Talking Real Money - Investing Talk
Talking Real Money - Investing Talk
Don McDonald
Fear Sells
34 minutes Posted May 20, 2026 at 4:00 pm.
Podcast Introduction
Bad Financial Advice
Target Date Funds Critique
Robinhood Transfer Bonus
Listener Questions
Tax Ramifications Discussion
Closing Remarks
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Don and Tom unload on sensationalized financial journalism, taking aim at recent articles claiming the 4% withdrawal rule and classic 60/40 portfolios are “failing” retirees. They argue that the media increasingly prioritizes fear-driven headlines over practical investing wisdom, pushing emotionally charged narratives that ignore investor behavior and long-term historical returns. The duo also push back against claims that target-date funds could wipe out retirees, explaining why diversified ...