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This week on The Alpha Wealth Hour with Tom Fortino, Tom Fortino explores the benefits and limitations of using artificial intelligence in financial planning. He also provides an update on Social Security and the potential impact of pending changes. In addition, Tom examines whether the anticipated “Great Wealth Transfer” may fall short for some Americans and shares an unexpected retirement planning lesson inspired by a traffic circle.
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This week on The Alpha Wealth Hour with Tom Fortino, Tom explores the importance of getting organized and how a well-structured financial plan can help keep you on track toward your goals. Tom tells us how to keep everything in our plans straight, plus four ways to “supersize” your accounts. Plus, he breaks down recent market developments and explains what the latest news surrounding Social Security and Medicare could mean for your financial future.
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This week on The Alpha Wealth Hour with Tom Fortino, Tom discusses whether or not we are noticing market trends that replicate the 1929 market crash, the social security funding crisis, how to prepare your family for inheritance and more.
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This week on The Alpha Wealth Hour with Tom Fortino, learn why trying to time a market downturn can hurt long-term returns, how Roth IRA tax strategies may benefit your retirement plan, ways to build reliable retirement income, and the key factors to consider when deciding the right time to retire.
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This week on The Alpha Wealth Hour with Tom Fortino, Tom examines how annuities have evolved over the years and what today’s options may offer retirees. He also discusses the financial and tax challenges that often arise after the loss of a spouse. Plus, with election season underway, Tom looks at historical market trends and what investors have typically experienced during the summer months.
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This week on The Alpha Wealth Hour with Tom Fortino, Tom covers key retirement planning strategies to help you build a more confident financial future. Learn why taxes still matter in retirement, how understanding your tax bracket can help reduce what you owe, and ways to keep more of your hard-earned savings. Plus, Tom explains how to avoid becoming “the richest person in the graveyard” while making sure your beneficiaries and legacy plan don’t leave your loved ones with surprises.
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This week on The Alpha Wealth Hour with Tom Fortino, Tom explains why retirement planning is a marathon, not a sprint. Having a steady income strategy and a well-designed financial plan can help you stay on track for the long run. Tom also discusses why Roth conversions are a long-term tax planning tool rather than a quick fix, and what steps you can take if you’re forced into retirement earlier than expected to help ensure a comfortable and confident future.
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This week on The Alpha Wealth Hour with Tom Fortino, Tom tackles a question many are asking: Is the 401(k) dying? He examines the changing retirement landscape and what it could mean for your long-term savings strategy. Plus, Tom explains how overlooking key details in your portfolio can create hidden problems—much like a dirty sponge harboring unwanted surprises. And with all the buzz around Social Security, learn what you can do to prepare for whatever lies ahead.
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This week on The Alpha Wealth Hour with Tom Fortino, Tom explores an important question: “Is your financial advisor really working for you?” He discusses the warning signs that it may be time for a change and the steps you can take if your current relationship isn’t meeting your needs. Tom also highlights some of the most common concerns retirees face, including the challenge of being retirement-rich but cash-poor. Plus, an unexpected lesson from Jersey Shore serves as a reminder that procrastination in retirement planning can be costly.
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This week on The Alpha Wealth Hour with Tom Fortino, Tom breaks down how to create the right mix of retirement income sources and why estate planning matters for everyone. He also shares key guidance on Social Security decisions and weighs in on whether a “back door” Roth IRA strategy makes sense for today’s retirees and investors.
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This week on The Alpha Wealth Hour with Tom Fortino, Tom compares how annuities fit into today’s financial landscape versus previous generations and breaks down some of the most common misconceptions surrounding Social Security. He also explains why putting off retirement planning can be costly and why taking action now matters. Plus, Tom discusses key retirement risks — including longevity — and how to build a strategy designed to help you prepare for the future.
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Tom explores how annuities have evolved in today’s financial landscape compared to previous generations, and why they may play a different role in modern retirement planning. He also breaks down some of the most common misconceptions surrounding Social Security and what retirees need to understand before claiming benefits. Plus, taxes don’t disappear after April 15th — Tom shares smart tax strategies to help retirees manage Uncle Sam throughout retirement.
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This week on The Alpha Wealth Hour with Tom Fortino, Tom breaks down practical steps to help protect your retirement savings in both the short and long term. Even after April 15th, tax planning shouldn’t be an afterthought—it’s something that needs attention all year long. And when it comes to confidence in retirement, nothing matters more than having reliable, guaranteed income you can count on for life. Tom can help make that happen.
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Tom Fortino, Founder and Principal, Alpha Wealth Group, and host of “The Alpha Wealth Hour” on WGN Radio, joins John on the Noon Business Lunch to talk about the unpredictability of the market, how the market has rallied the past month, why the market seems impervious to turmoil, the advice he’s giving to clients right now, and why he thinks Kevin Warsh is a great pick for the next Fed Chair.
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On this week’s edition of The Alpha Wealth Hour with Tom Fortino, the conversation centers on taxes and how to avoid unwelcome surprises in your retirement plan. It also stresses the importance of not procrastinating—starting your retirement planning sooner rather than later can make a significant difference. Plus, are retirees and savers placing too much confidence in the market? And what role does a diversified portfolio play in managing that risk?
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On this week’s edition of The Alpha Wealth Hour, Tom Fortino explains why tax season doesn’t end on April 15th. He breaks down the difference between tax planning and tax preparation, and why it matters year-round. Plus, why it’s time to stop delaying your retirement strategy—and how to prepare for key risks like longevity.
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On this week’s episode of The Alpha Wealth Hour, Tom Fortino delivers a final reminder ahead of April 15 to make informed tax decisions, breaking down the key differences between tax preparation and tax planning. He also explores whether a Roth IRA or conversion could be the right move for you—and explains what a Twinkie has to do with smart retirement planning.
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On this week’s edition of The Alpha Wealth Hour, Tom Fortino breaks down how traditional retirement rules may need a rethink in the face of global events and geopolitical uncertainty. He also weighs in on the common “one more year” mindset—whether working longer really pays off—and shares his perspective on the latest projections that Social Security could run out by 2032. Tune in for practical insights to help you navigate today’s evolving retirement landscape.
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On this weekend’s episode of The Alpha Wealth Hour, Tom Fortino breaks down concerns that Social Security could be exhausted by 2032—and what that could mean for your claiming strategy and long-term retirement plan. He explains the critical difference between tax planning and tax preparation, and why building tax-free income streams matters. Tom also highlights the importance of having multiple sources of income in retirement and shares key considerations for single retirees looking to secure their financial future.
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On this week’s edition of The Alpha Wealth Hour, Tom Fortino discusses how to navigate the market amid recent global events. He also explains the concept of “paper millionaires,” why planning for long-term care early is critical, and key factors to consider when deciding what age to claim Social Security.
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This week on The Alpha Wealth Hour, Tom Fortino explains the latest tax law changes and why they matter far beyond April 15th. Hear his thoughts on A.I. and how it can support your retirement planning, but why it shouldn’t replace personalized advice. And of course, Tom shares strategies for turning savings into income amid the ongoing Great Wealth Transfer.
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On this weekend’s edition of The Alpha Wealth Hour, Tom Fortino explains why Uncle Sam will always want a slice of your retirement savings—whether it’s pie or Double Stuffed Oreos. He also breaks down what to do with your 401(k) when you retire, how to build a smart spending plan for retirement, and the key steps to take for effective legacy and estate planning.
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On this weekend’s edition of The Alpha Wealth Hour, Tom Fortino explains how to strike the right balance between protecting your assets and pursuing growth. He also discusses why required minimum distributions (RMDs) shouldn’t be treated as a year-end afterthought, and explores how “Trump accounts” and other strategies may play a role in legacy planning.
