Talking Real Money - Investing Talk
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Q&A Away
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Q&A Away
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Questions? Comments?Don's taking your questions as he sits in Montana for a moment:2:51 Simplifying Investment Management10:49 Choosing the Right...
Are You Special?
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 I...
Are You Special?
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Questions? Comments?As Don continues to traverse the country, he and Tom talk about:0:04 Nearing Normalcy2:21 Special Investments Not So Special4:11 T...
IRAs Losing Billions
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 $...
IRAs Losing Billions
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Questions? Comments?In this episode, Don is dealing from Deadwood, South Dakota:2:05 Answering Money Questions on the Move11:48 Investing Dilemma: Wha...
Fiscal Fallacies
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Fiscal Fallacies
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Questions? Comments?Don keeps traveling west as we discuss:2:11 Change in Location, Change in Discussion3:19 Fallacies of the Past4:22 Social Security...
A Tom & Roxy Q&A
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
A Tom & Roxy Q&A
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Questions? Comments?In this Q&A episode:0:04 The Shiny Object Syndrome1:10 The Top Stock Funds3:46 Lessons from Janus Funds5:40 Roth IRA Contribut...
Presidential Preference?
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wes Crill from Dimensional Funds joins us to discuss: 1:47 Election Anxiety 3:51 Presidential Concerns 6:03 Market Concentration 7:37 Diversif...
Presidential Preference?
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Questions? Comments?Wes Crill from Dimensional Funds joins us to discuss:1:47 Election Anxiety3:51 Presidential Concerns6:03 Market Concentration7:37 ...
On the Road in Wisconsin
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 challe...
On the Road in Wisconsin
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Questions? Comments?Tom meets Don and listeners in Madison, Wisconsin:0:35 Welcome to Talking Real Money live from Goodland Park8:19 The insurance ind...
More Return Adds Risk
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom meets Don on the road trip in a park in Madison, Wisconsin: 0:04 The Corn Chronicles 1:33 Ethanol Insights 5:31 Financial Decisions 7:32 R...
More Return Adds Risk
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Questions? Comments?Tom meets Don on the road trip in a park in Madison, Wisconsin:0:04 The Corn Chronicles1:33 Ethanol Insights5:31 Financial Decisio...
Leave Nothing?
20 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Bil...
Leave Nothing?
20 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Questions? Comments?In this Q&A session:0:07 Die with Zero concept and spending for experiences1:37 Audience member's humorous desire for a b...
Younger Investors Smarter?
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom is back for a new episode featuring: 0:04 Welcome Back Banter 5:01 Shifting Investment Trends 7:13 Generational Investing Shifts 12:27 The...
Younger Investors Smarter?
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Questions? Comments?Tom is back for a new episode featuring:0:04 Welcome Back Banter5:01 Shifting Investment Trends7:13 Generational Investing Shifts1...
Why Small Cap Stocks?
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 U...
Why Small Cap Stocks?
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Questions? Comments?In today's episode:3:31 The Dow and Small Company Stocks6:37 The Value in Small Cap Investing13:01 Beware of Gimmickry in Inv...
Insurance+Investments=Issues
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Insurance+Investments=Issues
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Questions? Comments?In what was supposed to be the Tuesday podcast:1:46 The Truth About Annuities5:37 A Bright Financial Future6:25 Financial Decision...
Travelin' Answer Man
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Q&Apisode: 0:04 On the Road Again 5:24 Planning for Retirement 8:58 Handling Inherited Accounts 13:08 Maximizing Retirement Savings ...
Travelin' Answer Man
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Questions? Comments?In this Q&Apisode:0:04 On the Road Again5:24 Planning for Retirement8:58 Handling Inherited Accounts13:08 Maximizing Retiremen...
Another Show with Joe
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Saul-Sehy from Stacking Benjamins joins Don again to discuss: 3:09 Financial Planning Teaching Methods 8:23 Taxation and Financial Planning Hi...
Another Show with Joe
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Questions? Comments?Joe Saul-Sehy from Stacking Benjamins joins Don again to discuss:3:09 Financial Planning Teaching Methods8:23 Taxation and Financi...
Stock Picking Fails
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Seekin...
