Something More With Chris Boyd Show Podcasts

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. 

Chris welcomes State Senate candidates Tony Schiavi and Jim Crocker back to Something More to discuss their views on a variety of issues before the September primary. Chris discusses the markets and also takes on the "purveyors of doom," those people who make a living selling books, newsletters, and other products by appealing to investors insecurities about the markets.

In a rerun of one of our most popular shows of the year, the first hour features award winning author and world-renowned financial expert, Professor Jeremy Siegel of Wharton Business School. He joins Chris to discuss the economy and the markets.  In the second hour, famed Professor John Esposito, expert on Islam, joins Chris to discuss the notion of closing our borders and misconceptions of Islamic beliefs.  Later, Mike Burton of Slade Mortgage Group gives us the Slade Mortgage Minute.  This is a show you won't want to miss!

Chris welcomes State Senate candidate Julian Cyr to Something More to hear his views on a variety of issues, including Opiod addiction, the environment, health care, marijuana legalization, and more. In the second hour, Sheriff James Cummings is in studio with Chris to talk about his achievements and objectives for next term. Sheriff Cummings also talks about the scope of work of the Sheriff's Department and some of the obstacles and opportunities for the next term. Mike Burton of Slade Mortgage Group closes out the show with the Slade Mortgage Minute.

Chris begins this week's show with a conversation with Mike Burton of Slade Mortgage about markets and mortgages. Next, Chris shares some insights he learned at the First Trust conference he recently attended in Chicago. In a world of 24 hour news and nonstop political division, he turns the focus on to some of the things that make America great. In the second hour, Chris welcomes his brother, Attorney Keats Boyd, back to the show. Keats talks about recent case law that is important for estate planning. How can people protect their heirs from unexpected risks? Finally, Mary Lou Palumbo is here to talk about upcoming events planned by the Mashpee Chamber of Commerce.

In the first hour of this week's Something More, Chris welcomes Emily Saltz of Life Care Advocates. They discuss the challenges of finding the right elder care. Special Sheriff Jeff Perry joins Chris for the second hour to discuss law enforcement and its' changing roles as well as the local and national political hot topics of the week. 

Mike Burton is guest hosting this week's Something More as Chris attends a family wedding. Mike welcomes Debbie James, an Osterville Insurance Agent (Leonard Ins) to the studio. On the phone, Mike chats with Ken Farrell, a former Executive with Credit Suisse and Wall Street veteran to get his insight on the economy and the markets and Dana Panepinto , Sales Manager for WEEI , who has a campaign to raise $50,000 for ALS ONE.