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MONEY MATTERS with Christopher HensleyMoney Matters 326- Navigating Caregiving Challenges with Isabel MelgarejoNavigating Caregiving Challenges with Isabel Melgarejo | Money Matters Podcast In this episode of Money Matters with Christopher Hensley, we dive deep into the emotional and financial challenges of caregiving with special guest Isabel Melgarejo, caregiving planner and host of Time to Care: The Caregivers Podcast. What You’ll Learn: 🔹 The financial burdens caregivers face and how to plan ahead 🔹 Building a support system to avoid burnout and maintain balance 🔹 Navigating difficult conversations about aging and end-of-life care 🔹 Practical self-care strategies for caregivers 🔹 How Isabel’s personal caregiving journey shaped her mission to empower...2025-02-2229 min
MONEY MATTERS with Christopher HensleyMoney Matters 324 - How Poor Sleep Costs You Money & Success with Dr. Meeta Singh💤 Is Sleep the Missing Piece in Your Financial & Career Success? 💤 In this episode of Money Matters Podcast, sleep expert Dr. Meeta Singh, MD breaks down the science behind sleep, decision-making, and peak performance. Whether you're an entrepreneur, executive, or investor, optimizing your sleep could be the key to better financial decisions, productivity, and overall well-being. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ How sleep deprivation leads to poor financial & business decisions ✅ The hidden dangers of "internet loafing" at work ✅ How elite athletes & C-suite executives optimize sleep for peak performance ✅ Simple sleep hacks to i...2025-02-1232 min
The Art and Science of Difficult ConversationsCompilation Episode 22: interviews with 3 experts on communication and bonus challenge questionIn this compilation episode, we picked 3 experts to share with you and a bonus mini-communication challenge question that you can ask yourself and your loved one, for deeper and more meaningful communication and connection with self and others.Â
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- What is this week's mini-communication challenge question?
- Interview with Grace Gavin about 6 practices you can implement to improve both your personal and professional communication and relationshipsÂ
- Interview with high-performance expert Purdeep Sangha to discuss the critical link between communication, well-being, and achieving a fulfilling life2024-12-312h 46
Wealthy After 40: Personal Finance, Budgeting, Retirement Planning, Retirement Savings, and Financial Freedom for Gen XersEp 83 Navigating Social Security with Christopher HensleySubmit your questions here!Join the Financial Freedom Accelerator and create your personalized roadmap to retirement!In this episode, I welcome guest, Christopher Hensley, a financial advisor with over two decades of experience, to discuss the complexities of Social Security. We discuss factors affecting the best time to start claiming benefits, special considerations for those with pensions, and strategies for integrating Social Security into an overall retirement plan. Christopher also dispels common misconceptions about Social Security's future and pr...2024-11-1928 min
MONEY MATTERS with Christopher HensleyMoney Matters Episode 321- Outsmarting The Money Magicians W/ Chris ManskeIn Episode 321 of Money Matters, host Christopher Hensley is joined by Christopher Manske, founder of Manske Wealth Management. Christopher, a former U.S. Army captain and Merrill Lynch financial trainer, brings his extensive knowledge to the conversation, sharing key strategies for building wealth through disciplined saving. He emphasizes the importance of saving a portion of every income source first, a strategy that he believes is crucial for achieving financial security. Throughout the episode, Christopher discusses the benefits of adopting a savings-first mentality, contrasting it with the more common spending-first approach seen in Western cultures. He provides actionable...2024-09-0531 min
The Art and Science of Difficult Conversations04: How to talk about Money and DeathSummary:
You know what’s hard? Talking about money with your partner or family.
 You know what’s even harder?
Talking about money and estate planning and death.
 With over two decades in the financial services realm, Christopher Hensley's journey has been driven by a singular passion: helping individuals navigate the intricate paths of finance to achieve their life aspirations. His dedication isn't just rooted in numbers and strategies; it's about making genuine connections and empowering people with the knowledge they need for a secure future.
 Today, Christopher joins us to sh...2024-08-2739 min
Financial Freedom Podcast with Dr. Christopher H. Loo, MD-PhD#1013 - Unlocking Financial Success: Expert Insights from Christopher Hensley on Financial Planning for Medical Professionals (Money Matters Podcast)In this engaging podcast episode, we welcome Christopher Hensley, a financial advisor with over two decades of experience, specializing in financial planning for medical professionals. Christopher shares his journey, from his beginnings in financial literacy outreach at Baylor College of Medicine to his current role as the founder of Houston First Financial Group. He discusses the unique financial challenges and opportunities faced by doctors, med students, and other high-income professionals, offering valuable strategies for managing student loans, investing wisely, and planning for retirement. Christopher also delves into the psychological aspects of financial decision-making, lifestyle inflation, and the importance of...2024-08-0122 min
UP TO THE MICChris Hensley: Bridging Podcasting, Philosophy, and Finance for the Modern MindChris Hensley is Houston-based financial advisor and podcast host of Money Matters. He's accumulated over 20 years worth of experience in the financial services industry and aims to democratize financial literacy and make it accessible to all.
