Talking Real Money - Investing Talk
Talking Real Money - Investing Talk
Don McDonald
It's Very Volatile!
38 minutes Posted Jul 6, 2026 at 5:00 pm.
Bitcoin and Retirement Risks
Self-Directed IRAs Under Fire
Shiny Objects, Slow Wealth
Private Equity Pitfalls
Crypto Versus Market Momentum
Ask Your Money Questions
Retirement Withdrawal Strategy
Market-Linked CD Gimmicks
Bank Scams and Fraud Alerts
Phishing, AI, and Skepticism
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Don and Tom take on the latest crypto hype cycle, arguing that Bitcoin remains speculation—not a reliable store of wealth—and that putting crypto inside retirement accounts is especially dangerous. They discuss a new self-directed IRA crypto platform, the risks of private equity and alternative assets in retirement plans, and why “get rich quickly” pitches should set off alarm bells. Then they answer two listener questions. First, Mark from Ohio asks how to prepare a retirement portfolio for ...