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"Something More with Chris Boyd" is a financial talk show where we talk about not only those important dollar and cents issues, but also the quality-of-life issues that make the money matters matter. In addition to speaking about investment and planning concerns, we often invite guests to join us each week for new episodes & send in your questions/comments to: AMR-Info@wealthenhancement.com
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Every other week host Erin Leafe is joined by a fellow romance lover, newbie or author to discuss all things romance and romance novels.
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Why we ask the questions we ask – Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry explain why financial advisors ask so many questions. Many of the questions may not seem relevant to the creation of a financial plan. The conversation starts with the first meeting which Chris calls the “getting to know you meeting” and follow up document gathering. Subjects covered inclu…
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Estate Planning – With all the changes to the laws regarding estate planning and income taxes, Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry welcome Attorney Keats Boyd to the program. The conversation starts out with some basic estate planning techniques. The topics evolve into an in-depth dialogue on Trusts, Secure Act, Tax Cuts & Jobs Act, and Roth Conversions. Att…
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Is Money the Main Concern of Retirement? – Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry begin this episode with a review and commentary on the economic news of the week, including PPI, CPI, Retail Sales, and Unemployment data. Chris and Jeff then turn to the non-financial aspects of retirement planning, including deciding how you will allocate new found time in retir…
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Planning for College – Cozy Whitman of College Inside Track joins Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry to discuss the many challenges of planning for college. The conversation starts out with an announcement that the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will not be available on the scheduled date of October 1 st . Topics covered during the podcast…
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New RMD rules are here! - The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has finally issued the regulations related to the SECURE 2.0 Act. Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry provide the details of the new rules and advice on different strategies for Required Minimum Distributions (RMD) from retirement accounts. After reviewing the new regulations, Chris and Jeff talk a…
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So Much in the News- Should investors worry?
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So much in the news – should investors worry? – If you have spent any time watching the news lately, it is easy to become worried about how your finances and investments might be negatively impacted. Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry dig into several items in the news this past week, including growing tensions between Israel and Iran, increased stock marke…
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Chris & Brian review the outlook for risk and opportunities
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In this episode recorded on Thursday, August 1st, Chris and Brian dive into the key insights from the recent client webinar. They review the outlook for risk and opportunities, explaining their strategic shift from an overweight position in Mega Cap Growth stocks to a more diversified approach, including Small Caps, Utilities, and buffered risk str…
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Social Security ins and outs Part 2 with Marcia Mantell
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Social Security ins and outs (Part 2 of 2) – Marcia Mantell of Mantell Retirement rejoins the program with Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry for a continuing conversation on the topic of Social Security. The trio starts out with an explanation of how Social Security benefits are calculated. Chris and Jeff present a series of special circumstances and how t…
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ERISA and Medicare (Part 1 of 2) – Marcia Mantell of Mantell Retirement joins Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry. The segment starts off with the recognition that the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) is about to turn 50 years old! Marcia outlines the history and goals of ERISA. The conversation turns to a detailed review of the Medica…
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Investment Fallacies – Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry review a recent Morningstar article (see link below) about investment fallacies. The pair have an in-depth conversation about a variety of financial planning beliefs (which may or may not be true), including the pending demise of Social Security, lower expected equity/stock returns, the limits of ind…
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How likely are you to need Long-Term Care?
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How likely are you to need Long-Term Care? Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry dig into the data on the average incidence and duration of long-term care needs and who is most likely to have a severe, sustained, long-term care incident. During this episode, Chris and Jeff review a recent article from Morningstar (see link below) which outlines the likelihood …
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Which of these things doesn't belong? – Do you know what types of investments are legally prohibited from being in an individual retirement account (IRA)? Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry outline in detail the various categories of investments that are not allowed to be inside an IRA. The conversation turns to a detailed dialogue of investments that may b…
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Including family in your financial planning
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Including family in your financial planning – While many people wish to keep their financial planning completely private, as one ages, it can be prudent to inform family members of your financial planning, estate planning, and help that may be needed from the family. Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry dig into this subject as Chris shares a personal story a…
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Inflation falling, markets rising – Fresh off the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry discuss recent economic data and how it is impacting markets and the Federal Reserve’s posture on interest rates. Jeff summarizes recent stock market returns and reviews the AAII Investor Sentiment Survey (see links below) and Chris commen…
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Lessons from the Morningstar Investor Conference
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Lessons from the Morningstar Investor Conference – After attending the Morningstar Investors Conference, Chris Boyd summaries lessons learned. Chris starts out by sharing a chance meeting with legendary investor Mario Gabelli. Chris goes on to share what he took away from Morningstar’s CEO Kumal Lapoor’s comments at the Conference which in part pre…
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First half review of the markets for 2024
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First half review of the markets – Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry welcome Brian Regan to the episode for a review of market returns for the first half of 2024. The conversation turns to a detailed analysis of Nvidia returns, including a history of the company and an outlook for other companies in the semiconductor industry. Chris asks Brian about his ou…
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Misconceptions about your Money – Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry explore common misconceptions about money that can put your retirement plan in jeopardy. The conversation starts out with diversification dangers of single stock investing. Chris offers specific examples of mistakes people make and offers some guidelines to consider. Jeff warns listeners t…
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Retirement: Income and Taxes – Almost 20% of people over sixty-five are still working. In this episode, Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry discuss the various financial and emotional reasons that retirees continue to work beyond the typical retirement age. The conversation continues with a detailed dialogue about how working before and after Social Security…
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Gary Quinzel on Markets, Economy, and Election
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Gary Quinzel on Markets, Economy, and Election – Chris Boyd welcomes Gary Quinzel who is the Vice President of Portfolio Consulting with Wealth Enhancement Group. Gary offers his commentary on the recent strength of the stock market and economy, including digging into recent inflation data and the direction of interest rates. Jeff Perry joins and a…
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Behavioral Wealth and Personal Finance – Behavioral Wealth Specialists Cohen Taylor and Wendell Clarke join Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry for a lively discussion on how financial planners can best serve their clients. Cohen and Wendell explain how the qualitative aspects of wealth management in a framework around emotional and behavioral components of …
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Pensions – Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry explore the various issues surrounding pension decision options. The in-depth dialogue starts off with a discussion a recent client was facing and how a range of factors influence what is best for each individual. At the 25- minute mark the conversation moves to how the Massachusetts state and municipal pension …
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Is Inflation Easing? – Brian Regan joins the episode with Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry to review the inflation data from the past week, including the Consumer Price Index and the Producer Price Index, both of which show signs of a recent lower rate of inflation. Brian offers detailed commentary of the specifics beyond the headlines and which data poin…
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In this episode, Chris Boyd CFP®, CASL, CEPS catches up with Bob Powell CFP®, RMA® to discuss the pressing issue of financial exploitation, focusing on scams and schemes. Bob Powell highlights the prevalence of financial scams, particularly those targeting elderly individuals, with statistics showing significant financial losses and many cases goin…
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“R” or “D” who is better for your portfolio?
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“R” or “D” who is better for your portfolio? – Do investors do better under a Republican or a Democrat President and Congress? How about when the federal government power is divided between the political parties? Chris Boyd reviews “Y- Chart” data with Jeff Perry for this engaging review of what really matters to investor performance. Chris and Jef…
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The work-from-home stocks – Brian Regan joins Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry for a conversation about the work-from-home pandemic era stocks, including Zoom, Twilio, and Peloton. The trio discusses how each company exemplifies the highs and lows of pandemic-fueled growth and the challenges of sustaining momentum in a post- pandemic world. Brian offers h…
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Feelings vs. Facts – As a follow up to a recent discussion about how the majority of Americans feel as if the economy is in a recession and the financial markets are struggling, Brian Regan joins Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry to talk about how the emotions/feelings of many clients do not match the data. Chris proposes a theory that much of this disconn…
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Memorial Day Weekend and In the News – With Memorial Day approaching, Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry reflect on the true meaning of Memorial Day. They highlight the Cape Cod Cares for the Troops event happening on Sunday, May 26 th (see link below) as they outline the excellent work done by Michelle and Dylan DeSilva. Chris and Jeff next discuss that de…
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Duffy Health Center Update – Heidi Nelson, CEO of Duffy Health Center joins Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry with an update on Duffy’s efforts to prevent and serve the homeless individuals and families on Cape Cod. Heidi shares a personal announcement of her upcoming 2025 retirement and offers her thoughts on recent data concerning the scope of homelessne…
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Best Night - Cape Cod – Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry welcome Bert Talerman, President of Cape Cod 5 Bank. The episode starts off with congratulations to Bert for being recognized with the Visionary Award from the Cape and Islands United Way. Chris outlines the various efforts the United Way provides funding and services. Bert next answers Chris’s ques…
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What is it worth? The Value of an advisor
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What is it worth? – How does one put a value on collaborating with a good financial advisor? Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry explore this question and more. Chris and Jeff begin the conversation by outlining the various roles of a financial advisor. Chris explains the importance of working with a Fiduciary. Jeff suggests a 3-question test before selectin…
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8 Ways to become poor in your Retirement – Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry review an article which outlines common financial mistakes baby boomers are making in their retirement years (see link below). Having too much consumer debt, starting social security too soon, having too much house, not having a realistic budget, and selling your investments at th…
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Cape Cod Housing Challenges – Alisa Magnotta from the Housing Assistance Corp (HAC) of Cape Cod joins Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry to discuss the numerous housing related challenges in the region. Alisa reviews the wide range of services and programs of HAC in attempts to bridge issues between homelessness and homeownership. The discussion highlights …
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What is the economic data telling us? – Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry explore the financial data reports from the past week, including the Producer Price Index, Consumer Price Index, Retail Sales, and Consumer Debt. Chris reviews comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell regarding the Federal Reserve’s efforts to tame inflation. Jeff discuss…
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Should you worry about a declining birth rate?