Check Chris out on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-hensley-9584449/
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CFO at HomeFinancial Literacy for RetirementWhen it comes to preparing for your retirement, at the end of the day, no one has as much on the line as you do. Even if you’re fortunate enough to have access to financial professionals to advise you, what are some essential things that you need to keep in mind, and be on the lookout for, in order to look after your own best interest? That’s the discussion on this episode of CFO at Home with Retirement Income Certified Professional and host of the Money Matters podcast Christopher Hensley. To learn more about Christopher and the Mone...2024-05-0152 min
Money TalkThe Keys to Increasing Your Financial Confidence with Christopher Hensley - 130Send me a textIn today’s episode, we’re talking with Chris Hensley about his podcast, talking about money, talking about investing, money fears, and feeling confident with money in our lives. Chris is a podcast host for 10+ years and a financial coach. He hosts the podcast, Money Matters. I was recently a guest on his podcast. So if you want to go listen to that episode, I’ll leave a link in the show notes!But to outline a little more of what were talking about today. Should you talk about money with friend...2024-04-3040 min
Twins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 189: Is Podcasting for You?Are you considering starting a podcast to elevate your voice or to promote your business? Podcasting can be a creative platform and path for harnessing a captive audience and for cultivating a loyal community. Christopher Hensley, President and CEO of Houston First Financial Group shares his experience from diving into the world of podcasting. He also serves as the Host of the Money Matters Podcast, now a 10-year program that provides important money management education. Christopher provides his thoughts for organizations and business owners who have been considering podcasting. It 'h...2024-04-0247 min
Too Young To Be Old with Diane Gilman, The Queen of Jeans68. Make Your Money Last Longer in Retirement With Easy to Understand Advice from a Financial AdvisorDiane is here to ask the questions we ALL have about saving, living on a fixed income, Medicare and social security. This episode she brings on Christopher Hensley, financial advisor and host of the Money Matters podcast, to talk about finance in a way everyone can understand, without the technical language.  Taxation on Social SecurityDiane and Christopher discuss the fact that even recipients of social security aren't spared from taxation. Diane raises the issue of fairness after a lifetime of contributing taxes. Christopher remarks that Medicare, often perceived as free, is funded thr...2024-03-2637 min
MONEY MATTERS with Christopher HensleyMoney Matters Episode 308- Future of AI in Business: Strategies for Automation and EngagementIn this engaging episode of Money Matters, Christopher Hensley dives into a morning discussion with Ascend AI Solutions' Mark Anderson and Jnr Asher, straight from Australia. They explore the pivotal role of AI in redefining financial planning and business efficiency across global time zones. Unveiling the journey of Ascend AI since the ChatGPT era, the dialogue illuminates AI's potential in digital marketing and beyond, offering a peek into the future of AI-driven business solutions and strategies for seamless integration into existing processes. 00:00 - Introduction to Ascend AI Solutions and Guests 03:45 - The Genesis...2024-02-1125 min
MONEY MATTERS with Christopher HensleyMoney Matters Episode 307: Tiny House Economics W/ Laura Lynch🏡 Join us in this special episode of Money Matters, where we delve into the fascinating world of tiny living with financial planner and tiny house living advocate, Laura Lynch. Discover how Laura transitioned from traditional homeownership to a tiny house, not just downsizing space, but upsizing life quality and financial freedom. 🌟 In this episode: Laura shares her journey during the pandemic, leading to a pivotal decision for a more resilient lifestyle. Insights into how financial planning plays a crucial role in embracing minimalism without compromising aspirations. The financial strategies and personal insights that make tiny living...2024-01-3028 min
The Boardroom Podcast by ZeilhanInvestment Manager: How My Clients Retire As Millionaires - Christopher Hensley Ep. 18
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In episode 18 of The Boardroom Podcast brought to you by Zeilhan we will speak with Investment Manager & Financial Advisor Christopher Hensley.
