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
414 episodes
May 31, 2025: Disruption, Delinquencies & Data
Market futures surged from Wednesday night into Thursday morning after the Court of International Trade halted Trump’s tariffs—adding another twist to the ongoing trade policy saga. We explore how President Trump’s tariff threats and announceme...
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Episode 22
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1:03:36
Safer on Paper: Is Microsoft Safer Than Uncle Sam?
On May 16, after the market closed, Moody’s became the third major credit rating agency to downgrade the U.S. government’s debt rating. The cut comes at a time when global confidence in U.S. debt is wavering, and Congress is debating a tax bill...
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Episode 21
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6:55
May 24, 2025: Retail Investors, Tax Bills, and Triple Tax Tricks
Did you know that the median retail investor spends only six minutes researching a stock before buying it? Most of that time is spent staring at a price chart—often just the current day’s movement. Nick compares the limited “research” many indi...
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Episode 21
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59:45
Electric Utilities and AI: Tactical Opportunity or Market Timing?
“Henssler Money Talks” hosts Nick Antonucci, CVA, CEPA, K.C. Smith, CFP®, CEPA, and D.J. Barker, CWS®, consider how artificial intelligence is transforming industries—and if the electric utility sector is next? As data centers power the ...
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Episode 20
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8:44
May 17, 2025: Deals, Discounts, and Data Demands
We kick off with the latest developments in U.S.–China trade talks. The government just cut tariffs by 115%, effectively returning us to the original 30% rate where this economic game of chicken began. Is this The Art of the Deal...
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Episode 20
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Retirement with a Road Map: The Role of a Financial Adviser
We explore what it really means to work with a financial adviser in retirement—going beyond investments to examine every aspect of your financial life. From rolling over your 401(k) to building a personalized plan that aligns with your go...
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Episode 19
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27:50
May 10, 2025: Rollovers, Dollar-Cost Averaging, and Chasing Yields—Let’s Talk Strategy
It was a strong week for the markets, with the S&P 500 posting solid gains, driven by upbeat economic data and a newly announced trade deal between the U.S. and the U.K. The April jobs report surpassed expectations, with steady unempl...
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Episode 19
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52:58
Why are investors excited about a P/E of 24?
We’re breaking down the price-to-earnings ratio—one of the most popular ways investors try to gauge if a stock is a good buy. Join hosts Nick Antonucci, CVA, CEPA, Director of Research, and Managing Associates K.C. Smith, CFP®, CEPA, and D.J. B...
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Episode 18
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18:53
May 3, 2025 - From Market Metrics to Retirement Moves: P/E Ratios, Gold, and RMDs
In this week’s market discussion, we kick things off with listener questions on historical price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios—specifically, whether there are “new norms” for determining if a stock is overvalued—and how the rise in gold over the pas...
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Episode 18
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1:01:30
Are Parents Becoming Their Adult Kids' ATM?
Nearly half of U.S. parents are still footing the bill for Gen Z and millennials—shelling out an average of $1,500 a month. Join hosts Nick Antonucci, CVA, CEPA, Director of Research, and Managing Associates K.C. Smith, CFP®, CEPA, and D.J. Bar...
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Episode 17
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24:18
April 26, 2025: Cash-Flow Crunch: When Parents Pay and Wallets Still Feel Empty
Nearly half of U.S. parents are still footing the bill for Gen Z and Millennials—shelling out an average of $1,500 a month. We’ll unpack the latest data, explore why working-age Gen Z is receiving the most support, and ask: How is it impacting ...
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Episode 17
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47:16
Financial Lessons from NCAA and NIL Agreements
Nick Antonucci, CVA, CEPA, and D.J. Barker, CWS®, join K.C. Smith, CFP®, CEPA, who brings together his two favorite topics: college sports and finance. Nico Iamaleava was essentially forced off the University of Tennessee’s football team over a...
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Episode 16
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23:42
April 19, 2025: The Cost of Chasing Headlines—In Markets and College Sports
With tariff headlines changing by the day, it's tempting to react—but that could be a costly mistake. We’ll break down why chasing policy noise is a fool’s game, why our stance at Henssler remains grounded in facts not forecasts, and how our He...
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Episode 16
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1:00:44
April 12, 2025: The Third Best Day in History
It has been a wild ride in the markets since “Liberation Day.” With global reactions to Trump’s aggressive tariff plan, intraday swings ranging from 2% to 10%, and a surprise 90-day suspension of tariffs, the volatility is far from over....
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Episode 15
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April 12, 2025: Can You Fund Your Retirement by Selling Air Jordans?
Can you fund your retirement by selling Air Jordans? We learned that Hermès Birkin bags have averaged an annual increase in value of 14.2%, outperforming the S&P 500—but are they truly investments? Investors often view illiquid ...
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Episode 15
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39:49
Portfolio Construction and Diversification
Special guest Jacob Keen, CFA, Henssler’s Director of Investments, joins Nick Antonucci, CVA, CEPA, Director of Research, and Managing Associates K.C. Smith, CFP®, CEPA, and D.J. Barker, CWS®, to take a deep dive into Henssler’s portfolio strat...
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Episode 14
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18:44
Henssler Money Talks - April 5, 2025
In this episode, we dive into Trump’s proclaimed ‘Liberation Day,’ a bold move that slapped tariffs ranging from 10% to 90% on key imports—aimed at reshaping trade relationships, addressing imbalances, and bolstering domestic manufacturing. Joi...
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Episode 14
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1:08:53
The New Tariff Buzzword: Uncertainty
Watching the tariff war shift from day to day can give investors whiplash. On Henssler Money Talks, Nick Antonucci, CVA, CEPA, Director of Research, along with Managing Associates K.C. Smith, CFP®, CEPA, and D.J. Barker, CWS®, discuss what tari...
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Episode 13
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13:57
Henssler Money Talks - March 29, 2025
Is Your Genetic Makeup for Sale? 23andMe has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, and customers are flocking to the site to delete their data. However, the company says it won't change how it protects customer information. But what happens i...
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Episode 13
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1:00:43
The Henssler Ten Year Rule
Imagine being relatively confident that when you need to sell your investments for liquidity, the market would be up! On “Henssler Money Talks,” Nick Antonucci, CVA, CEPA, Director of Research, and Managing Associates K.C. Smith, CFP®, C...
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Episode 12
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16:21
Henssler Money Talks - March 22, 2025
We start with a detailed breakdown of the Henssler Ten Year Rule, explaining how it allows investors to weather downturns without selling equities. Then, we break down the latest market volatility, how inflation uncertainty is affecting the Pro...
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Episode 12
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1:09:52
Thematic Investing: Where Are They Now?
Original Air Date: March 15, 2025 From AI to GameStop to marijuana stocks, thematic investing has driven some of the hottest market trends in the last five years—but are these themes still delivering? The “Henssler Money Talks” show...
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Episode 11
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16:33
Henssler Money Talks — March 15, 2025
Henssler Money Talks — March 15, 2025 Season 39, Episode 11 This week on "Henssler Money Talks," show hosts Nick Antonucci, CVA, CEPA, Director of Research, and Managing Associates K.C. Smith, CFP®, CEPA, and D.J. B...
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Episode 11
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1:07:30
Market Volatility, Emotions, and Your Financial Plan
Original Air Date: March 8, 2025 The “Henssler Money Talks” show hosts Nick Antonucci, CVA, CEPA, Director of Research, and Managing Associates K.C. Smith, CFP®, CEPA, and D.J. Barker, CWS®, discuss the market’s volatility. D...
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Episode 10
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