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On this week’s edition of The Alpha Wealth Hour, Tom Fortino says retirement success is all about sticking the landing, just like the Olympic skating teams. He explains how to finish strong, highlights key tax changes to know this filing season, and discusses the important (and often tough) estate planning conversations families need to have.
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On this weekend’s episode of The Alpha Wealth Hour, Tom Fortino breaks down how taxes impact retirees and explains the critical difference between tax planning and tax preparation. Plus, are you set up with monthly retirement paychecks? Tom also explores Social Security claiming strategies and the money conversations every couple should be having.
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This week on The Alpha Wealth Hour, Tom Fortino dives into the tax discussions you should be having now that the year is underway. Are you up to date on Social Security rules and claiming strategies? Tom shares practical insights to help you stay informed. He also talks about the upcoming “Great Wealth Transfer,” what it means for your plan, and why couples who plan together are often the most financially successful.
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On this week’s episode of The Alpha Wealth Hour, Tom Fortino explains how a new year brings new rules for financial and retirement planning. Even during tax season, taxes are often the most overlooked part of a portfolio—so Tom breaks down the key differences between tax planning and tax preparation. Plus, he discusses important Social Security decisions, longevity, and how income planning needs to adapt over time.
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On this weekend’s episode, WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino breaks down what investors may face in the markets in 2026 and how to position your portfolio if the year turns volatile. With the calendar flipped, tax season is officially underway, and Tom explains why smart tax planning should extend well beyond April 15. Plus, how can you prepare for longevity, and is your advisor having the right conversations with you about long-term care?
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7904579/The_Alpha_Wealth_Hour_01-11-26_2026-01-08-183919.64kmono.mp3Throw everything in a box and head over to the Alpha Wealth Group, or give Tom a call today at 630-864-6711. In the meantime, tune into The Alpha Wealth Hour every Sunday at 7 a.m., right here on WGN Radio!
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It’s the first episode of 2026, and Tom Fortino is here to remind you that even though April is still months away, taxes should already be on your radar—especially since every account is taxed differently. He also knows the market can feel like a rollercoaster, and the so-called “rule of thumb” doesn’t always hold up when things get bumpy.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7866109/The_Alpha_Wealth_Hour_01-04-25_2025-12-18-215909.64kmono.mp3Throw everything in a box and head over to the Alpha Wealth Group, or give Tom a call today at 630-864-6711. In the meantime, tune into The Alpha Wealth Hour every Sunday at 7 a.m., right here on WGN Radio!
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WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more!
This week on The Alpha Wealth Hour, with 2026 drawing closer, Tom breaks down the key end-of-year steps you should take before the calendar flips. Plus, hear how one former NFL player learned firsthand just how critical — and sneaky — taxes can be. Don’t let them catch you off guard! As always, Tom discusses his five pillars and invites you to throw everything in a box and come on in!
If you’d like to get involved with the show, call 630-864-6711. A member of Tom Fortino’s group will be in touch with you.
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WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more!
This week, Tom reminds us that the year is winding down, and it’s time to make some key decisions about our retirement plans before 2026 arrives. He also shares 10 signs you may be mentally ready to retire, but are you financially prepared? Plus, we break down the difference between having income in retirement and relying on savings or investments.
If you’d like to get involved with the show, call 630-864-6711. A member of Tom Fortino’s group will be in touch with you.
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WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more!
This week, Tom shares the most effective action for you to take during unpredictable market conditions. He also reminds us that no two plans are the same, and complete planning is unique to you. And finally, hear some ideas on 401(k)s and Social Security that can help any retirement portfolio.
If you’d like to get involved with the show, call 630-864-6711. A member of Tom Fortino’s group will be in touch with you.
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WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more!
On this week’s episode, Tom talks about deferred payment strategies, similar to what Shohei Ohtani did with the Dodgers. He also discusses tax planning versus tax preparation and ways to de-risk your portfolio. Furthermore, he shows how retirement plans can keep pace with evolving technology.
If you’d like to get involved with the show, call 630-864-6711. A member of Tom Fortino’s group will be in touch with you.
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WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more!
This week on The Alpha Wealth Hour, Tom helps us simplify the retirement planning process. What does the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) mean for your Social Security? And if you still have a pension, is the lump sum the right move for you?
If you’d like to get involved with the show, call 630-864-6711. A member of Tom Fortino’s group will be in touch with you.
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WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more!
On this edition of The Alpha Wealth Hour, Tom addresses year-round taxes, distinguishing planning from preparation. He also explores a prominent view on Social Security and whether he agrees that you have to be wealthy to retire.
If you’d like to get involved with the show, call 630-864-6711. A member of Tom Fortino’s group will be in touch with you.
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WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more!
This weekend on The Alpha Wealth Hour, Tom knows that retirement planning can be spooky! But don’t let the clutter of Halloween decorations or outdated strategies mess with your retirement portfolio. Discover how to refine your plan, tune out the noise, and save money in or near retirement!
If you’d like to get involved with the show, call 630-864-6711. A member of Tom Fortino’s group will be in touch with you.
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WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more!
On this week’s episode, Tom realizes the end of the year is around the corner and will be here before we know it. With Halloween and the holidays approaching, how can we prevent procrastinating before the clock runs out in 2025? Additionally, Social Security has been all over the news, so what is noise and what is prudent for our retirement plans?
If you’d like to get involved with the show, call 630-864-6711. A member of Tom Fortino’s group will be in touch with you.
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WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more!
This week, Tom discusses the fast-approaching Halloween, the year-end, and what that timing means for your investment portfolio. He also emphasizes that Roth conversions aren’t always slam dunks and definitely not a DIY task. Plus, he touches on the importance of Social Security, especially if you’re married.
If you’d like to get involved with the show, call 630-864-6711. A member of Tom Fortino’s group will be in touch with you.
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WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more!
On this week’s episode of The Alpha Wealth Hour, it’s all about taxes. They are not merely an April chore to be filed away for the rest of the year. Tom assists you with forward tax planning, innovative thinking, and more when dealing with Uncle Sam. He also touches on lost 401(k)s, Roth conversions, and Social Security claiming strategies.
If you’d like to get involved with the show, call 630-864-6711. A member of Tom Fortino’s group will be in touch with you.
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WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more!
Tom points out this week that the year is nearing its close, urging us to consider retirement steps ahead of 2026. A strong groundwork is essential for any construction, especially your retirement plan. After you’ve laid the foundation for your financial “structure,” Tom will help you with its ongoing portfolio management.
If you’d like to get involved with the show, call 630-864-6711. A member of Tom Fortino’s group will be in touch with you.
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WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more!
This week on The Alpha Wealth Hour, Tom talks about all things retirement planning, emphasizing the importance of discussing taxes year-round, having those important conversations with aging parents or children, understanding Social Security news for your portfolio, and much more. Listen in for all of this, plus an upcoming event!
If you’d like to get involved with the show, call 630-864-6711. A member of Tom Fortino’s group will be in touch with you.
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WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more!
On this week’s show, Tom explains that even if it’s too early for holiday decorations, that doesn’t mean it’s too early for retirement planning and end of the year prepping. He also shares what to make of the ups and downs in the market and how that can affect portfolios. Finally, learn how to handle the latest news on Social Security and what, if any, changes should be made to your plans.
If you’d like to get involved with the show, call 630-864-6711. A member of Tom Fortino’s group will contact you.
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WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more!
This week on The Alpha Wealth Hour, the Fed is meeting to discuss rate cuts in September, and Tom shares what this could mean for your portfolio. Social Security recently celebrated a birthday, but how many more birthdays will it have, and what impact will this have on your retirement? And even if you’re a Parrot Head, you don’t want your loved ones to end up in an estate fight like Jimmy Buffett’s family is right now.