Christopher Hensley is the CEO of Houston First Financial Group with over 2 decades of experie...2024-01-151h 09
MONEY MATTERS with Christopher HensleyMoney Matters Episode 300- Crafting Connections: Beyond Small Talk with Josh ThomasJoin us as we welcome Josh Thomas, an extraordinary business consultant and the founder of Factor One. In this episode, Josh takes us through his inspiring transition from a high school music teacher to a successful entrepreneur. 🌟 🔑 Key Highlights: Uncover Josh's 'fancy pants' approach to business, emphasizing the critical role of cash flow. Innovative networking strategies that go beyond the usual - learn how to create impactful connections. A remarkable success story: How a small tweak led to doubling sales for a client in just one month! The fascinating role of human psychology in business – boosting client r...2023-11-1727 min
MONEY MATTERS with Christopher HensleyMoney Matters 294- Simplifying Healthcare Planning for Retirees with Christine SimoneIn this episode of Money Matters, host Chris Hensley interviews Christine Simone, the co-founder and CEO of Caribou, a software solution that simplifies healthcare planning for retirees. Christine shares her background in healthcare and discusses the importance of incorporating healthcare costs into retirement planning. The episode emphasizes the importance of healthcare planning in retirement and highlights the lack of incentives within the healthcare system to help individuals save money on healthcare costs. Caribou aims to provide clarity and confidence in healthcare decision-making by breaking down the incentive structure of the insurance industry and offering objective solutions. The e...2023-09-1422 min
MONEY MATTERS with Christopher HensleyMoney Matters 293-The Heat Will Kill You First W/Jeff GoodellIn this episode of Money Matters, host Chris Hensley interviews Jeff Goodell, author of the book "The Heat Will Kill You First, Life and Death on a Scorched Planet." Jeff is a renowned author and journalist known for his extensive work on climate change and environmental issues. Chris shares that the episode coincidentally aligns with their previous show on home generators and the current excessive heat warning in Phoenix. Jeff discusses the inspiration behind his book and the urgent need to address climate change. Tune in to gain insights on the impacts of a warming planet and the importance...2023-07-1127 min
MONEY MATTERS with Christopher HensleyMoney Matters 291- Who You Are is How You Lead W/ Rachel L. RiderBusiness leaders rise to the top by excelling at doing the work—completing tasks, producing deliverables, meeting deadlines—but once they’re in charge, they must pivot to focus on interpersonal relationships. And, as master coach and founder of MettaWorks Rachel Rider explains in WHO YOU ARE IS HOW YOU LEAD (Muse Literary; Spring 2023), the first relationship any leader must work on is the one they have with themself. In this insight-packed, psychology-infused book, Rider shares how she’s helped hundreds of business leaders at companies like GitHub and Okta become high-functioning and self-optimized by identifying and rewiring unhelpful patterns...2023-06-2721 min
MONEY MATTERS with Christopher HensleyMoney Matters 289- How To Win Friends and Manage Remotely w/ McKenna SweazeyHarness Your Digital Empathy and Learn Skills to Be a Better Boss, Employee, and Colleague in a Virtual or Hybrid Office How do you manage a poor performer over Zoom? How do you casually deliver positive feedback via Slack? What’s the most professional use of a gif? Two things are certain with the shift in office structure: First, we will never go back to “the way things were.” Second, we all must learn to live in a virtual workplace. If we are managers, that means we also need to know how to communicate with, motiva...2022-10-2625 min
Social Security: Answers From The ExpertsThis RICP Specializes In WEP & GPO – How Pensions Affect Your Social Security BenefitThis RICP Specializes In WEP & GPO – How Pensions Affect Your Social Security BenefitWelcome to episode #31 of Social Security: Answers From The Experts with Martha Shedden. In this episode Martha sits down with Christopher Hensley and they discuss his views surrounding how to successful plan for retirement, how to handle Social Security decisions, and what the future of financial planning may look like in our ever changing world. Christopher Hensley is the President and CEO of the Houston First Financial Group, in addition to being a Financial Advisor. He chose to work in the financial se...2022-05-1844 min
MONEY MATTERS with Christopher HensleyMoney Matters 287- The Big Book of HR w/ Cornelia GamlemManaging people is the biggest challenge any organization faces. It’s a challenge that has grown even more difficult over the past decade. Since The Big Book of HR was first published, we’ve seen dramatic changes in the workplace and the workforce. The Big Book of HR, 10th Anniversary Edition (January 1, 2022, Red Wheel Weiser/Career Press) incorporates discussions and reflections on these changes and examines new and emerging trends useful for any business owner, manager, or HR professional, with the most current information to get the most from their talent—from strategic HR-related issues to the smallest tactical detail...2022-03-0825 min
