Listener Reviews

Excellent podcast!

This show is entertaining and easy to understand. It has made me think a lot about my retirement and I feel ready to move forward.

Tom and Don have great show banter and are a genuinely great listen. I have listened since I was 25 and am confident their advice has helped me perfect my portfolio with a small and value tilt. They are advocates for investors everywhere and have equipped their listeners with questions and knowledge to ensure they are receiving true fiduciary advice. I love that they bring in current events into their radio show and podcast only segments. Keep up the great work!

The “Why Take Risk” episode is the best in the history of investing podcasts. First time I ever got my wife to listen. Five hours later, we can’t stop laughing. We love you guys here in Mississippi Frank & Dawn

These guys are fantastic. A bit conservative and sometimes grumpy about bitcoin, but the investment world needs more of their type speaking to investors. Roxy should be a regular guest to break up the cranky old men shouting at crypto…..from time to time

Truths spoken by two guys who have (sorry) been around the block a couple of times (each😃). I also love the banter and mutual love and respect you guys have for each other. -Jerry PS - For the record Tom is the funny one.

As someone who has struggled with investing for 40 years, I really wish I had found the advice of Tom and Don a long time ago. I have followed the advice of some who turned out to be not so good and others who were good (Paul Merriman). However, Tom and Don give the right advice that makes it so easy. Thanks for providing a resource that I can pass on to my 30 year old daughter!

Perhaps it’s the holiday spirit talking but Tom was on fire today (Dec 18th)! Set him free more often!

I really appreciate the sound, CONSISTENT investing and money advice. It’s like hanging out with some friends who are really good with money and trustworthy. It’s so refreshing to have a financial podcast that is not selling me anything other than their own services (but I have never felt pressured). Thank you for sharing all your knowledge, keep up the good work! I started listening to financial podcasts in mid-2020 and just began listening to everything I could find. I have whittled it down to a core set of about 6 shows and Talking Real Money made the cut. I always learn at least 1 new thing with each episode. We went from no retirement savings in our early 50s to having ROTH IRAs set up, a brokerage account with much less “hodgepodge” and a rudimentary understanding of the pension plan at my husband’s work. THANKS Don & Tom!!!

I found this podcast while listening to the Clark Howard podcast, and I’m glad I found it. Tom and Don are a great team. I appreciate the straight forward approach to investing. I feel I’ve benefited from their advice and only wish I found the show sooner! If you want sound financial advice that isn’t boring or from someone trying to sell a product, then this is that podcast. Great unbiased financial advice, well maybe biased against annuities, but nonetheless a great podcast.

Many financial podcasts feel as tedious as watching paint dry. Not "Talking Real Money." Don and Tom bring a unique blend of entertainment and actionable advice, making financial topics engaging and easy to digest. Where many shows drown you in jargon, this one keeps you tuned in with its relatable discussions and lively banter. Highly recommended for those seeking both knowledge and entertainment in their financial education. Wish I would have found them years ago…

I thoroughly enjoy listening to your podcast whenever it becomes available…your clear-cut common sense advice is the reason your podcast resonates with me as much as it does not to mention the humor sprinkled in which is also much appreciated. Thank you and keep up the fantastic service you provide.

This is the most well rounded financial advice podcast I have found. Tom and Don have hilarious personalities and give non biased general recommendations for financial planning.

Super helpful info!

Tom and Don are great with the advice that they give. Great podcast!

Ron and Dom are great hosts! I know, that is not their names (inside the podcast joke). I first discovered this podcast while listening to the Clark Howard podcast (another very good podcast!). I feel that Tom and Don really have your investment back! They are not trying to sell you anything. They are just trying to help their listeners with their investment knowledge. They have a very simple investment philosophy – Invest in Broad market, low cost, Index mutual funds or ETFs. They seem to espouse this view each episode, but some of their callers say one thing, but practice something totally different. They believe that you need to keep your portfolio simple, low cost and approach retirement with a plan. They work for Apella Wealth (a fiduciary advisor), but recommend if that doesn’t work for you just make sure your advisor is a fiduciary (someone who puts your best interest first). I highly recommend this podcast!

First, boo-hoo to the trolls writing juvenile and misinformed poor reviews here. Go hide under some other bridge. This show offers sound advice, perspectives on current economic and financial news and wit that comes across as unscripted and fresh. Those attributes aren’t easy to produce and Tom and Don deliver them with high production value almost every day. Thanks for a great show!

I had to take over the finances for my grandma. I found this podcast. They were slow to explaining the basics, but I picked it up over time. I felt safe and comfortable starting my own investments off their policies. They don’t tell you to buy or sell depending on how the market is moving. They preach the same message week to week, buy and hold the market. No hysteria. But they TRY to make their dad jokes hysterical :)

I have just started listening to your podcast for about 3 weeks and I can’t get enough of your input about how and where to invest. Thank you for what you do !

These guys are the real thing in that if you listen on a continuing basis you will learn a bunch about the fundamentals of investing for a lifetime!

I found this podcast through an ad on the Clark Howard podcast and, for me, it is a breath of fresh air —a bit like wearing a comfortable old sweatshirt— you just don’t want it to end I love the humor and sound advice is they are really talking real money.

I've been listening to your podcasts for about a year usually when I'm on the treadmill while I'm at the gym. I like your investment philosophy and follow your advice with my portfolio. I would give you 5 stars but the constant overtalking and interupting each other (especially by Don) is a bit annoying. A little of that goes a long, long way. Other than that I love the podcast and keep up the good work. Thank you for the advice.

I found these guys about 2 years ago, and I love listening to Don and Tom! Their financial advice is spot on and genuine. They are not selling any product, just helping people with investing. And they are funny, both in their own way. Tom comes with the dad jokes and Don with all the witty references. I will skip other podcasts when life gets busy, but I always catch up on Talking Real Money. These guys truly provide a public service that everyone should take advantage of!

So informative and straight forward! I love listening because I learn so much AND Tom and Don have such a GREAT sense of humor!!! No dull and drab mundane talk here .. I am hooked and can’t wait to listen every day!