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Something More with Chris Boyd
by J. Christopher Boyd
Something More with Chris Boyd is Cape Cod's finanical talk show, airing Saturday's at 3pm on WXTK, 95.1 FM. The show covers a wide variety of finanical topics with the goal of educating and entertaining.
Episodes
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Is the Stock Market Expensive? A Better Way to Measure Value
Is the stock market truly expensive, or are investors relying too heavily on one familiar metric?Chris Boyd is joined by senior portfolio manager Brian Regan and advisor Luke Bagley to revisit last year’s market outlook and examine how conditions have changed. Brian explains why the...
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Inheriting a Home or IRA? What to Consider Before You Act
What happens when an inheritance arrives with more questions than answers? While an inheritance is often intended as a meaningful gift, it can also bring unexpected financial, tax, and family complexities. In this episode, Russ Ball and Luke Bagley explore some of the most important…
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A Job in Retirement: Purpose Beyond the Paycheck
Retirement is often viewed as the finish line, but what happens after the celebrations, travel plans, and long-awaited freedom from work? For many retirees, one of the biggest challenges is not financial. It is finding purpose, routine, and meaningful ways to spend the days ahead.In this episode,...
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AI Doomsday or Sensible Caution? What Investors Should Really Be Thinking About
AI is changing the world at an extraordinary pace, but what happens if the technology advances faster than our ability to control it? Recent warnings from AI researchers and industry leaders have reignited concerns about everything from cybersecurity risks to the possibility of unintended...
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Football and Finance: Making the Most of Your Earning Window
What can NFL contracts and salary-cap decisions teach us about our own financial lives?In this episode of Something More with Chris Boyd, Chris Boyd, Luke Bagley, Russ Ball, and Brian Regan combine the excitement of football season with a thoughtful discussion about financial planning. They…
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Clean Up Your Financial Junk Drawer: 5 Ways to Simplify Your Financial Life
Just like our homes accumulate clutter over time, our financial lives often do too. Old retirement accounts, forgotten investment holdings, multiple banking relationships, outdated beneficiary designations, and disconnected financial strategies can quietly create unnecessary complexity and…
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Don't Just Do Something, Sit There! Navigating Financial Decisions During Life's Hardest Moments
What should you do when life delivers difficult news and everything in you wants to act immediately? Whether it's a serious medical diagnosis, the loss of a loved one, or another major life event, many people feel an urgent need to "get things in order" as quickly as possible. But in this episode...
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The Next Journey of Aging: Finding Joy & Managing Evolving Care Needs
What does it take to enjoy not just a longer life, but a better one? In this episode of Something More with Chris Boyd, Chris welcomes Joan Harris and Kristine Callahan of Symphony Care Management for an insightful conversation about aging well, preparing for life's inevitable transitions, and...
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AI, Inflation, and the Market Outlook for the Rest of the Year
After another strong year for investors, many are asking the same question: should we expect the momentum to continue, or is it time to become more cautious? In this episode of Something More with Chris Boyd, Chris sits down with Brian Regan to discuss the forces shaping markets as we head into…
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How much Cash is King?
How much cash should you really keep on hand? We often hear that "cash is king," but determining the right amount of cash to hold is one of the most common questions investors face. In this episode of Something More with Chris Boyd, Chris Boyd, Russ Ball, and Luke Bagley explore the balance…
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Why Not Now? RMDs, Beneficiaries, and the Mid-Year Planning Checkup
Why wait until year-end when there may be planning opportunities available right now? In this episode of Something More with Chris Boyd, Chris Boyd, Russ Ball, and Luke Bagley discuss two often-overlooked areas of financial planning that deserve attention before the calendar turns: Required…
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Navigating Long-Term Care: Insurance Challenges, Hybrid Solutions, and Planning Ahead
How should you prepare for one of the biggest financial risks facing retirees—and one that many people would rather not think about? In this episode of Something More with Chris Boyd, Chris Boyd, Russ Ball, and Luke Bagley take an in-depth look at long-term care planning, the rising cost of care,...