MONEY MATTERS with Christopher HensleyMoney Matters 286- Get It Done W/ Dr. Ayelet FishbachIn her insightful new book GET IT DONE: Surprising Lessons from the Science of Motivation (January 4, Little Brown Spark), scientist and University of Chicago Booth professor of behavioral science Dr. Ayelet Fishbach takes on the questions that plague us most: What happens when the person you most want to influence is yourself? How do you know where to start? How do you carry on in the face of roadblocks and distractions? How do you decide which tasks and ambitions to prioritize? We were joined today by Dr. Ayelet Fishbach to discuss her new book, GET IT DONE...2022-01-2724 min
MONEY MATTERS with Christopher HensleyMoney Matters 285- The Future of the Office W/ Peter CappelliThe COVID-19 pandemic forced an unprecedented experiment that reshaped white-collar work and turned remote work into a kind of “new normal.” Now comes the hard part. We were joined today by author, Peter Cappelli to discuss his new book, THE FUTURE OF THE OFFICE Work from Home, Remote Work, and the Hard Choices We All Face. Many employees want to continue this “new normal” and keep working remotely, and most at least want the ability to work occasionally from home. But for employers, the benefits of employees working from home, or hybrid approaches, are not so obvio...2021-10-1229 min
MONEY MATTERS with Christopher HensleyMoney Matters Episode 284 – When Bad Teams Happen to Good People W/ Valerie PatrickWhy do some team members not get along? What is the best way to get new teams and ad-hoc teams to maximize their performance in the least amount of time? How can meetings be designed to achieve useful outcomes? We were joined today by author, Valerie Patrick to discuss her book, When Bad Teams Happen to Good People. Teams are the source of problem-solving and innovation that today’s organizations need to survive and thrive in an increasingly complex and challenging marketplace. Teamwork is hard because there is no magic formula or step-by-step pr...2021-10-0728 min
MONEY MATTERS with Christopher HensleyMoney Matters Episode 282 – The Unspoken Rules W/ Gorick NgWe were joined today by author, Gorick Ng to discuss his book, The Unspoken Rules - Secrets to Starting Your Career Off Right You've landed a job. Now what? No one tells you how to navigate your first day in a new role. No one tells you how to take ownership, manage expectations, or handle workplace politics. No one tells you how to get promoted. The answers to these professional unknowns lie in the unspoken rules—the certain ways of doing things that managers expect but don't explain and that top performers do but don't re...2021-07-2125 min
MONEY MATTERS with Christopher HensleyMoney Matters Episode 281 – The Waste-Free World W/ Ron GonenWe were joined today by author, Ron Gonen to discuss his book, The Waste-Free World- How the Circular Economy Will Take Less, Make More and Save the Planet The Waste-Free World reveals the history of wasteful consumption, which has cheated us out of taxpayer money, lucrative innovation, and a habitable planet. And it makes a powerful, forward-looking case for a circular economy in which production, distribution, consumption, and reuse of products and materials both heals the planet and creates enormous economic opportunity. Ron Gonen is the Founder and CEO of Closed Loop Partners, an investment...2021-05-1325 min
MONEY MATTERS with Christopher HensleyMoney Matters Episode 279 – The Price You Pay For College w/ Ron LieberWe were joined today by author, Ron Lieber to discuss his book The Price You Pay For College: An Entirely New Road Map for the Biggest Financial Decision Your Family Will Ever Make . Sending a teenager to a flagship state university for four years of on-campus living costs more than $100,000 in many parts of the United States. Meanwhile, families of freshmen attending scores of selective private colleges will spend triple that―over $300,000. It’s a hard pill to swallow but the cost of college is probably the biggest expense that a family will incur over its lifetime. Add...2021-03-0923 min
MONEY MATTERS with Christopher HensleyMoney Matters Episode 278 – The Business of We w/ Laura KriskaWe were joined today by author, Laura Kriska to discuss her book The Business of We. Us versus Them gaps have always impacted in the American workplace – Sales versus Marketing, Manufacturing versus Engineering, Human Resources versus Legal – but the demand on stakeholders to address a wide range of culture gaps is more urgent than ever before due to the impact of the pandemic, Black Lives Matter protests, and the most divisive election in modern times. No matter what your politics, one thing is clear— the old tools just don’t work; a new approach to diversity, cultural differen...2021-03-0532 min
MONEY MATTERS with Christopher HensleyMoney Matters Episode 277 – American Kompromat w/ Craig Unger We were joined today by bestselling author, Craig Unger to discuss his newest book American Kompromat. I first interviewed Craig back in 2018 after House of Trump, House of Putin was published. We picked up that conversation again on the eve of Trump's 2nd impeachment. We even discussed Qanon and Jeffrey Epstein.... Give it a Listen!  This is a story of dirty secrets, and the most powerful people in the world. Craig Unger’s new book, American Kompromat, tells of the spies and salacious events underpinning men’s reputations and riches. It tells how a relatively insignifi...2021-02-1033 min
