Something More with Chris Boyd

What is the economic data telling us? – Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry explore the financial data reports from the past week, including the Producer Price Index, Consumer Price Index, Retail Sales, and Consumer Debt. Chris reviews comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell regarding the Federal Reserve's efforts to tame inflation. Jeff discusses the impacts that higher interest rates are havi...

Should you worry about a declining birth rate? –The world is at a startling demographic milestone. Sometime soon, the global fertility rate will drop below the point needed to keep population constant. It may have already happened. Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry review a recent Wall Street Journal article discussing what declining birth rates mean to the economy, investing and the quality of life (see...

Earnings and what really matters – Chris Boyd welcomes Brian Regan to the show. With approximately 80% of corporate earnings reported for this quarter, Brian outlines common trends he is seeing from these earnings. Jeff Perry questions Brian about areas of concern that CEO's and investors may be focused on. Brian explains how he approaches evaluating a company to invest in and the trio discuss how...

5 Conversations with your Financial Advisor - Based on the recently published article in Financial Planning (linked below), there are five extraordinary circumstances that go beyond the basic retirement planning that advisors should address with clients. The topics of discussion include non-traditional relationships and what happens when things go wrong, special issues with minor children, estate...

The Retirement Smile – Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry explore personal spending patterns when people enter retirement. The Retirement Smile shows increased spending in the early and late stages of retirement. Chris and Jeff dig into the reasons for this phenomenon and how to create a financial plan to best reflect projected spending and capital needs. Chris also brings up a Wall Street Journal article...

Mail Bag – For this episode, Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry open the "Mail Bag" and discuss questions from clients and listeners. Chris and Jeff start the episode with a Happy Mother's Day wish. During the episode, Chris and Jeff discuss the "Still Working" exception related to 401Ks and required minimum distributions (RMDs), how to use a QCD (qualified charitable distribution) to reduce income taxes,...

AI and the Human Element of Marketing – Michael Byrnes of Byrnes Consulting joins Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry to discuss how Artificial Intelligence is changing how companies do business and how consumers receive information. In addition to discussing how changes in technology impact businesses and the manner in which they market their goods and services to customers, Michael, Chris, and Jeff discus...

17th Anniversary & Changing Times – The Something More with Chris Boyd Radio Show has been on WXTK 95.1FM for 17 years! Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry have a wide- ranging conversation about how the radio show has changed and developed over the years. With a little bit of reminiscing and looking into the future, Chris offers his personal thoughts and business perspective on why the Something More with...

Investors who are more like Gamblers – Brian Regan, Team AMR's Senior Portfolio Manager, joins Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry and shares his commentary on what he perceives as a growing trend of people "gambling" in the stock market by investing in financially unsound companies. Brian goes into detail and reflects how far too many people are buying stocks in companies close to bankruptcy. The trio also...

In the News this Week – For this episode, Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry dig into financially related news items from the last week. Chris and Jeff start off with a discussion of the Federal Reserve's decision to keep interest rates at current levels. Chris and Jeff explore the direct and indirect impacts of such a decision on the stock market, mortgage rates, and the national debt. Jeff next mentions...

In the News this week – Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry dig into the top financial news stories of the week. The segment starts off with a review of the recent stock market volatility. Chris reminds listeners of the first quarter results and that corrections in the stock market are common. The conversation shifts to several economic data points from the past week, including the gross domestic product, t...

Wrap up - Stop Sabotaging Your Retirement Plans – Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry continue a previous conversation about how to avoid some of the more common mistakes people make that can be harmful to their retirement planning. The dialogue starts out with the mistake of investing too conservatively and how inflation will erode your financial plan. Chris and Jeff next discuss why you should estimate yo...

Financial Literacy – April is Financial Literacy Month and Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry share their thoughts on what financial and consumer topics should be included in everyone's knowledge. The pair reviews the growing trend of states requiring a financial literacy class for high school students. Chris and Jeff also discuss various tactics available to parents to instill a desire in their children t...

Special Needs Planning – Charlie Massimo joins Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry for an engaging discussion concerning the various financial planning issues for parents of special needs children. Charlie shares his personal story of having two sons with autism and the many financial and personal challenges. Topic areas discussed during the episode are estate planning, future housing needs, special needs t...

Stop Sabotaging Your Retirement Plans – Referencing a recently published article from Sarah Newcomb, PhD, Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry review a number of subjects that can put your retirement plan in jeopardy.   Chris and Jeff start off the episode with a reminder that everyone should have their estate plan in place long before retirement.   Jeff reflects on the advice he provides both as an attorney...

What's my Number? – In this episode, Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry explore the commonly asked question of "How much do I need to save to be able to enjoy a comfortable retirement?"   While this "number" is different for each individual or couple, the below referenced article indicates that the result of a recent survey pegs the figure of $1.5M.   Chris & Jeff review a range of factors to consider when...

Level 5 - Abundance – Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry wrap up their previous discussions concerning the 5 Levels of Wealth by discussing the subject of "Abundance".   The pair offer their thoughts on how living in abundance occurs when one is able to align their financial wealth with their personal values and desired purpose resulting in full contentment. The conversation continues with the importance o...

Looking Back/Looking Forward – Senior Portfolio Manager Brian Regan joins Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry with his commentary on the first quarter returns in the stock market. The conversation naturally moves to a forward-looking view of the second quarter and beyond.   Brian outlines the "Bull" and "Bear" cases for the remainder of 2024.   The dialogue covers commentary on recent employment data, infla...

Mail Bag - Should we worry about the Dollar? – Chris Boyd welcomes Brian Regan to this episode to discuss a question from the AMR Team Mail Bag. This listener's question asks about the threats to the strength of the US Dollar and whether China may have a political or market interest in a devalued US Dollar. Other threats to the strength of the US Dollar are discussed, including the rising level of...

Market Observations/First Quarter review – Brian Regan joins the show to share his generally positive commentary on the first quarter results in the financial markets. Brian highlights that recent market performance emphasizes why diversification is key to a financial plan. Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry add in their thoughts on the market, including bonds, geo-political events and a review of a recent...

In the News – There is never a shortage of financially related news items to discuss. In this episode, Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry begin the conversation with the recent Solar Eclipse and the economic impact of such an event. Chris and Jeff next review economic data reports from the week, including the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and the Producer Price Index (PPI) and what each report tells us about...

Level 4 - Freedom – Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry continue their series about the 5 Levels of Wealth (see related article linked below). For this segment, they move onto level 4 – Freedom. Chris and Jeff discuss how Freedom means having the ability to cover your current and future financial needs, and when working is more of a personal choice than a financial need. Jeff emphasizes that reaching the fr...

Mail Bag – In this episode, Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry answer a question from a listener on the subject of what is the correct type of life insurance? Chris summarizes the scenario where a woman from Wisconsin asks about whether a whole life insurance policy is an effective use for life insurance and for saving for future college expenses and retirement. Chris and Jeff outline how to evaluate the n...

Level 3 - Security – Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry continue their previous discussion about the 5 Levels of Wealth by moving up the wealth pyramid to level 3 of Security (see related article linked below). At Level 3, Security is about seeing the fruits of your disciplined financial strategy and how financial decisions should become more second nature. Jeff and Chris go deep into the details of how mu...