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
439 episodes
August 30, 2025: The Road Ahead: Street-Legal Carts & Staying Safe Online
We’ll be diving into the surprising rise of golf carts as everyday transportation. Since the pandemic, the golf cart industry has grown fivefold into a $5 billion market. We’ll discuss how communities are making them street legal and why famili...
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Season 39
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Episode 35
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57:18
Making the Escrow Decision: Weighing Control Against Convenience
It’s that time of year when property tax bills hit mailboxes—and homeowners feel the pinch. That sparked a bigger conversation among the Henssler Money Talks hosts: Should you manage your own insurance and tax payments, or let your lender handl...
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Season 39
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Episode 34
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14:20
August 23, 2025: Investing Like a Star, Paying Like a Homeowner, Watching Like a Trader
What do Bad Bunny, Patrick Mahomes, and Steph Curry have in common? They’re not just stars in music and sports—they’re also among the top celebrity investors. We’ll dive into the numbers and reveal the surprising ways these names are generating...
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Season 39
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Episode 34
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1:00:26
Restricted Stock and Taxes: Don’t Get Caught Off Guard
Stock compensation can be a powerful wealth-building tool, but it’s also packed with tricky tax questions. The “Henssler Money Talks” hosts tackle a real-world restricted stock scenario: If taxes are withheld at grant date, but you won’t receiv...
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Season 39
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Episode 33
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17:47
August 16, 2025: Inflation Watch, Sexy Savings, Nvidia’s Millionaire Machine, and Stock You’ll Never See
We kick off the show with a look at the week’s market action, where a slight uptick in the Consumer Price Index contrasted with a much stronger-than-expected Producer Price Index. With inflation data in focus, markets are now leaning heav...
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Season 39
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Episode 33
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57:14
Will an Annuity Lower Your RMD? Here’s the Real Story
The “Henssler Money Talks” hosts focus on annuities, providing our take on these investment products. Furthermore, should a retiree put $210,000 of their retirement funds into an annuity to help with Required Minimum Distributions? We’ll ...
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Season 39
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Episode 32
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19:10
August 9, 2025: Data Games, Rising Costs, and Retirement Plays
This week on “Henssler Money Talks,” we examine the implications of Donald Trump's firing of Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Erika McEntarfer after the release of weaker-than-expected jobs data. Critics argue the move threatens the cred...
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Season 39
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Episode 32
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59:04
Tips, Overtime, and SALT: What’s Changing in Your Taxes
The “Henssler Money Talks” hosts are joined by special guest Matthew Reed, CPA/ABV, for an in-depth look at the One Big Beautiful Act, passed on July 4, highlighting the potential impact on both individual and business tax planning strategies.<...
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Season 39
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Episode 31
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21:10
August 2, 2025: Rates on Hold, Taxes in Motion, and Money of Tomorrow
This week, we’re breaking down several key economic reports, including the Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, the first estimate of second-quarter GDP, and the PCE deflator—the Fed’s preferred measure of inflation. It’s been a data-hea...
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Season 39
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Episode 31
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1:02:06
Short-Term Demands vs. Long-Term Goals: The Fed’s Balancing Act
What is the Fed, and why does Jerome Powell seem to have Wall Street on speed dial? This week, the “Henssler Money Talks” hosts unpack the power and purpose of the Federal Reserve—who runs it, who appoints them, and how their decisions ripple t...
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Season 39
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Episode 30
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13:58
July 26, 2025: Power, Privilege & Payments: What’s Changing in Your Wallet
What is the Fed, and why does Jerome Powell seem to have Wall Street on speed dial? This week, we unpack the power and purpose of the Federal Reserve—who runs it, who appoints them, and how their decisions ripple through everything from Treasur...
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Season 39
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Episode 30
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1:14:35
Why Leasing Might Be the Right Move—Even If It Costs More
Leasing isn’t just for cars anymore—it’s becoming a business model for everything from HVAC systems to washers, dryers, refrigerators, and water heaters. While leasing can ease upfront costs, it often comes with long-term financial drawbacks. W...
