Listener Reviews

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.

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 🫤

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.

These two are the definition of how advisors can “do it the right way”

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.

Thank you for keeping it investing, not gambling.

Charismatic and knowledgeable hosts that make a relatively dry topic entertaining. Thanks guys.

I like the mix of humor and informative investing insights!

Love the continuous beating of the low-cost, diversified investment portfolio drum.

Very helpful information that has helped me clean things up and have an understanding of a better trajectory.

I have tried out several investing/retirement shows, but this one is the only one that keeps my attention.

Don and Tom answer questions about money and have fun while doing it. I find their responses to be accurate and practical. They tackle a range of topics involving money. Wish I had found this podcast sooner so I would have benefited from their insights earlier. It’s the first podcast I listen to each day. Thanks Don and Tom!

I’ve been listening to financial related shows since the 1980s starting with radio then migrating to podcasts. Don and Tom are as fair balanced and straight shooters as you will find anywhere. They have been there, done that, and have no dog in the fight. They are simply trying to impart the wisdom they have acquired over several decades. Unlike 90% of other radio shows and podcast, they are not trying to sell you anything. They know from experience that you want to be the tortoise and not the hare.

Of course Don listens to John Oliver, like a normal Floridian Republican would do. Your other podcast should be called “Lib Reading”! Keep up the great woke!

Tom and Don share really sound information about how to manage and invest your money. They try to keep it as simple as possible so the info is sensible from all.

Hey Don and Tom, this review is long overdue. I have been lazy to post. I have been listening to your podcasts for at least the last 5 plus years. You guys are so humorous and the friendly banter is amazing. I have fallen a few weeks behind . Currently on the last week of November episodes. And trust me when they say there is no upselling or gimmicks when you call Tom’s team. I had a call with Tom and Roxy a few months ago and was never upsold anything. To be fair however, I feel they might have a slight bias against owning individual real estate assets as investments, and of course the infamous Bitcoin 😀 Also, I feel that they push Avantis and Dimensional products, even when there are cheaper Vanguard and Schwab products

Informative and engaging, more importantly they gave me the confidence and knowledge to self manage my taxable and retirement accounts.

I have listened to this podcast for years. The hosts offer actionable and understandable advice for do it yourselfers. They cover a range of options so you can have one or two funds or if you prefer several to get to similar results. To boot, they are so entertaining—Don the curmudgeon with his (faux?) outrage and the ever-avuncular Tom to smooth things out when Don is in high dudgeon. It’s always a treat when Roxy joins as well.

I’ve made Tom & Don a regular part of my walks. They’ve provide me with great insights, ways to rethink about my financial hodgepodge and begin to get things in line. I miss T&D of I go a few days without listening but then I’m happy to be able to binge listen 😃. Also, the length of each episode is perfect for my listening pleasure. Keep up the great work Tom & Don 👍🏻😃

Love the show. Don’t get why the haters have to leave negative reviews. If you don’t like it, don’t listen. I do find it “fascinating” how Tom says “etc, etc, etc” multiple times per show. Keep up the great work guys. My favorite podcast and I listen to several.

When Tom and Roxy said they didn’t know who JL Collins was all members of the FIRE community, and most other personal finance devotees, let out a collective gasp. He’s a HUGE figure in personal finance. The Simple Path To Wealth is revered by many people doing DIY personal finance.

I agree with Don when he said that people tend to talk up investments when they too are invested in that said investment. Don was talking about Bitcoin, but it could be anything. Great observation and insight Don, I guess time will be the ultimate judge on Bitcoin.

Entertaining show when they are able to leave their political bias out. They say they are unbiased, but over and over again they will call a tax break by the GOP “pandering” while not applying the same standard to student loans or other free stuff provided by the Dems . Can’t trust the new head of the BLS or the new FED Chair, but we have unending faith that all the data was unbiased from the previous ones? And you are so sure of that how? If they were consistent in their criticisms, I could let it slide.

Tom, Don, and Roxie, I love listening to the show! It's very educational and entertaining at the same time! Talking Real Money is really good at stressing what not to do - bad annuities, crypto, high fees, etc., and really excels in this area. Tom and Don are dedicated to educate and serve their listeners. Roxie is so well spoken, articulate, and makes understanding questions on Q & A so much simpler to understand. Thanks for all you do! Thanks Tom for reviewing my portfolio earlier, it's truly appreciated! Aubin