charge too much and return too little. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Myth of the Market Prognosticator
27 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
No one (absolutely NO ONE) can accurately predict the future (financial or otherwise). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Not worried about retirement? You should be.
24 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Both young and old are failing to save enough for retirement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The compounding power of patience and discipline.
23 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Through good times and bad, patient, steady investing has paid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is Dave Ramsey getting back to basics?
19 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It seems that Dave Ramsey may be giving less bad investing advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Most won't have nearly enough to retire comfortably.
18 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The majority of 401k plan participants will fall short. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is it good or is it too good (to be true)?
17 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
There are good investments and then there are those that sound too good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Too many financial advisors will do anything for a buck.
16 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Doing what is best for the client takes a back seat to generating huge profits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Should you be "investing" in fine art?
15 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Does investing in art make sense? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A Q&A Melange from Easy Portfolios to More F.I.R.E.
12 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Making simple investing harder and retiring really early Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Don answers the 10 Biggest Retirement Questions
11 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Here are the definitive answers to American's retirement questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Don't make investing more complicated than needed.
11 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The more complex an idea sounds, the less likely it will succeed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
If you have money questions, we'll get the answers.
10 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our favorite thing to do is answer your financial questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Early retirement warning: FIRE can burn you if you’re not careful
09 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Playing with FIRE and those "free" steak dinners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What you don't know about money can cost you.
05 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you don't have money to burn you need a financial education. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Stocks not scary enough? Ride the Cryptocoaster.
04 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Why suffer through a tiny little 50% decline, when you can lose 80% or more? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Stop switching your investments around
03 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You must stay the course no matter what markets do. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is this a good long-term care insurance option?
02 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Should you consider asset-based long-term care insurance? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices