Henssler Money Talks
Henssler Money Talks is your trusted resource for your money, your future, your life. We discuss current market conditions and financial planning encompassing spending, saving, taxes, investments, insurance, retirement, estate plans, and more. We are here to answer your financial questions—email drgene@henssler.com or call 1-855-429-9166.
Money Talks: Your trusted resource for your money, your future, your life.
Episodes
482 episodes
February 7, 2026: Big Bets: Markets, Musk, and the Cost of Risk
This week’s podcast opens with a market update as we break down earnings from the tech giants and what those results signal about growth expectations in the months ahead. We’ll also discuss Wall Street’s response to President Trump’s nomination...
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Season 40
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Episode 6
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1:05:58
When Loyalty and Legacy Create Portfolio Risk
The “Henssler Money Talks” hosts explore why investors so often fall in love with certain companies—and how nostalgia, personal experience, and compelling stories can quietly override sound investment discipline. They discuss the real risks of ...
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Season 40
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Episode 5
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15:41
January 31, 2026: Behavioral Biases, Proxy Power, and Planning for the Future
We start by exploring why investors so often fall in love with certain companies—and how nostalgia, personal experience, and compelling stories can quietly override sound investment discipline. We’ll discuss the real risks of concentrated singl...
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Season 40
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Episode 5
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53:40
Is Front-Loading Your 401(k) a Smart Move—or a Cash-Flow Trap?
Front-loading retirement contributions can feel like a smart move—especially in volatile markets. But is it always the best strategy? The “Henssler Money Talks” hosts walk through when front-loading can help, when it can hurt, and why disciplin...
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Season 40
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Episode 4
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11:28
January 24, 2026: Credit, Cash Flow, and Calm in Volatile Markets
President Trump set a deadline for banks to slash credit card APRs to 10%—but now that the date has arrived, most issuers haven’t moved. In this episode, we unpack why average rates remain near 20%, what a government-imposed cap could mean for ...
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Season 40
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Episode 4
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1:03:54
Reacting to Headlines or Investing With Purpose?
A timely listener question also sparked a deeper discussion about how we evaluate market-moving headlines—and why news alone doesn’t automatically trigger changes to a well-constructed portfolio. The “Henssler Money Talks” hosts walk through th...
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Season 40
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Episode 3
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20:36
January 17, 2026: Markets, Portfolios, and the Price We Pay
This week’s market update dives into several key economic signals, including the latest readings on inflation through CPI, PPI, along with the kickoff of fourth-quarter earnings season. Major banks are among the first to report, offering early ...
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Season 40
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Episode 3
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54:02
Divorce Decisions Can Create Long-Term Financial Consequences
Divorce can bring emotional stress—and financial decisions made too quickly can have lasting consequences. Asset division, especially when real estate is involved, is more complex than it may appear. The “Henssler Money Talks” hosts address a q...
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Season 40
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Episode 2
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9:39
January 10, 2026: Forecasts, Follow-Through, and Family Finances
We wrap up the year by settling an important score: who takes the crown for the 2025 Super Official Board of Predictions after a year of weekly “market up or down” calls? From there, we look back at the major trends we predicted for 2025 and ho...
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Season 40
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Episode 2
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53:11
Laying the Financial Groundwork for a Growing Family
There’s a baby boom happening at Henssler—and it sparked an important conversation exploring how welcoming a child changes your financial life and the critical first steps every new parent should take. From putting the right legal protections i...
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Season 40
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Episode 1
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19:17
January 3, 2026: Smart Resolutions, Growing Families, and Your Questions Answered
New year, new goals—but which financial resolutions actually reduce stress and build wealth? We break down practical investing and money habits that help you focus on what matters most, from setting a clear plan to staying disciplined in volati...
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Season 40
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Episode 1
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57:22
December 27, 2025: (Repeat) The Long Game: Investing, Mortgages, and Year-End Money Moves
December 27, 2025: (Repeat) The Long Game: Investing, Mortgages, and Year-End Money MovesWhile we’re out of the studio this week, we’ve collected a selection of great discussions from the past few months. For young men, knowing ev...
