The Alpha Wealth Hour

The Alpha Wealth Hour

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The Alpha Wealth Hour episodes

  • Getting organized for your retirement future

    WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more!

    This week, Tom tackles one of the biggest financial challenges – getting organized. Learn how to take control of your retirement future. Plus, a hilarious recent example of a “failure to communicate” at a college graduation. The Alpha Wealth Hour with Tom Fortino airs Sundays at 7am.

    If you’d like to get involved with the show, call 630-934-1855. A member of Tom Fortino’s group will get back to you.

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5068270/5068270_2024-06-09-122610.64kmono.mp3
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    37 min
  • Don’t overlook the importance of tax efficiency

    WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more!

    This week, Tom dives deep into an often-overlooked aspect of retirement planning – tax efficiency. Learn more about tax strategies for retirement every Sunday at 7 a.m. on The Alpha Wealth Hour.

    If you’d like to get involved with the show, call 630-934-1855. A member of Tom Fortino’s group will get back to you.

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4901301/4901301_2024-06-01-034301.64kmono.mp3
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    Is the 401(k) dying?
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    38 min
  • Retirees returning to work due to inflation

    WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more!

    After the Great Resignation, many retirees are now headed back to work due to inflation. But could a better income plan help prevent that? Tom Fortino explains on The Alpha Wealth Hour, Sunday mornings at 7, here on WGN Radio.

    If you’d like to get involved with the show, call 630-934-1855. A member of Tom Fortino’s group will get back to you.

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4866569/4866569_2024-05-25-155309.64kmono.mp3
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    Why a retirement income plan matters more than ever
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    Is the 401(k) dying?
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    Is your financial advisor working for you?
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    38 min
  • Should you claim Social Security early and then invest the money?

    WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more!

    Dave Ramsey says you should take Social Security as early as possible and invest the money in a mutual fund. But is that the right advice? Tom Fortino explains why Social Security claiming strategies are different for everyone on The Alpha Wealth Hour.

    If you’d like to get involved with the show, call 630-934-1855. A member of Tom Fortino’s group will get back to you.

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4862628/4862628_2024-05-18-065228.64kmono.mp3
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    Is the 401(k) dying?
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    Creating the right mix for retirement
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    41 min
  • Don’t let retirement sneak up on you

    WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more!

    Happy Mother’s Day weekend! Most Americans expect to retire at 65, but a staggering number of them actually retire at 62. Tom will share what you need to have in place in case retirement sneaks up on you. Plus, Warren Buffett says bonds should come with a warning label. Tom will explain why. And a special acknowledgement to all the important women in our lives.

    If you’d like to get involved with the show, call 630-934-1855. A member of Tom Fortino’s group will get back to you.

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4857096/4857096_2024-05-09-213936.64kmono.mp3
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    Is the 401(k) dying?
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    Is your financial advisor working for you?
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    Creating the right mix for retirement
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    Retirement risks, social security and today’s annuities
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    37 min
  • You may not need the ‘magic number’ for retirement

    WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more!

    According to the Motley Fool, there’s a new “magic number” for retirement, but Tom Fortino says you may not need that much for a successful retirement. Also this week, Ed Slott on RMDs, important estate planning tips and Tom reviews recent activity in the volatile markets.

    If you’d like to get involved with the show, call 630-934-1855. A member of Tom Fortino’s group will get back to you.

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4802286/4802286_2024-05-02-201226.64kmono.mp3
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    Creating the right mix for retirement
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    Retirement risks, social security and today’s annuities
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    37 min
  • You may be able to retire earlier than you think

    WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more!

    Do you want to retire but think you haven’t saved enough? Many Americans think they need more than necessary to retire well. This week, Tom Fortino explains how you may be able to retire earlier than you think.

    If you’d like to get involved with the show, call 630-934-1855. A member of Tom Fortino’s group will get back to you.

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4735428/4735428_2024-04-28-123528.64kmono.mp3
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    Is your financial advisor working for you?
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    Creating the right mix for retirement
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    Retirement risks, social security and today’s annuities
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    Modern annuities, social security and retirement taxes
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    Protect your nest egg and build lifetime income
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    37 min
  • How much do you think you need to retire well?

    WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more!

    How much do you think you need to retire well? The results of a recent survey say Americans think they need 1.8 million dollars. But Tom will tell you why that might not be true. Plus, three Social Security rules you need to know.

    If you’d like to get involved with the show, call 630-934-1855. A member of Tom Fortino’s group will get back to you.

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4652291/4652291_2024-04-18-193931.64kmono.mp3
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    Protect your nest egg and build lifetime income
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    Tom Fortino: Why the market seems impervious to turmoil
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    37 min
  • How to build a retirement income stream

    WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more!

    How much of your retirement income is dependent on the stock market? With the recent volatility, Tom Fortino takes some time this week to explain how to build a retirement income stream that doesn’t rely on market returns. Plus, it’s tax time! What are you doing to prepare for taxes in retirement?

    If you’d like to get involved with the show, call 630-934-1855. A member of Tom Fortino’s group will get back to you.

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4616799/4616799_2024-04-11-204339.64kmono.mp3
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    Avoid tax surprises and market risk in retirement
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    37 min
  • Choices can alter your taxation in retirement

    WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more!

    Do you realize how one decision affects another regarding your retirement planning? This week, Tom Fortino explains how choices you make with your investments can alter your taxation in retirement, your out-of-pocket healthcare costs, and how long your money will last.

    If you’d like to get involved with the show, call 630-934-1855. A member of Tom Fortino’s group will get back to you.

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4592047/4592047_2024-04-04-211647.64kmono.mp3
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    Modern annuities, social security and retirement taxes
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    Protect your nest egg and build lifetime income
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    Tom Fortino: Why the market seems impervious to turmoil
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    Avoid tax surprises and market risk in retirement
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    Tax season doesn’t end on April 15th
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    37 min

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