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Should you worry about a declining birth rate? –The world is at a startling demographic milestone. Sometime soon, the global fertility rate will drop below the point needed to keep population constant. It may have already happened. Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry review a recent Wall Street Journal article discussing what declining birth rates mean to th…
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Earnings and what really matters – Chris Boyd welcomes Brian Regan to the show. With approximately 80% of corporate earnings reported for this quarter, Brian outlines common trends he is seeing from these earnings. Jeff Perry questions Brian about areas of concern that CEO’s and investors may be focused on. Brian explains how he approaches evaluati…
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5 Conversations with your Financial Advisor
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5 Conversations with your Financial Advisor - Based on the recently published article in Financial Planning (linked below), there are five extraordinary circumstances that go beyond the basic retirement planning that advisors should address with clients. The topics of discussion include non-traditional relationships and what happens when things go …
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Mail Bag- Still working exception to 401Ks
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Mail Bag – For this episode, Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry open the “Mail Bag” and discuss questions from clients and listeners. Chris and Jeff start the episode with a Happy Mother’s Day wish. During the episode, Chris and Jeff discuss the “Still Working” exception related to 401Ks and required minimum distributions (RMDs), how to use a QCD (qualified…
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The Retirement Smile – Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry explore personal spending patterns when people enter retirement. The Retirement Smile shows increased spending in the early and late stages of retirement. Chris and Jeff dig into the reasons for this phenomenon and how to create a financial plan to best reflect projected spending and capital needs. C…
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17th Anniversary & Changing Times – The Something More with Chris Boyd Radio Show has been on WXTK 95.1FM for 17 years! Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry have a wide- ranging conversation about how the radio show has changed and developed over the years. With a little bit of reminiscing and looking into the future, Chris offers his personal thoughts and bu…
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AI and the Human Element of Marketing – Michael Byrnes of Byrnes Consulting joins Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry to discuss how Artificial Intelligence is changing how companies do business and how consumers receive information. In addition to discussing how changes in technology impact businesses and the manner in which they market their goods and serv…
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In the News this Week – For this episode, Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry dig into financially related news items from the last week. Chris and Jeff start off with a discussion of the Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates at current levels. Chris and Jeff explore the direct and indirect impacts of such a decision on the stock market, mortgage…
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Investors who are more like Gamblers – Brian Regan, Team AMR’s Senior Portfolio Manager, joins Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry and shares his commentary on what he perceives as a growing trend of people “gambling” in the stock market by investing in financially unsound companies. Brian goes into detail and reflects how far too many people are buying stoc…
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Wrap up - Stop Sabotaging Your Retirement Plans
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Wrap up - Stop Sabotaging Your Retirement Plans – Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry continue a previous conversation about how to avoid some of the more common mistakes people make that can be harmful to their retirement planning. The dialogue starts out with the mistake of investing too conservatively and how inflation will erode your financial plan. Chri…
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In the News this week – Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry dig into the top financial news stories of the week. The segment starts off with a review of the recent stock market volatility. Chris reminds listeners of the first quarter results and that corrections in the stock market are common. The conversation shifts to several economic data points from the …
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Special Needs Planning – Charlie Massimo joins Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry for an engaging discussion concerning the various financial planning issues for parents of special needs children. Charlie shares his personal story of having two sons with autism and the many financial and personal challenges. Topic areas discussed during the episode are esta…
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Financial Literacy – April is Financial Literacy Month and Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry share their thoughts on what financial and consumer topics should be included in everyone’s knowledge. The pair reviews the growing trend of states requiring a financial literacy class for high school students. Chris and Jeff also discuss various tactics available …
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Stop Sabotaging Your Retirement Plans – Referencing a recently published article from Sarah Newcomb, PhD, Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry review a number of subjects that can put your retirement plan in jeopardy. Chris and Jeff start off the episode with a reminder that everyone should have their estate plan in place long before retirement. Jeff reflects…
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What’s my Number? – In this episode, Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry explore the commonly asked question of “How much do I need to save to be able to enjoy a comfortable retirement?” While this “number” is different for each individual or couple, the below referenced article indicates that the result of a recent survey pegs the figure of $1.5M. Chris & J…
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Level 5 - Abundance – Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry wrap up their previous discussions concerning the 5 Levels of Wealth by discussing the subject of “Abundance”. The pair offer their thoughts on how living in abundance occurs when one is able to align their financial wealth with their personal values and desired purpose resulting in full contentment. …
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Looking Back/Looking Forward – Senior Portfolio Manager Brian Regan joins Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry with his commentary on the first quarter returns in the stock market. The conversation naturally moves to a forward-looking view of the second quarter and beyond. Brian outlines the “Bull” and “Bear” cases for the remainder of 2024. The dialogue cove…
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