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Reacting to News
Episode 1016
Tom's on duty as Don takes his final vacation of the summer. In this episode, Tom discusses the silly idea of making investment decisions based on th…
3 years, 9 months ago
Bad Brokers Sell Insurance
Episode 1015
A recent study shows that brokers with a disciplinary history tend to go into the insurance industry. We explain what a "35% bonus" on a complex annu…
3 years, 9 months ago
Essentials Ignorance
Episode 1014
A study shows that a large percentage of Americans don't understand stocks. Then, we hear from a bunch of listeners:
Is an advisor likely making a dec…3 years, 9 months ago
Friday Means Questions
Episode 1013
Don's taking your questions again:
What does it take to sell an RTF?In which funds can money from VT be parked to avoid wash sale rule?What's the stor…3 years, 9 months ago
Too Little to Retire?
Episode 1012
Don and Tom discuss an all too common problem, reaching age 65 without enough money to live comfortably. What can you do if you find yourself in this…
3 years, 9 months ago
Returns Can Deceive
Episode 1011
A listener wonders if a great 38-year track record makes a fund a buy? Tom and Don explain why looking at historic returns can be problematic.
Tom sha…
3 years, 9 months ago
"Baloney Storm"
Episode 1010
You can't know the future. So, what do you do, then? Tom has some ideas.
Then, Tom takes questions:
What is the impact of a government pension on Socia…3 years, 9 months ago
Gambling and Social Security
Episode 1009
What should you do with a big jackpot? Tom is joined by Social Security expert Tom Margenau who explains how the Social Security might be saved and a…
3 years, 9 months ago
Yes, Q&A Day is back
Episode 1008
Happily, Don is back in the studio taking your wonderful questions:
Why are we being so hard on annuity salespeople?Will Voyager Digital customers get…3 years, 9 months ago
Wanna Retire Early?
Episode 1007
Tom and Don discuss an article filled with tips to help you retire at a younger age. Some a great, others not so much. Should you even consider early…
3 years, 9 months ago