Something More With Chris Boyd Show Podcasts

Beware of Frauds and Scams – Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry focus this episode with an update on recent methods that criminals are using to steal your funds and your identity.  Chris and Jeff begin by discussing the growing use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to trick victims into providing personal information.  Other topics covered are spoofing, phishing, and customer service fakes.  The conversation turns to methods to safeguard against becoming an identity theft victim, including credit freezes, requesting fraud alerts, enrolling in multifactor authentication, and checking your bank and credit card statements.   The AMR Team is seeking your opinions on the Something More podcast.  To participate in our survey, please click the following link:  https://lnkd.in/ekcsvPaM For more information or to reach Chris Boyd, Russ Ball or Jeff Perry, click the following link:  https://www.wealthenhancement.com/s/advisor-teams/amr

Small Business Saturday and Giving Tuesday – With the holiday season being in full swing, Chris Boyd, Jeff Perry, and Russ Ball start of with a discussion on how to manage the financial pressures that many people face during the holiday season.  Jeff shares his thoughts on budgeting and low-cost gift giving.   Chris next emphasizes the importance of supporting local businesses during the holiday shopping season.  The dialogue flows to the dominance of online shopping.  The trio discuss Giving Tuesday and Chris outlines various financial and tax planning techniques which allow for the most efficient and effective charitable giving. The AMR Team is seeking your opinions on the Something More podcast.  To participate in our survey, please click the link below:  https://lnkd.in/ekcsvPaM For more information or to reach Chris Boyd, Russ Ball or Jeff Perry, click the following link:  https://www.wealthenhancement.com/s/advisor-teams/amr 

Mail Bag with Brian Regan – Senior Portfolio Manager Brian Regan joins Jeff Perry and Russ Ball to answer client questions. The episode begins with Brian responding to a 70-year-old client who has approximately $100K in Verizon stock and very much enjoys the dividend of 6.5%. Brian provides the pros and cons of having such a concentrated position. The next client question comes from a couple in their 40’s who are saving for retirement primarily using 401Ks. They want to know if they should add international stock funds to their retirement accounts. Brian shares why this is a good idea despite a recent history of lagging returns for international funds. The AMR Team is seeking your opinions on the Something More podcast. To participate in our survey, please click the following link: https://lnkd.in/ekcsvPaM For more information or to reach Chris Boyd, Russ Ball or Jeff Perry, click the following link: https://www.wealthenhancement.com/s/advisor-teams/amr  

The Future of You – Co-founders of “The Future of You” Nan Ives and Lisa Stornaielo join Jeff Perry and Russ Ball for a non-financial planning discussion focusing on how someone in retirement should Rebalance Your Life, Connect to Your Purpose, Activate “ReTRYmen” and Launch Your Life Plan. Nan and Lisa share their experiences with how their clients work through the opportunities and challenges they face when they step away from their full-time careers. To find out more about The Future of You, click the link below: https://www.thefutureofyou.com/ The AMR Team is seeking your opinions on the Something More podcast. To participate in our survey, please click the link below: https://lnkd.in/ekcsvPaM For more information or to reach Chris Boyd, Russ Ball or Jeff Perry, click the following link: https://www.wealthenhancement.com/s/advisor-teams/amr  

Lessons from clients – Chris Boyd, Jeff Perry, and Russ Ball review a variety of commonly discussed client financial planning issues. With the rise of stock prices in companies such as Nvidia, some investors find themselves with a sizable portion of their investment portfolio concentrated in a single holding. Chris leads the discussion of the best moves for such investors. The trio next reviews the challenges many people face in accurately predicting their retirement cash flow. The trio discusses challenges and methods of putting together an accurate financial plan. The AMR Team is seeking your opinions on the Something More podcast. To participate in our survey, please click the link below: https://lnkd.in/ekcsvPaM For more information or to reach Chris Boyd or Jeff Perry, click the below link: https://www.wealthenhancement.com/s/advisor-teams/amr  

Year-end tax planning – With the end of the calendar year fast approaching, Chris Boyd, Jeff Perry, and Russ Ball discuss strategic tax planning topics. Topics covered include, RMDs, charitable giving, tax-loss harvesting, IRA contributions, tax deductions, and long-term tax planning. For listeners who would like a complimentary 2024 Tax Planning Checklist, they may contact Team AMR at the link below. The AMR Team is seeking your opinions on the Something More podcast. To participate in our survey, please click the link below: https://lnkd.in/ekcsvPaM For more information or to reach Chris Boyd or Jeff Perry, click the below link: https://www.wealthenhancement.com/s/advisor-teams/amr  

