Hamilton Wealth Management

09/28/2026

Higher bond yields. More income for investors. More expensive borrowing for everyone else.

On last week's Wall Street to Main Street, Tom Hamilton explains what that trade-off means for mortgages, business loans and retirement portfolios, and where potential income opportunities fit into the picture. He also shares why deciding when to claim Social Security takes more than a rule of thumb.

Plus, Tom's son Nick Hamilton, Technology & Process Specialist at Hamilton Wealth Management, joins him for some Bills talk. They both have Buffalo finishing 12–5. Drop your season prediction in the comments. 🏈

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Tom Hamilton discusses rising bond yields, inflation, fixed income opportunities, and Social Security decisions, plus Buffalo Bills analysis with Nick Hamilton.

09/09/2026

Are you paying more in taxes than you need to?

On last week’s Wall Street to Main Street, Tom Hamilton discusses Roth conversions, tax-efficient charitable giving, and why how you leave money to charity matters for your heirs.

What makes sense for you? That’s a conversation to have with your financial advisor and tax professional.

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Tom Hamilton discusses Roth conversions, charitable giving strategies, and overlooked tax planning opportunities for retirees and their families.

09/01/2026

Is the AI boom a generational investment opportunity, or just the next market bubble?

In this week's episode of Wall Street to Main Street, Thomas Hamilton digs into the massive spending and energy demands fueling the AI boom, the growing tech rivalry between the U.S. and China, and whether investor enthusiasm may be running ahead of the underlying economics.

Tom also explains how these risks are shaping Hamilton Wealth Management's approach to diversification.

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Tom Hamilton examines AI spending, energy demand, the U.S.-China technology race, market bubble risks, and the importance of portfolio diversification.

08/27/2026

Do you know whether the bonds in your portfolio are short term or long term? It matters.

When market yields rise, existing bond prices typically fall, even in the “safer” part of your portfolio.

Last Friday on Wall Street to Main Street, Tom Hamilton explains what drives longer-term interest rates and why not all bonds should be treated the same.

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Learn why markets, not the Fed, set long-term interest rates and what rising Treasury yields could mean for inflation, federal debt, and your portfolio.

08/18/2026

Most investors can name the stocks they own, but could they explain what is inside their bond allocation?

Bonds are often viewed as the “safe” side of investing. But safe does not mean simple.

On last Friday’s episode of Wall Street to Main Street, Tom Hamilton discusses:

→ Why the traditional 60/40 portfolio is not right for everyone
→ How changing interest rates affect bond values
→ Whether the extra yield from corporate and high-yield bonds is worth the added risk

There is no universal answer. A bond allocation should reflect the investor’s goals, risk tolerance, income needs, and time horizon.

🎙️ Listen to the full episode on our website.

When was the last time you looked closely at your bond allocation?

08/12/2026

Some companies are built for profit. Some are built for purpose. 3rd Deck Brewing Co. was built to keep the stories of fallen brothers alive.

Last Friday on Wall Street to Main Street, Thomas Hamilton sat down with Joe Alfieri, co-founder of 3rd Deck Brewing Co.

Joey and fellow Marine, Gabe Krengel founded 3rd Deck to honor three men they personally served alongside: Thomas Spitzer, Christopher Kopet, and Timothy Clay. Today, each of the brewery’s three b**rs carries one of their faces and shares their story.

The name “3rd Deck” comes from the third floor of the barracks where they all lived, bonded, and built the brotherhood that ultimately inspired the company.

And the mission continues today. Joey shared that 9.5% of profits go back to veteran-focused organizations supporting veterans and military families.

The mission is personal. The b**r is great. And the story is worth hearing.

🍺 3rd Deck Brewing can also be found at Wegmans and Tops.

🎙️ Listen to Tom and Joey’s full conversation here:

Tom sits down with 3rd Deck Brewing co-founder Joe Alfieri to share the story behind the veteran-owned company, its mission to honor fallen service members, and its commitment to supporting the veteran community.

06/03/2026

In the latest episode of Wall Street to Main Street, Tom discusses key Social Security decisions, including the pros and cons of claiming benefits at different ages, how the earnings test can affect your payments, and strategies to help maximize your lifetime income.

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Tom breaks down the key decisions surrounding Social Security, including the pros and cons of claiming at different ages, how the earnings test can impact benefits, and strategies for maximizing your lifetime income.

05/27/2026

In the latest episode of Wall Street to Main Street, Tom discusses the Shiller P/E ratio climbing back toward levels only seen during the dot-com bubble in 1999 and, before that, the Great Depression in 1929. Is it time to worry?

Listen and find out. Available now on our website!

Tom discusses the Shiller P/E ratio climbing back toward levels only seen during the dot-com bubble in 1999 and, before that, the Great Depression in 1929.

05/13/2026

In the latest episode of Wall Street to Main Street, Tom discusses the current health of the U.S. job market, as well as where interest rates and mortgage rates may trend through 2026. He also reviews investment considerations in light of the current economic and interest rate environment.

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Tom discusses the current health of the U.S. job market, as well as where interest rates and mortgage rates may trend through 2026. He also reviews investment considerations in light of the current economic and interest rate environment.

04/29/2026

In the latest episode of Wall Street to Main Street, Tom discusses Kevin Warsh, Trump’s nominee for Fed Chair, and how Federal Reserve policy can impact both the stock and bond markets.

Available now on our website.

Tom discusses Kevin Warsh, Trump’s nominee for Fed Chair, and how Federal Reserve policy can impact both the stock and bond markets.