Something More With Chris Boyd Show Podcasts

Chris is looking for your good Mother's Day gift suggestions on this week's "Something More." Mike Burton of Slade Mortgage sits in the co-host chair and talks about his upcoming reverse mortage seminars. He also answers some frequently asked questions about reverse mortgages and issues the "Best Joke Challenge." Chris talks about an online service called "Broker Check," a place to investigate your financial advisors. Lastly, Chris promotes an upcoming seminar which AMR is hosting on Social Security and Medicare.

Chris commemorates the 7th anniversary of the "Something More with Chris Boyd" show this week. His brother, Attorney Keats Boyd, is in the co-host seat and show sponsor Mike Burton of Slade Mortgage is here with the Mortgage Minute. It is seminar season and all three talked about their upcoming seminars. Check out the schedule of seminars on reverse mortgages at slademortgage.com; estate planning at boydandboydpc.com; and a Social Security and Medicare Seminar at the newly revised website amrfinancial.com. 

Chris begins the show with some market news before his conversation with Jason Lilly of the Bright Rock Funds, who talks about the portfolio construction process. Mike Burton calls in with the Slade Mortgage Minute to talk about the real estate market, mortgage rates, and the pre-approval letter for prospective buyers. Lastly, Kristin O'Malley, Executive Director of the Cape Cod Foundation, joins Chris to talk about the Foundation's 25th Anniversary and hitting the $50 million mark in grants and scholarships awarded.

Chris flies solo on this week's edition of "Something More." As the tax deadline looms, he talks about tax information and issues, as well as things you can do now to be better planned and organized to file next year's return. Chris also offers market commentary, ideas for portfolio strategies, and answers listener questions.

Chris welcomes Asset Management Resources LLC's new financial analyst, Seth Kaye, as his co-host on this week's Something More. They interview Samuel Lee, editor of Morningstar's ETF Investor newsletter, about the world of ETF investing- what's hot, what's not, and how you differentiate. Later in the show, Deb DelNegro of Today Real Estate and Cape Cod Senior Connection talks about the spring real estate market and steps you can take now to get your home ready for sale and Mike Burton of Slade Mortgage offers the weekly Mortgage Minute.

Mike Burton of Slade Mortgage sits in the host chair on this week's edition of "Something More." Mike welcomes special guests Cheryl Kramer and Karen Bar of the Housing Assistance Corp to chat about reverse mortgages. 

Chris offers some Market commentary in the first hour, and then is joined by Herb Montgomery of The Montgomery Financial Group in the second hour. They discuss changes in the tax laws and the bond situation. Mike Burton previews a mortgage seminar that he is offering and answers Chris' questions about Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

Attorney F. Keats Boyd III of the Law Offices of Boyd & Boyd PC and Mike Burton of Slade Mortgage sit in the co-host chairs on this week's Something More. Chris and Keats discuss an upcoming Estate Planning Seminar at Mayflower Place in West Yarmouth. Mike joins the Boyd brothers for the second half of the show to share his expertise on reverse mortgages.

Chris welcomes John Chapman and Dan Shores  to this week's show. Both men are candidates for the 9th Congressional district seat. Tune in to hear their views on the issues and make an informed decision at the polls. 

Chris welcomes show sponsor and regular co-host Attorney Susan Huettner to this week's show. They discuss the issue of divorce and taxes. Which parent gets to claim the kids on the tax return? In the second hour, Chris welcomes Dan Galli, president of the Financial Planning Association of Massachusetts to discuss the good work of the group.

Chris welcomes Asset Management Resources LLC's new financial analyst, Seth Kaye, as his co-host on this week's Something More. They interview Samuel Lee, editor of Morningstar's ETF Investor newsletter, about the world of ETF investing- what's hot, what's not, and how you differentiate. Later in the show, Deb DelNegro of Today Real Estate and Cape Cod Senior Connection talks about the spring real estate market and steps you can take now to get your home ready for sale and Mike Burton of Slade Mortgage offers the weekly Mortgage Minute.

Politics is the theme of this week's "Something More," as Chris is joined by three men launching campaigns in Massachusetts. Mark Alliegro and Vincent Cogliano, Jr are both running for Congress in the 9th District. Hear about their views and positions on the economy, health care, tax reform, and more. Later, Adam Chaprales announces his bid for State Representative serving Barnstable and West Yarmouth. All of this and the weekly market news on this week's show.

Chris welcomes Kirstin Hughes, chairwoman of the MA Republican party, for a discussion of the prospects of Republican candidates in the midterm elections. They talk of issues important to voters, such as taxes and jobs, and those issues that make Massachusetts a place people want to live, work, and raise a family. In the second hour, Chris and Michael Perna, an advisor with AMR, discuss market perspective in light of recent declines and opportunities for investors.

Chris is joined this week by frequent co-hosts Mike Burton of Slade Mortgage and Family Law Attorney Susan Huettner. They discuss market conditions, changes in the child support laws, and divorce and college financing. Their discussion dovetails nicely into the second hour conversation with Martha Savery of the Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority (MEFA). Martha discusses 529 plans, the U Fund, loans vs grants, and the FAFSA form.

Chris talks about the FPA Board retreat and some recent client issues regarding RMD's and savings for kids. Mike Burton gives the Mortgage Minute and Herb Montgomery talks to Chris about market news in the second hour. What's the outlook for equities, fixed income, commodities, and income oriented investments? Find out on this week's "Something More."

Show sponsor and Mortgage Minute contributor Mike Burton takes the helm of this week's show while Chris is at a Financial Planning Association of Massachusetts Board retreat. Mike is joined by special guests Jason Inwagen of GH Dunn Insurance and Deborah Schilling of Remax Real Estate for a discussion of home values, assessments, and appraisals.

Chris is joined this week by Randy Hunt, CPA and State Representative, to talk about financial resolutions for the new year. Frequent contributor Mike Burton of Slade Mortgage offers some mortgage news in the Slade Mortgage Minute. All that, and your questions and comments, on this week's edition of "Something More."

In a special holiday edition of Something More, Chris invites Reverend Greg Mathias to discuss the Pope's "apostolic exhortation," Evangelii Gaudium.

Chris is joined by frequent co-host and show sponsor Mike Burton of Slade Mortgage on this week's show. They discuss market conditions, the budget deal, and the federal tapering program. They offer some commentary on what to expect in 2014.  They also check in with Kevin Matthews on the WCOD Stuff a Bus, collecting toys all weekend for the children of Cape Cod. 

In the first hour, Chris offers a review of this week's financial news. He talks about the November employment report, money market rates, the decline of banks, and Black Friday results. How about those Amazon drones? Talk of new home sales and non-conforming mortgages leads into the Mortgage Minute segment with Mike Burton. In the second hour, Herb Montgomery joins Chris to discuss College Financial Planning. They talk about the FAFSA form, 529 plans, and tax credits.