Where are Mortgage Rates headed? – Robert Foos, President of Sparrow Mortgage discusses the current state of the home mortgage market with Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry. The conversation starts off with the likely impacts for mortgage rates due to the recent election. Robert answers questions regarding the mortgage application process, debt to income ratios, types of income that qualify for a mortgage, self-employment situations, and programs for first time homebuyers. At the end of the segment, Robert mentions community events in the Falmouth area that he is involved with (see links below). For more information or to reach Chris Boyd or Jeff Perry, click the below link: https://www.wealthenhancement.com/s/advisor-teams/amr To reach Robert Foos, Sparrow Mortgage, or the events mentioned, see the links below: https://sparrowmortgage.com/ Katie's Cure https://www.katiescureals.com/ Sip & Shop Small www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1072818018186092&set=pb.100063737103399.- 2207520000  

The Case for International Investing with Nick Paul, MFS – Nicholas J. Paul, CFA who serves as the Equity Portfolio Manager for MFS joins Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry for an in-depth discussion about using mutual funds for international investing. Related topics covered include the potential impacts from the recent election, the growing national debt, tariffs, deglobalization, emerging markets, and currency risk. During the episode Chris and Nick also discuss the benefits of active management for international investing. For more information or to reach Chris Boyd or Jeff Perry, click the below link: https://www.wealthenhancement.com/s/advisor-teams/amr  

Meaning of Money – Cohen Taylor and Wendell Clarke join Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry for a dynamic conversation about the Meaning of Money. This episode is about a lot more than counting the dollars! Topics discussed include, why we give money meaning, money and emotion, money and relationships, identifying influences/origins of money messages, illustrating impact of money messages on financial behaviors, and highlighting impact on advisor/client relationship. For more information or to reach Chris Boyd or Jeff Perry, click the below link: https://www.wealthenhancement.com/s/advisor-teams/amr  

RMD’s and things to remember – Just back from the Ed Slott conference in San Diego, Chris Boyd shares a variety of tax and financial planning topics with co-host Jeff Perry. The conversation begins with brief commentary on the upcoming elections. Next Chris shares detailed lessons about Required Minimum Distributions. The dialogue transitions to items to consider before the end of the year, including retirement contributions, Roth conversions, charitable giving and QCD’s. For more information or to reach Chris Boyd or Jeff Perry, click the below link: https://www.wealthenhancement.com/s/advisor-teams/amr

Election and Investing – Senior Portfolio Manager Brian Regan joins Jeff Perry for a lively discussion about how the upcoming election may impact the markets and investors. The podcast starts out with a review of how the stock market has performed under prior Presidents. Brian shares detailed commentary of the likely economic outcomes of a Trump or Harris presidency. Jeff and Brian dig into issues of tax policy, deficit spending, employment, tariffs, and geo-politics. For more information or to reach Chris Boyd, Brian Regan or Jeff Perry, click the below link: https://www.wealthenhancement.com/s/advisor-teams/amr  

Retirement Confidence – In this episode, Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry discuss the 34th Annual Retirement Confidence Survey conducted by the Employee Benefit Research Institute and Greenwald Research. Chris and Jeff dig into topics surveyed which include responses about Social Security, pensions, IRAs/401Ks, inflation, working after retirement and various expected sources of income. The discussion goes off on a tangent as the pair discuss the non-financial aspects of retirement planning. Chris also invites you to join him at an upcoming seminar titled “Your Retirement Countdown”. Click the link below to read the entire Retirement Conference Survey: https://www.ebri.org/docs/default-source/rcs/2024-rcs/2024-rcs-release- report.pdf?sfvrsn=2447072f_2 For more information or to reach Chris Boyd or Jeff Perry, click the below link: https://www.wealthenhancement.com/s/advisor-teams/amr  

End of Year Planning – Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry review financial planning and tax strategies investors may wish to consider prior to the end of the year. Topics discussed are RMD’s, estate planning, life insurance, charitable giving, deferring income, accelerating expenses, capital gains/loss harvesting and Roth conversions. Chris also reminds everyone why it is important to check and update your beneficiaries. Chris and Jeff also inform listeners of the new AMR Team office location in Hyannis and discuss the recent Grand Opening ceremony. For more information or to reach Chris Boyd or Jeff Perry, click the below link: https://www.wealthenhancement.com/s/advisor-teams/amr  

College Planning – Part 2 – Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry introduce part two from their recent College Planning webinar. In this segment, Chris and Jeff introduce Cozy Wittman of College Inside Track. Cozy offers her thoughts on how to find the best “fit” for your student in the college selection. In addition, Cozy outlines the financial aid process and dispels some commonly held beliefs of which colleges may be the best value. Cozy also explains the FAFSA process and offers her advice as to what students and families should do with the announcement of the FAFSA opening delay. To watch the entire College Planning webinar, click the link below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m55DXWD7HaA For more information or to reach Chris Boyd or Jeff Perry, click the below link: https://www.wealthenhancement.com/s/advisor-teams/amr  

