Henssler Money Talks
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Money Talks: Your trusted resource for your money, your future, your life.
Episodes
451 episodes
October 18, 2025: Potential Reporting Changes, Musk, and Money Moves for Seniors
Markets found their footing this week as optimism returned over U.S.–China trade talks. With the government shutdown putting key economic data on hold, investors are turning their attention to a strong start for third-quarter earnings.We...
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Season 39
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Episode 42
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53:04
How Do I Make Sure I Don’t Run Out of Money Before I Die?
The “Henssler Money Talks” hosts tackle a listener’s big question: How do I make sure my money lasts through retirement? We explore how spending shapes your financial plan, the importance of cash flow projections, and why revisiting your plan r...
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Season 39
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Episode 41
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16:42
October 11, 2025: Haunted by Costs: Halloween Budgets, AI Bubbles & Financial Futures
With the government still halted, economic news has been sparse—but markets seem to be shrugging off the shutdown, showing relatively subdued moves. Still, it’s spooky season, and we’re digging into just how much Americans spend on Hallow...
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Season 39
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Episode 41
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58:33
Markets and the Shutdown: Why Political Drama Doesn’t Always Hurt
The “Henssler Money Talks” hosts dig into the drama of a government shutdown—what sparked it, what really happens when Washington stalls, and what history reveals about the real impact on the economy. We’ll focus on what really matters for your...
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Episode 40
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10:56
October 4, 2025: Market Highs, Economic Divides, and Dirty Soda Delights
In this week’s episode, we break down the strength of the current stock market—after several years of 20%+ returns, we’re on track for another strong year with the market up 15% heading into the fourth quarter. We discuss companies posting reco...
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Season 39
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Episode 40
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53:58
Health Savings Accounts: The Hidden Gem in Your Financial Plan
D.J. and the “Henssler Money Talks” hosts breaks down Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and explains why they’re one of the most powerful tools for saving money—thanks to their unique triple tax benefit. While many people use HSAs to pay for...
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Episode 39
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September 27, 2025: (Repeat) Loyalty Costs, Triple Tax Benefits, and the Power of Strategy
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 at a situation where a listener has been with his car insurance company for 25 years, but switching providers off...
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Season 39
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Episode 39
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44:34
Funding a Business: Weighing Cash, Debt, and Outside Investors
The “Henssler Money Talks” hosts tackle a listener question about launching a business. We weigh the pros and cons of tapping into cash and investments versus exploring options like a business loan or private equity—all while keeping his overal...
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Season 39
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Episode 38
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September 20, 2025: Rates, Refinancing, and Raising Capital
This week’s market spotlight is on the Federal Reserve, as they cut the Fed Funds rate by 0.25 percentage points—and, perhaps more importantly, signaled what could be ahead for future rate cuts. We also dig into the latest Retail Sales and Cons...
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Season 39
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Episode 38
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55:44
When Life Happens: Up in Smoke
Money Talks: When Life HappensUp in Smoke: What Losing Your Home to Fire Really CostsThis episode dives into the aftermath of a neighborhood house fire that left a family without their home, but not without hope. We unpack ...
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Season 39
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Episode 37
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The U.S. Bets Big on Chips: Inside the Intel Stake and Industrial Policy Shift
Is Washington becoming Wall Street’s biggest investor? The “Henssler Money Talks” hosts discuss the government’s latest 15% stake in MP Materials and nearly 10% in Intel, as it is taking positions in the same companies citizens invest in. We ex...
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Season 39
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Episode 36
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19:04
September 6, 2025: Billion-Dollar Ballgames, Love Contracts, Federal Stakes & Logo Breaks
After last week’s pre-recorded interview, there’s plenty in the financial markets to unpack—from the muted moves during the holiday-shortened week to the latest ISM Manufacturing Index and the Fed’s Beige Book. We break down two weeks of market...
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Episode 36
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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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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 heavily to...
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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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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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