Best J Christopher Boyd Podcasts (2025)

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Fed Under Fire: Politics, Powell, and the Future of Monetary Policy 31:15

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In this episode of Something More with Chris Boyd, Chris and Russ Ball unpack the political drama surrounding the Federal Reserve and its embattled Chair, Jerome Powell. From historical power struggles to current-day maneuvering by the president, they explore how monetary policy, interest rates, and central bank independence shape the economy- and …

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5 Questions to Answer Before Retiring Early 34:38

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5 Questions to Answer Before Retiring Early Thinking about retiring early? Before you hand in your notice and book that dream vacation, make sure you have asked yourself the right questions. In this episode of Something More with Chris Boyd, Chris, Jeff Perry, and Russ Ball explore critical considerations that can make or break your early retiremen…

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Alternative Assets in Retirement Plans: Good or Bad Idea? 30:09

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Alternative Assets in Retirement Plans: Good or Bad Idea? In this episode of Something More, Chris Boyd is joined by Jeff Perry and Russ Ball to unpack the hidden world of private equity and private credit. Following President Donald Trump signing an executive order that clears a path for alternative assets to be added into 401k’s, the trio discuss…

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Boomers, Benefits & the Budget: What’s Next for Social Security? 47:37

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Boomers, Benefits & the Budget: What’s Next for Social Security? In this timely and informative episode of Something More with Chris Boyd, Social Security expert Marcia Mantell (see link below) returns and joins Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry to unpack recent legislative changes, dispel common myths, and offer practical guidance for retirees, widows, an…

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Taxes, Tech & Tangents 36:14

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Taxes, Tech & Tangents- A Financial Mishmash-n this eclectic and engaging episode of Something More with Chris Boyd, Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry cover a wide range of timely topics- from nostalgic movie favorites to serious financial planning insights. Topics include: -A preview of the upcoming webinar on managing your digital footprint and estate pl…

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Long-term Care Insurance: One size does not fit all 34:31

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Long-term Care Insurance: One size does not fit all Linda Thalheimer of Long Life Planning (see website link below) joins Jeff Perry and Russ Ball to dig into the topic of long-term care insurance. The podcast begins with a detailed discussion of who needs long-term care insurance. Linda answers questions regarding how these policies work, what the…

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Mail Bag: Avoiding beneficiary IRA taxes, OBBB, tax deductions, and 529 planning 31:13

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Mail Bag: Avoiding beneficiary IRA taxes, OBBB, tax deductions, and 529 planning Jeff Perry and Russ Ball tackle questions from listeners and clients. To start this episode, Jeff and Russ discuss options for beneficiaries of IRAs who wish to avoid income taxes. Next up is a series of questions resulting from the passage of President Trump’s “One Bi…

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Portfolio Pitfalls: 5 Mistakes You Can’t Afford to Make 37:20

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Portfolio Pitfalls: 5 Mistakes You Can’t Afford to Make – Timing the market, lack of international equity exposure, taking on too much investment risk, attempting to predict the movement of interest rates, and lacking protection against inflation are just some of the mistakes many investors can make. Chris Boyd, Jeff Perry, and Russ Ball offer advi…

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Memories Over Money: A New Take on Wealth Transfer 31:39

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Memories Over Money: A New Take on Wealth Transfer – Chris Boyd, Russ Ball and Jeff Perry dig into a wide variety of issues and conflicts concerning how people plan and spend, or don’t spend their accumulated wealth. Topics include funding a college education, paying for long-term care, or simply treating your family with gifting; there are plenty …

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When to Buy Municipal Bonds 27:59

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When to Buy Municipal Bonds – Municipal bonds are debt securities issued by governmental entities to finance public projects like schools, highways, or water systems. For investors seeking stability and tax advantages, municipal bonds can be an appealing component of a diversified portfolio. However, as with any investment, they are rarely a good c…

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OBBB Is Law, So What’s In It? 37:29

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OBBB Is Law, So What’s In It? – Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry get into the weeds of the One Big Beautiful Bill recently signed by President Trump. The episode begins with a broad overview of the Trump agenda that was included in the OBBB, including additional funds for the military, border security, and an extension of the tax cuts. Jeff highlights tha…

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Brian Regan is Focused on the 2nd Half 35:28

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Focus on the 2nd Half – As we enter the second half of 2025 with the stock market at record high levels, Senior Portfolio Manager Brian Regan joins Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry for a detailed review of the first half of the year and an outlook for the remainder of 2025. With a focus on valuation metrics, Brian offers general commentary on the stock ma…

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Taxes, Timing, and Total Wealth – A Holistic Approach 24:57

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Taxes, Timing, and Total Wealth – A Holistic Approach In this insightful episode of Something More with Chris Boyd, Chris and Russ Ball explore the critical role of integrated financial planning—where tax strategy, investment management, and life goals come together to create a truly comprehensive approach to wealth. What you’ll learn: Why tax plan…

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2025 At The Half – A Mid-Year Market Check-In 31:25

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2025 At The Half – A Mid-Year Market Check-In As we hit the halfway mark of 2025, Chris Boyd and Russ Ball of the AMR team at Wealth Enhancement take a thoughtful look at the year’s financial journey so far. From market volatility and tariff tensions to geopolitical shifts and AI-driven optimism, this episode dives into the key forces shaping the i…

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The Purpose Code 31:31

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The Purpose Code – Worried about your purpose? Most people are. But no one has to be Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry welcome Dr. Jordan Grumet, M.D. (see website link below) for a lively discussion about Dr. Grumet’s self-improvement book “The Purpose Code” which shows how to make your mark and how to set goals in life without falling into the anxiety tr…

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Climbing the Wall of Worry 43:49

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Climbing the Wall of Worry – In the context of the endless news cycle of significant political, economic, and geo-political events, Chris Boyd, Jeff Perry, and Russ Ball discuss what an investor should do with all the external market risks, while at the same time, we are reaching record high levels for several market indices. Topics covered include…

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Time to open the Mailbag; RMD's 30:12

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Time to Open the Mailbag – Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry open the Mailbag and answer listener and client questions. The episode opens with a listener question asking, I have multiple IRAs, how many RMDs do I need to take each year? Chris and Jeff next answer what is the Rule of 25? The next topic is one based on television and radio commercials selling…

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IRA Age Milestones 32:51

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IRA Age Milestones – If you have an Individual Retirement Account (IRA), are you aware of the many key age milestones? Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry take you through a chronological timeline from childhood to your mid- seventies as they discuss twelve key ages and relatively unknown opportunities related to your IRA that could boost your savings and re…

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Things to consider before buying a second home 33:07

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Things to consider before buying a second home – Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry are joined by Britta Ferguson CFP®, CEPA® who is a Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor with Wealth Enhancement to explore the pros and cons of owning a second home (vacation home). The discussion begins with “try before you buy” advice and the distinction between an inv…

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Targets of Fraud 22:46

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Targets of Fraud – World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is June 15 and according to the World Health Organization, one in six people 60 years and older experience financial fraud or abuse each year. Elder fraud reports to the FBI’s Crime Complaint Center have risen by 14%, with an average loss of $34K (see link below). Chris Boyd, Jeff Perry, and Russ B…

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Best Books? 29:01

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Best Books? – Chris Boyd opens this episode with a story from his most recent trip to the dentist where the hygienist was asking for financial planning book recommendations and advice as to how she should go about finding a financial planner who is willing to work with someone who has a modest income and assets. Chris and co-host Jeff Perry suggest…

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5 Biggest Stealth Retirement Costs 35:49

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5 Biggest Stealth Retirement Costs – Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry review a recent article from Kiplinger’s magazine (linked below) as they discuss the “Five Biggest Stealth Costs in Retirement.” The conversation begins with the notion that most people planning for retirement have a basic understanding of their future cash flow needs. Chris and Jeff di…

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Don’t Assume 27:08

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Don’t Assume – Chris Boyd, Jeff Perry, and Russ Ball explore several financial planning assumptions people sometimes make that are often not true. The episode begins with Russ Ball outlining a new “super catch-up” for workers ages 60-64, which leads to an overall review of retirement account limits and special catch-up opportunities. Jeff shares cl…

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One Big Beautiful Bill 31:50

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One Big Beautiful Bill – Chris Boyd, Jeff Perry, and Russ Ball dig into the recently passed House of Representatives Budget Bill known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” The trio discusses the key items in the Bill, including making the Tax and Job Act income tax reductions permanent, eliminating taxes on overtime and tips, and increases in border an…

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Navigating Economic Waves: A Portfolio Strategy 22:37

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Navigating Economic Waves: A Portfolio Strategy - Brian Regan joins Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry to discuss a recent article Brian authored (see link below) which suggests that staying calm and ensuring that investment strategies are robust and adaptable, one can weather the economic “storms” triggered by tariff policy and related economic news. Brian…

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IRA Beneficiaries: Who Inherits What and When? 27:01

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IRA Beneficiaries: Who Inherits What and When? – Just back from the Ed Slott Conference, Chris Boyd shares his in-depth commentary on how the Secure Act changed rules for distributing assets from an inherited IRA. Chris is joined by co-host Jeff Perry as they explore the sometimes confusing and technical rules of the three distinct categories of IR…

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Mail Bag; Expenses in retirement, caring for your estate, 49 and no retirement savings 35:24

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Mail Bag – Jeff Perry and Russ Ball dig into the Team AMR Mail Bag and answer questions from listeners. Included in this episode are, “I have read that my household expenses will go down when I retire, but I don’t understand why.” “I know that I need a Will, but don’t know who in my family I should choose to take care of my estate. Who should be my…

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College Planning 33:22

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College Planning – As it is the time of year for high school and college graduations, Jeff Perry and Russ Ball discuss a wide variety of topics regarding planning for college. The conversation begins with the use of 529’s as the foundation for most families to save for future educational expenses. Jeff outlines the basics of how a 529 plan operates…

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BUFFETT! 41:26

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BUFFETT! – With the recent retirement announcement from Warren Buffett, Chris Boyd, Jeff Perry, and Brian Regan reflect on the amazing life and the many financial lessons of Warren Buffett. Brian leads the conversation with a brief biographical summary of Buffett’s early years and reflections of how Buffett influenced his views on investing. Jeff w…

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Yellin & the News 53:33

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Yellin & the News – After attending the CFA Society of Boston Annual Market Dinner, Chris Boyd offers his thoughts from Janet Yellen’s keynote speech. Chris reviews Yellen’s negative views on broad-based tariffs and other policies of President Trump. Jeff Perry joins the conversation as it shifts to other items in the news including more on tariffs…

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Raising a financially literate child 34:43

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Raising a financially literate child – Jeff Perry and Russ Ball offer suggestions and commentary about positive way to pass on personal finance lessons and values to your children through various stages of development. Jeff & Russ discuss the importance of positive role modeling (or at least not negative), explaining the three purposes of money, us…

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Annual reviews and why you need one 32:10

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Annual reviews and why you need one – You have probably heard all the reasons why you need a comprehensive financial plan. In this episode Jeff Perry and Russ Ball discuss why it is critical to review your plan at least annually. Topics covered include responding to life changes, investment objectives, time horizons, liquidity needs, risk tolerance…

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Mr. Market is both charming and bipolar 33:12

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Mr. Market is both charming and bipolar – With all the recent volatility in the stock market, Jeff Perry and Russ Ball discuss a recent article published in BottomLine magazine which highlights the investing lessons from Benjamim Graham, who authored “The Intelligent Investor” in 1949. Jeff & Russ outline the lessons from Mr. Graham who describes “…

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Federal Employees: Retirement & Layoffs 34:27

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Federal Employees: Retirement & Layoffs - Planning during DOGE – with Brian Kuhn, CFP – With all the recent news stories concerning workforce reduction and changes that Federal employees may be facing, Chris Boyd welcomes fellow Wealth Enhancement Certified Financial Planner Brian Kuhn to the podcast. Brian provides an overview of the retirement sy…

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What's the Buzz? Recent Lessons 28:57

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What's the Buzz? Recent Lessons – Chris Boyd, Jeff Perry, and Russ Ball discuss the economic and market news of the week, including the continued stock market volatility, tariffs, the Federal Reserve, unemployment data, consumer sentiment, and inflation. The trio outlines why having a financial plan is so critical in uncertain times. The conversati…

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Do I need to know about NUAs? 30:48

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Do I need to know about NUAs? - Andy Ives, CFP®, AIF® from Ed Slott and Company joins Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry for an interesting conversation about Net Unrealized Appreciation (“NUA”). NUAs are a powerful tool for people having employer stock in company plans. The discussion digs into how the gains from an employer stock program can be distribute…

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GO SOMEWHERE - Colin Stroud 38:19

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GO SOMEWHERE - Colin Stroud – Travel expert and advisor on how to best use your credit card points and airline miles Colin Stroud joins the AMR Team for a highly informative and entertaining travel related episode. In this episode you will learn more about why flexible bank cards are a favorite, should you use one credit card or many cards to earn …

