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).
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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).
A lively Friday Q&A episode tackling listener questions about FSAs vs. 401(k) contributions, BND vs. BKAG bond funds, intermediate-term bonds vs. CD ladders, Avantis fund-of-funds fees and structure, and the financial implications of New York City’s newly elected socialist mayor. The show blends practical investing guidance with jokes about annuity-salesperson Halloween costumes and a detour into political fears vs. economic realities.
0:04 Opening, Friday Q&A setup, thanks to Tom’s grandkids
0:44 Listener FSA dilemma and choosing between FSA funding or 401k
3:01 Why FSAs are painful and why a 401k wins when choosing one or the other
5:57 Comparing BND and BKAG bond funds, holdings, universe, credit quality
9:01 Listener joke: “scariest Halloween costume is an annuity salesperson”
9:55 Moving CD-ladder money to VGIT or BIV; differences and trade-offs
12:22 Thoughts on iShares LifePath target-date ETF (ITDC)
12:33 Why Avantis fund-of-funds exist and whether you pay double fees
15:36 Underlying fund costs inside AVGE and how the total expense ratio works
16:21 Question about NYC’s new socialist mayor and financial impact fears
17:54 Walking through political fears vs. practical economic reality
21:55 Why one politician can’t radically reshape a city’s economic fate
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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).