If you’d like to get involved with the show, call 630-864-6711. A member of Tom Fortino’s group will contact you.
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WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more!
This week on The Alpha Wealth Hour, Tom helps you earn your license to spend after years of saving. Additionally, you may be able to do Roth conversions earlier than you thought possible. Finally, find out why they’re calling it the Rocky Balboa market, and what it means for you. Can your plan roll with the punches?
If you’d like to get involved with the show, call 630-864-6711. A member of Tom Fortino’s group will contact you.
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WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more!
On this week’s episode of The Alpha Wealth Hour, Tom talks about all things retirement and retirement planning. What do the market trends look like for retirees, and can we expect a rollback? An alarming number of retirees or those close to retirement are not working with an advisor. Tom tells us what those people are missing out on and the benefits of having an advisor you can turn to.
If you’d like to get involved with the show, call 630-864-6711. A member of Tom Fortino’s group will contact you.
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WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more!
This week, Tom takes us through all things retirement planning, including getting through blind spots in our plan, and the most dreaded of all…taxes. Learn the difference between tax planning and tax preparation, as well as AI advancements in technology, plus the pros and cons of a roboadvisor and why it’s still important to meet with a human like Tom.
If you’d like to get involved with the show, call 630-864-6711. A member of Tom Fortino’s group will contact you.
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WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more!
This week on The Alpha Wealth Hour, Tom addresses the One Big Beautiful Bill and what it means for retirees and those close to retirement. How can this affect your portfolio and how does it tie into Tom’s favorite topic: taxes? And the Fed is meeting soon, what can we expect and how will it take its toll on your retirement plan?
If you’d like to get involved with the show, call 630-864-6711. A member of Tom Fortino’s group will contact you.
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WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more!
This week on The Alpha Wealth Hour, Tom reminds us not to let Uncle Sam surprise you like he did to an NFL player. Plus, don’t leave money on the table during Jaws’ 50th anniversary, is it time for you to get a bigger financial boat? And he mentions the Fudge Factor.
If you’d like to get involved with the show, call 630-864-6711. A member of Tom Fortino’s group will contact you.
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WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more!
On The Alpha Wealth Hour this week, Tom helps to “Washington-proof” your portfolio as best he can, a.k.a. tax free or as close to it as you can be. He also acknowledges this as the MVP of retirement planning and helps with tax loss harvesting and forward tax planning. Never met with Tom before? He tells you what an initial meeting looks like, so throw everything in a box and head on in!
If you’d like to get involved with the show, call 630-864-6711. A member of Tom Fortino’s group will contact you.
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WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more!
This week on The Alpha Wealth Hour, Tom reminds us that even with the recent upturn in the market, it’s not about timing the market, it’s about time in the market. He also reiterates how his domino effect can play a part in any portfolio and helps to avoid tax traps and time bombs. If you’re self employed or even a small business owner, what can you do to make sure you’re set up for retirement?
If you’d like to get involved with the show, call 630-864-6711. A member of Tom Fortino’s group will contact you.
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WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more!
On this week’s episode, Tom helps us weatherproof our portfolios with all the market volatility out there and reminds us to avoid emotional decisions when it comes to planning. Plus, we have all gone into Target for one item and come out $200 later, but how do we avoid doing that in our retirement portfolios? Tom also offers his retirement road map and assists in making sure the IRS isn’t a bigger partner in your portfolio than it needs to be.
If you’d like to get involved with the show, call 630-864-6711. A member of Tom Fortino’s group will contact you.
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WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more!
On The Alpha Wealth Hour this week, Tom wants to help you “Washington-proof” your investments to avoid the tax time bomb by tax planning as opposed to tax preparation. He also helps to attack the million-dollar question surrounding Social Security and to create an income floor. Later on, Tom says that whether or not there is a recession isn’t as important as if you have an income plan working for you.
If you’d like to get involved with the show, call 630-864-6711. A member of Tom Fortino’s group will contact you.
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WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more!
This week on The Alpha Wealth Hour, Tom reminds us that time waits for no one and that we should act today regarding our retirement plan. Plus, he shares the alarming number of Americans who are more afraid of running out of money in retirement than they are of dying, and what you can do to make sure you aren’t one of them!
If you’d like to get involved with the show, call 630-864-6711. A member of Tom Fortino’s group will contact you.
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WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more!
This week, Tom continues to address the noise in the market (as well as the media) and asks, what is your advisor saying to you about it? What is Warren Buffett saying about it? Plus, what to do with Social Security, when to do it, and when Tom talks about a complete retirement plan that means no taxes, so let him help you get that tax free roadmap.
If you’d like to get involved with the show, call 630-864-6711. A member of Tom Fortino’s group will contact you.
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WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more!
This week on The Alpha Wealth Hour, Tom advises against “painting by numbers” when it comes to retirement planning and portfolios because one size certainly doesn’t fit all. We have all heard of the recent market volatility, but Tom tells us not to panic and what we can do to fight through the noise.
If you’d like to get involved with the show, call 630-864-6711. A member of Tom Fortino’s group will contact you.
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WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more!
It’s Kentucky Derby weekend and Tom knows there are important things to look at in your retirement planning, especially when you are on the home stretch. Is there a sweet spot and timing for Roth conversions? Do you have blind spots in your retirement plan? If Social Security is reduced, what do you have supplementing it? Tom answers all these questions and more!
If you’d like to get involved with the show, call 630-864-6711. A member of Tom Fortino’s group will contact you.
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WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more!
On this episode of The Alpha Wealth Hour, Tom preaches retirement portfolio organization and how important it is to get everything under one roof. He also discusses the 2800 rules in the Social Security handbook but thankfully doesn’t go through each one! And finally, avoid those “financial thermostat fights” with your partner and make sure you’re on the same page.
If you’d like to get involved with the show, call 630-864-6711. A member of Tom Fortino’s group will contact you.
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WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more!
This week on The Alpha Wealth Hour, Tom looks at the changes and challenges that come with Social Security and how it should be simple but often isn’t. Even though April 15th has come and gone, it’s never a bad time for forward tax planning, including Roth conversions. Finally, he dives into estate planning and life insurance, because Tom knows if you don’t make decisions for your family, someone else will.
If you’d like to get involved with the show, call 630-864-6711. A member of Tom Fortino’s group will contact you.
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WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more!
In this episode of The Alpha Wealth Hour, Tom addresses the recent craziness of the market and gives a different spin on the volatility. He also reminds you that it’s never a bad time to update and rebalance to minimize taxes in your portfolio. Plus, the dangerous decade, definitions of the word income, and is there a magic number you need to get to in retirement?
If you’d like to get involved with the show, call 630-864-6711. A member of Tom Fortino’s group will contact you.
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WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more!
This week on The Alpha Wealth Hour, Tom addresses Social Security and the bump next month. Plus, the missing piece to your retirement puzzle could be quite simple, as well as preparing for market volatility and any more messes that might be coming.
If you’d like to get involved with the show, call 630-864-6711. A member of Tom Fortino’s group will contact you.
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WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more!
This week, Tom reminds us to avoid procrastination when it comes to retirement planning and addresses reaching a “magic” number in retirement. As we head into warmer weather, it’s not a bad time to eliminate clutter in your retirement portfolio with some spring cleaning. With tax day only a couple weeks away, Tom helps us look out for IRS traps and rules that can throw wrenches into forward tax planning.
If you’d like to get involved with the show, call 630-864-6711. A member of Tom Fortino’s group will contact you.
