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The Alpha Wealth Hour
The Alpha Wealth Hour with Tom Fortino: When it comes to saving, spending, investing and taxes, life can get complicated. Especially now. It feels like every day there’s news that affects the stock market, your wallet, and your retirement. To unravel the jargon and help you spend smarter, tune into The Alpha Wealth Hour.
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Retirement need-to-knows before the end of the year 03.11.2024
WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more! This week is a jam-packed episode of The Alpha Wealth Hour as Tom Fortino takes you through everything you need to know and do before the end of the year. He also hits on large […]
Retirement planning essentials for 2025 27.10.2024
WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more! This week on the Alpha Wealth Hour, Tom Fortino discusses essential aspects of retirement planning, including updates on tax brackets for 2025, strategies for managing market volatility, and the importance of end-of-year financial planning. Speaking […]
The importance of complete retirement planning 20.10.2024
WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more! In this episode of the Alpha Wealth Hour, host Tom Fortino discusses the importance of complete retirement planning, covering various aspects such as market insights, investment strategies, income planning, social security, asset protection, and tax […]
The essential strategies for retirement planning 13.10.2024
WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more! In this episode of The Alpha Wealth Hour, Tom Fortino discusses essential strategies for retirement planning, focusing on taxes, income generation, and investment management. He touches on his Five Pillars and covers the significance of […]
Critical financial mistakes that can jeopardize retirement 06.10.2024
WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more! This week on The Alpha Wealth Hour, Tom Fortino discusses critical financial mistakes that can jeopardize retirement plans and how to avoid them. Plus, having a large IRA is nice, but there are some hurdles […]
The essentials of retirement planning 29.09.2024
WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more! In this episode of the Alpha Wealth Hour, Tom Fortino discusses essential aspects of retirement planning, focusing on social security adjustments, income planning strategies, the role of annuities, tax planning, and the importance of estate […]
The deep dive on income planning 22.09.2024
WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more! This week on The Alpha Wealth Hour, Tom Fortino dives deep on income planning. He explains how to build multiple streams of guaranteed income and how to avoid mistakes when claiming Social Security benefits.  Plus, […]
The biggest threats to your retirement 15.09.2024
WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more! This week, Tom Fortino of the Alpha Wealth Group talks about some of the biggest threats to your retirement including not having a guaranteed income stream, overpaying taxes on your retirement savings, the rising cost […]
The importance of having a comprehensive retirement plan 08.09.2024
WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more! This week on The Alpha Wealth Hour, Tom Fortino discusses many topics related to retirement planning, including the market, retirement income, minimizing taxes, and understanding 401(k) plans. He emphasizes the importance of having a comprehensive […]
Highlighting the significance of tax planning 01.09.2024
WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more! This week on The Alpha Wealth Hour, Tom Fortino of the Alpha Wealth Group covers various topics related to retirement planning, including income planning, tax breaks, Social Security, pensions, annuities, and healthcare costs. He highlights […]
What you could be missing with your Social Security 25.08.2024
WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more! In this week’s edition of The Alpha Wealth Hour, Tom Fortino shares the details people tend to get wrong with their Social Security. If you’d like to get involved with the show, call 630-934-1855. A […]
Changes in retirement savings and tax rules 18.08.2024
WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more! In this week’s edition of The Alpha Wealth Hour, Tom Fortino discusses changes in retirement savings and tax rules, such as the clarification on inherited IRAs and the option to make employer matches in Roth […]
Don’t let volatility affect your planning 11.08.2024
WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more! This week, Tom Fortino of the Alpha Wealth Group talks about the volatility in the market and how it affects your planning, as well as things to keep in mind while getting ready for retirement. If […]
What we might see for the rest of 2024 04.08.2024
WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more! This week, Tom Fortino of the Alpha Wealth Group talks about recent market trends and what we might see for the rest of 2024. He explains what having a smart investment plan designed specifically for […]
Market trends and the changing landscape of retirement 28.07.2024
WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more! On this week’s show, Tom Fortino discusses market trends and the changing landscape of retirement. Tom also offers an income planning toolkit and highlights the significance of understanding Social Security claiming strategies. Plus, the new […]
How much money is needed to be happy in retirement 21.07.2024
WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more! This week on The Alpha Wealth Hour, host Tom Fortino explores the question of how much money is needed to be happy in retirement and highlights the different perspectives of baby boomers and millennials.  Additionally, […]
Focusing on investment strategies and risks in retirement portfolios 14.07.2024
WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more! This week on the Alpha Wealth Hour, Tom Fortino focuses on investment strategies and risks in retirement portfolios. Fortino highlights the risks associated with not having a clear investment plan and not being organized with […]
Creating income that lasts a lifetime 07.07.2024
WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more! This week on The Alpha Wealth Hour, join Tom Fortino as he explores a crucial aspect of retirement planning: creating income that lasts a lifetime. Discover strategies to handle rising healthcare expenses in your senior […]
Getting Uncle Sam out of your retirement savings 30.06.2024
WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more! As we prepare for Independence Day, Tom Fortino shares his thoughts on becoming financially independent. That means getting Uncle Sam out of your retirement savings as much as possible! If you’d like to get involved […]
How to build income you can’t outlive 23.06.2024
WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more! This week, Tom Fortino dives deep into one of the most important areas of retirement planning – building income you can’t outlive. Plus, how do you prepare for the increased cost of healthcare in your […]
Have the retirement you want with the right plan 16.06.2024
WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more! The new CPI numbers are out this week and inflation remains sticky. According to a recent study, 50% of retirement savers are changing their plans due to the rising cost of living. But Tom Fortino […]
Getting organized for your retirement future 09.06.2024
WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more! This week, Tom tackles one of the biggest financial challenges – getting organized. Learn how to take control of your retirement future. Plus, a hilarious recent example of a “failure to communicate” at a college […]
Don’t overlook the importance of tax efficiency 02.06.2024
WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more! This week, Tom dives deep into an often-overlooked aspect of retirement planning – tax efficiency. Learn more about tax strategies for retirement every Sunday at 7 a.m. on The Alpha Wealth Hour. If you’d like […]
Retirees returning to work due to inflation 26.05.2024
WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more! After the Great Resignation, many retirees are now headed back to work due to inflation. But could a better income plan help prevent that? Tom Fortino explains on The Alpha Wealth Hour, Sunday mornings at […]
Should you claim Social Security early and then invest the money? 19.05.2024
WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more! Dave Ramsey says you should take Social Security as early as possible and invest the money in a mutual fund. But is that the right advice? Tom Fortino explains why Social Security claiming strategies are […]
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