Episodes

Best of SMwCB - Risk Profiles, Market Drivers
Nov. 1, 2021

Best of SMwCB - Risk Profiles, Market Drivers

In this "Best of Something More with Chris Boyd" podcast replay from October 4, 2021, AMR discusses the article "Men over 45 who identify as having 'excellent investment experience' are more likely to panic sell during a market downturn, MIT study...
Planning for Retirement; How AMR Advisors Became Certified Financial Planners
Oct. 27, 2021

Planning for Retirement; How AMR Advisors Became Certified Financial Planners

For National Retirement Security Week, the AMR team discusses retirement planning, giving tips on how to save and plan for your retirement with many factors to consider.  Chris Boyd, CFP®, and Scott Birmingham, CFP®, speak on their CFP®...
Client's Tax Questions;  Adam Minsky, Student Loan Forgiveness
Oct. 25, 2021

Client's Tax Questions; Adam Minsky, Student Loan Forgiveness

AMR advisors provide their insight on these questions from the client mailbag: Will Roth IRA’s be taxed in the future? Are there any steps we can take to minimize our taxes in 2021/2022? Does it matter when we withdraw from our Required Minimum...
Holiday Budgeting; Cost of Owning a Pet
Oct. 20, 2021

Holiday Budgeting; Cost of Owning a Pet

Chris and the AMR team discuss challenges the holiday season can bring to one’s financial picture, the use of credit compared to cash purchases, and how saving and budget planning can positively impact your holiday spending habits. Do you own a pet...
AMR Qtrly. Economic & Market Update
Oct. 18, 2021

AMR Qtrly. Economic & Market Update

Chris Boyd and Brian Regan review Q3 portfolios, and Q4 market conditions and portfolio designs. They discuss influences of COVID-19, inflation and growth, equity allocation, and fixed income allocation.
Ways to Become a Millionaire, Richest People in the U.S.
Oct. 13, 2021

Ways to Become a Millionaire, Richest People in the U.S.

Chris is joined by Cathi Ingersoll and Jeff Perry as they look into the top ways to become a millionaire and the richest people in America.
Bruce Monrad, Northeast Investor's Trust
Oct. 12, 2021

Bruce Monrad, Northeast Investor's Trust

Chris and the AMR team is joined by Bruce Monrad of Northeast Investor's Trust to discuss portfolio management strategies, the Fed, high-yield bonds, and and many other financial topics.
How has the Pandemic Affected Retirement?
Oct. 6, 2021

How has the Pandemic Affected Retirement?

Chris, Scott, and Jeff discuss a recent Kiplinger survey asking retiree’s (or those near retirement) how the pandemic has had an  impact on their finances: What are they more worried about? What impact has the pandemic had on their retirement?...
What to do with your 401(k)
Oct. 5, 2021

What to do with your 401(k)

Did you forget about a 401(k) that you established with a prior employer? It’s best to take care of the 401(k) within a year of leaving the company. Options include rolling the funds over into an IRA (preferred) or to the new employer’s retirement...
Cape Cod - Heroes In Transition Fall Gala
Oct. 5, 2021

Cape Cod - Heroes In Transition Fall Gala

Nicole Spencer, Executive Director and Kristen Boyd, Board Member of Heroes in Transition join Chris. Heroes in Transition provides transitional support, home modification assistance, and financial assistance to veterans, military members, and their...
Risk Profiles, Market Drivers
Oct. 4, 2021

Risk Profiles, Market Drivers

AMR discusses the Business Insider article “Men over 45 who identify as having 'excellent investment experience' are more likely to panic sell during a market downturn, MIT study finds.” and risk profiles. Brian reviews things to consider in the...
Analyzing Evergrande and Mailbag Questions
Sept. 29, 2021

Analyzing Evergrande and Mailbag Questions

Jeff Perry discusses the recent events concerning Chinese company Evergrande with Brian Regan.  Jeff Tomaneng and Scott Birmingham join to answer listener questions from the Mailbag.
Fall Financial Moves to Make
Sept. 27, 2021