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WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more!
This week, Tom tells you how a surprising source can teach you about budgeting… the tooth fairy. Speaking of surprises, Tom also helps us detect fees and other things that might pop up when retirement planning. He also teaches us about the Social Security bridge strategy, and of course, with the tournament starting this weekend, it’s only fitting to dive into tax brackets!
If you’d like to get involved with the show, call 630-934-1855. A member of Tom Fortino’s group will contact you.
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WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more!
Tom and new co-host, Kevin McAlpin, broke it down this week starting with Warren Buffet mentioning that he’s sitting on a pile of cash, what should you do if you’re in the same boat? They also remind us of the difference between tax preparation and tax planning with Tax Day only a month away. And how many clients does Tom see who delay retirement past 70 and what are some options if you go that route?
If you’d like to get involved with the show, call 630-934-1855. A member of Tom Fortino’s group will contact you.
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WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more!
This week, Tom continues to hammer home that tax season is inching closer and what you can still do before the tax man comes calling. Plus, he intertwines his five pillars along with the latest from the market and how to withstand the volatility that comes with it. Later, Tom dives into questions from clients that could relate to your retirement portfolio, as well as upcoming classes and ways to connect with him personally.
If you’d like to get involved with the show, call 630-934-1855. A member of Tom Fortino’s group will contact you.
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WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more!
This week on The Alpha Wealth Hour, Tom addresses the market and making sure you know what you own in your portfolio. He can take a look under the hood and cut through some of the noise that comes with the market. Tom also dives into rebalancing, health savings accounts, tariffs, tax season and Paul Blart?
If you’d like to get involved with the show, call 630-934-1855. A member of Tom Fortino’s group will contact you.
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WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more!
This week, Tom focuses on all aspects of his Five Pillars, and whether the market might be due for a correction. Several statistics pop up including only 18% of retirees have a retirement plan and find out what 68% have not done at all. Plus, what did Tom do this week that can relate to your retirement plan?
If you’d like to get involved with the show, call 630-934-1855. A member of Tom Fortino’s group will contact you.
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WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more!
On this week’s show, Tom discusses how and why 401(k)s are reaching their tipping point, and wants to make sure you’re not just preparing your taxes, but instead, planning for your taxes. As it is tax season, he dives into tax diversification and the journey to tax free. And, are they really getting rid of the penny? What can that mean for your portfolio?
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.
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WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more!
This weekend Tom is the bearer of bad news: it is tax season again. Tax day is only a couple of months away and Tom tells us everything we need to think about as we get closer to April 15th and his goal to get us to tax-free in our retirement. He also mentions the “unique window” coming up and avoiding the IRS being a bigger partner in your retirement plan.
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.
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WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more!
On this weekend’s show, Tom talks all about the “Dangerous Decade” and what that means for you and your retirement plan. As always, he mentions his 5 Pillars and offers upcoming classes to meet with Tom in person. He also makes sure we know the difference between assets and income and helps us to start the journey to tax free.
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.
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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 two dreaded words that everyone needs to be aware of: tax season. What do you need to be on the lookout for when it comes to taxes and your retirement plan? Tom also talks about Rothification of retirement portfolios and how to decipher noise in the market. Plus, he also touches on estate planning and how to keep the government’s grubby hands off 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.
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WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more!
On this week’s episode, Tom jumps right into the new year and what that means for you and your retirement plan. As we move into 2025, he makes sure that you know the changes to Social Security in the new year. Plus, life expectancy has ticked up as we move the calendar forward, what does that mean for your plan and for estate planning?
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.
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WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more!
Tom Fortino’s theme of this show and for 2025 is to GET ORGANIZED. He tells us exactly how to do that in our retirement plans to get 2025 started off right! He also lists the changes to Social Security that will take effect this year, and he reminds us to understand what we own. Tom offers ways to contact him and resources to help with all of this and more.
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.
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WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more!
On this week’s episode of The Alpha Wealth Hour, Tom Fortino reminds us the rules on Roth conversions and how to get rid of your unwanted partner: the government! Plus, 401(k) rules are changing going into 2025 and what you need to know, along with making sure you know what is in your portfolio in terms of investments and the market. And when Tom says, “Different by design,” what does he mean by that?
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.
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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 focuses on Roth conversions and reminds us we can take any amount, at anytime, at any age. Plus, with the new year around the corner, tax planning is key and April will be here before we know it. Tom also tells us that the holidays are a great time to talk about estate and legacy planning with loved ones. All of this and more!
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.
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WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more!
In this week’s episode of The Alpha Wealth Hour, Tom Fortino focuses on Roth conversions and reminds us that we can take any amount at any time or age. Plus with the new year around the corner, tax planning is key and April will be here before we know it. Tom also tells us that the holidays are a great time to discuss estate and legacy planning with loved ones.
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.
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WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more!
This week on The Alpha Wealth Hour, Tom Fortino reminds us the rules on Roth conversions and how to get rid of your unwanted partner: the government! Plus, 401(k) rules are changing going into 2025 and what you need to know, along with making sure you know what is in your portfolio in terms of investments and the market. And when Tom says, “Different by design,” what does he mean by that?
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.
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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 into key components of financial planning, starting with the market after the election and why how much time you spend in the market is important, not necessarily timing the market. He also looks into why Warren Buffet is hoarding cash, how many more folks will live to be 100 soon, and gold and bitcoin as parts of your portfolio.
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.
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WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more!
On this week’s show, Tom Fortino addresses the fact that there are Americans who fear retirement more than dying! And as we move into the holidays, he drives home what you need to do before the year ends when it comes to retirement planning and your assets. Tom also tells you what percentage of retirees don’t have a budget and how you can make sure that isn’t you.
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.
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WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more!
In this episode of The Alpha Wealth Hour, Tom Fortino dives into key components of financial planning, starting with the market after the election and why it’s important how much time you spend in the market, not necessarily timing the market. He also looks into why Warren Buffet is hoarding cash, how many more folks will be living to 100 shortly, and gold and bitcoin as parts of your portfolio.
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.
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WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more!
In this episode of The Alpha Wealth Hour, Tom Fortino discusses critical aspects of retirement planning, including upcoming changes to 401(k) plans, the importance of comprehensive financial planning, and insights into estate planning. He emphasizes the need for actionable strategies to maximize retirement savings and minimize taxes, especially as the year-end approaches.
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.
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WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more!
This week is a jam-packed episode of The Alpha Wealth Hour as Tom Fortino takes you through everything you need to know and do before the end of the year. He also hits on large problems with large IRAs, the biggest concerns of most retirees, and “The Hidden Domino Effect.”
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.
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WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more!
This week on the Alpha Wealth Hour, Tom Fortino discusses essential aspects of retirement planning, including updates on tax brackets for 2025, strategies for managing market volatility, and the importance of end-of-year financial planning. Speaking of, Tom tells you all the things you should do before we hit 2025.
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.
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WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more!
In this episode of the Alpha Wealth Hour, host Tom Fortino discusses the importance of complete retirement planning, covering various aspects such as market insights, investment strategies, income planning, social security, asset protection, and tax strategies. The conversation also highlights the importance of proactive tax strategies, including Roth conversions, to ensure a secure 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.
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WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more!
In this episode of The Alpha Wealth Hour, Tom Fortino discusses essential strategies for retirement planning, focusing on taxes, income generation, and investment management. He touches on his Five Pillars and covers the significance of financial organization and the need to adapt investment strategies in a changing market environment.
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.
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WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more!
This week on The Alpha Wealth Hour, Tom Fortino discusses critical financial mistakes that can jeopardize retirement plans and how to avoid them. Plus, having a large IRA is nice, but there are some hurdles you need to be aware of. Whether you’re approaching retirement or already there, you need a comprehensive, customized plan.
