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Money Lessons That Matter
Don and Tom get real about the most important lessons every young person should learn about money—before life (and bad decisions) get in the way. From money values to compound interest, tax realities…
Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago
All Questions, No Dumb Ones
Don records this Q&A episode a bit early—right before heart surgery—to make sure listeners don’t miss their Friday dose. He kicks off with a listener confused by a boilerplate $50 foreign stock fee w…
Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago
Modern Money Myths Meet Their Match
On this myth-busting episode of Talking Real Money, Don and Tom tackle persistent financial fables that sound logical but often lead investors astray. With help from a Kiplinger list and their own ex…
Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago
Scares, Stockpiles and Smart Planning
Tariffs, fear, and stockpiling—oh my! Don and Tom break down how consumer sentiment, not just consumer spending, is shifting dramatically under the weight of tariff uncertainty. They connect behavior…
Published on 7 months, 4 weeks ago
Your Brain’s Investing Mistakes
Our memories—and sometimes our parents'—shape how we invest, often more than logic or data. Don and Tom break down how generational financial trauma, recent market trends, and asset class myths (like…
Published on 7 months, 4 weeks ago
Leverage: Fast Fortune of Failure
Don and Tom dive into the seductive but dangerous world of leverage, starting with real estate and quickly moving into the even riskier territory of leveraged ETFs. They explain how leverage magnifie…
Published on 8 months ago
More Raised Hands
In this listener Q&A episode, Don dives into some powerful topics—from calling out the sales-driven heart of the financial services industry to explaining how bond index funds are built and breaking …
Published on 8 months ago
Gold Doesn't Work–Your Money Should
Gold is back in the headlines, but should it be in your portfolio? Don and Tom take a fresh (and frequently hilarious) look at the shiny metal that never seems to deliver. From Fort Knox to Costco’s …
Published on 8 months ago
The Best New Strategy is Old
When markets get bumpy, emotions take the wheel—and that’s exactly why Don spends this solo episode reminding listeners that logic, evidence, and simplicity still win in the long run. He digs into wh…
Published on 8 months ago
Less Risk Can Cost More
Don flies solo on this episode of Talking Real Money, fielding calls and calling out the nonsense in fancy investment gimmicks. From market-neutral funds to buffered ETFs, he lays out the case for si…
Published on 8 months ago