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
426 episodes
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
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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Season 39
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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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Season 39
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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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Season 39
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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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Season 39
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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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Season 39
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Episode 20
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1:02:04
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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Season 39
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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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Season 39
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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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Season 39
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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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Season 39
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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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Season 39
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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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Season 39
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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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Season 39
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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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Season 39
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Episode 16
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1:00:44