Something More With Chris Boyd Show Podcasts

Chris welcomes two guests to this week's edition of Something More. Dr. Peg Luksik is here to talk about why parents should be concerned about the Common Core and the new PARCC test. Later, Andi Genser of We Can talks about her organization's good works and how they are helping women on Cape Cod. Mike Burton of Slade Mortgage is here with the Slade Mortgage Minute.

Chris is joined by State Representative Randy Hunt for a discussion of the Massachusetts state budget and the idea of a progressive income tax, which is unconstitutional. In the second hour, Herb Montgomery of the Montgomery Financial Group talks about the GDP report and the state of the economy as well as Business Development Companies and the risks that they entail.Finally, Mike Burton of Slade Mortgage rounds out the show with the Slade Mortgage Minute.

The show kicks off with an interview with Dr. Kerry Johnson,internationally known speaker and bestselling author, regarding his book, Behavioral Investing: Why Smart People Make Dumb Mistakes with Their Money. Chris is also giving away 10 copies of the book to the first ten people to schedule a complimentary consultation. Next, in honor of Memorial Day, Chris welcomes Colonel Jim LeFavor, commander of the Otis Air National Guard Base, to have a chance to both recognize Memorial Day and all that is happening at our local military base and their impact on our community at large. The second hour of the show features Mike Burton of Slade Mortgage and realtor Deb DelNegro of Cape Cod Senior Connection for a discussion of the spring real estate market, second home ownership, and current mortgage rates.

This week's show is full of good information as Chris welcomes several guests to "Something More." Author and advisor Bob Mauterstock talks about his book, Passing the Torch. He tells of important conversations retirees should have with their adult children to include them in the planning process. David Augustinho of the Cape Cod and Islands Workforce Investment Board is back to continue the discussion of local economic issues. Jeff Davis, Chief Investment Officer of LMCG Funds, talks about market neutral strategy, and Scott Liebkemann sits in for Mike Burton and provides important mortgage information in the Slade Mortgage Minute.

Chris has a full show this week. He talks a bit about financial issues such as IRAs, variable annuities, long term care insurance, and mistakes people make which undermine their retirements. He also talks with author and journalist Bret Stephens about US foreign policy and the urge for isolationism vs the need for engagement. Madeline Dineen-Hills calls in to the show to tell about an event at St. Joan of Arc regarding human trafficking.

Chris is joined in studio this week by his brother, estate planning attorney F. Keats Boyd III. Keats shares his expertise with our listeners on the potential benefits of creditor protection for heirs in estate planning, the potential need for an IRA Trust, and invites listeners to Boyd and Boyd's upcoming Estate Planning seminars. Chris gives an overview of the FPA MA annual conference and has a brief conversation with financial planning commentator Michael Kitces. Mike Burton closes out the show with a discussion of interest rates during the Slade Mortgage Minute.

Kathy Schatzberg is Chris' guest on this week's "Something More." They discuss the Marathon Bomber case and specifically the death penalty option. Later on, Chris offers some financial planning perspective and advises listeners not to let fear get in the way of their planning. Other topics include the virtues of free trade and the Trans Pacific Partnership and a clip from economist Brian Wesbury's blog, "A Tale of Two Americas."