Chris and Brian share financial metrics in 2001 as compared to today, including the Federal Budget, the US GDP, the S&P 500, the Dow Jones, and housing prices.

Chris and Jeff discuss new government programs implemented since 911, including Homeland Security, ICE, the Patriot Act, and more.

Chris welcomes Mark Skala, CEO of Cape and Islands United Way and Dorothy Savarese, Chair and CEO of Cape Cod Five. This year's Power of the Purse event, hosted by Women United, will be held on September 22nd. Dorothy is this year's recipient of the Women of Impact award and will be honored at the event. Proceeds from the Power of the Purse are directed to programs encouraging self-sufficiency for women.

Asset Management Resources, LLC commemorates September 11, 2001.

Brigadier General James (Jim) LeFavor tells his story from a fighter pilot perspective. Jim was one of the F15 fighter pilots scrambled from Otis National Guard Base for the 101st Fighter Squadron to protect our Eastern seaboard on that fateful date. Listen to his riveting story.

Chris and AMR team members share where they were on 9/11.

Brian shares what he worries could slow the market down and why, including deflation, geopolitical events, extreme overvaluations and over speculation.

Chris and Brian also talk about overseas company valuations and if they are a good investment at this time.

With Labor Day representing the unofficial end of summer, the AMR team shares their favorite events from the summer.

In honor Labor Day AMR focuses on the unemployment numbers and how they are measured, reasons why businesses can't find employees and perks that they are offering, and the hottest jobs over the next five years.

Brian Regan and Jeff Perry join Chris. They discuss the strong corporate earnings and business shifts as a result of Covid.

A client asks for advice on where to place funds from the sale of a secondary inherited home since markets are at all-time highs.

Chris talks with Dorian Mintzer, M.S.W., Ph.D., a well-known authority on retirement speaking and coaching. They discuss the importance of retiring from something and to something. Longer lifespans can be an opportunity to use skills in a new way.

Don't internalize all of the myths about aging, keeping active and engaged can help towards living a healthy and fulfilling life at any age.

Jeff Perry hosts for Chris this week.

With students getting ready to go back to school, Jeff Tomaneng talks about ways that people save for college and how a 529 plan works.

Brian explains Fed tapering, which has been in the news recently. Tapering is the slowing down of quantitative easing that the Federal Reserve has been doing to keep interest rates low since the beginning of the Covid crisis.

Brian also discusses inflation concerns and unemployment.

Jeff Perry hosts for Chris this week. He and Scott talk about getting ready for retirement. They discuss including shifting from a savings to creating a paycheck mentality and other factors to consider.

They also discuss RMDs and the benefits/considerations for a ROTH conversion. If considering a Roth conversion, determine it is more beneficial to pay taxes now or later.

Chris, Jeff, and Cathi talk about the book "The Millionaire Next Door" and the difference between Wealth and Affluence. Wealth represents accumulated assets, whereas affluence is a lifestyle based on a high income. Wealth can be inherited or earned through a disciplined savings plan for people of any financial means. Affluence can be lost due to overspending, or loss of employment and/or other income.

In recognition of Financial Awareness Day, Cathi asks Chris, Brian, and Jeff Perry some financial trivia questions. Listen in to see how many you know the answers to.