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Podcast: Talking Real Money - Investing Talk
Episode: Speak Your Qs
Description: A lively Friday Q&A episode tackling listener questions about FSAs vs. 401(k) contributions, BND vs. BKAG bond funds, intermediate-term bonds vs. CD ladders, Avantis fund-of-funds fees and structure, and the financial implications of New York City’s newly elected socialist mayor. The show blends practical investing guidance with jokes about annuity-salesperson Halloween costumes and a detour into political fears vs. economic realities.
0:04 Opening, Friday Q&A setup, thanks to Tom’s grandkids
0:44 Listener FSA dilemma and choosing between FSA funding or 401k
3:01 Why FSAs are painful and why a 401k wins when choo...