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There's No "Never" in Retirement Planning
Is there anything you should truly never sell in retirement? Or is that kind of thinking too rigid for real life? In this episode, Chris Boyd is joined by Brian Regan, Luke Bagley, and Vincent Sansone to challenge a popular article claiming retirees should avoid selling certain assets—like...
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AI Boom or Bubble? Navigating Risk, Opportunity, and Concentrated Stock Positions
AI is driving markets—but is it also creating the next bubble? In this episode of Something More with Chris Boyd, the team tackles one of the biggest questions facing investors today: are we in the middle of an AI-driven market boom that could turn into a bubble—or is this a long-term...
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Markets, Oil, and AI: What's Really Driving the Second Half?
Stocks are up, headlines are loud, and optimism is back—but what's really driving markets as we head into the second half of the year? In this episode of Something More with Chris Boyd, Chris is joined by Brian Regan and Russ Ball to unpack the powerful forces shaping today's investment…
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From Saving to Spending: Navigating the Mindset Shift in Retirement
What happens when you finally reach your retirement "number"… and then have to start spending it? In this thoughtful and highly relatable conversation, Russ Ball sits down with Jeff Perry—recently retired financial advisor—to explore one of the most overlooked challenges in retirement: shifting...
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The Healthcare Heist: Why Costs Keep Rising and What We Can Do About It
The Healthcare Heist: Why Costs Keep Rising and What We Can Do About It Why does healthcare feel so expensive, complicated, and—at times—frustratingly broken? In this episode of Something More with Chris Boyd, we welcome back Dr. Jordan Grumet to explore his new book, The Healthcare Heist, and...
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More Than a Will: How Estate Planning Fits Into Your Financial Life
Estate planning isn't a separate "legal chore" you do once and forget — it's a core part of financial planning that helps your money decisions work the way you intend, both during your lifetime and after. In this episode of Something More with Chris Boyd, Chris Boyd and Russ Ball explain why…
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From AI Chips to Trillion‑Dollar IPOs: What Investors Need to Understand
Markets are hitting new highs—but with inflation pressures, AI enthusiasm, and massive IPOs looming, what's really driving the rally? And more importantly, how should investors be thinking about it? In this episode of Something More with Chris Boyd, Chris is joined by Russ Ball and Brian Regan…
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Conservative or Risk-Taker? How Your Life Experience Shapes Your Investing
Are you truly a conservative investor, or has your life experience shaped you to think about risk differently? In this episode of Something More with Chris Boyd, Chris sits down with Brian Regan and Russ Ball to talk about how personal experiences influence investing decisions and why two people...
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Are You a Roth Convert? Why Many Don't and When It May Make Sense
Should you convert to a Roth IRA, or is waiting the better move? In this episode of Something More with Chris Boyd, Chris and Russ Ball take on one of the most common questions in retirement planning and explore why so many investors hesitate when it comes to Roth conversions. Drawing from…
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Mailbag Episode: Real Questions on Taxes, Real Estate & Retirement Planning
What happens when real-life financial questions don't have simple answers? In this episode of Something More with Chris Boyd, Chris and Russ Ball open the mailbag to tackle some of the most common—and often misunderstood questions from clients and listeners. From fixing excess Roth IRA...
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Caught Between Growth and Risk: Navigating Today's Market Signals
Markets are hitting new highs but is the foundation as strong as it seems? In this 19th anniversary episode of Something More with Chris Boyd, Chris is joined by Brian Regan, CFA, for a deep dive into the latest quarterly market insights. While earnings remain impressive especially driven by AI…
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Leadership Matters; sometimes more than investors realize
In this episode of Something More with Chris Boyd, Chris is joined once again by Brian Regan, Senior Portfolio Manager on the AMR Team at Wealth Enhancement, to explore how leadership changes—at major corporations and within the Federal Reserve—can materially influence investment outcomes. The...
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War, Markets, and the Strait of Hormuz: What Investors Need to Know Now
We're now two months into the conflict involving Iran—so what does it really mean for markets and your portfolio? In this episode of Something More with Chris Boyd, Chris is joined by Brian Regan, Senior Portfolio Manager on the AMR Team at Wealth Enhancement, for a timely and grounded…
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When Power of Attorney Isn't Enough: Real‑World Estate Challenges
In part two of Chris Boyd's conversation with author Beth Pinsker, they dive into the legal and logistical realities families face when a loved one declines or passes away. Beth shares firsthand stories about powers of attorney that didn't work, banks refusing access, the maze of government...
