Talking Real Money has a new look with better access to out latest podcasts

Listener Reviews

¡Me encanta el programa!
Great podcast. I’ve been hearing since the pandemic. Have learned a lot. Implementing learnings for my retirement. Saludos desde 🇵🇷.
Great show!
Long time listener and really appreciate your show. It’s helped navigate work to retirement through the years. Not sure about the AI jingles though. Probably because I’m not of fan of ‘oldies’.
My favorite financial advice podcast
The Talking Real Money Podcast has taught me so much about the financial services industry. After listening for the past 2½ years, I used what I learned to find a new fee-only, 100% fiduciary financial advisor this year. I also met with a Apella Wealth financial advisor out of the Connecticut office. He reviewed my investment portfolio, answered all of my questions about my financial situation, and explained the services available at Apella Wealth per my request —all at no cost. I highly recommend taking advantage of this free meeting if you're looking for financial guidance (there is no high pressure sales pitch) I've recommended this podcast to friends and family because it's educational, practical, honest, and genuinely helpful. Most importantly, it has given me the knowledge and confidence to make better financial decisions. And please keep the humor and banter coming—it makes learning about investing enjoyable!
Overall an ansolutely great Podcast, I wish it was back Love on actual radio!
Thank you Don McDonald, Tom C. Cock and Appella Wealth for this absolute superb investing podcast, I have been listening since late 2024 via Overcast honestly, but these guys are great at helping people understand the basics and even some of the details of Investing funds, in some of the best no/frills, no bologna/baloney ways! They let people know how best to diversify and what to avoid when it comes to individual stock and etf and crypto etc. gambling vs. actual diversified investing! go to talkingrealmoney.com for, full show details and learn for yourself how best these guys can actually help you financially!
Ouch
I had to stop listening to the July 30th podcast. The banter turned into an ego driven mess. Don, let Tom finish a sentence before you stomp on him. This was a bad podcast. Stopped at the 7 minute mark.
Really like the show and the gadgets
This is a very good help me think about my future and investing and they have humor with it, which makes it very nice
My Favorite Podcast
Tom and Don are the best. We are being educated at the same time as we are being entertained about such an important subject.
I never ever miss this podcast
Twenty year guaranteed immediate TIAA annuities have a return of 4%. The yearly payout is about 7.5%. I don't think the wealth managers like them because they loose AUM. Also, annuities through TIAA are probably as safe as you can get.
Still Enjoying It
Love the continuous beating of the low-cost, diversified investment portfolio drum. Keep up on exposing the crypto scam.
I never ever miss this podcast
A must listen to show. They are usually right on. Please keep up the pressure on crypto. Twenty year guaranteed immediate TIAA annuities have a return of 4%. The yearly payout is about 7.5%. I don't think the wealth managers like them because they loose AUM.
I never ever miss this podcast
A must listen to show. They are usually right on. Please keep up the pressure on crypto.
Love these guys insight and commitment
Have worked with Tom quite a bit over the years and have called in several times. Can't recommend them highly enough for financial approch and guidelines. I have done their free portfolio review and there is no hard sell, nothing shady... completely professional. They are one of the few TRUE fiduciaries that are not only required to work in your best interest, they seek out the opportunities to do so and that is rare and refreshing. They have started doing a podcast almost every day, a huge benefit to the audience and what has to be taxing on already stretched resources, but that is just more testament to their quality, integrity and commitment to their audience. Would love to hear more collaboration with Paul M. and maybe see if your Stacking Benjamin or Clark, want to reciprocate and come be a guest now that they have stopped the live call in Saturday's. Keep up the great work... and maybe give the conservatives a break guys. Honestly it's gotten to where I just have to fast forward through Don's Trump bashing and barely veiled conservative jabs, but the content is worth the eye roll. Just be honest if you are going to be political and don't hide it behind sarcasm and rhetoric, it makes it tough to trust you with something big when you can't be trusted with something small and it comes off cowardly and pandering.
Great advice
Been listening for about 3 years now. They have really great advice and are willing to help people that call or write in with questions.
The best!
30 year DIY investor through the Clark Howard School of Basic Investing. Decided to listen after hearing an ad and I’m glad I did. TRM has quickly become my 1 one podcast. I haven’t missed a show in 2-3 years. Sorry Clark! I’ve learned a lot, added more diversity to our investments and I’m feeling more comfortable on the process of generating an income from our investments when the time comes. Keep doing what you do. Love it!
Money Talks
Love listening to the old guys talk about money and investing. They seem very genuine and offer sound advice. I find myself turning off my normal channels such as ESPN just so I don’t miss an episode. I even share what I learn with co-workers.
Midwest Quilter
I just listened to your Jan 1st podcast and learned how to review your show!I’ve listened a long time but you said you never put sales people on your show…Wrong About 2-3 years ago you interviewed a guy that espoused the virtues of ESG investing. You almost lost me as a listener. Thus the 4 star review. You guys aren’t quite perfect 🫤
Simple and Sound Investing Advice
I have been listening to most of their podcasts for nearly two years, and have learned a great deal about keeping investing simple, avoiding the pitfalls of many over-priced and complex investment (and insurance) products, and what to look for in an investment advisor. They do a great job of explaining investing in a way that resonates with a broad range of listeners.
Great podcast
These two are the definition of how advisors can “do it the right way”
Practical money advice with no fees.
Have enjoyed these guys for several years. Listened to Don years ago and followed his financial advice then. These guys really want to help people save money for retirement.
Calm in the Storm
Thank you for keeping it investing, not gambling.
Valuable and informative information
Charismatic and knowledgeable hosts that make a relatively dry topic entertaining. Thanks guys.
Fun and informative
I like the mix of humor and informative investing insights!
Keep it up
Love the continuous beating of the low-cost, diversified investment portfolio drum.
Late starter
Very helpful information that has helped me clean things up and have an understanding of a better trajectory.