The Alpha Wealth Hour with Tom Fortino: When it comes to saving, spending, investing and taxes, life can get complicated. Especially now. It feels like every day there’s news that affects the stock market, your wallet, and your retirement. To unravel the jargon and help you spend smarter, tune into The Alpha Wealth Hour.
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The Alpha Wealth Hour with Tom Fortino: When it comes to saving, spending, investing and taxes, life can get complicated. Especially now. It feels like every day there’s news that affects the stock market, your wallet, and your retirement. To unravel the jargon and help you spend smarter, tune into The Alpha Wealth Hour.
WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more! It’s the first episode of 2026, and Tom 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Alpha Wealth Hour with Tom Fortino: When it comes to saving, spending, investing and taxes, life can get complicated. Especially now. It feels like every day there’s news that affects the stock market, your wallet, and your retirement. To unravel the jargon and help you spend smarter, tune into The Alpha Wealth Hour.
