Something More With Chris Boyd Show Podcasts

With all the market volatility related to tariffs, Chris Boyd invites Senior Portfolio Manager Brian Regan on the podcast. Also joining the episode is Jeff Perry and Russ Ball. Chris and Jeff open the show with a summary of the latest tariff moves by President Trump as well as commentary why tariffs can be an effective or harmful tool in political and economic arenas. Brian responds to questions from the AMR Team related to his views about the impacts of tariffs on the stock market, inflation, and corporate earnings. Brian also reviews recent positive moves in fixed-income assets. For more information or to reach Chris Boyd or Jeff Perry, click the following link: https://www.wealthenhancement.com/s/advisor-teams/amr  

 The founders of Back Nine Nurses, Deborah O’Kelly and Kristen Hyde join Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry for an in-depth conversation about how they are responding to the growing needs of senior citizens and their families for trusted, personalized, and compassionate navigation during times of transition and uncertainty related to aging. Topics include homecare, assisted living, medical advocacy, hospice, and the need for advanced estate and family planning. Deborah and Kristen offer suggestions on looking for warning signs and how best to react. For more information, see the link below: https://www.backninenurses.com/ For more information or to reach Chris Boyd or Jeff Perry, click the following link: https://www.wealthenhancement.com/s/advisor-teams/amr

Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry welcome Dr.Laura Mattia to the podcast. The conversation focuses on the premise that while money is not the key to happiness, using it wisely can help us pursue our dreams, elevate our status, gain independence, and contribute to meaningful change in the world. The trio digs into why many married women are not involved in the personal finance and investment decisions of their household and the risks associated with such disengagement. For more information about Dr. Mattia, see the link below: https://www.moneymatriarchs.com/   For more information or to reach Chris Boyd or Jeff Perry, click the following link: https://www.wealthenhancement.com/s/advisor-teams/amr  

Is 80% enough? – Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry explore the question of how much you will likely be spending in retirement. The pair begins the conversation with the age-old rule that retirees only need 80% of their pre-retirement income in retirement. Chris and Jeff explore the “retirement smile” and how it can be a good predictor of retirement cash flow. More than just a podcast about money, Chris and Jeff discuss the various ways many retirees over and under spend their expected retirement funds. Chris puts the entire episode into why having an annual review with your financial planner is critical to staying on course in retirement. For more information or to reach Chris Boyd or Jeff Perry, click the following link: https://www.wealthenhancement.com/s/advisor-teams/amr  

  Family Planning – not what you are probably thinking? – Families talk about finances in different ways. Some are incredibly open about the realities of their financial situations; some only discuss it when they need to; others consider talking about money as off-limits. If your family isn’t having open and honest conversations about finances and wealth, it’s time to reevaluate. Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry dig into these issues and more as they offer their commentary and advice on including family members in your financial and estate planning. See related article linked below: https://www.wealthenhancement.com/s/blog/empowering-your-future-financial-planning- for-parents-with-adult-children-MC2WSGEA7ZQVCOXA2OJ5DP3ZAQPA For more information or to reach Chris Boyd or Jeff Perry, click the following link: https://www.wealthenhancement.com/s/advisor-teams/amr

Challenges to an early retirement – Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry explore the risks and challenges to retiring early. Chris and Jeff start the episode with how some clients have an undefined desire to retire early, and frequently fail to consider the various details. Chris outlines why savings must be abundant as an earlier retirement means not only spending sooner, but also fewer years of savings and less compounding as you spend assets. Chris and Jeff discuss the need for greater tax diversification, especially if retiring before age 59 ½. Chris explains the option of using Equal Periodic Payments. Chris and Jeff explore the need to plan for how you will manage health care insurance and costs, as well as the long-term impacts of inflation. 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  

Fires - Are You Properly Covered? – With the recent fires in California, many homeowners across the country are wondering if they are properly covered. Chris Boyd welcomes Special Guest Doug MacDonald, CPCU to the episode. Joining them is Jeff Perry. The conversation begins with an outline of what homeowners’ insurance covers and what it does not. Specific topics reviewed include coverage limits, earthquakes, and flood risks. Doug offers advice concerning the value of a guaranteed replacement endorsement. For more information about Doug MacDonald, check out the link below: https://riskadvice.com/ 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  

How much can I take? – How retirees determine a safe withdrawal rate is one of the most frequent questions clients ask their financial advisors. Chris Boyd, Jeff Perry, and Russ Ball review a recent Morningstar article (see link below). The conversation includes the pros and cons of relying on the standard rate of 4% as well as the risks of using stagnant rules in financial planning. Jeff raises the concept of cash flows as suggested by the “Retirement Smile” concept and Chris highlights the need for determining an annual withdrawal amount in the context of a comprehensive financial plan. https://www.morningstar.com/retirement/how-retirees-can-determine-safe-withdrawal- rate-2025 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  

Free Yourself – Chris Boyd, Jeff Perry, and Russ Ball dig into the value of time and when engaging a financial advisor can have a meaningful impact on free time as well as your financial plan. The trio share commentary how handing over the reins of your portfolio can reclaim precious hours, rediscover your passions, and live a life enriched by experiences and moments that money alone cannot buy. The AMR Team is offering a complimentary guidebook titled, “Unleashing your time: The unexpected freedom of delegated investing.” 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  