College Planning – Part 1 – Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry introduce the first of two episodes from their recent College Planning webinar. In this segment, Chris and Jeff discuss the current and future cost of college and whether college is still worth the cost. Chris and Jeff then turn to the different ways to save and invest for future college expenses. The conversation focuses on the use of 529 plans. Jeff highlights why grandparents may be the best choice to set up a 529 plan. Chris and Jeff discuss what happens to 529 plan funds if they are not needed for college expenses. To watch the entire College Planning webinar, click the link below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m55DXWD7HaA For more information or to reach Chris Boyd or Jeff Perry, click the below link: https://www.wealthenhancement.com/s/advisor-teams/amr  

The Survey Says – Aya Yoshioka CFA of Wealth Enhancement joins Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry to discuss the findings of Wealth Enhancement’s recent Retirement Lifestyle Study (linked below). The conversation begins with the survey’s top political concerns of the respondents as being inflation and taxes. Aya answers questions of the significance of elections and the stock market. Jeff outlines the lifestyle and happiness survey data among different generations. Chris asks Aya for her thoughts on the various geo-political events and how they could impact investors. https://www.wealthenhancement.com/s/blog/retirement-lifestyle-survey- MC5U5DUQSIRZCBLLM7CYSIKO6YLM For more information or to reach Chris Boyd or Jeff Perry, click the below link: https://www.wealthenhancement.com/s/advisor-teams/amr  

Does China care about our elections? – China expert and Attorney Andrew Singer joins Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry for a timely discussion of whether China really cares who wins elections in the United States or is China most interested in division and disruption? In addition to the U.S. Election, Andrew responds to questions about Chinese life & culture, tariffs, and alliances with North Korea and Russia. Andrews also offers commentary concerning China’s conflicts in the region, including the Philippines, Vietnam and India. For a related recent article by Andrew Singer, click the link below: https://www.andrewsingerchina.com/post/china-the-presidential-election For more information or to reach Chris Boyd or Jeff Perry, click the below link: https://www.wealthenhancement.com/s/advisor-teams/amr  

Critical Financial Steps to Take Before You Retire – Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry discuss a list of items that should be considered before you retire. On the top of the list is figuring out what role working part-time will play after you retire from your fulltime work. The conversation turns to Social Security planning and how it fits into the overall retirement income puzzle. Jeff warns listeners of the impact of failing to plan for future inflation. Chris shares his thoughts why it is so critical to identify your own retirement income style before you retire and suggests that people should practice spending in the context of your retirement budget. The last step people should take as they are approaching retirement is to start structuring their portfolio for retirement. Chris summarizes why all these items are critical to a successful financial plan. Please see below links to two related articles reference in this podcast. For more information or to reach Chris Boyd or Jeff Perry, click the below link: https:/

Why Investors Missed Out on 15% – Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry open this episode with an update on the opening of a new office location in Hyannis for the AMR Team. They also discuss the recent Federal Budget deal and what it may mean after the November election. Chris and Jeff next review a recent Morningstar article titled “How can investors capture a greater share of their funds total returns in the future” (see link to the article below). The dialogue shifts to an in-depth look at how behavioral and psychological factors can harm investment performance. The conversation also includes an overview of the financial principles of asset allocation, diversification, and rebalancing. For more information or to reach Chris Boyd or Jeff Perry, click the below link: https://www.wealthenhancement.com/s/advisor-teams/amr https://www.morningstar.com/personal-finance/fund-investors-who-kept-it-simple- captured-more-return    

10 Ways Retirees Can Be Better Prepared When Inflation Skyrockets – Jeff Perry asks Chris Boyd about a recent news article that Chris was quote in. The GoBankingRates article discusses how retirees can be prepared for inflation with forward thinking and some simple financial strategies (see article at the link below). Topics covered include Designing Your Retirement Portfolio Intentionally & Asset Allocation, Delaying Social Security If You Can, Considering Part-Time Work, Not Chasing Income, Revisiting Your Medicare Plan, Considering Downsizing or Relocating, Cutting Overlooked Expenses, and the question of Should You Drop Your Life Insurance. Chris closes out the podcast with a reminder of the upcoming College Planning webinar scheduled for September 24th (see link below) https://www.gobankingrates.com/retirement/planning/ways-retirees-can-be-better- prepared-when-inflation-skyrockets/ For more information or to reach Chris Boyd or Jeff Perry, click the below link: https://www.wealthenhancement.com/s