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
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
Addressing the big ‘Dangerous Decade’ decisions
2/11/2024
WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more! Have you heard of the “Dangerous Decade?” It’s the five years before and after you retire. This week, Tom addresses some of the big decisions that can have long-term implications on your retirement. When should […]
Duration:00:35:50
Are you tax planning for the future?
2/4/2024
WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more! This week, Tom addresses the speculation about how the Federal Reserve’s strategy in 2024 might affect markets. Plus, are you simply doing your taxes or are you doing tax planning for the future? Tom also […]
Duration:00:35:51
Dive deep into your retirement tax planning
1/28/2024
WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more! As we enter tax season, Tom dives deep into tax planning for retirement and how to fix our relationship with the IRS. He also covers what might happen in the markets if the Fed changes […]
Duration:00:35:51
The big tax challenge facing retirees
1/21/2024
WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more! The IRS has announced the beginning of tax filling season for 2023, but what about your future taxes? Tom talks about the big tax challenge facing retirees. And if you’re uncertain about what 2024 might […]
Duration:00:35:37
What’s the difference between assets and income?
1/14/2024
WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more! This week, Tom explains the difference between assets and income, how to calculate your taxes for retirement, and ways to prepare for the rising cost of healthcare. If you’d like to get involved with the […]
Duration:00:35:34
How hard is it to retire in the U.S.?
1/9/2024
WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more! This week, Tom asks the question, “How hard is it to retire in America?” He discusses the different ways you can up your retirement game and protect your nest egg. If you’d like to get […]
Duration:00:35:40