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.
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WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more!
In this episode of the Alpha Wealth Hour, Tom Fortino discusses essential aspects of retirement planning, focusing on social security adjustments, income planning strategies, the role of annuities, tax planning, and the importance of estate planning. He emphasizes the need for a comprehensive approach to ensure financial security in retirement, addressing common concerns and misconceptions about retirement income and taxes.
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.
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WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more!
This week on The Alpha Wealth Hour, Tom Fortino dives deep on income planning. He explains how to build multiple streams of guaranteed income and how to avoid mistakes when claiming Social Security benefits. Plus, how Roth conversions can help you build tax-free income 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.
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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 of the Alpha Wealth Group talks about some of the biggest threats to your retirement including not having a guaranteed income stream, overpaying taxes on your retirement savings, the rising cost of long-term care and more. A new study says if you retire at 65, you have a 45% chance of running out of money, so now is the time to get a plan on paper.
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.
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WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more!
This week on The Alpha Wealth Hour, Tom Fortino discusses many topics related to retirement planning, including the market, retirement income, minimizing taxes, and understanding 401(k) plans. He emphasizes the importance of having a comprehensive retirement plan that covers income planning, tax planning, investment management, asset protection, and estate planning. Tom also provides insights into the 4% rule for retirement withdrawals and the benefits of Roth 401(k) contributions.
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.
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WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more!
This week on The Alpha Wealth Hour, Tom Fortino of the Alpha Wealth Group covers various topics related to retirement planning, including income planning, tax breaks, Social Security, pensions, annuities, and healthcare costs. He highlights the significance of tax planning and suggests considering Roth conversions and after-tax contributions to optimize tax benefits. Additionally, he touches on the importance of asset protection and long-term care planning.
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.
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WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more!
In this week’s edition of The Alpha Wealth Hour, Tom Fortino shares the details people tend to get wrong with their Social Security.
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.
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WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more!
In this week’s edition of The Alpha Wealth Hour, Tom Fortino discusses changes in retirement savings and tax rules, such as the clarification on inherited IRAs and the option to make employer matches in Roth accounts. He also highlights the need for understanding fees and the potential costs of healthcare and long-term care 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.
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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 of the Alpha Wealth Group talks about the volatility in the market and how it affects your planning, as well as things to keep in mind while getting ready for 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.
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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 of the Alpha Wealth Group talks about recent market trends and what we might see for the rest of 2024. He explains what having a smart investment plan designed specifically for retirees looks like and provides an opportunity to get a portfolio analysis. Plus, how will the new IRS rules on IRAs affect your 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.
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WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more!
On this week’s show, Tom Fortino discusses market trends and the changing landscape of retirement. Tom also offers an income planning toolkit and highlights the significance of understanding Social Security claiming strategies. Plus, the new IRS rules for inherited IRAs and the benefits of Roth IRAs and tax planning.
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.
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WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more!
This week on The Alpha Wealth Hour, host Tom Fortino explores the question of how much money is needed to be happy in retirement and highlights the different perspectives of baby boomers and millennials. Additionally, Tom addresses the significant expenses associated with healthcare in retirement. Tune in Sunday morning at 7 on WGN!
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.
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WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more!
This week on the Alpha Wealth Hour, Tom Fortino focuses on investment strategies and risks in retirement portfolios. Fortino highlights the risks associated with not having a clear investment plan and not being organized with investments. He also discusses the risks of market volatility, the importance of understanding what you own and why, and the need for tax efficiency in investment portfolios.
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.
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WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more!
This week on The Alpha Wealth Hour, join Tom Fortino as he explores a crucial aspect of retirement planning: creating income that lasts a lifetime. Discover strategies to handle rising healthcare expenses in your senior years.
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.
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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 with the show, call 630-934-1855. A member of Tom Fortino’s group will get back to you.
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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 senior years?
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.
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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 has some ideas on how you may still be able to have the retirement you’ve always wanted with the right plan.
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.
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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. Tune in Sunday morning at 7 for The Alpha Wealth Hour with Tom Fortino.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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, a lesson in deferred income from some legendary major leaguers, just in time for baseball season!
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.
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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 Uncle Sam bust your tax bracket in retirement! Listen to This Week in Wealth, on Sunday mornings at 7 am.
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.
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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 difference between these two people? Tom Fortino explains on this week’s edition of This Week in Wealth.
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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.
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.
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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 plan so you can be ready for 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.
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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 a complete retirement plan from the Alpha Wealth Group.
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.
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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 explains how he builds retirement plans with longevity in mind on this edition of This Week in Wealth.
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.
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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 you claim Social Security? How can you increase your income in retirement? Are there ways to reduce your tax burden on your savings? It’s all part of having a complete retirement plan.
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.
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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 shares an experience of helping his clients understand their Social Security decisions.
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.
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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 policy, and how to create different income streams 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.
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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 bring, consider this: a new study shows 37% of retirement savers are overexposed to risk. So where do you stand?
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.
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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 show, call 630-934-1855. A member of Tom Fortino’s group will get back to you.
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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 involved with the show, call 630-934-1855. A member of Tom Fortino’s group will get back to you.
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WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more!
Tom looks back on 2023 and ahead to 2024. What’s the best way to stick to your financial resolutions? Get organized. Tom talks about financial organization, important tax and retirement account contribution changes, and how the market performed in 2023 on This Week in Wealth. Happy New Year!
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.
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WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more!
On this week’s show, Tom discusses the important factors to consider when claiming Social Security benefits. Also, how to simplify your financial plan and get organized for retirement.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the Alpha Wealth Group!
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.
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WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more!
America’s retirement system has been downgraded to a C+. You deserve a better score than that. On this week’s show, Tom explains how to upgrade your plan with his 5 pillars of 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.
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WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more!
On this week’s edition of This Week in Wealth, people are living longer than ever, and that means a longer retirement. Is your plan set up for longevity? Plus, the housing market is forcing some couples into uncomfortable living situations.
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.
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WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more!
This week, Tom covers the changes to tax brackets in 2024 and talks about how to get closer to a tax-free retirement. He also takes time to remember Wall Street legend Charlie Munger and what we can learn from some of his famous quotes.
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.
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WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more!
This week, Tom reviews his estate planning conversation with attorney Frank Salerno and reacts to a new withdrawal strategy for retirees.
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WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more!
This week, Tom is joined by a special guest, attorney Frank Salerno, to talk all things estate planning. Tom and Frank share steps you can take to help pass assets to your loved ones, the difference between wills and trusts, and how to avoid the costly probate process.
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.
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WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more!
Studies show most 401(k) investors desire a pension-like income. This week, Tom shares some ideas on how to build guaranteed income streams. He also covers why the classic 60/40 portfolio is no longer working for retirees and some tax planning ideas you can use before the end of the year.
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.
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WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice and more!
This week, Tom discusses earnings season and volatility in the markets, end of year planning ideas, and a true story about how a man’s dog helped him save on taxes.
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WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice and more!
This week, Tom shares some ideas on what boxes to check off for your financial plan before the end of the year. Also, he explains how to get more of your retirement to a tax-free bucket.
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.
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WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice and more!
This week, Tom shares tax planning strategies for RMDs before the end of the year and tries to make sense of all the noise heard about where the market is heading. He also answers some listener’s questions on the air!
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.
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WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice and more!
On this week’s show, Tom discusses ways to optimize retirement income, a few reminders about end of year planning, and a new study says the average American will inherit $700,000. How will you make it 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.
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WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice and more!
