Talking Real Money - Investing Talk
Talking Real Money - Investing Talk
Don McDonald
Why Complicate It?
25 minutes Posted Jan 5, 2026 at 6:34 pm.
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Wall Street is pitching “fixed-maturity ETFs” as the perfect solution for retirees who want certainty, income, and peace of mind—but are they actually solving a problem that already has simpler answers? In this episode, Don and Tom break down what bonds and CDs really do, why fixed-maturity funds are being pushed so hard right now, and how fees quietly eat away at the promised benefits. Along the way, they explain the real role of bonds in a portfolio, why chasing yield is a trap, and how div...