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What A Week! So, Is It Over? 43:45

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What A Week! So, Is It Over? – With seemingly endless announcements on tariffs and the related stock market volatility, Chris Boyd, Jeff Perry, and Brian Regan discuss what a wise investor should do in the midst of the uncertainty. Chris and Jeff attempt to summarize the recent developments of President Trump’s tariff policy. Chris plays a clip fro…

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Tariffs and how they relate to an estate planning checkup 50:01

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Attorney Keats Boyd joins Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry for a lively conversation on the recent tariff policies of the Trump administration and how they could relate to your estate planning. In addition to tariffs, estate planning topics discussed include the “Golden Funnel,” multi- generational wealth, estate taxes, income taxes, using a LLC for your …

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New Trump Tariffs and the Stock Market 33:38

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Chris Boyd, Jeff Perry, and Russ Ball discuss the breaking news of the new tariffs known as “Liberation Day” imposed by President Trump. With the increased market volatility created by the Trump tariff announcement, Chris, Jeff, and Russ discuss whether it is time to reduce exposure in the stock market or is it time to add funds while the market is…

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What to do when a parent dies? 37:39

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Losing your parent is a profound event. While one will certainly suffer the emotional impacts, there are also important financial actions to take immediately. Protecting your parents’ legacy by managing their finances after their death is one of the most critical ways to honor their legacy. Chris Boyd, Jeff Perry, and Russ Ball discuss this sensiti…

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Recession? 37:26

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Recession? – Chris Boyd welcomes Jeff Perry and Brian Regan for an in-depth discussion whether the US economy is heading into a recession. Chris begins the conversation with a detailed explanation of the definition of a recession, which may not be as simple as it seems. The trio reviews recent related economic news, including the potential impact o…

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Social Security: To start or not to start, that is the question 29:40

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Social Security: To start or not to start, that is the question! – Deciding when to claim your Social Security benefits might appear to be a simple decision, but making the wrong decision can have a significant impact on your financial plan and your income taxes. Chris Boyd, Jeff Perry, and Russ Ball have an in-depth discussion and respond to the c…

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Donor Advised Funds 29:32

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Donor Advised Funds – If you are charitably inclined, you are likely interested in maximizing your contribution to your favorite organizations while realizing the largest potential tax reduction. Chris Boyd, Jeff Perry, and Russ Ball dig into the benefits of using a Donor Advised Fund to help with your charitable giving with a flexible strategy tha…

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5 signs it is time to retire 37:18

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5 signs it is time to retire – Retirement means different things to different people. Some people have been planning and preparing for years with a clear retirement date in mind. For others, it is less etched in stone. But either way, if you are thinking about retiring anytime soon, there are signs to consider. Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry review a re…

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It has been 5 years 35:58

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With this week marking five years since Covid related shutdowns, Chris Boyd, Jeff Perry, and Russ Ball begin this episode with reminiscing of where they were five years ago and sharing the related personal and financial lessons. The trio explores the similarities of current stock market movements with the recent tariff policy to the uncertainty cau…

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Tax Time 39:28

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Being in the heart of income tax time, Chris Boyd, Jeff Perry, and Russ Ball remind listeners of key upcoming filing dates and related retirement account contribution limits. Jeff and Russ discuss the differences between traditional IRAs and Roth IRAs. Chris explains the use of a “back door” Roth IRA and Roth conversions. Chris also advises listene…

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Markets and Tariffs 42:34

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With all the market volatility related to tariffs, Chris Boyd invites Senior Portfolio Manager Brian Regan on the podcast. Also joining the episode is Jeff Perry and Russ Ball. Chris and Jeff open the show with a summary of the latest tariff moves by President Trump as well as commentary why tariffs can be an effective or harmful tool in political …

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Navigating aging care with Back Nine Nurses 35:07

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The founders of Back Nine Nurses, Deborah O’Kelly and Kristen Hyde join Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry for an in-depth conversation about how they are responding to the growing needs of senior citizens and their families for trusted, personalized, and compassionate navigation during times of transition and uncertainty related to aging. Topics include ho…

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Married Women Need to Pay Attention 38:09

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Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry welcome Dr.Laura Mattia to the podcast. The conversation focuses on the premise that while money is not the key to happiness, using it wisely can help us pursue our dreams, elevate our status, gain independence, and contribute to meaningful change in the world. The trio digs into why many married women are not involved in …