This week, Tom discusses continued uncertainty in the markets, the 5 pieces to a complete retirement plan, and how to prepare for the unexpected 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.
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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 some of the important things to consider as we approach the end of the year, including Social Security decisions and potential tax planning opportunities.
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.
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WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice and more!
On this week’s show, Tom discusses the state of the market as well as the economy, and he also shares some of the biggest financial mistakes you should avoid on the road to 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.
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WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice and more! This week, Tom gives Barbie some advice for her 401(k), explains the truth about annuities, and sheds light on the Social Security “stealth tax.” If you’d like to get involved with the show, call 630-934-1855. […]
WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice and more! On this week’s show, Tom shares solutions to planning for the cost of long term care, how to take advantage of the current tax code before it sunsets in 2026, and a few retirement quiz […]
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 how to prepare for longevity in your retirement, calculating your Social Security benefit, and how to create more guaranteed tax-free income. If you’d like to get involved with the show, call […]
WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice and more! Tom starts off this week with a question, when it comes to your investments, are you more like George Costanza or Mr. Spock? He also discusses why reviewing your beneficiaries is so crucial to a […]
WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice and more! On this week’s show, Tom explains how the SECURE Act 2.0 is changing the rules on contributions to retirement accounts, along with how to maximize your tax-free retirement income, and what to evaluate when choosing […]
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 why you need to plan beyond knowing your “retirement number.” Later, he discusses creating an income you can’t outlive and how to get more of your retirement income tax-free. If you’d […]
WGN 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 start off this week by discussing how economic news has turned positive and the worst of recession could be in the rear view mirror. Then, they talk about […]
WGN Radio’s Ilyce Glink and Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group give you the latest financial business news and financial planning advice and more! This week Ilyce and Tom dive right in discussing how the dynamic changes with taxes in retirement. Then, they debate whether AI can replace financial advisors. Later on, they talk about […]
WGN 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 start off with the yield curve inversion seen last week and what this indicates for finance. Later in the show, they talk about longevity and longevity risk and […]
WGN 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 kick things off by talking about inflation and interest rates, and investment choices to make because of the recent federal reserve decision. Later on, they answer several listener […]
WGN 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 start off this week with what’s going on with Target Date Funds and whether they should have a part in your portfolio. Then, they shift gears into how […]
WGN 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 dive in to how inflation hasn’t fallen back and how it is effecting portfolios. They also discuss the magic number for retirement funds, the change in confidence of […]
WGN Radio’s Ilyce Glink and Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group give you the latest financial business news and financial planning advice and more!
Last week, the IRS announced the largest-ever increase in maximum contributions to the popular savings vehicles, so Ilyce and Tom start off sharing HSA accounts and how they can be a more powerful for retirement savings. Later on, they address the rise of interest rates and how that may effect your retirement planning, along with verifying who you should get your financial advice from.
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.
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WGN Radio’s Ilyce Glink and Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group give you the latest financial business news and financial planning advice and more!
This week, Ilyce and Tom talk about the possibility of the United States defaulting on its debt and whether there is anything to worry about. Then, they discuss the difficulty of talking to aging parents about money, and how to stay focused on goals and not get sucked into the FOMO vortex.
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.
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WGN Radio’s Ilyce Glink and Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group give you the latest financial business news and financial planning advice and more!
Inflation has eased, the Fed raised the interest rate, unemployment is at an all-time low and Ilyce and Tom talk about how you should be reacting to these developments. They also answer listener questions on investing your required minimum distribution, converting an IRA, and discuss the change in 401k tax status.
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.
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WGN 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 start off with the tidal pool of financial news this week, and what the average investor can do about it. They continue on to share more tips on using the combination of saving and Social Security 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.
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WGN 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 start off talking about better options for that money that is agreeable to the nervous investor. Later, they respond to texts and emails from listeners this week, as well as how do people know they’re ready to call it a day and start receiving Social Security.
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.
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WGN Radio’s Ilyce Glink and Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group give you the latest financial business news and financial planning advice and more!
After last week’s discussion of the new Bankrate study, Ilyce and Tom start the show off answering listener calls about helping their children’s financial independence. Later, they advise on monetizing retirement off your home, working with a financial advisor, and what to do if the stock market crashes.
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.
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WGN 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 to discuss the need for people to take what little money they have and are using it to keep their kids afloat. Later, they talk about whether it’s wise to raid retirement savings to pay off debt.
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.
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WGN Radio’s Ilyce Glink and Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group give you the latest financial business news and financial planning advice and more!
With another interesting week in news, Ilyce and Tom break down whether or not we’re more likely to go into a recession and what you should do about it. Later, they talk about preparing for the possibility of long-term care, whether you should pay off your mortgage before retiring, and ways to find extra cash in your budget.
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.
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WGN Radio’s Ilyce Glink and Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group give you the latest financial business news and financial planning advice and more!
More than half of Americans who rent had a rent increase last year, and Ilyce and Tom start off talking about rules for Social Security income for people who are living on a fixed income, with limited opportunities to make additional money. Later, they discuss how investors are reacting to recession fear and a controversial paper from the National Bureau of Economic Research.
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.
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WGN Radio’s Ilyce Glink and Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group give you the latest financial business news and financial planning advice and more!
In the aftermath of SVB and Signature Bank collapsing and the takeover of Credit Suisse,
there’s a new study out that says nearly 190 other banks are in danger of collapse because of the
fallout from higher interest rates. Ilyce and Tom discuss the safety of banks and answer questions that came in after last week’s show.
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.
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WGN Radio’s Ilyce Glink and Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group give you the latest financial business news and financial planning advice and more!
This week starts off addressing the banking crisis, but Ilyce and Tom shift to discuss the differences and how rising interest rates could affect the value of bonds. Later, hear a shocking income amount for comfortable 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.
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WGN Radio’s Ilyce Glink and Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group give you the latest financial business news and financial planning advice and more!
With so much news coming out in the past few weeks, Ilyce and Tom tackle some of the more financially impacting stories including pharmacology investments, student loan relief, and renting rather than buying in retirement. Later on, the discuss what can they do now to prepare for an unplanned retirement and still get guaranteed income.
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.
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WGN Radio’s Ilyce Glink and Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group give you the latest financial business news and financial planning advice and more!
Proposed cuts to Social Security and Medicare are apparently “off the table” as part of negotiations to deal with the nation’s debt ceiling. Ilyce and Tom talk about how retirement decisions might be impacted by cuts in the future. Later on, they talk misinformation and tackle social security myths.
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.
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WGN Radio’s Ilyce Glink and Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group give you the latest financial business news and financial planning advice and more!
How people give gifts and what they give tells you a lot about compatibility and whether they’re good long-term partners. Ilyce and Tom discuss gifts of real estate, stock, trusts, and how to have conversations when setting up 529 plans for children and grandchildren. Later on, they discuss the stock market shifting away from growth and tech stocks to a more conservative approach involving fixed products and higher interest rates.
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.
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WGN Radio’s Ilyce Glink and Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group give you the latest financial business news and financial planning advice and more!
In light of the big game and the amount of college players turned NFL, Ilyce and Tom talk a lot about the cost of college and saving for that, and how can parents manage their budgets so that they can afford to raise their kids while saving for college and their own 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.
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WGN Radio’s Ilyce Glink and Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group give you the latest financial business news and financial planning advice and more!
This week Ilyce and Tom return to answer social security questions after the hornet’s nest they stirred up last week. Later, they discuss how to handle losing a fortune and how you can protect against it happening.
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.
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WGN 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 some new research showcased in the Wall Street Journal last week, when it comes to marriage and money, opposites attract. Ilyce and Tom dive into this theory and how they might help client couples with similar or different views about money. Later, they follow up on the recent show about social security changes.
