Chris starts off this week's show with a chat with Mike Burton of Slade Mortgage regarding mortgage rates, HELOCs, and reverse mortgages. The bulk of the show focuses on a discussion of the Republican candidates, the recent debate, and lots of callers weighing in with their opinions. Finally, Chris ends the show with market commentary as well as thoughts about the economy and personal finance.

Chris begins this week's show with some commentary on topics such as GDP, inflation, and the markets. He then speaks with Mike Halloran regarding the risks of disability and some protections that may be available. Because disability and medical expenses can lead to the risk of bankruptcy, Chris then talks with nationally known but locally situated Attorney Richard Cohen. Mike Burton is also here with the Slade Mortgage Minute.

On this week's edition of "Something More," Chris offers some market commentary and perspective before being joined by professional organizer, Maryann Murphy. Maryann talks about the importance of time management and organizational skills in order to be productive both at home and in business. Mike Burton of Slade Mortgage co-hosts the second hour of the show. Chris and Mike discuss the real estate market, pre-approved mortgages, and different types of loans and loan rates.

Jeff Perry is the guest host on this week's "Something More," which focuses on the growing problem of opiate addiction, both here on Cape Cod and throughout the Commonwealth. In the first hour, Jeff is joined by Sheriff Cummings and Jessica Burgess, RN to talk about treatments and the use of Narcan and Vivitrol. In the second hour, Jeff welcomes State Representative Randy Hunt and Patty Mitrokostas of Gosnold to discuss prevention programs. 

Chris speaks with Erica Waasdorp, President of A Direct Solution, which is an organization that helps nonprofits raise sustainable revenue through annual appeals and monthly giving.  In the second half of the show, Chris talks with the Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts, Karyn Polito, about local topics such as state budget issues, and the MBTA.  

Chris recaps the market activity and shares his outlook on the economy for the second half of 2015. Seth Kaye also shares his views on the market.  The show also features a "best of" segment, which included interviews with the Pulitzer Prize winning Wall Street Journal writer Bret Stephens, and Stephen Moore, who is a famous economist and former member of the Wall Street Journal's editorial board. 

Chris and show sponsor and frequent guest Mike Burton of Slade Mortgage co-host this week's Something More. They discuss the news of the week, including the Supreme Court rulings on gay marriage and health care. Chris offers some market perspective and Mike discusses everything you ever wanted to know about mortgages. All that, plus your calls and questions, on this week's edition of Something More.

Chris welcomes Mary Lou Palumbo, Executive Director of the Mashpee Chamber of Commerce, to the show this week. Mary Lou talks about the Business After Hours, recent events, and the upcoming Clam Bake. Other topics covered by Chris this week include: Father's Day, Rick Presbrey and the Housing Assistance Corp, the Papal Encyclical, the New York prison break, the political scene and of course, some market commentary.  

Chris offers market commentary and perspective in the first hour of this week's "Something More." In the second hour, Barbara Milligan of the Cape and Islands United Way is in studio to talk about all of the good works of the United Way. She talks about grant distributions, the upcoming change in structure to a community impact model, and the upcoming Best Night of the Year fundraiser. Finally, we have the Slade Mortgage Minute with Mike Burton.

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."

On this week’s Something More with Chris Boyd a thoughtful political discussion contrasting progressive & conservative views.  Chris has an in depth discussion with State Senator and founder of Cape Air, Dan Wolf.  If we are in part a product of our experiences, then learning more about Dan’s past success in career and business, and his view of government’s role, can give insight into his political priorities.  Dan shares his progressive prescription for Massachusetts and beyond, recommending: increased minimum wage, infrastructure expenditure, a more progressive state income tax (more income = higher tax rates), stronger & better labor unions, and encouraging increased employee equity. Following Mike Burton’s Slade Mortgage Minute, Chris interviews Stephen Moore, conservative economist and Distinguished Visiting Fellow at the Heritage Foundation and former member of the Wall Street Journal’s editorial board.  The two discuss Moore’s 2012 book, “Whose the Fairest of Them All?: The Truth About Opportunity, Taxes, and Wealth In America”, which in many respects is a thoughtful conservatives response to many of the progressive priorities. 