Stock Picking Fails
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Questions? Comments?Another episode on the road:0:03 Bad Year for Stock Pickers3:24 Property Value and Lease Analysis4:35 Triple Net Lease Concerns5:1...
Better Berries, Bad Banks
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Better Berries, Bad Banks
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Questions? Comments?As Don continues his travels, we discuss:0:03 On the Road Again5:41 Berry Talk8:11 Financial Philosophy12:39 Protecting Your Inves...
Tom & Roxy Q&A
06 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Tom & Roxy Q&A
06 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Questions? Comments?In this Q&A episode:1:49 The Dangers of Following Market Trends4:27 Making Decisions Based on Future Feelings4:58 Investing fo...
Investing Should Be Dull
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Another exciting episode from the mountains of North Carolina: 0:03 Introduction to the Journey 2:40 Looking for exciting investments? 7:45 Impo...
Investing Should Be Dull
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Questions? Comments?Another exciting episode from the mountains of North Carolina:0:03 Introduction to the Journey2:40 Looking for exciting investment...
Five Feels Fine
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Th...
Five Feels Fine
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Questions? Comments?Here's the first true "On the Road" edition:0:04 On the Road Woes4:09 Temptation of the S&P 50013:25 Technical ...
While the Tom's Away...
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 W...
While the Tom's Away...
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Questions? Comments?Join Don and Joe Saul-Sehy from Stacking Benjamins as they discuss:0:04 The Secret Coup1:27 Stacking Benjamins3:07 The FIRE Moveme...
Friday Q's on Saturday
29 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Don is on the road, so Friday's Q&A is a bit late: 1:28 Maximizing Financial Aid Strategy 4:06 Investing in Individual Stocks 7:49 Converting 40...
Friday Q's on Saturday
29 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Questions? Comments?Don is on the road, so Friday's Q&A is a bit late:1:28 Maximizing Financial Aid Strategy4:06 Investing in Individual Stoc...
Gradual Change
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: 0:03 Slow Roll into Retirement 2:38 Working Beyond Retirement Age 4:38 Managing Retirement Portfolio Successfully 7:48 Ho...
Gradual Change
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Questions? Comments?In this episode:0:03 Slow Roll into Retirement2:38 Working Beyond Retirement Age4:38 Managing Retirement Portfolio Successfully...
State Retirement Costs
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this edition: 13:09 Exploring Retirement Costs Across the Country 20:44 Importance of Second Opinions in Investing 29:31 Exploring Anti-ESG F...
State Retirement Costs
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Questions? Comments?In this edition:13:09 Exploring Retirement Costs Across the Country20:44 Importance of Second Opinions in Investing29:31 Exploring...
Dumb and Dumber
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: 1:34 Don's Dumb Duo 5:23 Get a Second Opinion 8:40 The Value of Gold 11:43 Financial Planning Challenges 14:55 Roth Convers...
Dumb and Dumber
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Questions? Comments?In this episode:1:34 Don's Dumb Duo5:23 Get a Second Opinion8:40 The Value of Gold11:43 Financial Planning Challenges14:55 Ro...
Dimensional's Matrix Book
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's show: 0:04 Slipping into the Matrix 5:01 The Fascination with Market Capitalization 9:45 The Importance of Diversification 13:14 Un...
Dimensional's Matrix Book
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Questions? Comments?In today's show:0:04 Slipping into the Matrix5:01 The Fascination with Market Capitalization9:45 The Importance of Diversific...
Q&A with Tom & Roxy
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Question and Answer Episode: 0:04 The Gold Rush: Physical vs. Financial 1:18 The Speculation of Gold 3:05 Investing Insights: Stocks vs....
Q&A with Tom & Roxy
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Questions? Comments?In this Question and Answer Episode:0:04 The Gold Rush: Physical vs. Financial1:18 The Speculation of Gold3:05 Investing Insights:...
Emotional Manipulation
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss: 0:04 Investment "Cheesecake" 1:46 Market Predictions: To Worry or Not to Worry 1:53 Stock Market History: Looking Ba...
Emotional Manipulation
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Questions? Comments?In this episode we discuss:0:04 Investment "Cheesecake"1:46 Market Predictions: To Worry or Not to Worry1:53 Stock Marke...
Parental Influences
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this show we discuss: 1:12 Parents' Influence on Money Behavior 2:22 Impact of Childhood Money Habits 9:45 Retirement Dilemma Discussion 13...