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.
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WGN 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 start off talking about how much money parents are giving to their kids and whether that’s a plus, minus or just needed. Later on, they discuss when it’s time to close the bank of mom and dad, along with lessons to prepare children for the financial realities of life.
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.
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WGN Radio’s Ilyce Glink and Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group give you the latest financial business news and financial planning advice and more!
A new survey by Transamerica shows most American workers expect to continue to work after reaching retirement age. Ilyce and Tom discuss how to help people make working past 70 a choice and not something they have to do to survive.
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.
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WGN Radio’s Ilyce Glink and Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group give you the latest financial business news and financial planning advice and more!
Just before the end of the year, President Biden signed the new Secure 2.0 act. Ilyce and Tom discuss the new law, and many of the policy changes in the bill that will extend help to Americans who can already afford to save or have access to workplace plans and new benefits that lower and middle-income workers will receive.
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.
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WGN 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 start off 2023 talking about the New Year’s financial resolutions they make each year along with resolutions from listeners and clients. Later on, they discuss how the new year will play out and their advice in the event of a mild recession.
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.
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WGN Radio’s Ilyce Glink and Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group give you the latest financial business news and financial planning advice and more!
For the last show of 2022, Ilyce and Tom recap some of the highlights of the year including the fastest rising interest rates ever, an incredibly wild ride in the stock market, and finding “missing money” while organizing retirement funds.
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.
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WGN Radio’s Ilyce Glink and Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group give you the latest financial business news and financial planning advice and more!
Social Security is already confusing enough, and the new year is bringing changes to Social Security for new retirees. Ilyce and Tom break down the changes and what it all means for retirement in 2023.
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.
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WGN Radio’s Ilyce Glink and Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group give you the latest financial business news and financial planning advice and more!
With just 3 weeks left to get money stuff done before the end of the year, Ilyce and Tom discuss what are the top money moves listeners should do before the end of the year.
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.
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WGN Radio’s Ilyce Glink and Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group give you the latest financial business news and financial planning advice and more!
Every year one of the biggest dictionary publishers, Merriam-Webster, adds words to the book and this year there are 370 additions. Ilyce and Tom discuss the new ‘money’ words that were added like gift economy, shrinkflation, unbanked, underbanked, and side hustle.
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WGN Radio’s Ilyce Glink and Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group give you the latest financial business news and financial planning advice and more! This week, Ilyce and Tom focus in on the crypto market and the implosion that occurred after the FTX crypto collapse and talk about the lessons to be learned from it. […]
WGN 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 Federal Reserve just handed down its third straight 75 basis point interest rate at the beginning of November in its ongoing fight against inflation, and a new poll (by Allianz […]
WGN 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 start off with unfinished business from last week, and take a dive back into iBonds and the confusion with their rates. Later, they talk about inflation and how […]
WGN Radio’s Ilyce Glink and Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group give you the latest financial business news and financial planning advice and more! It’s a scary Halloween show, and the Federal Reserve said investors agree that now is the worst time to invest in CDs . However, now that brokered CDs are available, Ilyce […]
WGN Radio’s Ilyce Glink and Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group give you the latest financial business news and financial planning advice and more! A lot of Americans are worried about making changes in the land of never before. Ilyce and Tom talk about what this means in the real estate market as interest rates […]
WGN 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, inflation will just not stop. It’s certainly not going the way the Fed was hoping, and inflation seems to be rising all over the world. Ilyce and Tom address this […]
WGN Radio’s Ilyce Glink and Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group give you the latest financial business news and financial planning advice and more! For people with retirement accounts, there may be the question of whether their retirement investments are playing out or if the current market status is just a blip. Ilyce and Tom […]
WGN Radio’s Ilyce Glink and Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group give you the latest financial business news and financial planning advice and more! Interest rates are going up and Jerome Powell announced a huge increase in the federal funds rate this year, taking the target rate up to somewhere between 3% and 3.25%. With […]
WGN Radio’s Ilyce Glink and Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group give you the latest financial business news and financial planning advice and more! Although gas prices are falling, the markets are reacting badly to the current inflation rate of 8.3% while the Fed is expected to raise rates at least 75 basis points. Ilyce […]
WGN Radio’s Ilyce Glink and Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group give you the latest financial business news and financial planning advice and more! Fidelity says the number of people who have 1 million dollars in their 401(k) accounts is down almost 30% and people who have a million dollars are probably close to retirement. […]
WGN Radio’s Ilyce Glink and Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group give you the latest financial business news and financial planning advice and more! Cleveland Federal Reserve President Loretta Mester said this week she sees interest rates rising considerably higher before the central bank can ease off in its fight against inflation. With the potential […]
WGN Radio’s Ilyce Glink and Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group give you the latest financial business news and financial planning advice and more! A new survey by the Alliance for Lifetime Income found that nearly four in five financial professionals have changed their approach to retirement planning in the last year. Ilyce and Tom […]
WGN Radio’s Ilyce Glink and Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group give you the latest financial business news and financial planning advice and more! With the stock market up from the low yet still down 10-20%, new construction has fallen 8%, existing home sales stalled, and the recent news that the GDP was negative in […]
WGN 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 […]
WGN 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 […]
WGN 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 […]
WGN 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 […]
WGN 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 […]
WGN 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 […]
WGN 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 […]
WGN 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 […]
WGN 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 […]
WGN 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 […]
WGN 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 recently read an article that talked about the unforeseen moments that can suddenly derail finances and retirement plans. She and Tom share how can you head them off with better […]
WGN Radio’s Ilyce Glink and Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group give you the latest financial business news and financial planning advice and more! Is it harder to get rich today than it was 30, 40 or 50 years ago? Ilyce and Tom talk about why it’s way harder for recent college grads to get […]
WGN Radio’s Ilyce Glink and Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group give you the latest financial business news and financial planning advice and more! This week, the House passed the Secure Act 2.0 and if it passes the Senate, it would allow people to put more money into their 401(k)s and IRAs. Ilyce and Tom […]
WGN 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 start off answering a really good question about whether it’s better to convert more IRA money into a Roth and pay the tax, or let the beneficiaries pay […]
WGN Radio’s Ilyce Glink and Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group give you the latest financial business news and financial planning advice and more! With the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the stock market volatility that goes along with it, Ilyce and Tom discuss how to smooth things out with annuities. Later, they talk about […]
WGN Radio’s Ilyce Glink and Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group give you the latest financial business news and financial planning advice and more! With Bitcoin down significantly since its 68-thousand dollar all-time high in November, is now the right time to take a dip into the crypto pool? This week, Ilyce and Tom discuss […]
WGN 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 talk about how the Russian invasion of Ukraine has shaken up the markets and the realities of an up and down market affecting clients. Then, they discuss having […]
WGN Radio’s Ilyce Glink and Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group give you the latest financial business news and financial planning advice and more! After NFL quarterback Tom Brady announced his retirement at age 44, many people began to focus on early retirement of their own. Ilyce and Tom share items people should think through […]
WGN 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 recap the reasons you will want to file your taxes early and electronically as well as why you may have to report illegal activities on your tax returns. […]
WGN Radio’s Ilyce Glink and Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group give you the latest financial business news and financial planning advice and more! Last Monday, the stock market dropped 1,000 points before recovering and going positive, while it dropped 800 points before recovering most of the gain on Tuesday. Now, the stock market has […]