Mike Burton of Slade Mortgage co-hosts this week's edition of Something More with Chris. They chat about the spring housing market and get down to the basics of the mortgage process. Debt ratios and credits scores are some of the topics which they examine. The second hour focuses on annuities and some of the hidden charges included in these products. Chris offers some ideas and solutions regarding annuities, including a special offer, the AMR Annuity Freedom program. 

Jason Lilly of Rockland Trust fill in for Chris on this week's edition of Something More. Jason has a jam packed lineup of guests, including Gary Friedmann, Brian Callow, Troy Renauld, Doug Butler, David Smith, and Bill Dion. Topics discussed include market outlook, stock picks, diversification, wealth management, portfolio construction, and goal based investing.

The Cape and Islands Heroes breakfast is coming up and Chris has Executive Director Hilary Greene and award recipient Conor Baron on the show this week. They talk about examples of heroes and then hear 11 year old Conor's story. Chris talks economic data, and then Mike Burton is here with the Slade Mortgage Minute and up to the minute news on reverse mortgages. Finally Mark Alliegro is in studio to discuss presidential politics with Chris. What do we want in a presidential candidate?

Chris welcomes Michael Cuggino of the Permanent Fund to Something More. They discuss market outlook and asset classes within the fund. Barbara Cotton, Executive Director of the Cape Cod Children's Museum, is here to talk about the 25th anniversary of the Museum and the Let It Grow Gala on March 28. Chris and his AMR colleagues Michael Perna and Seth Kaye offer market commentary, a discussion of the Fed meeting. the strength of the dollar, and alternative funds. Last, but never least, Mike Burton provides the Slade Mortgage Minute.  

Chris has Social Security guru Kurt Czarnowski on the show today to share his expertise and answer your questions. Always one of our most popular guests, Kurt has the answers to everything you always wanted to know about Social Security. Mike Burton of Slade Mortgage is here with the Mortgage minute, a discussion of the interest rate environment, and some news on upcoming information sessions. 

Chris is joined at the top of the show by his son, James Boyd, Miranda Martone, and Rinne Minshall of the Blue Falcon Theater Company to promote the Mashpee High School spring musical, Godspell. Show sponsor Attorney Susan Huettner is up next. Susan is a family law attorney. She and Chris discuss a client case study and the importance of being knowledgeable about the family finances in divorce situations. Mike Burton of Slade Mortgage is here with the Slade Mortgage Minute to share valuable information about mortgage rates, reverse mortgages, the bond market, and news of some upcoming informational luncheons. To conclude the show, Herb Montgomery of the Montgomery Financial Group talks taxes, the economic outlook, and the jobs report with Chris.

Chris welcomes guests Marie Younger Blackburn and Heather Arrascue to Something More. These ladies are bringing the Driven Women conference to Cape Cod this week. Billed as Cape Cod's First Conference for Women, they have assembled an impressive lineup of guest speakers and panelists. Next up is Jamie Regan of Robert Paul Properties to talk about a market report that his company recently published and Cassidy Murphy, editorial director of the Warren Group, which published Banker and Tradesman. Mike Burton rounds out the show with the Slade Mortgage Minute.

The men of AMR are featured on this week's edition of Something More. Chris is joined by colleagues Michael Perna and Seth Kaye for market observations and commentary. But first they are joined by Dave Augustinho of the Cape and Islands Workforce Investment Board, a local resource which helps monitor and improve the local workforce and economic data. 

Mike Burton of Slade Mortgage hosts the show this week while Chris is on vacation. He is joined by Cheryl Kramer of Housing Assistance Corp, who talks about the variety of educational programs which HAC offers: budgeting, first time home buyers, reverse mortgages, and foreclosure counseling. Mary Lou Palumbo of the Mashpee Chamber of Commerce calls in to tout the importance of shopping local during this hard winter. Annie Hart Cool of Sothebys talks about the current real estate market as well as the outlook for spring. 

Chris has a panel of prominent women on today's show to discuss the State of the Cape. Special guests Representative Sarah Peake, Cheryl Bartlett, Anne Van Vleck, and Wendy Northcross join him in lively discussion. Topics for the panel include the "Shape the Cape" survey, the regional drup epidemic, the Pilgrim Power Plant, the possibility of a third bridge, the local economy, women in leadership, and so much more. 

