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Podcast: Talking Real Money - Investing Talk
Episode: Q&A 2026
Description: Questions? Comments?The calendar flipped, but the rules didn’t. In this New Year Friday Q&A, Don tackles listener questions on longevity annuities (QLACs), legacy insurance mistakes, advice-only advisory services, and the growing trend toward complex fixed-income systems and alternative investments. From insurance math that favors the house to eye-watering fees dressed up as innovation, the message stays consistent: simplicity beats sophistication, fees matter, and global diversification works the same whether you live in Seattle or Spain.0:00 New year, new Q&A — and why January changes nothing1:30 QLACs explained and why the math stil...