Fall Financial Moves to Make

Jeff Perry hosts this week as we mark the beginning of the Fall season discussing Fall financial tips/moves to make.  Jeff is joined by Cathi Ingersoll, Jeff Tomaneng, and Scott Birmingham to discuss topics such as estate planning and Roth...
ESG Investing; Couples Financial Planning; Qualified Charitable Distributions
Sept. 22, 2021

ESG Investing; Couples Financial Planning; Qualified Charitable Distributions

Chris and Brian review the scorecard that AMR developed to help those interested in ESG (Environmental Social Governance) investing. It ranks companies based on their cost, performance, and degree to which they have eliminated various “sin”...
House Tax Proposal; Social Security
Sept. 20, 2021

House Tax Proposal; Social Security

Chris and Jeff Perry discuss the House Tax Proposal and how it could affect personal finances, they cover – personal income, corporate income, capital gains, estates and gifts, cryptocurrency, and electric vehicle purchases. They also discuss Social...
911 Remembrance and Nashville News
Sept. 15, 2021

911 Remembrance and Nashville News

Chris and Scott think back to their own experiences witnessing the 911 attacks. Scott fills us in on some recent developments in the Nashville market.
Financial and Government Changes Since 911
Sept. 15, 2021

Financial and Government Changes Since 911

Chris and Brian share financial metrics in 2001 as compared to today, including the Federal Budget, the US GDP, the S&P 500, the Dow Jones, and housing prices. Chris and Jeff discuss new government programs implemented since 911, including...
Dorothy Savarese, Chair and CEO, Cape Cod 5; Mark Skala, CEO, Cape and Islands United Way
Sept. 14, 2021

Dorothy Savarese, Chair and CEO, Cape Cod 5; Mark Skala, CEO, Cape and Islands United Way

Chris welcomes Mark Skala, CEO of Cape and Islands United Way and Dorothy Savarese, Chair and CEO of Cape Cod Five. This year’s Power of the Purse event, hosted by Women United, will be held on September 22nd. Dorothy is this year’s recipient of...
AMR commemorates 911; Brigadier General James LeFavor
Sept. 13, 2021

AMR commemorates 911; Brigadier General James LeFavor

commemorates September 11, 2001. Brigadier General James (Jim) LeFavor tells his story from a fighter pilot perspective. Jim was one of the F15 fighter pilots scrambled from Otis National Guard Base for the 101st Fighter Squadron to protect our...
Market concerns and overseas investments
Sept. 9, 2021

Market concerns and overseas investments

Brian shares what he worries could slow the market down and why, including deflation, geopolitical events, extreme overvaluations and over speculation. Chris and Brian also talk about overseas company valuations and if they are a good investment at...
Unemployment, Hottest Jobs
Sept. 7, 2021

Unemployment, Hottest Jobs

In honor Labor Day AMR focuses on the unemployment numbers and how they are measured, reasons why businesses can’t find employees and perks that they are offering, and the hottest jobs over the next five years.
HR2
Sept. 1, 2021

HR2

Brian Regan and Jeff Perry join Chris. They discuss the strong corporate earnings and business shifts as a result of Covid. A client asks for advice on where to place funds from the sale of a secondary inherited home since markets are at all-time highs.
Dorian Mintzer, M.S.W., Ph.D. Revolutionize Retirement
Aug. 30, 2021

Dorian Mintzer, M.S.W., Ph.D. Revolutionize Retirement

Chris talks with Dorian Mintzer, M.S.W., Ph.D., a well-known authority on retirement speaking and coaching. They discuss the importance of retiring from something and to something. Longer lifespans can be an opportunity to use skills in a new way....
529 Plans and Fed Tapering
Aug. 25, 2021

529 Plans and Fed Tapering

Jeff Perry hosts for Chris this week. With students getting ready to go back to school, Jeff Tomaneng talks about ways that people save for college and how a 529 plan works. Brian explains Fed tapering, which has been in the news recently. Tapering is...