Economic Insights: Inflation Trends, Employment Data, and the Global Landscape
Something More with Chris Boyd
Release Date: 11/20/2023
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
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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...
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The rise of the ETF
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The rise of the ETF – Chris Boyd shares his commentary about the increasing use of Electronically Traded Funds (ETFs). Chris references a recent paper by JP Morgan which shows that ETFs are not just being used for a passive style of investing. Chris explains how ETFs and Mutual Funds are structured. Jeff Perry and Chris outline the pros and cons of using an ETF for actively managed funds, including the ease of buying/selling, underlying costs, and tax efficiency. Chris and Jeff explore the long-term prospects of Mutual Fund products. The AMR Team is seeking your opinions on the Something...
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A New Year
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A New Year – Chris Boyd, Jeff Perry, and Russ Ball review 2024, including stocks, bonds, real estate, and cryptocurrency. The trio offers their forecasts for 2025 and provide some perspective on how market trends and economic cycles do not last forever and assets tend to revert back to the mean level over time. The conversation turns to the importance of financial planning in the context of volatile markets. For more information or to reach Chris Boyd or Jeff Perry, click the following link:
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Do you have a Goal?
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Do you have a Goal? – It is time to think about 2025 New Year’s resolutions and goals. Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry share their personal perspectives on setting goals in all areas of one’s life. The duo shares why using the SMART goal planning system can be the most effective method. Jeff uses the example of having the goal to save for future college expenses of a child or grandchild. Chris explains how goals play such a critical part of having a successful long-term financial plan. The AMR Team is seeking your opinions on the Something More podcast. To participate in our survey, please...
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Annual Reviews/Know Your Numbers
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Annual Reviews/Know Your Numbers – As we close out 2024 and enter a new year, it is a great time to meet with your financial advisor and conduct a holistic review of your financial plan. Jeff begins by outlining having your personal Net Worth Statement and Cash- Flow/Budget. Chris explains in detail the elements of a comprehensive financial plan, including reviewing life changes, investment objectives, risk tolerance, time horizon, and liquidity needs. Chris and Jeff also suggest streamlining your financial and bank accounts to ensure efficiency and effectiveness. Jeff mentions how your...
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Don’t go broke in retirement
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Don’t go broke in retirement – Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry dig into several factors that can lead to someone in retirement not having sufficient assets and income to live their desired lifestyle. Chris and Jeff discuss the below linked article as they review the following risk factors: You Still Have Unsecured Debts, You Can’t Stick to a Budget, You Haven’t Budgeted for Health- Related Costs, You Still Pay for Dependents, and You Aren’t on Track to Retire With 25 Times Your Budget. Chris and Jeff emphasis how having a financial plan in place will guide you best with your retirement...
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Not never, but be cautious
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Not never, but be cautious – Should you buy an annuity as a part of your retirement planning? Based on an email from a listener, Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry provide their commentary on the proper use of annuities. Chris outlines the various types of annuities commonly sold by life insurance companies. Chris and Jeff caution listeners about the embedded fees and features of these products. Jeff points out the lack of flexibility to owners of annuities and reminds listeners in a typical fixed annuity based on the owner’s lifetime, there will nothing left for the inheritance/legacy. Chris...
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Retirement Income Strategies for the Long Haul
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Retirement Income Strategies for the Long Haul – Chris Boyd opens this episode with an offer to listeners for a complimentary 2024 Tax Planning Checklist. The conversation turns to a discussion of a Kiplinger’s article (see link below) about retirement income strategies that Chris was quoted in. Chris and co-host Jeff Perry discuss segmenting retirement income by using the bucket strategy, the use of dividend stocks/bonds versus total portfolio, having diversified income streams, using annuities (or not) for guaranteed income, and working part-time in retirement. Chris and Jeff remind...
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Elevate & Empower
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Elevate & Empower – Author and radio personality Jeff Katz joins the podcast to discuss his new book, Elevate & Empower. The show starts out with a lively discussion of Jeff’s unique background of being a police officer, wrestling promoter, radio show host, public speaker, husband, and father. Jeff shares the personal story of his daughter Julia and how she is the inspiration for the last chapter of the book “Quest for Cookies.” Jeff also shares his Letters to Julia and his own personal advocacy for disabled individuals. To order Jeff Katz’s book Elevate &...
info_outlineIn this episode, Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry discuss the financial news of the week,
including declines in both the Consumer Price and Producer Price Indexes. In addition,
Chris and Jeff review recent employment data, housing prices and a sentiment indicator
for the manufacturing sector. The pair goes into detail regarding the above data points
showing a lowering rate of inflation and a generally slower economy. The conversation
naturally continues to the question of whether a recession is likely. In addition to the
financial news, Chris and Jeff discuss the details of the recent budget bills passed in
Congress and the meeting in San Francisco between President Biden and President Xi of
China.
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