WGN 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 IRS says it’s opening for business early this year, but it still hasn’t processed millions of taxreturns from last year. As such. Ilyce and Tom discuss the IRS’s urgency to […]
WGN Radio’s Ilyce Glink and Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group give you the latest financial business news and financial planning advice and more! Earlier this week, it was reported that inflation reached the highest pace since 1982, and it’s the third month in a row that inflation was up over 6% on a year […]
WGN Radio’s Ilyce Glink and Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group give you the latest financial business news and financial planning advice and more! Have you ever made a financial decision based on astrology? Believe it or not, one in five Americans say they have. While the survey by Lending Tree found 30% of millennials […]
WGN Radio’s Ilyce Glink and Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group give you the latest financial business news and financial planning advice and more. A new year means renewed focus on resolutions, goals and what we want in the year ahead. Money and finance is no exception to this. Tom explains how he advises his […]
WGN Radio’s Ilyce Glink and Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group give you the latest financial business news and financial planning advice and more! Working from home has become a “thing” during the pandemic. In fact, Covid is the #1 trend accelerator for a whole host of different trends. But it’s not all fun and […]
On this week’s This Week In Wealth, hosts Ilyce Glink and Alpha Wealth Group’s Tom Fortino discuss the latest inflation number (6.8%), a 39-year high, and how it is a tax upon your wealth and a hit upon your purchasing power. Inflation is impactful to our daily lives, but also to retirement savings. Glink and […]
WGN Radio’s Ilyce Glink and Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group give you the latest financial business news and financial planning advice and more! We’re marching our way to the end of the year. There’s just two weeks left to get done some of those items that can help you lessen your tax burden or […]
WGN Radio’s Ilyce Glink and Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group give you the latest financial business news and financial planning advice and more! Americans would no longer be able to use some popular strategies to move money into tax-free Roth individual retirement accounts under a roughly $2 trillion education, healthcare and climate package House […]
WGN 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 Washington Post’s personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary, posted a column about what to think about if you want to retire early. Singletary writes in her column that there are five […]
WGN Radio’s Ilyce Glink and Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group give you the latest financial business news and financial planning advice and more! Topics of conversation on this week’s show include: Year end planning, including tax strategies for 2022 and beyond. What to know about Roth conversions and Roth 401(k)s Changes in the tax […]
WGN Radio’s Ilyce Glink and Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group give you the latest financial business news and financial planning advice and more! Helaine Olen, who is an economic columnist for the Washington Post, wrote a really interesting story this week about how American Airlines massive cancellations last week really highlights the frustrations roiling […]
WGN Radio’s Ilyce Glink and Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group give you the latest financial business news and financial planning advice and more! Nationwide did a poll and found that nearly 70 percent of U.S. adults are terrified that there will be another pandemic in their lifetime. Healthcare might be the #1 thing that […]
WGN Radio’s Ilyce Glink and Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group give you the latest financial business news and financial planning advice and more! We’ve talked about how the IRS requires you to take money from your tax deferred accounts starting at age 72. The government wants their taxes. There is a proposal being discussed […]
WGN Radio’s Ilyce Glink and Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group give you the latest financial business news and financial planning advice and more! On this week’s show, Glink and Fortino discuss potential changes coming to the Roth IRA and planning for retirement despite market fluctuations. Jittery investors tend to check their financial standing a […]
WGN Radio’s Ilyce Glink and Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group give you the latest financial business news and financial planning advice. Will downsizing in retirement actually save you money? And, what if you want to upsize rather than downsize? %here are pros and cons and it’s not for everyone. An article by Motley Fool […]
WGN Radio’s Ilyce Glink and Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group give you the latest financial business news and financial planning advice. This week they will discuss the business news that matters to you, retirement income, and more! There was a CNBC article describing that starting in 2022, “wealthy individuals with retirement accounts exceeding $10 […]
WGN Radio’s Ilyce Glink and Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group give you the latest financial business news and financial planning advice and answer your money questions. According to a new Bankrate survey, roughly 55% of workers are actively looking for a new job right now. It’s being called “The Great Resignation.” If you’re deciding […]
WGN Radio’s Ilyce Glink and Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group give you the latest financial business news and financial planning advice. An article in Smart Asset suggests that annuities, not bonds, is a better way to both manage risk and develop guaranteed income in retirement. Ilyce and Tom review the article and discuss how […]
WGN Radio’s Ilyce Glink and Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group give you the latest financial business news and financial planning advice. Every week, they discuss the business news that matters to you. If you ask a 65-year-old guy how long he thinks he’ll live, chances are he’ll say “80” – The Motley Fool says […]
WGN Radio’s Ilyce Glink and Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group give you the latest financial business news and financial planning advice. This week they will discuss the business news that matters to you, retirement income, and more! According to a new survey, Millennials think a $300,000 nest egg will give them a comfortable retirement, […]
WGN Radio’s Ilyce Glink and Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group give you the latest financial business news and financial planning advice. On this week’s show, they discuss news surrounding changes to the law as it relates to retirement. The Street is reporting there’s a good chance we’ll see more changes to our retirement laws […]
Each week, WGN Radio’s Ilyce Glink and Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group give you the latest financial business news and financial planning advice. On this show, Ilyce Glink and Tom Fortino discuss what to do with your 401(k) when you have a job change. Kiplinger says you have four options, but what are the […]
WGN Radio’s Ilyce Glink and Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group give you the latest financial business news and financial planning advice. This week they will discuss the business news that matters to you, retirement income, and more! According to a new Vanguard report, the average 401(k) earned just over 15% last year. So, how […]
WGN Radio’s Ilyce Glink and Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group give you the latest financial business news and financial planning advice. On this week’s show, Ilyce and Tom discuss retirement planning. One of the most basic retirement planning questions people have is, “How am I doing?” The answers to this question point if you’re […]
WGN Radio’s Ilyce Glink and Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group give you the latest financial business news and financial planning advice. This week, they discuss income streams in retirement and maximizing your money to reduce the stress of not having enough to cover you. How do you create income in retirement, regardless of the […]
WGN Radio’s Ilyce Glink and Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group give you the latest financial business news and financial planning advice. This week they will discuss the business news that matters to you, retirement income, and more! If you’d like to get involved with the show, you can call at 630-934-1855. A member of […]
WGN Radio’s Ilyce Glink and Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group give you the latest financial business news and financial planning advice. This week the discussion is on the roller coaster numbers of inflation rates and wages. If you’d like to get involved with the show, you can call at 630-934-1855. A member of Tom Fortino’s […]
WGN Radio’s Ilyce Glink and Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group give you the latest financial business news and financial planning advice. This week the tax conversation continues but with a deeper dive into them. What are the different strategies when it comes to taxes? When should you take your social security? What different types […]
WGN Radio’s Ilyce Glink and Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group give you the latest financial business news and financial planning advice. How many types of taxes are there? How can you plan for those taxes? Also how do you handle an income tax when you are retired? If you’d like to get involved with […]
WGN Radio’s Ilyce Glink and Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group give you the latest financial business news and financial planning advice. This week it’s about overcoming your retirement scares and what steps you can take to make your retirement easier. If you’d like to get involved with the show, you can call at 630-934-1855. […]
WGN Radio’s Ilyce Glink and Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group give you the latest financial business news and financial planning advice. This week in honor of Father’s Day, Ilyce and Tom talk about advice given from dad’s to their children when it comes to money or other areas of life. They also dig into […]
WGN Radio’s Ilyce Glink and Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group give you the latest financial business news and financial planning advice. This week Ilyce and Tom talk about the retirement income, understanding what you need and finding ways to replace your paycheck. What is the best way to create income while you’re retired? Tom […]
Ilyce Glink and Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group give you the latest financial business news, trust advice, and the benefit of having a revocable trust, and more. Join Ilyce and Tom every Sunday morning from 6:30 to 7 AM
Ilyce Glink previews “This Week in Wealth,” WGN Radio’s new show she hosts along with Alpha Wealth Group’s Tom Fortino, premiering Sunday morning, June 6, at 6:30am, on WGN Radio.