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Planning for the phone call that changes everything: Financial caregiving for aging parents
Most families don't plan for financial caregiving until they're forced into it. In this episode, Chris Boyd talks with award‑winning financial journalist and author Beth Pinsker, whose book My Mother's Money: A Guide to Financial Caregiving blends memoir and practical guidance. They explore the...
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Are You Making These Retirement and College Savings Mistakes?
In this episode of Something More with Chris Boyd, Chris and Brian dive into two of the biggest areas where families unintentionally sabotage their financial success: retirement savings missteps and education planning mistakes. Brian discusses patterns he's seen after reviewing hundreds of 401(k)...
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Should You Sell When Markets Go Down? Smart Decisions in Volatile Times
Why panic selling backfires — and how proper planning prevents emotional mistakes. In this episode of Something More with Chris Boyd, Chris and Brian Regan tackle a timeless question: Why do investors feel the urge to sell when markets decline? They explore the psychology behind market fear, why...
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How LLCs Strengthen Your Estate Plan: Asset Protection, Residency & Tax Reduction — Part 2 (w/ Atty. F. Keats Boyd, III)
In Part 2, Chris and Attorney Keats Boyd dive into advanced strategies that protect wealth, reduce risk, and potentially eliminate state‑level estate taxes. Topics include: Why rental property owners should strongly consider using an LLC Inside vs. outside creditors — and why the distinction...
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What Really Drives Your Estate Plan? Capital Gains, Residency & Trust Strategies
In Part 1 of this in‑depth conversation, Chris Boyd and estate planning attorney F. Keats Boyd III explore the real drivers of an effective estate plan — beyond the basics and far past what most families consider. Topics include: Why most estate plans are outdated long before people realize How...
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Turbulent Times: Markets, Oil, Inflation, and the Yield Curve
In this episode of Something More with Chris Boyd, Chris sits down with Brian Regan, CFA® to unpack what's happening in financial markets amid rising geopolitical tensions and inflation pressures. Despite conflicts abroad and volatility in energy markets, the stock market has shown surprising...
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When Conflict Hits the Headlines: How Investors Can Stay Steady
War in the Middle East. Oil up sharply. Markets on edge. Should investors panic-or stay the course? On this episode of Something More with Chris Boyd, Chris Boyd sits down with Brian Regan and Russ Ball to unpack the financial implications of renewed U.S. and Israeli strikes involving Iran....
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Diving Deep on Social Security decisions with Marsha Mantell (part two)
Diving Deep on Social Security decisions with Marsha Mantell (part two) In this episode of Something More with Chris Boyd, Chris, and Jeff welcome back Social Security expert and author Marsha Mantell for a deep dive into reallife Social Security case studies. Drawing from her book Social…
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What's in the Mailbag? Real Questions, Smart Financial Decisions
This week on Something More with Chris Boyd, the AMR team with Chris, Jeff Perry, and Russ Ball dives into the mailbag to tackle the realworld financial questions listeners are asking right now. From deciding when to rightsize a portfolio, to navigating the emotional tugofwar of selling after a…
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Social Security – Lightly Toasted, Not Burnt with Marsha Mantell
In this episode of Something More with Chris Boyd, Chris, and Jeff welcome Social Security expert and author Marsha Mantell for an in-depth conversation on the realities of Social Security today. From the program's looming funding challenges to the widespread myths about bankruptcy…
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Mortgage Matters: Rates, Refinancing, and Smart Strategies for Today's Market
Mortgage rates have shifted dramatically in recent years, leaving many homebuyers and homeowners wondering: What is "normal" now? In this episode of Something More with Chris Boyd, Chris is joined by Jeff Perry, Russ Ball, and special guest Donna McKeown, Senior Loan Officer at Movement Mortgage,...
