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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 debt to fixed income, diversification, and putting money into the market gradually, we explore ways to put your next dollar to work without trying to predict…
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 tax-filing status affects both their cash flow and bigger financial picture. Then, a listener asks whether it’s time to rethink a healthcare fund he’s owned…
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. Original Air Date: August 8, 2026 Read the Article: https://www.henssler.com/securities-backed-lines-of-credit-convenient-but-not-without-risk
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 concentrated stock position, including maintenance calls and forced sales when the share price falls. Next, we examine Radish, a proposed employer-funded savings…
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 you can’t compare your portfolio to the benchmark, and your asset allocation really needs to start with your financial plan. Original Air Date: August 1, 2026…
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. After the break, we discuss one of the most common challenges investors face: balancing competing priorities like income, growth, downside protection, and…
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 article, we go a step further—explaining what builds a strong credit score, why it matters, and how it can affect everything from borrowing costs to future…
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 the mortgage process — from pre-approval to closing — including why pre-approval may not always be what you can afford, why lenders ask for so much documentation, and how…
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 modern financial planning. Original Air Date: July 18, 2026 Read the Article: https://www.henssler.com/should-you-still-follow-yesterdays-financial-advice
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 earnings season to Federal Reserve testimony on inflation and uncertain progress in the U.S.–Iran ceasefire. Then we answer a listener’s question many homeowners…