Something More With Chris Boyd Show Podcasts

Jason Lilly of Rockland Trust fill in for Chris on this week's edition of Something More. Jason has a jam packed lineup of guests, including Gary Friedmann, Brian Callow, Troy Renauld, Doug Butler, David Smith, and Bill Dion. Topics discussed include market outlook, stock picks, diversification, wealth management, portfolio construction, and goal based investing.

The Cape and Islands Heroes breakfast is coming up and Chris has Executive Director Hilary Greene and award recipient Conor Baron on the show this week. They talk about examples of heroes and then hear 11 year old Conor's story. Chris talks economic data, and then Mike Burton is here with the Slade Mortgage Minute and up to the minute news on reverse mortgages. Finally Mark Alliegro is in studio to discuss presidential politics with Chris. What do we want in a presidential candidate?

Chris welcomes Michael Cuggino of the Permanent Fund to Something More. They discuss market outlook and asset classes within the fund. Barbara Cotton, Executive Director of the Cape Cod Children's Museum, is here to talk about the 25th anniversary of the Museum and the Let It Grow Gala on March 28. Chris and his AMR colleagues Michael Perna and Seth Kaye offer market commentary, a discussion of the Fed meeting. the strength of the dollar, and alternative funds. Last, but never least, Mike Burton provides the Slade Mortgage Minute.  

Chris has Social Security guru Kurt Czarnowski on the show today to share his expertise and answer your questions. Always one of our most popular guests, Kurt has the answers to everything you always wanted to know about Social Security. Mike Burton of Slade Mortgage is here with the Mortgage minute, a discussion of the interest rate environment, and some news on upcoming information sessions. 

Chris is joined at the top of the show by his son, James Boyd, Miranda Martone, and Rinne Minshall of the Blue Falcon Theater Company to promote the Mashpee High School spring musical, Godspell. Show sponsor Attorney Susan Huettner is up next. Susan is a family law attorney. She and Chris discuss a client case study and the importance of being knowledgeable about the family finances in divorce situations. Mike Burton of Slade Mortgage is here with the Slade Mortgage Minute to share valuable information about mortgage rates, reverse mortgages, the bond market, and news of some upcoming informational luncheons. To conclude the show, Herb Montgomery of the Montgomery Financial Group talks taxes, the economic outlook, and the jobs report with Chris.

Chris welcomes guests Marie Younger Blackburn and Heather Arrascue to Something More. These ladies are bringing the Driven Women conference to Cape Cod this week. Billed as Cape Cod's First Conference for Women, they have assembled an impressive lineup of guest speakers and panelists. Next up is Jamie Regan of Robert Paul Properties to talk about a market report that his company recently published and Cassidy Murphy, editorial director of the Warren Group, which published Banker and Tradesman. Mike Burton rounds out the show with the Slade Mortgage Minute.

The men of AMR are featured on this week's edition of Something More. Chris is joined by colleagues Michael Perna and Seth Kaye for market observations and commentary. But first they are joined by Dave Augustinho of the Cape and Islands Workforce Investment Board, a local resource which helps monitor and improve the local workforce and economic data. 

Mike Burton of Slade Mortgage hosts the show this week while Chris is on vacation. He is joined by Cheryl Kramer of Housing Assistance Corp, who talks about the variety of educational programs which HAC offers: budgeting, first time home buyers, reverse mortgages, and foreclosure counseling. Mary Lou Palumbo of the Mashpee Chamber of Commerce calls in to tout the importance of shopping local during this hard winter. Annie Hart Cool of Sothebys talks about the current real estate market as well as the outlook for spring. 

Chris has a panel of prominent women on today's show to discuss the State of the Cape. Special guests Representative Sarah Peake, Cheryl Bartlett, Anne Van Vleck, and Wendy Northcross join him in lively discussion. Topics for the panel include the "Shape the Cape" survey, the regional drup epidemic, the Pilgrim Power Plant, the possibility of a third bridge, the local economy, women in leadership, and so much more. 

Chris is joined by his brother, attorney Keats Boyd, on this week's edition of Something More. They discuss the blizzard, the markets, politics, and estate planning. Keats shares information about the Boyd and Boyd starter plan and IRA trusts.

