Something More With Chris Boyd Show Podcasts

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

The Fed, Interest Rates, and the Market – Senior Portfolio Manager Brian Regan joins Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry for a lively discussion about the recent interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve. Chris asks Brian about the normalization of the yield curve and what it may be telling investors. Brian also responds to Jeff’s questions regarding fixed income investing and whether the utility sector remains attractive after recent gains. Chris closes out the podcast with a reminder of the upcoming College Planning webinar scheduled for September 24 th (see link 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 register for our College Planning Webinar, click the link below: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3777108755579750751  

Planning Retirement Income – Chris Boyd begins this episode with a reminder of the upcoming webinar on college planning (see link below). Jeff Perry joins Chris to delve into the complicated subject of planning income for your retirement. The discussion starts with a review of how pensions and social security can serve as the base of retirement income. The conversation turns to the different methods of sequencing withdrawals from taxable and non-taxable accounts and the consideration of income taxes. Other topics covered are Roth IRAs, owning the stock in a company you have worked for, using dividends for income, issues with buying an annuity and required minimum distributions. For more information or to reach Chris Boyd or Jeff Perry, click the below link: https://www.wealthenhancement.com/s/advisor-teams/amr To register for our College Planning Webinar, click the link below: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3777108755579750751  

What’s moving the markets now? The stock market has felt a bit like a rollercoaster lately. Join Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry as they discuss the issues impacting the markets. Topics include the seasonality of the stock market, the November election, potential of a government shut down, economic reports of the CPI, PPI, and unemployment, and the upcoming decision by the Federal Reserve on interest rates. Also, Chris and Jeff opine on the recent Presidential debate and share their thoughts about the questions they wish had been asked by the moderators. Chris reminds listeners of the upcoming webinar on college planning (see link 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 register for our College Planning Webinar, click the link below: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3777108755579750751  

Mail Bag (release on 9/12/24) – In this episode, Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry dig into the Team AMR Mail Bag and discuss questions and issues from clients and listeners. In a fast-paced and sometimes humorous conversation, Chris and Jeff handle questions related to SIPC coverage, Social Security Survivor benefits, how Social Security fits into a comprehensive financial plan, seeking a second opinion on retirement planning, and super-funding a 529 plan. In addition, Jeff and Chris discuss their upcoming College Planning Webinar (see link 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 register for our College Planning Webinar, click the link below: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3777108755579750751  

Aging Plans with Annalee Kruger– Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry welcome Annalee Kruger of Care Right, Inc., and co-owner of Plan4LifeNow to this episode for an important discussion of when and how a comprehensive Aging Plan should be developed.  Topics covered include “Red Flags” that family members should look for with aging family members, when and how to step in and offer assistance, caregiver burnout, emotional issues and financial considerations. Annalee also offers her commentary on the current status and future outlook of senior care options. For information on Annalee’s book, please click the link below: https://www.amazon.com/Invisible-Patient-Emotional-Financial-Caregivers- ebook/dp/B09J64RGJW For more information or to reach Chris Boyd or Jeff Perry, click the below link: https://www.wealthenhancement.com/s/advisor-teams/amr To register for our College Planning Webinar, click the link below: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3777108755579750751  

International Day of Charity (release on 9/05/24) – In recognition of the International Day of Charity, Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry discuss different ways individuals with a chartable intent and who are concerned about income taxes may wish to make charitable donations. The duo has an active dialogue about the pros and cons of Donor Advised Funds, Charitable Remainder Trusts, and Charitable Annuities. Chris and Jeff also discuss the benefits of including family members in this process. Jeff highlights why collaborating with a financial advisor regarding charitable giving is an important component of a comprehensive financial plan. For more information or to reach Chris Boyd or Jeff Perry, click the below link: https://www.wealthenhancement.com/s/advisor-teams/amr To register for our College Planning Webinar, click the link below: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3777108755579750751  

Alphabet Soup- Attorney Keats Boyd joins Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry for a wide-ranging conversation about the impacts of recent items in the legal and political news, including the Corporate Transparency Act, Non-Compete Agreements, the Moore vs United States decision on unrealized gains being taxable, and the new rules on how listing and buyer real estate agents/brokers compensation has changed. Attorney Boyd also discusses his upcoming seminars and how to register (see link below). Chris and Jeff also remind listeners of the upcoming online seminar about college planning on September 24th (see link below). For information on estate planning seminars, click the below link: https://www.boydandboydpc.com/seminars/ For more information or to reach Chris Boyd or Jeff Perry, click the below link: https://www.wealthenhancement.com/s/advisor-teams/amr To register for our College Planning Webinar, click the link below: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3777108755579750751  

Take a moment, step back, and ask how do I want to be remembered?   While most of us don’t wish to contemplate our own death, doing the necessary estate and financial planning and having the appropriate family conversations can mean a lot more than simply leaving a financial legacy for your family. Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry share experiences and client stories that demonstrate why having your affairs in order is a wonderful gift to leave behind. The discussion includes wills, trusts,health care proxies, powers of attorney, and other related documents. Chris mentions the George Kinder “3 Questions”. Chris and Jeff also remind listeners of the upcoming online seminar about college planning on September 24th (see link below). To register for our College Planning Webinar, click the link below: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3777108755579750751 For more information or to reach Chris Boyd or Jeff Perry, click the below link: https://www.wealthenhancement.com/s/advisor-teams/amr  

Why we ask the questions we ask  – Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry explain why financial advisors ask so many questions. Many of the questions may not seem relevant to the creation of a financial plan. The conversation starts with the first meeting which Chris calls the “getting to know you meeting” and follow up document gathering. Subjects covered include a wide variety of financial planning topics, goal setting and how one’s goals should drive one’s financial plans. Chris and Jeff discuss why questions about your health, family situations, and where you live are important to the creation of a successful financial plan. Chris and Jeff also remind listeners of the upcoming online seminar about college planning on September 24th (see link 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 register for our College Planning Webinar, click the link below: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3777108755579750751  

Estate Planning  – With all the changes to the laws regarding estate planning and income taxes, Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry welcome Attorney Keats Boyd to the program. The conversation starts out with some basic estate planning techniques. The topics evolve into an in-depth dialogue on Trusts, Secure Act, Tax Cuts & Jobs Act, and Roth Conversions. Attorney Boyd also mentions his upcoming seminars and how to register (see link below). Chris and Jeff also remind listeners of the upcoming webinar about college planning on September 24 th (see link below). For information on estate planning seminars, click the below link: https://www.boydandboydpc.com/seminars/ For more information or to reach Chris Boyd or Jeff Perry, click the below link: https://www.wealthenhancement.com/s/advisor-teams/amr To register for our College Planning Webinar, click the link below: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3777108755579750751  

Is Money the Main Concern of Retirement? – Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry begin this episode with a review and commentary on the economic news of the week, including PPI, CPI, Retail Sales, and Unemployment data. Chris and Jeff then turn to the non-financial aspects of retirement planning, including deciding how you will allocate new found time in retirement. Of course, most areas discussed revert to related financial issues, such as the impacts of downsizing/relocating, travel expenses, gifting, and legacy planning. For more information or to reach Chris Boyd or Jeff Perry, click the below link: https://www.wealthenhancement.com/s/advisor-teams/amr