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.
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551 episodes
October 10, 2026: Paying More, Earning More, and Knowing When to Cash Out
As vehicle prices continue to climb, consumers are stretching their loans to seven, eight, and even nine years to make monthly payments more manageable. But what does that extended financing really cost? We examine the financial consequences of...
You Can Afford the Purchase, but How You Pay Matters
The “Henssler Money Talks” hosts build on last week’s conversation about allowing yourself to spend your retirement savings: When your financial plan says you can afford a major purchase, which account should pay for it? We weigh the tax conseq...
October 3, 2026: Consumer Divides, Buyback Billions, Rate Hikes & Roth Decisions
This week, we look at what’s happening beneath the market headlines — from a widening divide among consumers to the impact of higher interest rates on different parts of the market. We examine why consumer discretionary stocks may not tell the ...
From a Lifetime of Saving to a Retirement of Spending
Can you actually be too good at saving for retirement? After decades of building wealth, some retirees find that spending it is harder than saving it. This week, the “Henssler Money Talks” explore how a long-term financial plan can help determi...
September 26, 2026: Spending Down, Scoring Up & Rising Rates
Can you actually be too good at saving for retirement? This week, we explore why some retirees struggle to spend the wealth they spent decades accumulating, and why a thoughtful spending and gifting plan can be just as important as a savings pl...
Retirement Plans: Good for Employees, Good for Business
A 401(k) can do more than help employees save for retirement. Thoughtful plan design can support a business owner’s retirement goals, strengthen the company’s benefits package, and give employees meaningful opportunities to save. Director of Bu...
September 19, 2026: Retirement Plans, Rate Hikes & Rogue AI
What makes a workplace retirement plan worthwhile for everyone involved? Director of Business Development and retirement services expert Justin Wagner, AIF®, joins us to explain how a plan can be designed around a company’s goals, creating oppo...
Keeping Your Estate Plan in Step with Your Life
Kyle Rinaudo of Reeves Law, P.C., joins the “Henssler Money Talks” hosts to discuss when your estate plan may need attention. From marriage, divorce, and growing families to outdated beneficiaries, business succession, and even digital assets, ...
September 12, 2026: Planning Ahead, Coasting Along & Going Driverless
Planning for the future often means making decisions today based on what we think tomorrow will look like — but life, markets, and technology have a way of changing the picture.We begin with estate planning and 11 signs that your plan ma...
September 5, 2026: Social Security, Mortgages & Trump Accounts (Repeat)
While we’re out of the studio this week, we’ve collected a selection of great discussions from the past few months. First, we look beyond the alarming headlines surrounding Social Security to explain what the projected shortfall could mean for ...
Don’t Panic Over $40 Trillion. Don’t Ignore It Either
How much national debt is too much? The “Henssler Money Talks” hosts start with a listener question inspired by an economics lesson from the 1970s, comparing the nation’s debt with the size of the economy and discussing what could signal that t...
August 29, 2026: Debt, Discounts, & Donations
How much national debt is too much? We start with a listener question inspired by an economics lesson from the 1970s, comparing the nation’s debt with the size of the economy and discussing what could signal that the debt burden is becoming har...
Finfluencers and Financial Advice: Who Should You Trust?
The “Henssler Money Talks” hosts turn their attention to the financial advice filling social media feeds. “Finfluencers” can introduce younger investors to valuable concepts like building credit, saving, and opening a Roth IRA, but popularity d...
August 22, 2026: Swipe, Spend, and Scroll
Credit cards can be a useful financial tool, but between rewards, premium perks, and an endless stream of advice about how to use them, it’s easy for the basics to get lost. We start with the habits that matter most, from budgeting and consumer...
Market All-Time Highs Don’t Put Your Financial Plan on Hold
With the stock market continuing to reach record territory, the “Henssler Money Talks” hosts tackle a familiar question: What do you do with fresh cash when stocks are already at all-time highs? From rebalancing and paying down high-interest de...
August 15, 2026: Student Loan Decisions, a Healthcare Revival & Record Highs
Some financial decisions can’t be made by looking at just one number. This week, we start with major changes coming to federal student loan repayment and why married borrowers may need to consider not only their monthly payment, but how their t...
Securities-Backed Lines of Credit: Convenient, but Not Without Risk
The “Henssler Money Talks” host take a closer look at securities-backed lines of credit and the heightened risks of borrowing against a concentrated stock position, including maintenance calls and forced sales when the share price falls. <...
August 8, 2026: Borrow Against It, Save for It, Count on It?
Accessing cash, building savings, and planning for retirement all involve choices between what we need today and what we may need tomorrow. We begin with securities-backed lines of credit and the heightened risks of borrowing against a concentr...
Portfolio Tradeoffs: There is No Unicorn Investment
The “Henssler Money Talks” hosts discuss one of the most common challenges investors face: balancing competing priorities like income, growth, downside protection, and liquidity. We look at the tradeoffs behind every investment decision, why yo...
August 1, 2026: Sell-offs, Tradeoffs & Tip-offs
Technology continues to shape both the markets and the investment landscape. We begin with a look at the week’s biggest headlines—from Apple’s new leasing strategy and a strong earnings season to renewed pressure on global semiconductor stocks....
One Economy, Two Credit Realities
Why are some Americans building exceptional credit while others are falling further behind? Our latest “Henssler Money Talks” podcast explores the growing credit divide and what it reveals about today’s K-shaped economy. In this companion artic...
July 25, 2026: Navigating Mortgages, The Credit Divide, and Upsizing Retirement
Buying a home, building good credit, preparing for retirement, and navigating the markets all require looking beyond today’s headlines. Shanna Squires of Henssler Mortgage Advisors joins us to explain what actually happens during th...
Should You Still Follow Yesterday’s Financial Advice?
Financial advice often gets passed from one generation to the next, but not every rule is built for today's economy. The “Henssler Money Talks” hosts take a fresh look at some of the most common rules of thumb and discuss how they fit into mode...
July 18, 2026: Markets, Mortgages and Money Myths
This week on Henssler Money Talks, we're cutting through the noise to focus on the financial issues that could have the biggest impact on your decisions.We begin with a look at the latest market headlines—from CPI data and the start of e...
Trump Accounts, 529 Plans and Roth IRAs: Match the Account to the Goal
When saving for a child's future, the "best" account depends on what you're trying to accomplish. The hosts of “Henssler Money Talks” explore Trump Accounts, 529 plans, custodial accounts and Roth IRAs, highlighting the advantages, tradeoffs an...