Something More With Chris Boyd Show Podcasts

Chris is joined this week by Dave Kern and Scott Bergman of Tax Free Family Wealth to discuss Equity Index Universal Life Insurance. Later in the show, guest Michael Kitces of Pinnacle Advisory Group talks about Structured Settlements. All of this, plus the usual market commentary, on this week's "Something More."

Chris discusses some national issues on this week's "Something More." This week the Defense of Marriage Act was repealed by the Supreme Court. Special guest Stuart Armstrong, CFP discusses the financial implications of the repeal, including military benefits, social security benefits, and estate tax treatments. Later in the show, Chris talks about the Voting Rights Act and the IRS scandal.

Joining host Chris Boyd, CFP this week are Mike Burton of Slade Mortgage Group and Herb Montgomery of The Montgomery Group.  Along the the market recap we will be exploring a variety of financial topics with our guests.

Chris is joined this week by special guest and State Representative Randy Hunt as they discuss the Massachusetts Special Senate Election.

On this week's "Something More", Chris is joined by Mark Robinson, Executive Director of the Compact of Cape Cod Conservation Trust. They discuss the goals of the Compact, examples of ways the Cape Cod community benefit from these trusts, land trust advantages, and a new state income tax credit for those who donate eligible land. Chris finishes the hour discussing the jobs report, the employment rate, and Boomers getting entrepreneurial with 401Ks/IRAs to start businesses. Mike Burton does his regular Mortgage Minute segment, and then Adam Chaprales of Mass Mutual Insurance joins Chris for a discussion of long-term care insurance.

It's Memorial Day weekend and the unofficial start of summer here on Cape Cod. Chris talks to Wendy Northcross of the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce about the latest news from the Chamber. Hear about the new Cape Flier Train, the arts app Cape Cod, the ecapechamber.com website, and the celebration of Quahog Day, when Cape Cod's own Doug the Quahog predicts the beach weather. Chris also talks about the proposed Fair Plan rate hikes, how to assess your portfolio's bond risk, the benefits of ETF's, and the upcoming Boyd & Boyd seminars.

The show begins with guest Deborah DelNegro, a Senior Real Estate and Retirement Specialist, speaking about the Cape Cod real estate market. Chris also shares information on the challenges facing Baby Boomers as they approach retirement. Lastly, Chris talks about his upcoming seminar: Retirement Readiness. In this seminar, attendees will learn about predicting retirement needs, figuring monthly expenses, and the role of inflation and taxation in retirement planning.

Chris and guest co-host Herb Montgomery talk about Dow Jones Industrial Average milestones and especially the recent milestone of 15,000. They also talk about Warren Buffet's comments regarding stocks and bonds and his warning about bonds. Long-term care perceptions, student loan debt, and Mike Burton's Mortgage Minute round out this week's show.

The "Something More with Chris Boyd" show is 6 years old this weekend!! Chris is joined by Attorney Paul Tardif as he celebrates this milestone. In the first hour, guests Paula Hersey of Penguin Digital Design and Heather Jackson of Action J Marketing discuss social media marketing for the small business. In the second hour, Attorney Tardif shares some information about his law practice, Mike Burton of Slade Mortgage talks mortgage rates, and Chris talks about the candidates in the Senate race.

Filling in for host Chris Boyd are Mike Burton and Attorney Susan Huettner.  The Real Estate Market and Mortgages where covered by Mike Burton of Slade Mortgage.  Then Attorney Susan Huettner discussed general divorce topics like, keeping the house, protecting your credit and custody to name a few.

On this week's Something More, Chris discusses President Obama's budget proposal, increasing the minimum wage, and the market report. He presents the topic of the final seminar in the Retirement Readiness Series of seminars. Mike Burton reflects on the mortgage situation in his Mortgage Minute. Finally, Chris interviews Rep. Dan Winslow, who is running for State Senate. Their discussion centers around the economy, energy, and education.

Chris and show sponsor Attorney Susan Huettner discuss the current economic conditions: jobs, housing, and energy. Attoney Huettner talks about alternate dispute resolution and hiring a mediator. Mike Burton of Slade Mortgage gives the mortgage rates in the Slade Mortgage Minute. In the second hour, Chris is joined by Mike Byrnes of Byrnes Consulting. They talk about strategies for small business marketing, social media, and extending your reach.

Chris is joined this week by Jack Hachey and Herb Montgomery, two sponsors of the show, to chat about tax preparation. Both guests offer ideas and reminders for successful tax preparation. Chris also talks about upcoming seminars and the Red Cross Heroes Breakfast. All that, the market report, and Mike Burton and the Mortgage Minute on this week's Something More.

Chris is joined by frequent co-host and show sponsor Mike Burton of Slade Mortgage on this week's Something More with Chris Boyd. They discuss mortgage topics that will be presented in the third installment of the four part Retirement Readiness series of seminars. Chris also interviews Congressman Stephen Lynch and covers the topics of the economy, education, and energy.

This week's special guest is Skip Aylesworth of the Hennessy Funds. Chris and Skip discuss Natural Gas funds and answer questions such as: What is the potential future for Natural Gas consumption in the United States?  What is the potential for economic impact resulting from this energy story? How is investing in a fund like the Hennessy Gas Utility Index Fund (GASFX) different from investing in a commodity ETF, like UNG, for example?What is the American Gas Association Gas Utility Index?   In the second hour, Asset Management Resources LLC advisor George Fisher discusses value investing.

Chris is joined this week by frequent show contributors Mike Burton of Slade Mortgage and Herb Montgomery of The Montgomery Financial Group, as well as by special guest Peter Gianakoulis, a local appraiser. Topics on today's show include the market report, mortgages, the appraisal process, financial planning considerations, and your questions about 403b and savings bonds.

In the first hour of this week's "Something More," Chris discusses financial planning concerns, the market report, and the fall of Apple stock. on politics, Chris discusses Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's testimony on Benghazi- "What difference does it make?" In the second hour, frequent show guest host Susan Huettner discusses family law and the changes in the child support laws.

Chris welcomes Kurt Czarnowski, Social Security expert, back to the show on this week's Something More. Kurt talks about what has changed in Social Security and Medicare in 2013 and offers some strategies for maximizing your social security benefits. Author Felice Cohen talks about her book, What Papa Told Me, in the "something more" segment, and also offers some pretty interesting organizational tips, based on her experience of living in a tiny NYC apartment. Mike Burton offers mortgage tips in his Mortgage Minute and Chris discusses gun control and Governor Patrick's proposed tax increases in the show's second hour.