What’s new for Social Security in 2025? – With some 73 million Americans relying on Social Security for monthly income, there is a lot of interest in the recent changes to Social Security benefits. Jeff Perry and Russ Ball discuss the recent updates, including the repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP), 2025 cost of living adjustment, and changes to income levels related to income taxes. Jeff and Russ informed listeners how to check on their future benefit estimates. Jeff and Russ also discuss best practices for retaining important documents, including income tax supporting data, military records, and more. Check out our previous podcast on Social Security Fairness and the repeal of WEP: https://somethingmorewithchrisboyd.libsyn.com/social-security-fairness 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  

To convert or not…that is the question – If the title of this podcast captured your attention, let us be clear from the outset that there will not be any religious recruitment efforts forthcoming. What we will be digging into is the question of whether you should convert some or all of your assets from a traditional individual retirement account (IRA) to a Roth IRA. Jeff Perry and Russ Ball explore the advantages of a Roth conversion as well as some reasons why it may or may not be the right time for you. 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 https://www.thestreet.com/retirement-daily/saving-investing-for-retirement/roth-ira-conversions- strategic-retirement-savings      

Will your wishes be followed – Inspired by the HBO/MAX series The PITT, Chris Boyd, Jeff Perry, and Russ Ball discuss the need for a comprehensive estate plan and how families can sadly be torn apart without appropriate planning. Jeff reviews the foundational documents of an estate plan. Chris and Russ outline the family conflict that is present in The PITT. The dialogue continues with suggestions how family strife can be avoided with the correct documents in place and how family communications and meetings are often advisable during the financial and estate planning process. 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  

Navigating life’s milestones – Chris Boyd opens this episode with sharing a personal story concerning the recent passing of his first financial planning client. Chris, Jeff Perry, and Russ Ball discuss how working with a financial planner in the different seasons of life can provide great benefit. The trio offers further commentary of the various ways a financial planner can assist individuals/families who are just getting started, building wealth, preparing for retirement, living in retirement and in estate and legacy. 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  

Trump’s Taxes, Tariffs, Immigration & the Market – With the inauguration of President Trump, the focus is shifting from political rhetoric to actual governing. Chris Boyd, Jeff Perry, and Russ Ball dig into the likely economic policies of President Trump and how they may impact the financial markets. Topics include, income taxes, tariffs, immigration, deregulation, cryptocurrency, budget deficits/debt, and TikTok. 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  

Dogs of the Dow – In this episode, Chris Boyd and Team AMR look into the Dogs of the Dow strategy where an investor annually invests in the ten stocks with the highest dividend yield listed on the Dow Jones Average. Senior Portfolio Manager Brian Regan offers commentary of why this strategy is not the best option for investors who wish to own individual stocks. The conversation includes dialogue about investing for value versus growth. Chris Boyd and Brian share their thoughts on preferred methods of evaluating and investing in stocks. 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  

Want to Buy or Sell a Business? – Owner of Compass Business, LLC Doug Cabral joins this episode for an in-depth conversation on the process and challenges of buying and selling a small business. Doug, Chris Boyd, Jeff Perry, and Russ Ball dig into a variety of issues involved, including maintaining confidentiality, putting a valuation on an ongoing small business, whether a franchise is a good option, and financing a transaction. Doug also explains the difference between a buyer who is looking for a job and a buyer who is seeking an investment. For more information about Doug Cabral, click the link below: https://compassbusiness.net/ For more information or to reach Chris Boyd or Jeff Perry, click the following link: https://www.wealthenhancement.com/s/advisor-teams/amr  

Social Security Fairness – With the repeal of Social Security’s Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO), Chris Boyd, Jeff Perry, and Russ Ball share this breaking news and what it means to over three million people who will see an increase in benefits.  The discussion starts off with a review of the 30+ year history of these provisions.  Jeff outlines the average benefit increases while Chris provides his commentary on the long-term outlook and need for overall reform to the Social Security system.   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 rise of the ETF – Chris Boyd shares his commentary about the increasing use of Electronically Traded Funds (ETFs). Chris references a recent paper by JP Morgan which shows that ETFs are not just being used for a passive style of investing. Chris explains how ETFs and Mutual Funds are structured. Jeff Perry and Chris outline the pros and cons of using an ETF for actively managed funds, including the ease of buying/selling, underlying costs, and tax efficiency. Chris and Jeff explore the long-term prospects of Mutual Fund products. 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 or Jeff Perry, click the following link: https://www.wealthenhancement.com/s/advisor-teams/amr  

A New Year – Chris Boyd, Jeff Perry, and Russ Ball review 2024, including stocks, bonds, real estate, and cryptocurrency. The trio offers their forecasts for 2025 and provide some perspective on how market trends and economic cycles do not last forever and assets tend to revert back to the mean level over time. The conversation turns to the importance of financial planning in the context of volatile markets. For more information or to reach Chris Boyd or Jeff Perry, click the following link: https://www.wealthenhancement.com/s/advisor-teams/amr  

Do you have a Goal? – It is time to think about 2025 New Year’s resolutions and goals. Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry share their personal perspectives on setting goals in all areas of one’s life. The duo shares why using the SMART goal planning system can be the most effective method. Jeff uses the example of having the goal to save for future college expenses of a child or grandchild. Chris explains how goals play such a critical part of having a successful long-term financial plan. 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 or Jeff Perry, click the following link: https://www.wealthenhancement.com/s/advisor-teams/amr