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The Alpha Wealth Hour with Tom Fortino: When it comes to saving, spending, investing and taxes, life can get complicated. Especially now. It feels like every day there’s news that affects the stock ma... more
FAQs about The Alpha Wealth Hour:How many episodes does The Alpha Wealth Hour have?The podcast currently has 214 episodes available.
July 31, 2022Rising interest rates and our moneyWGN Radio’s Ilyce Glink and Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group give you the latest financial business news and financial planning advice and more!So with inflation rising, the Federal Reserve Bank is also raising interest rates. Considering that some experts believe the Fed will raise interest rates 3 more times this year, Ilyce and Tom discuss how you should think about rising interest rates and your money?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/3991670/3991670_2022-07-31-220910.64kmono.mp3...more21minPlay
July 17, 2022The crypto market has basically implodedWGN Radio’s Ilyce Glink and Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group give you the latest financial business news and financial planning advice and more!So, the crypto market has basically imploded. Ilyce and Tom talk about the effect inflation is having on the crypto market and where it’s headed. Then, they discuss what kind of dashboard readings help indicate if someone’s on the road to financial independence while planning 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/3985677/3985677_2022-07-14-161017.64kmono.mp3...more0minPlay
July 03, 2022What history tells about bear marketsWGN Radio’s Ilyce Glink and Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group give you the latest financial business news and financial planning advice and more!People are very nervous about the stock market and its impact on their retirement picture. With this in mind, Ilyce and Tom talk about what history tells us about what happens in a bear market. Later, they talk about some surprises that could deplete your Social Security benefits.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/3982391/3982391_2022-07-03-204431.64kmono.mp3...more21minPlay
June 19, 2022The stock market swings againWGN Radio’s Ilyce Glink and Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group give you the latest financial business news and financial planning advice and more!The stock market has been doing wild swings again, as the Federal reserve grapples with bringing down inflation, and there’s real pain out there for retirees who are living on a fixed income. This week, Ilyce and Tom talk about what to do if you’re living on a fixed income and inflation is going through the roof.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/3977404/3977404_2022-06-18-141904.64kmono.mp3...more21minPlay
June 12, 2022Early retirement comes with risksWGN Radio’s Ilyce Glink and Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group give you the latest financial business news and financial planning advice and more!Early retirement may still be a dream for many, but it comes with risks. And an article from CNBC says the earlier you retire, the greater the risks. Ilyce and Tom discuss what to consider when it comes to determining whether a person and their money are ready to retire. Later on, they dive into recent changes to the rules governing financial aid and the ability for grandparents to help with their grandchildren’s college education.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/3975328/3975328_2022-06-12-191528.64kmono.mp3...more21minPlay
June 05, 2022One-quarter of Americans are delaying retirementWGN Radio’s Ilyce Glink and Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group give you the latest financial business news and financial planning advice and more! According to the BMO Real Financial Progress Index, 25% of Americans are delaying retirement because of inflation and the economy. Ilyce and Tom talk about why, as inflation pushes up prices […]...more21minPlay
May 25, 2022Gifting in a tax efficient mannerWGN Radio’s Ilyce Glink and Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group give you the latest financial business news and financial planning advice and more! Ilyce and Tom return for another week discussing the best way to be gifting in a tax efficient manner with gift tax laws. Later on, they take another dive into I-Bonds […]...more0minPlay
May 15, 2022Dropping inflation is the good news this weekWGN Radio’s Ilyce Glink and Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group give you the latest financial business news and financial planning advice and more! Good news arrived this week in the form of inflation dropping slightly, to 8.3% in April. Ilyce and Tom break down the change and the not-so-great news that may affect clients […]...more21minPlay
May 08, 2022Helping ease the financial burden as grandparentsWGN Radio’s Ilyce Glink and Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group give you the latest financial business news and financial planning advice and more! Many people are becoming new grandparents, and they’re asking what kinds of financial moves they can make to help ease the burden on their kids. Ilyce and Tom discuss short-term and […]...more21minPlay
May 01, 2022Annuities are part of your guaranteed incomeWGN Radio’s Ilyce Glink and Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group give you the latest financial business news and financial planning advice and more! Ilyce and Tom are always talking about guaranteed income, and annuities are part of that. This week, they spend time talking about “single premium immediate annuities”, other sorts of annuities, when […]...more21minPlay
FAQs about The Alpha Wealth Hour:How many episodes does The Alpha Wealth Hour have?The podcast currently has 214 episodes available.