Something More With Chris Boyd Show Podcasts

Chris welcomes Wendy Northcross, CEO of the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce back to Something More with Chris Boyd. Wendy discussed all of the good works of the chamber, including a new employee assistance plan insurance to help employers grappling with the substance abuse issues that have gripped our state and region. She also highlighted a pool side business after hours networking event at the Cape Cod Water Park and round table discussions about skill gaps and wage rates.  Mike Burton from Slade Mortgage called in with the Slade Mortgage Minute. In the second hour, Chris shared the top financial news storied of the week.

Chris welcomes Bob Mauterstock to the show. Bob is a financial advisor, author, and coach on eldercare issues. Chris and Bob discuss the aging process and the challenges it presents as well as offering some advice on how to plan for and address those challenges. In the second hour, Chris talks about the Dow hitting 20,000 for the first time and shares some news on the markets and the economy.

Chris is joined this week by his brother, Estate Planning Attorney F. Keats Boyd Jr, in the co-host seat. During the first hour, they talk about the Inauguration and take your calls. In the second hour, they welcome Ray L'Heureux, Director of Sales, and Karen Foley, Vice President of Business Development, of Maplewood at Mayflower Place. They discuss their mutual upcoming seminar on Basic Estate Planning which will be held on January 24.

All of your social security questions will be answered as Chris welcomes consultant Kurt Czarnowski back to Something More. Kurt is always a popular guest with lots of caller questions. Very important information- this is one Something More you won't want to miss!!

Chris offers a preview of the year ahead on this week's Something More. He has a few more free portfolio review offers left to give his listeners. Contact our office at 508-771-8900 if you want to participate in his annual offer. Chris and Mike Burton of Slade Mortgage talk investments, markets, outlook for 2017, and mortgage news.

Happy New Year! Chris and Mike Burton ring in the new year with our listeners. Chris makes his annual offer of a complimentary portfolio review to 10 interested listeners, then he and Mike look back on 2016 for our annual year in review show. Happy 2017! Thank you for listening to Something More with Chris Boyd!

Chris is joined by his AMR associate, Michael Perna from our Dedham office, in the co-host seat this week. They talk about the markets and outlook for 2017. Mike Burton is here with the Slade Mortgage Minute and the Cape and Islands Red Cross is our charitable spotlight this week. Hilary Greene is here to talk about all of the ways the Red Cross benefits the community.

It's the season of giving, and Chris always enjoys welcoming local charities to the show during the month of December. Today Chris welcomes Barbara Milligan of the Cape and Islands United Way to talk about all of the good work of the United Way. Before that conversation, Chris talks about budgeting for the holidays and chats with Mike Burton during the Slade Mortgage Minute about the changing thresholds for conventional mortgages. 

Chris is joined this week by Mike Burton of Slade Mortgage and Herb Montgomery of the Montgomery Financial Group for a lively conversation that covers year end planning, charitable giving, mortgages, college financial aid, filling out the CSS and FAFSA forms, and student loans. Tune in for a show that is full of important information and interesting tidbits!

Chris is joined by show sponsor and frequent contributor Mike Burton of Slade Mortgage Group in the co-host seat today. They talk about a variety of financial and mortgage related issues. They welcome Cheryl Kramer of Housing Assistance Corp back to the show to talk about the good works and educational offerings of that organization.

It is 4 days after the election, and Chris jumps in with some election result reactions on this week's Something More. What will be the consequences of a Donald Trump presidency? What does this mean for immigration, tariffs, TPP, currency, Russian relations, and more? Later in the show, Chris welcomes James Evans, manager of the Thompson Bond Fund, and Mike Burton of Slade Mortgage Group to discuss what's expected for bonds and interest rates. 

Chris has Mark Alliegro back to the show to discuss his bid for Congress in the 9th District. They discuss jobs, healthcare, immigration, free trade, and national security. Mike Burton of Slade Mortgage is here with the Slade Mortgage Minute. In the second hour, Chris tells his listeners about Riskalyze, a new risk assessment tool we are using at AMR and shares some recent case studies. 

Chris welcomes State Representative David Vieira to Something More to share a bit about himself and discuss the pressing issues of the campaign. In the second hour, Paul Hebert of Champ Homes is here to talk about his organization's 25th anniversary and to share the good work of Champ Homes.

Chris is joined on this week's Something More by Ryan Hill, a new advisor at Asset Management Resources, LLC and Mike Burton of Slade Mortgage Group. Chris, Ryan, and Mike discuss financial news of the week, the latest on mortgage rates and news, and the politics of the week.

Chris welcomes Matt Paradise of American Consumer Credit Counseling to the show to discuss the many services this national non-profit organization offers, including budget and credit card counseling. Mike Burton is here with the Slade Mortgage Minute, and then Will Crocker, candidate for State Representative in the 2nd Barnstable District discusses his campaign and stance onissues such as aging senior, opiate addiction, and homelessness on Cape Cod.

In the first hour of this week's Something More, Chris welcomes three of the four candidates for county commissioner to the show (Linda Bond had a family commitment). Ronald Beaty, Mary Pat Flynn, and Mark Forest are in studio for a panel discussion of their qualifications and viewpoints on various issues affecting the county. In the second hour, Mike Burton is here with the Slade Mortgage Minute. Then Chris talks about the quarter end numbers and perspective, the new FAFSA form, variable annuities, and Capital gains.

Chris welcomes Kara Miller of Professional Investors College Planning to talk about important changes to the FAFSA form. Then, Senator Vinny deMacedo is here to discuss the legalization of marijuana ballot issue. In the second hour of this week's Something More, Chris is joined by Agatha Bodwell and Mary Anne Alliegro to talk about Common Core. 

Chris welcomes Ed Mazur of Professional Investors Life and Annuity LLC to the show in celebration of National Life Insurance Month. Chris and Ed discuss life insurance needs and solutions. Next, Mike Burton is here with the Slade Mortgage Minute. In the second hour, Special Sheriff Jeff Perry and Captain Peter Monteiro join Chris to recruit candidates for the Corrections Officer Training Academy.

On the eve of the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, General Michael Hayden, Intelligence expert who headed both the NSA and the CIA, speaks with Chris about the leading national security threats in the future, including terror, nuclear, and nations.  In the second hour, Chris talks about the markets and recent primary election results. Also, Mike Burton is here with the Slade Mortgage Minute.

Chris talks market news and answers caller questions in the first hour of this week's Something More. Mike Burton is on the line with the Slade Mortgage Minute at the top of the hour. Then Mark Alliegro, candidate for the 9th Congressional District, talks about his election campaign.