MONEY MATTERS with Christopher HensleyMoney Matters Episode 276 – Educating Online During COVID-19 Part 2 w/ Jackie AguileraThe coronavirus pandemic has forced many schools to abruptly educate from a distance. Today, we spoke with Jackie Aguilera, Project Manager Mayors office for Adult Literacy and former CEO of EastSide University, a longtime nationally recognized leader in mobile learning and digital innovation. In April, we visited with Jackie. This is a follow up to that show to see where Houston is at now that we have seen an uptick in Covid cases. How have educators adapted? Why are adult literacy skills need more than ever with many people currently working remote? To learn more about the...2020-12-1126 min
MONEY MATTERS with Christopher HensleyMoney Matters Episode 275 – Does College Really Prepare You for Work w/ Megan O'Connor College is one of the biggest investments that families make, and yet many students spend much of their time in college figuring out what they want to do. There’s very little time between high school and college to explore career interests. 30% of undergrads change their major at least once within three years of initial enrollment. 40% of bachelors’ degree holders would study a different major if they had to do it all over again. Megan O'Connor is serving as an Entrepreneur in Residence at Kaplan, one of the world’s largest and most diversified educational services providers. She is curren...2020-09-2116 min
MONEY MATTERS with Christopher HensleyMoney Matters Episode 274 - The Biggest Bluff w/ Maria KonnikovaIt's true that Maria Konnikova had never actually played poker before and didn't even know the rules when she approached Erik Seidel, Poker Hall of Fame inductee and winner of tens of millions of dollars in earnings, and convinced him to be her mentor. But she knew her man: a famously thoughtful and broad-minded player, he was intrigued by her pitch that she wasn't interested in making money so much as learning about life. She had faced a stretch of personal bad luck, and her reflections on the role of chance had led her to a giant of game...2020-08-1925 min
MONEY MATTERS with Christopher HensleyMoney Matters Episode 272 -The Economics of Wind Energy W/ Daryl Losaw and Samuel GerbusAccording to the U.S. Department of Energy, the United States reached a wind power generating capacity of 82,000 megawatts in 2016. That year over 8,200 megawatts of wind capacity was installed, with the top states in terms of capacity being Texas, Iowa, Oklahoma, California, and Kansas. The first commercial offshore wind facility was completed as well, in Rhode Island, and 41 states had utility scale wind power available. We were joined by Daryl Losaw and Samuel Gerbus of IceWind. The US operation will be based out of San Marcos, Texas, and helmed by Daryl Losaw, a modular home builder, investor...2020-08-1424 min
MONEY MATTERS with Christopher HensleyMoney Matters Episode 271- Dome Homes , Bunkers and Strom Shelters W/ Dave PresslerApproximately 10,000 lives are saved each year due to shelters and emergency plans. Thirty six percent (36%) of Americans do not have emergency plans in the event of dangerous weather. Air Force radar operator, heavy equipment operator, stagecoach driver, Miami Dade firefighter builder of concrete dome homes and portable above ground tornado shelters. and avid scuba diver find me at Above and Below H2O inc Liquidating everything Florida vacant lots, 1999 Buick Rivieras, inventory of concrete domes and gazebos plus selling or partnership with tornado shelter safedome business. find me at www.safedomes.com Dave Pressler Owner ...2020-07-2121 min
MONEY MATTERS with Christopher HensleyMoney Matters Episode 270 - Balancing Multiple Businesses C19 w/ Jonathan Johnson AKA Dr.WoundHow can business leaders and every day people prepare for unforeseen crisis situations, like COVID-19? How do you balance multiple businesses and build a solid foundation? Telehealth is proving itself to be the future of medicine and a new tele-wound care platform. Dr. Jonathan Johnson, MD, MBA, CWSP, also known as Dr. Wounds, is an award-winning physician and is one of the nation’s leading specialists in wound care and aesthetic procedures. As the founder and surgical director of two Washington, DC based practices, Comprehensive Wound Care Services and Capital Aesthetic & Laser Center, Dr. Wounds is quickly be...2020-07-1022 min
MONEY MATTERS with Christopher HensleyMoney Matters Episode 269 - Elder Care, Estate Planning during Covid -19 w/ Kim HegwoodOlder adults are less likely to have a will: The number of older and middle-aged adults with estate planning documents dropped by 20% and 25% since 2019, respectively. Kim Hegwood knows the importance of establishing a legacy for you and your loved ones. Seeing her grandparents struggle with the ins-and-outs of Social Security, estate and protection planning, elder law and other bureaucracies associated with the aging process, Kim experienced first-hand the many financial and emotional challenges facing the elderly, infirm and their families. Inspired to help people with similar obstacles, Kim started Hegwood Law Group, a family firm where a...2020-06-1223 min
