Talking Real Money - Investing Talk
Financial talk radio veteran, Don McDonald and former host of Serious Money on PBS, Tom Cock, join forces to talk about real money issues. In each episode, they solve real money problems, dole out real investing (not speculating) advice, and really explain the financial issues that effect all of us. Plus, it's actually fun! Talking Real Money is a podcast designed to provide the real help we all need to enjoy a really great future. Call in with your questions anytime at 855-935-TALK (8255).
Talking Real Money - Investing Talk
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Don McDonald
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Don fields listener questions on asset allocation, advisor timing, and investing complexity with his usual bias toward simplicity and self-awareness. He emphasizes that the decision to add bonds isn’t about age but about emotional tolerance for loss, shares his own shift to a more conservative 55/45 portfolio, dismisses futures markets as largely speculative noise for most investors, and advises a listener nearing retirement that while there’s no urgency to hire an advisor, the value of planning—especially around taxes and income strategy—becomes increasingly important in the early 60s.
0:04 Thunderstorm intro and Q&A format setup
1:37 100% stock portfolio—when (and how) to add bonds
5:47 Don’s personal portfolio breakdown and evolution
10:25 Futures markets explained (and why to ignore them)
13:00 When to hire a financial advisor approaching retirement
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0:04 Thunderstorm intro and Q&A format setup
1:37 100% stock portfolio—when (and how) to add bonds
5:47 Don’s personal portfolio breakdown and evolution
10:25 Futures markets explained (and why to ignore them)
13:00 When to hire a financial advisor approaching retirement
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