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Wall Street Wants You Scared
In this episode of Talking Real Money, Don McDonald and Tom Cock discuss practical strategies for navigating recessions without panic or unnecessary market timing. They critique the constant, fear-dr…
Published on 8 months ago
Your Proper Risk
Don and Tom explore the role of risk, resilience, and rational investing as they tackle stock market uncertainty, Roth conversion confusion, and Robinhood’s attempt to lure new users. They mix in pra…
Published on 8 months, 1 week ago
A Wild Ride
Wild market swings, political chaos, and investor confusion set the stage for this episode. Don and Tom break down the emotional impact of volatility, the myths of market timing, and the wisdom in st…
Published on 8 months, 1 week ago
A Fool and His Money...
In this classic swirl of candor, humor, and financial sense, Don and Tom tackle the human habit of financial foolishness—from betting big on speculative ETFs to ignoring global diversification. They …
Published on 8 months, 2 weeks ago
Q'in' and A'in'
It’s a full-on Q&A Friday as Don tackles listener questions on account consolidation, fund choices, proper bond allocation, and portfolio construction. From dissecting the merits of AVGE vs. DFAW vs.…
Published on 8 months, 2 weeks ago
Portfolio Building
Don and Tom dive into how to properly build a diversified portfolio, using a listener question about Paul Merriman’s “Four Fund Portfolio” as a launch point. They explore the essentials of asset allo…
Published on 8 months, 2 weeks ago
Tariffs Feed Inflation
This episode dives deep into the market’s latest mood swing and the potential impact of new tariffs on consumer costs—like the real price of your next iPhone. Don and Tom explain what tariffs are, ho…
Published on 8 months, 2 weeks ago
Ups and Downs
In this episode, Don and Tom address the market’s recent correction—without ever saying the “D-word.” They explain how global diversification cushions the blow, why balanced portfolios aren’t as batt…
Published on 8 months, 2 weeks ago
Inviolate Investments
In this episode of Talking Real Money, Don and Tom sound the alarm on a troubling trend: more people are dipping into their 401(k)s for emergencies. While hardship withdrawals are allowed under IRS r…
Published on 8 months, 3 weeks ago
Capital Queries
It’s Q&A Day on Talking Real Money, and Don tackles listener questions on everything from crypto and REITs to emergency funds and IRA contributions. He reiterates his firm stance against crypto as an…
Published on 8 months, 3 weeks ago