How much can I take?
Something More with Chris Boyd
How much can I take? – How retirees determine a safe withdrawal rate is one of the most frequent questions clients ask their financial advisors. Chris Boyd, Jeff Perry, and Russ Ball review a recent Morningstar article (see link below). The conversation includes the pros and cons of relying on the standard rate of 4% as well as the risks of using stagnant rules in financial planning. Jeff raises the concept of cash flows as suggested by the “Retirement Smile” concept and Chris highlights the need for determining an annual withdrawal amount in the context of a comprehensive financial...
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Free Yourself
Something More with Chris Boyd
Free Yourself – Chris Boyd, Jeff Perry, and Russ Ball dig into the value of time and when engaging a financial advisor can have a meaningful impact on free time as well as your financial plan. The trio share commentary how handing over the reins of your portfolio can reclaim precious hours, rediscover your passions, and live a life enriched by experiences and moments that money alone cannot buy. The AMR Team is offering a complimentary guidebook titled, “Unleashing your time: The unexpected freedom of delegated investing.” For more information or to reach Chris Boyd, Russ Ball or Jeff...
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What’s new for Social Security in 2025?
Something More with Chris Boyd
What’s new for Social Security in 2025? – With some 73 million Americans relying on Social Security for monthly income, there is a lot of interest in the recent changes to Social Security benefits. Jeff Perry and Russ Ball discuss the recent updates, including the repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP), 2025 cost of living adjustment, and changes to income levels related to income taxes. Jeff and Russ informed listeners how to check on their future benefit estimates. Jeff and Russ also discuss best practices for retaining important documents, including income tax supporting...
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To convert or not…that is the question
Something More with Chris Boyd
To convert or not…that is the question – If the title of this podcast captured your attention, let us be clear from the outset that there will not be any religious recruitment efforts forthcoming. What we will be digging into is the question of whether you should convert some or all of your assets from a traditional individual retirement account (IRA) to a Roth IRA. Jeff Perry and Russ Ball explore the advantages of a Roth conversion as well as some reasons why it may or may not be the right time for you. For more information or to reach Chris Boyd, Russ Ball or Jeff Perry, click the...
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Will your wishes be followed
Something More with Chris Boyd
Will your wishes be followed – Inspired by the HBO/MAX series The PITT, Chris Boyd, Jeff Perry, and Russ Ball discuss the need for a comprehensive estate plan and how families can sadly be torn apart without appropriate planning. Jeff reviews the foundational documents of an estate plan. Chris and Russ outline the family conflict that is present in The PITT. The dialogue continues with suggestions how family strife can be avoided with the correct documents in place and how family communications and meetings are often advisable during the financial and estate planning process. For more...
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Navigating life’s milestones
Something More with Chris Boyd
Navigating life’s milestones – Chris Boyd opens this episode with sharing a personal story concerning the recent passing of his first financial planning client. Chris, Jeff Perry, and Russ Ball discuss how working with a financial planner in the different seasons of life can provide great benefit. The trio offers further commentary of the various ways a financial planner can assist individuals/families who are just getting started, building wealth, preparing for retirement, living in retirement and in estate and legacy. For more information or to reach Chris Boyd, Russ Ball or Jeff Perry,...
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Trump’s Taxes, Tariffs, Immigration & the Market
Something More with Chris Boyd
Trump’s Taxes, Tariffs, Immigration & the Market – With the inauguration of President Trump, the focus is shifting from political rhetoric to actual governing. Chris Boyd, Jeff Perry, and Russ Ball dig into the likely economic policies of President Trump and how they may impact the financial markets. Topics include, income taxes, tariffs, immigration, deregulation, cryptocurrency, budget deficits/debt, and TikTok. For more information or to reach Chris Boyd, Russ Ball or Jeff Perry, click the following link:
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Dogs of the Dow
Something More with Chris Boyd
Dogs of the Dow – In this episode, Chris Boyd and Team AMR look into the Dogs of the Dow strategy where an investor annually invests in the ten stocks with the highest dividend yield listed on the Dow Jones Average. Senior Portfolio Manager Brian Regan offers commentary of why this strategy is not the best option for investors who wish to own individual stocks. The conversation includes dialogue about investing for value versus growth. Chris Boyd and Brian share their thoughts on preferred methods of evaluating and investing in stocks. For more information or to reach Chris Boyd, Russ Ball...
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Want to Buy or Sell a Business?
Something More with Chris Boyd
Want to Buy or Sell a Business? – Owner of Compass Business, LLC Doug Cabral joins this episode for an in-depth conversation on the process and challenges of buying and selling a small business. Doug, Chris Boyd, Jeff Perry, and Russ Ball dig into a variety of issues involved, including maintaining confidentiality, putting a valuation on an ongoing small business, whether a franchise is a good option, and financing a transaction. Doug also explains the difference between a buyer who is looking for a job and a buyer who is seeking an investment. For more information about Doug Cabral, click...
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Social Security Fairness
Something More with Chris Boyd
Social Security Fairness – With the repeal of Social Security’s Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO), Chris Boyd, Jeff Perry, and Russ Ball share this breaking news and what it means to over three million people who will see an increase in benefits. The discussion starts off with a review of the 30+ year history of these provisions. Jeff outlines the average benefit increases while Chris provides his commentary on the long-term outlook and need for overall reform to the Social Security system. For more information or to reach...
info_outlineFree Yourself – Chris Boyd, Jeff Perry, and Russ Ball dig into the value of time and
when engaging a financial advisor can have a meaningful impact on free time as well as
your financial plan. The trio share commentary how handing over the reins of your
portfolio can reclaim precious hours, rediscover your passions, and live a life enriched by
experiences and moments that money alone cannot buy. The AMR Team is offering a
complimentary guidebook titled, “Unleashing your time: The unexpected freedom of
delegated investing.”
For more information or to reach Chris Boyd, Russ Ball or Jeff Perry, click the following
link: https://www.wealthenhancement.com/s/advisor-teams/amr