Parental Influences
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Questions? Comments?In this show we discuss:1:12 Parents' Influence on Money Behavior2:22 Impact of Childhood Money Habits9:45 Retirement Dilemma...
Self-Fulfilling Profits, See?
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: 3:40 A Potential Problem with Some ETFs. 10:12 Understanding Standard Deviation in Investing 14:34 Holding a Diversified Portfo...
Self-Fulfilling Profits, See?
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Questions? Comments?In this episode:3:40 A Potential Problem with Some ETFs.10:12 Understanding Standard Deviation in Investing14:34 Holding a Diversi...
Advisors Lie
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's skeptical episode: 0:04 Introduction: The Importance of Trust in Finance 3:09 The Market's Trustworthiness: A Closer Look 5:29 Miscon...
Advisors Lie
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Questions? Comments?In today's skeptical episode:0:04 Introduction: The Importance of Trust in Finance3:09 The Market's Trustworthiness: A C...
Don Taking Questions
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Don takes on more of your queries: 1:45 Listener Experience with Vanguard and Robinhood 5:23 Taking Advantage of Robinhood's Promotion 6:45 Vang...
Don Taking Questions
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Questions? Comments?Don takes on more of your queries:1:45 Listener Experience with Vanguard and Robinhood5:23 Taking Advantage of Robinhood's Pr...
Rethinking Retirement?
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast: 0:04 Retirement Reflections 21:06 Stock Inclusion Dilemma 22:27 Managing Stock Movements 25:06 Value of Free Financial Help ...
Rethinking Retirement?
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Questions? Comments?In this podcast:0:04 Retirement Reflections21:06 Stock Inclusion Dilemma22:27 Managing Stock Movements25:06 Value of Free Financia...
Where Ramsey's Wrong
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: 0:04 The Problem with Dave Ramsey's mutual fund advice 5:14 Importance of Second Opinions in Investing 11:21 Retirement Income ...
Where Ramsey's Wrong
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Questions? Comments?In this episode:0:04 The Problem with Dave Ramsey's mutual fund advice5:14 Importance of Second Opinions in Investing11:21 Re...
Seven Serious "Sins"
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to money, we make a lot of investing mistakes. Today, we talk about: 3:30 The Seven Deadly Sins of Wealth Management 14:59 Seeking a...
Seven Serious "Sins"
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Questions? Comments?When it comes to money, we make a lot of investing mistakes. Today, we talk about:3:30 The Seven Deadly Sins of Wealth Management1...
Killer Premiums
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss the high price of home and auto insurance: 0:04 Midwest Storms and Insurance Costs 1:48 Home and Auto Insurance Rate I...
Killer Premiums
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Questions? Comments?In this episode, we discuss the high price of home and auto insurance:0:04 Midwest Storms and Insurance Costs1:48 Home and Auto In...
Friday is Question Day
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week's topics: 1:19 Company Stock Purchase Program Dilemma 4:43 Investing Strategies for a 24-Year-Old 7:06 Listener Input on IPOs and Conserv...
Friday is Question Day
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Questions? Comments?This week's topics:1:19 Company Stock Purchase Program Dilemma4:43 Investing Strategies for a 24-Year-Old7:06 Listener Input ...
Vast Hidden Wealth
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In This Episode: 1:15 Inaccessible Home Equity 2:24 Tempting Yet Tricky Home Equity Options 3:31 Exploring New Financing Frontiers 4:01 The Evolut...
Vast Hidden Wealth
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Questions? Comments?In This Episode:1:15 Inaccessible Home Equity2:24 Tempting Yet Tricky Home Equity Options3:31 Exploring New Financing Frontiers4:0...
The Dumb Dow Endures
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Topics in the episode: 2:02 The Dow Jones Industrial Average 5:23 Financial Second Opinions 10:35 Roth Conversions and Financial Planning 13:45 Tr...
The Dumb Dow Endures
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Questions? Comments?Topics in the episode:2:02 The Dow Jones Industrial Average5:23 Financial Second Opinions10:35 Roth Conversions and Financial Plan...
What's Your Happy Price?