MONEY MATTERS with Christopher HensleyCovid 19 Response Special Edition- Should Seniors Claim Social Security Early W/ Laurence Kotlikoff "The near-nationwide lockdown intended to slow the spread of COVID-19 has created “a perfect macroeconomic storm” that’s put the U.S. on track for a depression worse even than the Great Depression — it is therefore “idiotic exuberance” to invest in the market now" -Boston University economics professor Laurence Kotlikoff in an interview with ThinkAdvisor. Kotlikoff, who in 2014 was named by The Economist one of the world’s 25 most influential economists, floats a plan for reopening the U.S. economy: Director of the Fiscal Analysis Center, Kotlikoff served on President Ronald Reagan’s Council of Economic Advisors and as...2020-05-0114 min
MONEY MATTERS with Christopher HensleyMoney Matters Episode 268 - Small Business Priorities w/ Mike MichalowiczSome business owners cycle endlessly from crisis to crisis. We spoke with bestselling author Mike Michalowicz about his new book Fix This Next, which helps business owners set priorities that move their company forward. https://fixthisnext.com/  More about Houston Money Week visit: www.Houstonmoneyweek.org http://www.cheatsheet.com/personal-finance/how-schools-can-improve-their-personal-finance-education.html/  Financial Advisor Magazine Articles: http://www.fa-mag.com/news/advisors-stay-the-course-amid-monday-s-market-drop-22864.html?section=3  http://www.fa-mag.com/news/on-it-s-80th-anniversaryadvisors-consider-social-security-s-impactfuture-22784.html?section=3  You can listen live by go...2020-04-2326 min
MONEY MATTERS with Christopher HensleyMoney Matters Episode 266 – Sizing People Up w/ Robin Dreeke A former FBI agent shares his simple but powerful toolkit for assessing who you can trust - and who you can't. We also talked about how to transition from face to face interactions to the new online meeting during Covid-19 quarantine. Predicting the behavior of others is an urgent need for anyone whose work involves relationships with others, whether it's leading an organization, collaborating with a teammate, or closing a sale. But predictability is not as simple as good and evil, or truth and fiction. Allies might make a promise with every intention of keeping it, not...2020-04-1034 min
MONEY MATTERS with Christopher HensleyMoney Matters Episode 265 - Unclaimed Property w/ Mary PitmanMillions of Americans are the rightful owners of unclaimed property that is held indefinitely by state governments. We spoke with Mary Pitman, the author of The Little Book of Missing Money, to learn more about how individuals, companies, and organizations can get theirs back. Visit unclaimed.org to check for yourself!  More about Houston Money Week visit: www.Houstonmoneyweek.org http://www.cheatsheet.com/personal-finance/how-schools-can-improve-their-personal-finance-education.html/  Financial Advisor Magazine Articles: http://www.fa-mag.com/news/advisors-stay-the-course-amid-monday-s-market-drop-22864.html?section=3  http://www.fa-mag.c...2020-04-0931 min
MONEY MATTERS with Christopher HensleyMoney Matters Episode 264 - Educating Online During COVID-19 w/ Jackie AguileraThe coronavirus pandemic has forced many schools to abruptly educate from a distance. Today, we spoke with Jackie Aguilera, the CEO of EastSide University, a longtime nationally recognized leader in mobile learning and digital innovation. To learn more about EastSide University, visit: www.esuvclc.org/  More about Houston Money Week visit: www.Houstonmoneyweek.org http://www.cheatsheet.com/personal-finance/how-schools-can-improve-their-personal-finance-education.html/  Financial Advisor Magazine Articles: http://www.fa-mag.com/news/advisors-stay-the-course-amid-monday-s-market-drop-22864.html?section=3  http://www.fa-mag.com/news/on-it-s-80th-annive...2020-04-0627 min
MONEY MATTERS with Christopher HensleyMoney Matters Episode 262 - Digital Estate Planning w/ Jenny Xia SpradlingPutting together a comprehensive estate plan is an important component of supporting the people and organizations that are most important to you. Today, we spoke with Jenny Xia Spradling, the founder and Co-CEO of FreeWill whose work was recognized in the Forbes 30 under 30 in 2018.  More about Houston Money Week visit: www.Houstonmoneyweek.org http://www.cheatsheet.com/personal-finance/how-schools-can-improve-their-personal-finance-education.html/  Financial Advisor Magazine Articles: http://www.fa-mag.com/news/advisors-stay-the-course-amid-monday-s-market-drop-22864.html?section=3  http://www.fa-mag.com/news/on-it-s-80th-anniversaryadvisors-consider-social-security-s-impactfuture-22784.html?section=3  You...2020-03-1030 min
MONEY MATTERS with Christopher HensleyMoney Matters Episode 261 - Shopping for Health Care w/ Deb Gordon Making the right choices as a healthcare consumer can have a tremendous impact on your financial life, especially during retirement. We spoke with Deb Gordon, an MBA, seasoned healthcare executive, and the author of The Healthcare Consumer's Manifesto: How to Get the Most for Your Money.  More about Houston Money Week visit: www.Houstonmoneyweek.org http://www.cheatsheet.com/personal-finance/how-schools-can-improve-their-personal-finance-education.html/  Financial Advisor Magazine Articles: http://www.fa-mag.com/news/advisors-stay-the-course-amid-monday-s-market-drop-22864.html?section=3  http://www.fa-mag.com/news/on-it-s-80th-anniversaryadvisors-consider-social-security-s-impactfuture-22784.html?section=3  2020-03-0226 min
