The big money stories of the week. Gold got hammered. Is there any reason to own it? The 9 worst companies to work for. Larry Swedroe helps cut through the mutual fund confusion. Professor Ken French explains the artithmetic of active management. Finally,

All Don asks is that members of the financial industry tell the truth. What are the best funds for a globally diversified portfolio. Why do doctors invest so badly, the White Coat Investor shares his insights. How well does rebalancing actually perform? I

Countdown to debt ceiling continues. What might happen when be hit it? The top iTunes money podcasts: What are they selling? What will the future look like? A caller wants to increase his credit score. Why can insurance investment salespeople get away wit

What might slamming against the debt ceiling do to you and how we can actually eliminate a budget deficit today (hint: you won't like it). Give your kids the best gift EVER! Does active management of investments add value? Plus, the "deep" web and BitCoin

From 60 Minutes, the great disability scam. A caller is looking for rising dividends for his portfolio. Some great reasons for using passive portfolios. Don reviews Investors Business Daily. How much real estate should you have in your portfolio? The best

Don's Friday Final Financial News and Commentary Countdown. The only money news program you need to hear all week. Don's puts his choices for the top money news stories of the week in a listeners perspective.

This is a special hour of the Don McDonald Show, focusing on the basics of managing and making money. We start with how much emergency money you need, Don's more economically sound system for paying off debt, building a retirement fund, the right way to i

"Still trying to shop the Obamacare web site" update. A caller needs help figuring out the best investments to lquidate in retirement. We play the game "Are These Fees Fair?" Plus, Larry Swedroe tells us how to "Invest Like Buffet." 

On the first day of the government shutdown, Don tries to go through the process of signing up for Obamacare. What is the best way to take income from your investments in retirement. Where is the best plave to keep emergency money. What's up with hedge fu

The way we consume and pay for home entertainment is changing whether providers like it or not. Another mail offer for a free dinner. What is Jim Cramer's definition of true diversification? Plus, more on the outrageous promises being made by a few, very