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we discuss: 1:00 Money and Happiness 5:31 Second Opinions 12:50 Microphone Woes 27:04 Hodgepodgeitis 37:04 Retirement Account Diversificati...
What's Your Happy Price?
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Questions? Comments?Today we discuss:1:00 Money and Happiness5:31 Second Opinions12:50 Microphone Woes27:04 Hodgepodgeitis37:04 Retirement Accoun...
Your Brain on Money
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Here's what in this episode: 1:02 Understanding the Psychology of Money 2:32 Rethinking Financial Advisor Terminology 3:27 Rise of Financial Therap...
Your Brain on Money
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Questions? Comments?Here's what in this episode:1:02 Understanding the Psychology of Money2:32 Rethinking Financial Advisor Terminology3:27 Ri...
New Questions Week
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Friday Q&A: 1:52 ETF Purchasing Best Practices 2:53 Avoid Overthinking and Minutiae 5:37 Making Financial Decisions and Pensio...
New Questions Week
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Questions? Comments?In this week's Friday Q&A:1:52 ETF Purchasing Best Practices2:53 Avoid Overthinking and Minutiae5:37 Making Financial ...
Multi-Level Trading
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss a trading staregy combined with a multi-level marketing scheme MLMs in general. 5:27 Second Opinions and Financial Deci...
Multi-Level Trading
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Questions? Comments?In this episode we discuss a trading staregy combined with a multi-level marketing scheme MLMs in general.5:27 Second Opinions a...
More Investing Mistakes
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, recorded on Saturday May 22: 0:04 Pre-Memorial Day Weekend Banter 4:00 Focus on Investing Mistakes with Christine Benz 4:54 ...
More Investing Mistakes
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Questions? Comments?In this episode, recorded on Saturday May 22:0:04 Pre-Memorial Day Weekend Banter4:00 Focus on Investing Mistakes with Christine...
Don't Trust, Verify
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode: 0:04 The Trust Issue 2:43 Custodians and Fiduciaries 3:12 Finding True Fiduciary Help 3:53 Fee-Only vs Fee-Based 5:4...
Don't Trust, Verify
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Questions? Comments?In today's episode:0:04 The Trust Issue2:43 Custodians and Fiduciaries3:12 Finding True Fiduciary Help3:53 Fee-Only vs Fe...
Memorial Day Q&A
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episodes, Don answers listeners questions about: 3:15 Seeking a Fee-Only Fiduciary Advisor for Aging Parents 6:24 Uncovering Red Flags in Fi...
Memorial Day Q&A
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Questions? Comments?In this episodes, Don answers listeners questions about:3:15 Seeking a Fee-Only Fiduciary Advisor for Aging Parents6:24 Uncovering...
Affinity Fraud
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: 1:16 Affinity Fraud in the Military 3:54 Unveiling Investment Fraud in the Military 11:57 Building Trust in Financial Relati...
Affinity Fraud
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Questions? Comments?In this episode:1:16 Affinity Fraud in the Military3:54 Unveiling Investment Fraud in the Military11:57 Building Trust in Finan...
The Value of Good Advice
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can a fiduciary fee-only advisor make you more money, even after expenses. Vanguard says, "yes!" We talk about some of their findings and more: 3:53...
The Value of Good Advice
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Questions? Comments?Can a fiduciary fee-only advisor make you more money, even after expenses. Vanguard says, "yes!" We talk about some of t...
Roaring Kitty Returns!
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: 0.54 America's Obsession with New Media and Gurus 1:55 The GameStop Saga Begins 2:43 Reddit's Influence on GameStop Stock 3...
Roaring Kitty Returns!
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Questions? Comments?In this episode:0.54 America's Obsession with New Media and Gurus1:55 The GameStop Saga Begins2:43 Reddit's Influence ...
Money for Millennials
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We don't often have guests, but we do, from time to time, invite some of the best minds in money management to join us. Author and financial educator,...
Money for Millennials
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Questions? Comments?We don't often have guests, but we do, from time to time, invite some of the best minds in money management to join us. Autho...
Tom and Roxy Qs
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the week's question and answer session, Tom and Roxy take written questions from listeners about: Social Security spousal benefits. Moving Emerge...
Tom and Roxy Qs
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Questions? Comments?On the week's question and answer session, Tom and Roxy take written questions from listeners about:Social Security spousal b...