Chris is joined by his brother, attorney Keats Boyd, on this week's edition of Something More. They discuss the blizzard, the markets, politics, and estate planning. Keats shares information about the Boyd and Boyd starter plan and IRA trusts.

Chris speaks with Hope Health's President and CEO David Rehm about the mission of Hope Health, the services offered, and the future of healthcare. He is then joined by Meredith Barnhart of the Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority(MEFA). Meredith provides valuable information about the upcoming FAFSA Day and paying for college. Last, but certainly not least, Mike Burton is here with the Slade Mortgage Minute.

Happy 2015! The new year is a great opportunity to review your finances: inventory all assets and liabilities and review your cash flows, investments, and estate plans. Chris invites his listeners to call the office and schedule a complimentary consultation. Chris also discusses market news, reflecting on 2014 and making some predictions for 2015. Mike Burton calls in with the Slade Mortgage Minute and provides an interest rate review as well as thoughts on the bond market in 2015. 

Chris and all of the staff at Asset Management Resources wish our listeners a Happy New Year. Please enjoy this repeat episode of Something More with Chris Boyd from last summer. Chris and frequent co-host and show sponsor Mike Burton of Slade Mortgage share lots of great money saving ideas as well as information on investments and mortgages. Tune in every Saturday in 2015 for more money talk and interesting interviews on Something More.

Chris flies solo on this week's show and encourages listeners to call in with their thoughts as he takes on the issues of the week. The stock market, oil, the Fed, Russia, Cuba, Sony and North Korea are all food for thought on this week's edition of Something More. 

Jason Lilly of Rockland Trust starts the show with a discussion of robo-advisors and the importance of developing a relationship with a financial advisor. Paul Hebert of Champ House joins Chris in the second hour to talk about homelessness on Cape Cod, the good works of Champ House, and charitable giving.  Mike Burton closes out the show with the Slade Mortgage Minute.

It's Small Business Saturday and Chris is taking calls from local small businesses to find out what they have to offer this holiday season. Mike Burton is here with the Slade Mortgage Minute to discuss changes happening with mortgage standards with regards to Freddie and Fannie. In the second hour, Barbara Milligan of the Cape and Islands United Way talks about Giving Tuesday, the United Way's Good Tidings Giving Campaign, and strategies for giving appreciated stocks or IRAs. 

Chris thanks Mike Burton for hosting the 11/15 show while he was at a business meeting with First Trust in Chicago. Chris goes on to share some of the things he learned at the meeting. Listen in to learn some interesting tidbits about sector weightings, manufacturing, energy, and correlation vs causality. Attorney Susan Huettner is in the co-host seat this week talking about alimony and some cases up before the SJC. Chris and Susan also discuss retirement planning as it relates to the new alimony laws. Mike Burton of Slade Mortgage is here to discuss the October Home Sales report, reverse mortgages, and the new "Financial Assessment." Happy Thanksgiving to all of the listeners of "Something More."

While Chris is on a business trip to Chicago, Mike Burton of Slade Mortgage sits in the host chair. Mike welcomes guest Karin Bar, housing counselor from Housing Assistance Corp in Hyannis, for a discussion of the many programs offered by HAC. Learn about the Homeforever program, the Downpayment Assistance program, and the new homes offered through lottery in Cotuit Meadows. They also have a lively discussion about the newest changes coming to the Reverse Mortgage program.

Chris is joined by two special guests for this Veteran's Day weekend edition of Something More. Nicole Spencer of Heroes in Transition talks about the good works of that group in assisting veterans with service dogs. Nicole also talks about their upcoming fundraiser, Rolling For Our Heroes. Ann Marsh, Senior Editor and West Coast Bureau Chief of Financial Planning Magazine, joins Chris for a discussion of financial planning and the military, and how financial problems are a leading cause of suicide among veterans. Mike Burton is here with the Slade Mortgage Minute to share potential changes in reverse mortgages and news about a new first time homebuyer program.

Randy Hunt is Chris' guest co-host on this week's Something More. They start off discussing market conditions and investments before moving into a discussion of Randy's accomplishments as State Representative of the 5th Barnstable District. They also chat about issues relevant to his re-election race. Mike Burton is here with all of the mortgage news of the day in the Slade Mortgage Minute. Finally, State Senator Dan Wolf is in studio to talk about his re-election campaign.

