The AMR team discusses the Republican Senate Coronavirus Relief proposal and Democrats response. Scott reviews some of the CARES Act provisions that can provide short-term access to cash. #economicgrowth #financialplanning #retirementreadiness

The AMR team discusses the Q2 GDP drop and corporate earnings, which beat expectations. They talk about recent Fed announcements to provide ongoing support during this time.

The AMR team talks about unemployment claims and the next virus aid package. State Representative Randy Hunt discusses plans for building new Cape Cod bridges. See the "MassDOTs Study on Cape Cod Canal" - http://randyhuntcpa.com/docs/CanalBridgeStudyTwoPageSummary2020.pdf.

Julie Wagner, Assistant Publisher and Editor of Cape Cod Life magazine (including Cape Cod Home and Cape Cod Art) joins Chris. The Best of Cape Cod & Islands lists voter choices in dining, lodging, food & drink, things to do, and shopping. The AMR team talks about credit scores and the Bureau of Labor Statistics' 2017 Consumer Expenditure Survey.

Chris talks with Jeff Riley, MA Commissioner for Secondary and Elementary Education and Patricia DeBoer, Superintendent of Mashpee Public Schools about the 3 guidance scenarios for MA schools re-opening this fall (in-person, hybrid; remote learning) and the challenges with each.

Jeff Perry, Special Sheriff for Barnstable County, joins Chris this week. They discuss the "defund the police" movement.

Kerin Delaney, Acting Executive Director, Falmouth Service Center tells how their 14 programs and 600 volunteers are supporting those in need. The AMR team discusses a Forbes survey "How COVID-19 has changed retirement planning" and the challenges of being laid off prior to a planned retirement.

Are your estate planning documents in order? Keats shares the challenges with a Medicaid Planning Trust (MPT) and whether you can access your assets once one is in place. It is important to discuss the impact of the CARES Act and the SECURE Act on your financial and estate planning with a professional.

Mike Gannon of Gannon's Tavern in Hyannis talks about the challenges that restaurants have faced with social distancing requirements and how they have innovated for their re-opening. Kristen Mitchell-Hughes of the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce tells about things to do on the Cape this summer. Chris, Cathi, and Brian share results from the "What Have You Been Binge Watching" survey.