Chris speaks with Hope Health's President and CEO David Rehm about the mission of Hope Health, the services offered, and the future of healthcare. He is then joined by Meredith Barnhart of the Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority(MEFA). Meredith provides valuable information about the upcoming FAFSA Day and paying for college. Last, but certainly not least, Mike Burton is here with the Slade Mortgage Minute.

Happy 2015! The new year is a great opportunity to review your finances: inventory all assets and liabilities and review your cash flows, investments, and estate plans. Chris invites his listeners to call the office and schedule a complimentary consultation. Chris also discusses market news, reflecting on 2014 and making some predictions for 2015. Mike Burton calls in with the Slade Mortgage Minute and provides an interest rate review as well as thoughts on the bond market in 2015. 

Chris and all of the staff at Asset Management Resources wish our listeners a Happy New Year. Please enjoy this repeat episode of Something More with Chris Boyd from last summer. Chris and frequent co-host and show sponsor Mike Burton of Slade Mortgage share lots of great money saving ideas as well as information on investments and mortgages. Tune in every Saturday in 2015 for more money talk and interesting interviews on Something More.

Chris flies solo on this week's show and encourages listeners to call in with their thoughts as he takes on the issues of the week. The stock market, oil, the Fed, Russia, Cuba, Sony and North Korea are all food for thought on this week's edition of Something More. 

Jason Lilly of Rockland Trust starts the show with a discussion of robo-advisors and the importance of developing a relationship with a financial advisor. Paul Hebert of Champ House joins Chris in the second hour to talk about homelessness on Cape Cod, the good works of Champ House, and charitable giving.  Mike Burton closes out the show with the Slade Mortgage Minute.

It's Small Business Saturday and Chris is taking calls from local small businesses to find out what they have to offer this holiday season. Mike Burton is here with the Slade Mortgage Minute to discuss changes happening with mortgage standards with regards to Freddie and Fannie. In the second hour, Barbara Milligan of the Cape and Islands United Way talks about Giving Tuesday, the United Way's Good Tidings Giving Campaign, and strategies for giving appreciated stocks or IRAs. 

Chris thanks Mike Burton for hosting the 11/15 show while he was at a business meeting with First Trust in Chicago. Chris goes on to share some of the things he learned at the meeting. Listen in to learn some interesting tidbits about sector weightings, manufacturing, energy, and correlation vs causality. Attorney Susan Huettner is in the co-host seat this week talking about alimony and some cases up before the SJC. Chris and Susan also discuss retirement planning as it relates to the new alimony laws. Mike Burton of Slade Mortgage is here to discuss the October Home Sales report, reverse mortgages, and the new "Financial Assessment." Happy Thanksgiving to all of the listeners of "Something More."

While Chris is on a business trip to Chicago, Mike Burton of Slade Mortgage sits in the host chair. Mike welcomes guest Karin Bar, housing counselor from Housing Assistance Corp in Hyannis, for a discussion of the many programs offered by HAC. Learn about the Homeforever program, the Downpayment Assistance program, and the new homes offered through lottery in Cotuit Meadows. They also have a lively discussion about the newest changes coming to the Reverse Mortgage program.

Chris is joined by two special guests for this Veteran's Day weekend edition of Something More. Nicole Spencer of Heroes in Transition talks about the good works of that group in assisting veterans with service dogs. Nicole also talks about their upcoming fundraiser, Rolling For Our Heroes. Ann Marsh, Senior Editor and West Coast Bureau Chief of Financial Planning Magazine, joins Chris for a discussion of financial planning and the military, and how financial problems are a leading cause of suicide among veterans. Mike Burton is here with the Slade Mortgage Minute to share potential changes in reverse mortgages and news about a new first time homebuyer program.

Randy Hunt is Chris' guest co-host on this week's Something More. They start off discussing market conditions and investments before moving into a discussion of Randy's accomplishments as State Representative of the 5th Barnstable District. They also chat about issues relevant to his re-election race. Mike Burton is here with all of the mortgage news of the day in the Slade Mortgage Minute. Finally, State Senator Dan Wolf is in studio to talk about his re-election campaign.