Episodes

Massachusetts Tax Law Updates: Year-End Financial Strategies
Nov. 13, 2023

Massachusetts Tax Law Updates: Year-End Financial Strategies

With the end of the year fast approaching, Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry discuss recent changes to the Massachusetts income tax laws, including the Senior Circuit Breaker, Child/Senior-Dependent tax credits, rental reduction write-offs, and property tax...
Saluting Service: Veteran Insights with John Alexander on Veterans Day
Nov. 10, 2023

Saluting Service: Veteran Insights with John Alexander on Veterans Day

To honor Veterans Day, Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry invite John Alexander to join them. John is a Veteran with service in Desert Storm. In addition to his military service, John is a recently retired Barnstable Police Officer and has worked as the...
What to watch and what to ignore-"Washington Wise" host Michael Townsend
Nov. 10, 2023

What to watch and what to ignore-"Washington Wise" host Michael Townsend

CEO of Asset Management Resources Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry interview Michael Townsend, the Managing Director of Legislative and Regulatory Affairs for Charles Schwab & Co. The trio discusses wide-ranging political and governmental topics...
New factoring into stock and bond markets
Nov. 6, 2023

New factoring into stock and bond markets

In this segment, Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry review various items in the recent news cycle that have been a factor in the stock and bond markets. The conversation starts out with Israel’s response to the Hamas terrorist attack. Next up they discuss...
End of the year; Optimize your Roth conversions, IRA distributions, and Medicare increases
Nov. 6, 2023

End of the year; Optimize your Roth conversions, IRA distributions, and Medicare increases

As the end of the calendar year is fast approaching, Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry of Asset Management Resources review an article from Kiplinger’s magazine and remind listeners that it is a good time to start thinking about optimizing end of year Roth...
The Cost of Long-Term Care
Nov. 3, 2023

The Cost of Long-Term Care

The difficult subjects of long-term care planning and insurance are discussed in detail by Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry. Chris Boyd shares some common themes and concerns from clients about the potential cost of a long-term care event and whether...
Changes to Mass Estate Tax Laws
Nov. 3, 2023

Changes to Mass Estate Tax Laws

CEO of Asset Management Resources Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry interview Attorney Keats Boyd of Boyd and Boyd, PC on the recent changes to the Massachusetts Estate Tax laws. Attorney Boyd goes into detail concerning who and how the $2M threshold operates...
Budget Deadline and a new speaker; what is happening
Oct. 27, 2023

Budget Deadline and a new speaker; what is happening

Asset Management Resources Founder and CEO Chris Boyd discusses recent political events with Jeff Perry. The conversation begins with an introduction of the new Speaker of the House of Representatives Michael Johnson (R-Louisiana). In addition to the...
Market update; Interest Rates, Unemployment, and other economic data
Oct. 27, 2023

Market update; Interest Rates, Unemployment, and other economic data

Asset Management Resources Chief Investment Officer Brian Regan joins Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry for an in-depth dialogue on recent economic data and corporate earnings. The episode starts out with a review of the stronger than expected Q3 Gross...
Mental Wellness and Housing; Mark Skala, Cape and Islands United Way
Oct. 23, 2023

Mental Wellness and Housing; Mark Skala, Cape and Islands United Way

Mark Skala, who is the CEO of the Cape and Islands United Way, joins guest-host Jeff Perry for a thoughtful conversation regarding the significant real-life mental health and housing challenges facing the Cape Cod region. Mark outlines various grants...
Roth IRA or HSA; Making the right choice
Oct. 21, 2023

Roth IRA or HSA; Making the right choice

Jeff Perry and Scott Birmingham open the AMR Mailbag and tackle listener questions. The segment starts off with whether contributing to a HSA or a Roth IRA is a better choice for this specific listener’s circumstances. Jeff next offers his comments...
Divorcing after 50
Oct. 20, 2023

Divorcing after 50

Lead Financial Planner Scott Birmingham joins guest host Jeff Perry to discuss divorcing after age 50 and the most common mistakes people make. Scott goes into detail concerning the rise of “Gray Divorces” and offers real-life advice when...
Economy and Market Update
Oct. 19, 2023

Economy and Market Update

Chief Investment Officer Brian Regan of Asset Management Resources and guest-host Jeff Perry dive into the topics of an upcoming Asset Management Resources client webinar on the economy and markets. Brian starts the segment off with a detailed...
Are you really retired?
Oct. 16, 2023

Are you really retired?

Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry discussed “The Rise of the Semi-Retired Life” as published in a recent article in Investopedia. The segment began with a review of the data which shows that 1 in 4 “retired” people decide to re-enter the workforce....
Financial Infidelity
Oct. 13, 2023

Financial Infidelity

Jeff Perry hosts this segment and discusses marriage and money issues with Asset Management Resources lead financial planner Scott Birmingham. The pair have an insightful conversation about how issues such as financial infidelity, having a “mine”...
Rising National Debt and Budget Deficits; Higher potential Bond rates
Oct. 13, 2023

Rising National Debt and Budget Deficits; Higher potential Bond rates

Asset Management Resources Chartered Financial Analyst Brian Regan joins guest host Jeff Perry for an informative and timely discussion about how the bond market is impacting the stock market. The conversation starts with a review of the inversion of...
Oil production with geo-political events
Oct. 12, 2023

Oil production with geo-political events

Following the recent attack on Israel, Jeff Perry and Brian Regan of Asset Management Resources discuss how this geo-political event is impacting the stock and bond markets. Their dialogue extends to the effects on middle east oil production and...
Semi-Retired Kind of Life
Oct. 8, 2023

Semi-Retired Kind of Life

Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry discussed “The Rise of the Semi-Retired Life” as published in a recent article in Investopedia.  The segment began with a review of the data which shows that 1 in 4 “retired” people decide to re-enter the...
Living with Alzheimers
Oct. 6, 2023

Living with Alzheimers

Dr. Molly Perdue who is the co-founder and Executive Director of the Alzheimer’s Family Support Center joined Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry for an informative interview on the extensive services they provide to individuals living with Alzheimer’s and...
Hey Boomers-you need a plan!
Oct. 6, 2023

Hey Boomers-you need a plan!

Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry enjoyed a dynamic interview with Plan4Life’s co-founder Bob Mauterstock.  Bob is an accomplished speaker, author of 5 books, and sought after authority on the concerns of Baby Boomers and their need to develop a...
Credit Cycles Decoded: Investing Smart in High-Interest Times
Oct. 2, 2023

Credit Cycles Decoded: Investing Smart in High-Interest Times

Something More with Chris Boyd Featuring Chris Boyd, Co-host Jeff Perry, and Special Guest Brian Regan Topic: Navigating Credit Cycles in a High-Interest Rate Environment In this riveting episode, Chris and Jeff sit down with Asset Management Resouces...
Four Threats to the Distribution Phase of Retirement
Sept. 29, 2023

Four Threats to the Distribution Phase of Retirement

Something More with Chris Boyd Featuring Chris Boyd and Co-host Jeff Perry Topic: The Four Threats to the Distribution Phase of Retirement In this episode, Chris and Jeff delve deep into the critical phase of retirement - the distribution phase. Often...
On the Brink- The Government Shutdown & Debate
Sept. 28, 2023

On the Brink- The Government Shutdown & Debate

Something More with Chris Boyd Featuring Chris Boyd and Co-host Jeff Perry Topic: On the Brink - The Government Shutdown & Debate In this timely episode, Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry delve into a pressing concern gripping the nation – the looming...
Economic Ebb & Flow: Decoding GDP, Stocks, and Shopping Shifts
Sept. 28, 2023

Economic Ebb & Flow: Decoding GDP, Stocks, and Shopping Shifts

Something More with Chris Boyd Featuring Chris Boyd, Jeff Perry, and Special Guest Brian Regan Topic: Economic and Market Update GDP Forecast: The discussion starts with an expected GDP growth rate of 4.9%. With his profound insights into...