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Season 39
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Episode 52
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50:19
Navigating Student Loan Repayment as Federal Programs Shift
Student loans are also back in the spotlight, with significant changes carrying major implications for millions of borrowers. The “Henssler Money Talks” hosts break down what’s happening with income-driven repayment plans, including updates to ...
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Season 39
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Episode 51
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9:09
December 20, 2025: Holiday Trends, Market Signals, and Big Changes Ahead
From festive traditions to financial realities, this episode covers a wide range of timely topics as the year comes to a close. We start with a lighter look at the season, unpacking some of this year’s biggest holiday trends, starting with Elf ...
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Season 39
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Episode 51
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46:24
The Illusion of Predicting Market Moves: Lessons from 2025
Since the election, investors have been buzzing about the “Trump Trades”—the stocks and sectors expected to soar under the new administration. But did they actually perform? The “Henssler Money Talks” cast digs into the stocks that were suppose...
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Season 39
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Episode 50
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9:10
December 13, 2025: The Fed, The Trades, The Texas Exchange & Meta’s Big Move
We’re knee-deep in the last month of trading for the year, and the Fed just delivered its last rate cut of the year—exactly as expected, but not without disagreement on the committee. Tune in for a fast breakdown of the week’s market swings and...
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Season 39
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Episode 50
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50:58
Consider Capital Gains Harvesting—Not Just Tax-Loss Selling
This week on “Henssler Money Talks,” K.C., Nick, D.J., and Kelly-Lynne explore year-end strategies like tax-loss selling, harvesting gains to offset recognized losses, and resetting your cost basis. We also break down how capital gains are taxe...
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Season 39
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Episode 49
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13:31
December 6, 2025: Swipe, Save, Bet, and Grow
Black Friday wasn’t just big this year—it was record-breaking. In this episode, we unpack how much shoppers really spent, the online vs. in-store battle, why the “day” now lasts for weeks, and what those steep discounts mean for retailer margin...
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Season 39
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Episode 49
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1:03:01
The Market Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story—Here’s Why
The “Henssler Money Talks” hosts break down “the market” by exploring the major indices investors follow every day. From the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average to the Nasdaq Composite, we explain what these benchmarks measure, how the...
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Season 39
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Episode 48
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21:55
November 29, 2025: Big Index Energy Meets Black Friday Frenzy—and IRA Crunch Time
First, we break down “the market” by exploring the major indices investors follow every day. From the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average to the Nasdaq Composite, we explain what these benchmarks measure, how they’re built, and why you...
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Season 39
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Episode 48
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55:08
The Smart Self-Employed Person’s Guide to Year-End Planning
If you run a single-member LLC—or work for yourself in the gig economy—year-end tax planning is key. The “Henssler Money Talks” hosts break down what counts as income, what you can deduct, and strategies for funding a retirement plan before 202...
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November 22, 2025: Feasts, Forecasts & Fifty-Year Fixes—With a Side of Year-End Financial Moves
This week on “Henssler Money Talks,” we’re digging into what Thanksgiving really costs in 2025. Walmart is rolling out a dinner basket that feeds 10 for under $4 per person—though it’s a bit leaner than last year and noticeably missing those be...
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Season 39
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Episode 47
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56:27
Your Savings Priority List: What to Fund First—and Why It Matters
The “Henssler Money Talks” hosts explore the recommended “order to savings”—and why it’s not a one-size-fits-all formula. From employer retirement plans to Roth IRAs to taxable brokerage accounts, where you save first can depend on your goals, ...
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Season 39
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Episode 46
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13:04
November 15, 2025: Strategic Giving, Mortgage Trade-Offs, and the Savings Hierarchy
As we close in on year-end, this week’s “Henssler Money Talks” tackles three financial decisions that can make a major impact on your long-term plan. First, before you write that last charitable check of 2025, make sure you’re doing it strategi...
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Season 39
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Episode 46
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51:43
The Real Cost of Holding On: Taxes vs. Life Goals
The “Henssler Money Talks” hosts tackle how many Americans are trapped by their biggest asset: their homes. And not because of mortgage rates, but because of capital gains—a side effect of value appreciation—but it shouldn’t dictate your life d...
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Season 39
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Episode 45
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