The Alpha Wealth Hour
WGN Radio
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 market, your wallet, and your retirement. To unravel the jargon and help you spend smarter, tune into The Alpha Wealth Hour. Hosted by Alpha Wealth Group's Tom Fortino, you'll get his unique insights into everything from market movers to the latest research, plus information to help you spend and invest with an eye toward achieving your financial goals.
Location:
United States
Networks:
WGN Radio
Description:
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 market, your wallet, and your retirement. To unravel the jargon and help you spend smarter, tune into The Alpha Wealth Hour. Hosted by Alpha Wealth Group's Tom Fortino, you'll get his unique insights into everything from market movers to the latest research, plus information to help you spend and invest with an eye toward achieving your financial goals.
Language:
English
Website:
https://wgnradio.com
Episodes
Getting Uncle Sam out of your retirement savings
6/30/2024
WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more! As we prepare for Independence Day, Tom Fortino shares his thoughts on becoming financially independent. That means getting Uncle Sam out of your retirement savings as much as possible! If you’d like to get involved […]
Duration:00:37:16
How to build income you can’t outlive
6/23/2024
WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more! This week, Tom Fortino dives deep into one of the most important areas of retirement planning – building income you can’t outlive. Plus, how do you prepare for the increased cost of healthcare in your […]
Duration:00:37:07
Have the retirement you want with the right plan
6/16/2024
WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more! The new CPI numbers are out this week and inflation remains sticky. According to a recent study, 50% of retirement savers are changing their plans due to the rising cost of living. But Tom Fortino […]
Duration:00:36:57
Getting organized for your retirement future
6/9/2024
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 […]
Duration:00:36:29
Don’t overlook the importance of tax efficiency
6/2/2024
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 […]
Duration:00:37:39
Retirees returning to work due to inflation
5/26/2024
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 […]
Duration:00:37:20
Should you claim Social Security early and then invest the money?
5/19/2024
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 […]
Duration:00:39:47
Don’t let retirement sneak up on you
5/12/2024
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 […]
Duration:00:35:58
You may not need the ‘magic number’ for retirement
5/5/2024
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 […]
Duration:00:35:51
You may be able to retire earlier than you think
4/28/2024
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 […]
Duration:00:35:46
How much do you think you need to retire well?
4/21/2024
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. […]
Duration:00:35:44
How to build a retirement income stream
4/14/2024
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 […]
Duration:00:35:49
Choices can alter your taxation in retirement
4/7/2024
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 […]
Duration:00:35:43
Deferred income from legendary major leaguers
3/31/2024
WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more! Just like your body, everything in retirement planning is connected. Investments, income, taxes, Social Security… it’s all connected. So how do we make it all work together? Tom Fortino explains on this week’s show. Plus, […]
Duration:00:35:43
Don’t bust your retirement tax bracket!
3/24/2024
WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more! It’s college basketball bracket season, but it’s also tax season. This week, Tom Fortino discusses taxes in retirement and some strategies that can help defuse the ticking tax time bomb in your 401(k). Don’t let […]
Duration:00:35:37
What’s your magic number for retirement?
3/17/2024
WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more! Two different people turn 65 on the same day, and they’ve both saved a million dollars for retirement. One of them goes broke by their 75th birthday. The other is set for life. So what’s the […]
Duration:00:35:36
How to avoid working longer in life
3/10/2024
WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more! One-third of Americans 65 and up are still working, and 1 in 8 retirees are returning to work. Join Tom Fortino on this week’s show to learn how to avoid working longer than you want. […]
Duration:00:35:49
How to navigate the transition to retirement
3/3/2024
WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more! How will you successfully navigate the financial transition to retirement? Preserving and enjoying your wealth in retirement takes a different approach than saving and growing. Tom Fortino explains what it takes to have a complete […]
Duration:00:35:50
Addressing the biggest fear of retirement
2/25/2024
WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more! This week, Tom talks about what’s happening in the markets and how to address the biggest fear of retirees – running out of money. Learn how to get organized and simplify your financial life with […]
Duration:00:35:46
Retiring in an era of increased longevity
2/18/2024
WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more! We’re living in an era of increased longevity. That means your retirement could last 25 to 30 years. What steps have you taken to make your money last as long as you do? Tom Fortino […]
Duration:00:35:46