Podcast Episode

Ep. 1975: Put the Brakes on Buy Now

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk·Don McDonald·15 September 2026·41 min

About this episode

The best portfolio cannot help much if every spare dollar disappears at checkout. Don and Tom debate practical ways to slow impulse purchases, automate saving, and build better money habits—without banning the things that make life enjoyable. A live listener call turns to TIAA and 403(b) costs, diversification, and where stocks and bonds belong across Roth and traditional accounts. Then they discuss why a pension promise depends on who stands behind it, and what investors trade when they move from a total-market fund to a factor-tilted portfolio.Questions? Comments? Click!