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AI, Interest Rates, and the Road Ahead
As the new year begins, Chris Boyd and senior portfolio strategist Brian Regan take a deep, forward-looking look at the economy, markets, and portfolio positioning. This episode explores how artificial intelligence has become a dominant driver of economic growth and why its influence is reshaping...
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AI vs. The Human Financial Planner:
AI vs. The Human Financial Planner: Artificial Intelligence is transforming industries, but can it truly replace the human touch in financial planning? In this episode of Something More with Chris Boyd, Chris is joined by Jeff Perry and Russ Ball to explore the pros and cons of using AI for...
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Portfolio Positioning for 2026: Lessons, Risks, and Opportunities
As we kick off a new year, investors face the challenge of navigating ever-changing market narratives while staying focused on long-term goals. In this episode of Something More with Chris Boyd, host Jay Christopher Boyd is joined by Jeff Perry and Brian Regan to discuss key lessons from 2025 and...
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Retire Overseas: Cost, Culture, and Considerations
Thinking about retiring abroad? In our latest episode of Something More with Chris Boyd, we explore the top global destinations for Americans in 2026—from Portugal and Spain to Thailand and Costa Rica. -Cost of living advantages -Healthcare considerations -Visa and residency requirements…
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Maximize Your Money in 2026: Retirement, Taxes & More
Start 2026 with a plan that works for you. In our latest episode of Something More with Chris Boyd, we explore practical steps to make this year your strongest yet—financially and personally. -Update your W-4 and review tax withholdings -Maximize retirement contributions (new limits for 2026!)...
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New Year, New Goals: Is it Time for a Second Opinion on Your Plan?
Welcome to a fresh start! In this episode of Something More with Chris Boyd, Chris and Jeff Perry from the AMR team at Wealth Enhancement dive into the power of New Year's resolutions, especially when it comes to your financial life. We explore why many goals fail and how to make them stick by...
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2025 Market Lessons: Tariffs, Trends, Private Equity with some Baloney Sauce
2025 Market Lessons: Tariffs, Trends, Private Equity with some Baloney Sauce As 2025 comes to a close, we take a step back to reflect on the year's biggest market lessons and what they mean for the year ahead. Despite early turbulence—including a near 20% drop tied to tariff fears—investors...
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Doctors do no harm: Navigating Wealth Management for Medical Professionals
Doctors do no harm: Navigating Wealth Management for Medical Professionals Physicians face unique financial challenges that set them apart from other professionals. In this episode of Something More with Chris Boyd, Chris is joined by Pete Hoglund, Jeff Perry, and Russ Ball to explore the...
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Media Power Plays & Market Signals: Warner Bros Deal + In the News
Media Power Plays & Market Signals: Warner Bros Deal + In the News In this episode of Something More with Chris Boyd, we dive into major stories shaping headlines and investor sentiment. First, we unpack the high-stakes battle for Warner Brothers Discovery, where Paramount and Netflix are vying…
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Rebalancing for the Future: Why Your Portfolio Needs Attention Now
As the year draws to a close, it's the perfect time to review your portfolio and ensure your investments align with your goals. In this episode of Something More with Chris Boyd, Chris is joined by Jeff Perry and Brian Regan to discuss why year-end reviews matter and what investors should…
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Predictions for 2026: Interest Rates, GDP, Stocks, Housing, and Economic Trends
What does 2026 have in store for the economy, markets, and your money? In this episode of Something More with Chris Boyd, Chris is joined by Jeff Perry, Russ Ball, and Brian Regan to share their bold predictions for the year ahead. From the Federal Reserve's recent quarter-point rate cut to the...
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Year-End Tax Strategies: Making the Most of the One Big Beautiful Bill
As 2025 races to a close, year-end tax planning takes center stage, especially with the sweeping changes from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. In this episode of Something More with Chris Boyd, Chris is joined by Jeff Perry and Russ Ball from the AMR team at Wealth Enhancement to unpack what these...
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Stress Less, Live More: A Blueprint for a Fulfilling Retirement
In this episode of Something More with Chris Boyd, Chris is joined by Jeff Perry and special guest Dr. Roger Landry to explore the powerful connection between stress, health, and financial well-being. They dive into why stress is a leading contributor to disease and how lifestyle choices, not…
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