Talking Real Money - Investing Talk
Hosted by Don and Tom · Don McDonald
4.5from 1,062 ratings
- 2,394
- Episodes
- 634
- Transcribed
- 1,062
- Ratings
- Daily
- Cadence
- 2018
- First episode
- 436M
- YouTube views
About 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).
- Publisher
- Don McDonald
- Category
- business · education
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 29 Mar 2018
- Latest episode
- 6 Nov 2026
Latest episodes
634 of 2,394 episodes have a transcript.
6 Nov 2026TRANSCRIPT
Ep. 2016: Five Questions, Clearer Choices
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Ep. 2015: The Smart Money Myth
4 Nov 2026TRANSCRIPT
Ep. 2014: The Inflation You Feel
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Ep. 2016: Five Questions, Clearer Choices
Published 6 Nov 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] It doesn't go to your heirs. It doesn't go to your spouse unless you have a joint life deal. So that's the downside. The fact of the matter is they pay probably, you may be able to find one as high as about 7% in income. But remember, part of that is your own money coming back to you. […]
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- YouTube views
- 436,336,279
- Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
- Apple Podcasts (US)
- 4.5 / 5
- 838 ratings
- Spotify
- 4.5 / 5
- 224 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 87 / 100
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- Quality
- 98
- Social presence
- 0
- YouTube
- 93
- Engagement
- 99
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Who hosts Talking Real Money - Investing Talk?
Don and Tom host the show. Published by Don McDonald.
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