Something More With Chris Boyd Show Podcasts

Chris is joined by frequent co-host and show sponsor Mike Burton of Slade Mortgage on this week's show. They discuss market conditions, the budget deal, and the federal tapering program. They offer some commentary on what to expect in 2014.  They also check in with Kevin Matthews on the WCOD Stuff a Bus, collecting toys all weekend for the children of Cape Cod. 

In the first hour, Chris offers a review of this week's financial news. He talks about the November employment report, money market rates, the decline of banks, and Black Friday results. How about those Amazon drones? Talk of new home sales and non-conforming mortgages leads into the Mortgage Minute segment with Mike Burton. In the second hour, Herb Montgomery joins Chris to discuss College Financial Planning. They talk about the FAFSA form, 529 plans, and tax credits. 

It's Small Business Saturday, and Chris is joined this week by Susan Preston of Country Gardens in Hyannis. Sue offers an overview of the family business and shares holiday decorating ideas as well as other services which Country Gardens provides. Chris also talks about the Shape the Cape survey, this week's financial news, and a point/counterpoint of the Wall Street Journal Op-Ed piece , "Janet Yellen's Greatest Challenge." 

Chris is joined this week by Hilary Greene, Executive Director of the Cape and Islands Red Cross. They talk about the nomination process for the Heroes Breakfast, where the Red Cross recognizes local people who have acted selflessly. Chris also discusses the 50th anniversary of the Kennedy assassination, the Yellen nomination, year end tax tips and which deductions are about to expire, how to choose a financial advisor, and mortgage news with Mike Burton and the Slade Mortgage Minute.

Frequent co-host and show sponsor Mike Burton of Slade Mortgage Group flies solo today on the "Something More with Chris Boyd" show while Chris attends a meeting in Denver of the Financial Planning Association. Mike tackles the theme of "Aging in Place," and covers topics such as flood insurance, liability insurance, reverse mortgages, and buying a home as a senior. He is joined in studio by Jason Van Inwagin of GH Dunn Insurance and realtor Deborah DelNegro of Cape Cod Senior Connection. 

Tom Keyes kicks off the conversation this week with information about the gas tax. Jason Lilly of Rockland Trust Wealth Management and the Bright Rock Mutual Funds returns to the show to talk market news, show sponsor Herb Montgomery discusses emerging markets, and Mike Burton of Slade Mortgage brings us the weekly Slade Mortgage Minute in a jam packed edition of "Something More."

Chris is joined in the studio this week by Deborah DelNegro of Today Real Estate who talks about the Fall real estate market and what to do to maximize your success when listing your home. Also in studio is Janice Matheson of Seniors Helping Seniors, who discusses this company's creative approach to long term care. Finally, the Slade Mortgage Minute, a listener's question about the Twitter IPO, and the weekly market report on this week's "Something More."

Matthew Coffina, editor of Morningstar's StockInvestor newsletter, joins Chris this week. He shares how he chooses stocks, knowing when to buy and sell, the role of market outlook in decision making, and some of his favorite stocks. The week's financial news, the Slade Mortgage Minute, and questions from our listeners round out this week's edition of "Something More."

In the first hour of this week's "Something More," Chris is joined by Herb Montgomery to talk about year end tax planning for the small business. The second hour features Divorce Attorney Susan Huettner discussing Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDRO's) and talking money with an ex-spouse.  Chris also offers his weekly market commentary, perspective on the end of the government shutdown and the debt ceiling impasse. and thoughts on Asset Management Resources' investment priorities.

Chris and frequent show contributor and co-host Mike Burton of Slade Mortgage discuss the government shutdown, the debt ceiling, and the Affordable Care Act on this week's "Something More." The quarterly review, reverse mortgages, and the topic of "systemic risk" five years after the financial crisis round out the show.

It's National Life Insurance Month and Chris has answers to important considerations when making sure you are properly insured. How much is the right amount for your situation? What are the different types of insurances and their particular purposes? Chris also discusses the impending arrival of Obamacare and the potential government shutdown. Special guest this week is State Treasurer Steven Grossman talking about the Money Conference being held October 5 in Hyannis, MA.

Chris is joined this week by State Representative Randy Hunt and Barnstable County Special Sheriff Jeff Perry for a discussion on the war on drugs. Randy outlines his proposed legislation for treatment versus incarceration. Some political talk and your calls on this week's Something More.

Chris is joined this week by special guest Josh Peters of Morningstar to talk about dividend investing. Chris also considers the 5 year anniversary of the Lehman Brothers collapse and the subsequent market declines as well as the upcoming Fed meeting this week regarding the possibility of tapering its bond buying program. Herb Montgomery discusses his small business offerings and Mike Burton explains the upcoming deadlines for reverse mortgages.

Chris talks politics in the first hour of this week's show. Will Scott Brown make a presidential run? What about Senator Ted Cruz? What's the latest news on Senator Dan Wolf, the State Ethics Committee ruling, and his bid for Governor?   Chris discusses market news and options as a way of putting cash to work in the second hour. He is also joined by AMR summer intern Dylan Terrill for a discussion of a Wall Street Journal article, "7 Reasons Why There Could Be a Pullback in September." All that and the Slade Mortgage Minute on this week's edition of "Something More with Chris Boyd."

It's Chris' birthday and he is enjoying the day off. He gives his listeners the gift of a "best of Something More with Chris Boyd" show today. Catch Skip Aylesworth of the Hennessey Funds discuss fracking and Stuart Armstrong talk about the financial implications of the repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act on this week's edition of "Something More."

Chris fields your calls and questions in the first hour of "Something More", then is joined by Jason Lilly of Rockland Trust Wealth Management for the second hour. They discuss general market conditions, economic outlook, and the unique strategy of the Bright Rock Funds. To find out what the strategy entails, listen in to this week's "Something More."

Chris is joined by his brother, Attorney F. Keats Boyd III, on this week's edition of "Something More". Chris and Keats discuss financial tips, estate planning, and estate settlement. In addition, they answer your questions from the listener mailbag and live by phone. 

Chris and co-host/show sponsor Mike Burton of Slade Mortgage have lots to discuss on this week's "Something More."  They are joined by State Representative Randy Hunt to talk about the new taxes on gasoline, cigarettes, cigars, and a tax on computer software, engineering, and modification services.  In the second hour, Chris and Mike are joined by show advertiser Deborah Del Negro of Today Real Estate and the Cape Cod Senior Connection for a discussion of reverse mortgages and seller closing costs.