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Season 39
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Episode 29
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12:25
July 19, 2025: Finance Meets Feelings: A Behavioral Look at Buying, Leasing, and Investing
When it comes to money decisions, the numbers don’t always win. This week, we’re diving into how behavioral finance influences the way we approach big purchases—like deciding whether to buy, lease or finance a car or home renovation that stretc...
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Season 39
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Episode 29
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1:04:14
Why More Control Over Retirement Might Be Better Than a Guarantee
On this episode, K.C. breaks down what it really means to retire with a pension. While guaranteed income sounds great, he highlights the often-overlooked downsides—like inflation risk, limited control, and the danger of not saving enough on you...
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Season 39
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Episode 28
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14:44
July 12, 2025: Retirement Confidence, Pension Risks, and Strategies of the Wealthy—and a Pet Baboon
Three weeks ago, we dug into the details of what pet ownership can cost over the lifetime of a pet; however, those totals didn’t include what fines you might get if your pet decides to run wild! We look at some cases of animals on the loo...
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Season 39
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Episode 28
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1:05:31
July 5, 2025: From Payroll to Portfolio: Making the Most of Your 401(k)
In this episode, we sit down with Justin Wagner, AIF®, Henssler Financial’s Director of Business Development, to explore the real value of offering—and participating in—a 401(k) plan. For employers, we discuss the end of traditional...
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Season 39
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Episode 27
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58:57
Mid-Year Is More Than a Milestone—It’s a Money Moment
A mid-year review isn’t just about catching up; it’s about getting ahead. The “Henssler Money Talks” experts walk through what you should be reviewing with your adviser now: spending, saving, taxes, investments, and any major life changes. From...
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Season 39
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Episode 26
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8:26
June 28, 2025: One Big Bill, One Big Mid-year Check-In, and One Big Hassle
This week, we dive into Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill,” a sweeping piece of legislation packed with bold promises: historically large tax cuts, rising wages, lower spending, tougher border security, and protections for Medicaid. We unpack wha...
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Season 39
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Episode 26
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1:01:10
Letting Your Cash Sit in Savings? It’s Time for a Smarter Strategy
There’s a lot of cash sitting on the sidelines in low-yield savings accounts, earning next to nothing. Instead of settling for 0.5% interest, we explore smarter options like high-yield savings accounts, money market funds, short-term CDs, and T...
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Season 39
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Episode 25
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21:07
June 21, 2025: Lazy Money, Market Rattles, and Pet Math
There’s a lot of cash sitting on the sidelines in low-yield savings accounts, earning next to nothing. Instead of settling for 0.05% interest, we explore more savvy options like high-yield savings accounts, money market funds, short-term CDs, a...
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Season 39
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Episode 25
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1:06:05
Don’t Count the Dollar Out Just Yet
Amid alarming headlines about the U.S. dollar losing its status as the world’s reserve currency, the “Henssler Money Talks” hosts break down the realities behind the rhetoric. From the strength of multinational earnings to the unlikely viabilit...
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Season 39
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Episode 24
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23:22
June 14, 2025: Discord in Margaritaville, Trade Tensions, and the Dollar Debate
June 14, 2025: Discord in Margaritaville, Trade Tensions, and the Dollar DebateWe’re back this week with a mix of headlines and hard truths—from estate drama to economic indicators that could shake the markets.We kick thing...
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Season 39
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Episode 24
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1:05:00
You Can’t Take It With You—But You Can Decide Who Gets It
We sit down with estate planning attorney Christopher Reeves of Reeves Law, P.C. to break down the essentials of protecting and transferring wealth. From the core documents every estate plan needs — like wills and powers of attorney — to the di...
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Season 39
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Episode 23
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43:04
June 7, 2025: Market Moves & Estate Planning Musts with Christopher Reeves, Esq.
In this episode of “Henssler Money Talks, we kick things off with a market update covering the latest Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) data, University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment readings, and ongoing trade talks impacting glob...
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Season 39
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Episode 23
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1:05:47
Why Emotional Intelligence Still Beats Artificial Intelligence in Financial Planning
The “Henssler Money Talks” hosts examine the rise of artificial intelligence in the financial services industry. While AI could bring greater efficiency, it also introduces new risks related to privacy and cybersecurity. Could investors one day...
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Season 39
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Episode 22
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17:48