The first hour of this week's Something More has Chris offering some market commentary, Mike Burton with the Slade Mortgage Minute, and an interview with Adam Chaprales, a candidate for the 9th Congressional District. In the second hour, Chris talks with Dave D'Archangelo, candidate for Secretary of State. Later in the hour, Chris is joined by his brother, Attorney F. Keats Boyd III for a discussion of estate planning in celebration of National Estate Planning Awareness Week. Keats talks about the six objectives of estate planning: incapacity care planning, testamentary disposition, probate avoidance, estate tax avoidance, income tax planning, and asset protection.

Chris discusses market news and Mike Burton weighs in on the housing and mortgage news with the Slade Mortgage Minute. Chris talks politics as he interviews Tim Whalen, who is running for State Representative in the 1st Barnstable district and John Chapman, candidate for the 9th Congressional District. Find out their views on the issues on this week's Something More.

Chris begins the show by offering some perspective and commentary on the labor report and the recent market volatility. He then talks to guest John Wargin, who is running for the Assembly of Delegates, about his views, the office, and what he is hoping to accomplish. Mike Burton does the Slade Mortgage Minute, sharing some information about reverse mortgages and the USDA no money down mortgage for first time home buyers. Finally, guest Vinny DeMacedo joins Chris to close out the show. Vinny is runnning for the State Senate, representing Plymouth and Barnstable. 

In the first hour of this week's show, Chris is joined by show sponsor and frequent co-host Mike Burton of Slade Mortgage. They discuss market news and some exciting reverse mortgage breakfast seminars which Mike is holding in the coming weeks. Herb Montgomery co-hosts the second hour, and it is an hour which is full of guests. Herb's business partner, Mike Fitzgerald, is in studio to talk about energy and the environment. Later, we have two political candidates, Leo Cakounes who is running for Barnstable County Commissioner and Madhavi Venkatesan, who is looking to be the Brewster representative to the Assembly of Delegates. Markets, Mortgages, and Politics galore on this week's Something More!

Chris welcomes Phil Tobin of the American Endowment Foundation for a discussion of donor advised funds. In the second hour, Ray Paola shares his long term care insurance expertise. All that, plus Mike Burton with the Slade Mortgage Minute and Chris' market commentary on this week's "Something More."

Our office building neighbors, the Cape Cod Symphony, are special guests on this week's show. Artistic Director and Conductor Jung-Ho Pak and Executive Director Jerome Karter join Chris in studio. Listen in and learn about the upcoming season, the philosophy of the Cape Cod Symphony, and its' cooperation with the Cape Cod Conservatory. Mike Burton is on the phone with the Slade Mortgage Minute to close out the first hour. In the second hour, Chris speaks with Cape and Islands District Attorney Michael O'Keefe about fraud protection and the upcoming political races.

Matt Pitta, News Director at Qantum, joins Chris in the co-host seat this week on "Something More" for a show about the Massachusetts political scene before Tuesday's primary election. They speak with Mark Alliegro, John Chapman and Dan Shores, all candidates for the 9th Congressional district, as well as Charlie Baker, gubernatorial candidate. Tune in to learn about all of the candidates in the various races and be an informed voter.

It's Labor Day weekend, and we have a special guest in Ann Van Vleck. Ann is from the Cape Cod Young Professionals, and joins Chris to discuss the organization, their Shape the Cape survey, and the Mentor Exchange Program. Market news and commentary and the Slade Mortgage Minute are also featured on this week's edition of Something More.

It's the Boyd Brothers on this week's Something More. Chris welcomes his brother Keats back to the co-host seat. Keats welcomes Matt Skane to the Law Offices of Boyd and Boyd, PC, talks about upcoming estate planning seminars, and in light of the death of Robin Williams, discusses the Trust Protector. Jim Post speaks with Chris about the Market Basket situation, and Mike Burton is here with the Mortgage Minute.

Tune in to this week's Something More for Chris' inspiring interview with Paul Hebert of Champ Homes. Learn about all of the good work Paul is doing to assist the homeless on Cape Cod. Chris also offers market commentary, answers your questions from the mailbag, and speaks with Mike Burton for the Slade Mortgage Minute.