MONEY MATTERS with Christopher HensleyMoney Matters Episode 259 - Reforming the Texas Railroad Commission w/ Kelly Stone As primary elections approach in Texas, we reached out to Democratic candidate Kelly Stone as she campaigns to join one of the state's most important and least understood regulatory bodies: The Texas Railroad Commission. We cover campaign finance reform, the Green New Deal, and government transparency.  More about Houston Money Week visit: www.Houstonmoneyweek.org http://www.cheatsheet.com/personal-finance/how-schools-can-improve-their-personal-finance-education.html/  Financial Advisor Magazine Articles: http://www.fa-mag.com/news/advisors-stay-the-course-amid-monday-s-market-drop-22864.html?section=3  http://www.fa-mag.com/news/on-it-s-80th-anniversaryadvisors-consider-social-security-s-impactfuture-22784.html?sect...2020-02-0330 min
MONEY MATTERS with Christopher HensleyMoney Matters Episode 255 - Money is Emotional w/ Christine Luken Many books cover budgeting, debt reduction, and how to save money, but the emotional side of money can predominate despite our best efforts. We were joined today by Christine Luken, the founder of the Financial Dignity movement and author of Money is Emotional: Prevent Your Heart from Hijacking Your Wallet  More about Houston Money Week visit: www.Houstonmoneyweek.org http://www.cheatsheet.com/personal-finance/how-schools-can-improve-their-personal-finance-education.html/  Financial Advisor Magazine Articles: http://www.fa-mag.com/news/advisors-stay-the-course-amid-monday-s-market-drop-22864.html?section=3  http://www.fa-mag.com/news...2020-01-0330 min
MONEY MATTERS with Christopher HensleyMoney Matters Episode 252 - Fiduciary Standard Regulations and Succession Planning w/ Bill McCance50 Fiduciary Standards for 50 States? How a lack of uniform regulation could ultimately increase costs for clients. We were joined today by Bill McCance, Chairman and President of TAG Group, Inc. - a diversified financial services company owning a broker dealer, a Registered Investment Advisor and an insurance GA.  More about Houston Money Week visit: www.Houstonmoneyweek.org http://www.cheatsheet.com/personal-finance/how-schools-can-improve-their-personal-finance-education.html/ Financial Advisor Magazine Articles: http://www.fa-mag.com/news/advisors-stay-the-course-amid-monday-s-market-drop-22864.html?section=3  http://www.fa-mag.com/news/on-it-s-80th-anniversaryadvisors-consider-social-security-s-impactfuture-22784.html?se...2019-12-0930 min
MONEY MATTERS with Christopher HensleyMoney Matters Episode 247 – Spotlight on Scholars and Savages w/ Miguel DominguezToday's spotlight was on the up and coming podcast Savage and Scholars. Past topics have included music, philosophy, psychedelics, computer science, Brazilian jiu jitsu, psychology , working out and much more!!!! We were joined today by podcast host, Miguel Dominguez  Miguel shared his take on the positive health benefits of training in competitive Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. How BJJ can help build a framework for both children and adults who train. We also discussed podcast as an emerging medium. Tune in at: https://anchor.fm/savages?utm_source=listennotes.com&utm_camp...2019-10-2930 min
MONEY MATTERS with Christopher HensleyMoney Matters Episode 245When preparing for standardized tests, most students only study content and strategy. But teacher and mindfulness expert Logan Thompson claims that those are just the tip of the iceberg. Beyond the Content shows readers how to use mindfulness to identify and cope with hindering thoughts and emotions--what author Logan Thompson calls "passengers." Thompson says that while mindfulness is already practiced in businesses, colleges, and professional sports to optimize performance, it's long overdue in test prep. Logan Thompson scored in the 99th percentile on the SAT(R), GRE(R), and GMAT(R). He has st...2019-10-0728 min
MONEY MATTERS with Christopher HensleyMoney Matters Episode 244 – Entrepreneurship and Worker Cooperatives W/ Melissa HooverCan worker cooperatives help prevent the silver tsunami? The threat of impending retirement of many business-owning baby boomers could result in the closure of businesses, loss of jobs, and loss of critical local services. Today, We were joined today by Executive Director of Democracy at Work Institute, Melissa Hoover. Democracy at Work Institute, the think-and-do-tank that expands worker cooperatives as a strategy to address economic and racial inequality. A leader in the worker ownership movement for over fifteen years, Melissa helped start and grow the United States Federation of Worker Cooperatives, the national grassroots membership...2019-09-3029 min
MONEY MATTERS with Christopher HensleyMoney Matters Episode 243 – Getting Back on the Road after Imelda W/ Lucretia JelksDid you lose your car in the flood waters that Imelda brought to the Gulf Coast area? Without reliable transportation to get you to work or take the kids to school how do you start getting back on track? Are you worried that based on your credit history you might get price gouged or pay an unreasonably high interest rate? Many people are not aware of a nonprofit organization that can help get you back on the road. We already have solutions in place as part of the Rebuild Texas Fund partnership. We were joined today by...2019-09-2129 min
MONEY MATTERS with Christopher HensleyMoney Matters Episode 241Are you ready to get unstuck, love your work, and make the dream happen? If so, Brian Dixon has the answer for you in his eye-opening new book, Start with Your People: The Daily Decision that Changes Everything. After one too many burned bridges and failed projects, Brian Dixon set out to discover the secret to work you love and a life that matters. In Start with Your People, Brian shows you the single most important key to fully engage your relationships and unlock the door to purpose, passion, and profit. The truth is, your drea...2019-09-1830 min
MONEY MATTERS with Christopher HensleyMoney Matters Episode 240Have you ever heard of a world-class photographer dubbed "A Master of Light"? Michael Grecco is one of the best-known celebrity photographers in the world. His beautiful, insightful work is all around us--on movie posters, in advertising, on magazine covers, everywhere. “I delight in inspiring people,” he writes. “I want them to stop, think, and feel.” Grecco grew up near New York City and received his first camera when he was 12. He went on to study filmmaking and photography as an undergraduate at Boston University's School of Communications. While still at university he began working freelance...2019-09-0126 min
MONEY MATTERS with Christopher HensleyMoney Matters Episode 239Does your company throw around new ideas until one sounds just good enough to execute and scale to everyone? In Start at the End, technology executive and behavioral scientist Matt Wallaert argues that the purpose of everything is behavior change. By starting with outcomes instead of processes, the most effective companies understand what people want to do and why they aren't already doing it, then build products and services to bridge the gap. Wallaert is a behavioral psychologist who has led product design at organizations ranging from startups like Clover Health to industry leaders such as...2019-08-1430 min
MONEY MATTERS with Christopher HensleyMoney Matters Episode 238How can you be the mom you want to be without walking away from your career and all you’ve worked so hard for? What if you could work part-time, continuing down your professional path, and actually spend quality time with family? Suzanne Brown shares her expertise combined with detailed research and advice from other part-time working moms. In her award-winning book, Mompowerment: Insights from Successful Professional Part-time Working Moms Who Balance Career and Family, she recounts stories, advice, and insights from her own experience and more than 110 other professional part-time working moms to: • empower you to t...2019-07-1929 min
MONEY MATTERS with Christopher HensleyMoney Matters Episode 237Are you disillusioned with politics influencing corporations you purchase goods from? Goods Unite Us is a company designed to empower consumers by putting a "Goods Score" on companies to show much they are influenced by political donations. Each company’s Goods Score is calculated on a scale of -100 to +100. The higher the score, the more likely that purchases from the company or brand will lead to meaningful campaign finance reform. Goods Unite Us was started by Abigail Wuest, who is a government attorney and former local politician. Abigail grew up in a very politically acti...2019-07-1530 min
MONEY MATTERS with Christopher HensleyMoney Matters Episode 236Have you ever wondered what the next step is human evolution? Are you ready to take this next step? Exploring human potential through consciousness, desires, and destiny. POTENTIALLY HUMAN by Jessica Jay Dee combines years of research, hard and soft sciences, and innovative approaches to help us unleash our innate super-human abilities. Jessica Jay Dee is a leadership advocate who excels at working with others who have unique and grand visions of the future. She uses her vast experience in organizational leadership(military and public/private sectors), project management (administration and logistics) and human behavior (NL...2019-06-1129 min
MONEY MATTERS with Christopher HensleyMoney Matters Episode 235Do you have a small-business that you can't fully devote your attention to due to financial, accounting, and tax worries? Joshua Santana is familiar with this area and has some tips to help. Joshua Santana is a tax specialist with over 17 years of experience in personal and business tax preparations and IRS resolution. With over 25+ years in the industry, he decided to team up with Maria Degaine who is an experienced restaurant specialist, owner, and operator. Together, they started Cerboni Services, which is a consulting firm with the mission of taking away the headache of dealing with nu...2019-06-1130 min
MONEY MATTERS with Christopher HensleyMoney Matters Episode 234Are you a member of Gen X who does not feel that you will be prepared to retire at age 75? If so, you are not alone. Megan Gorman is the founder of Chequers Financial Management, and believes that Gen Xers have unique challenges to face when it comes to retiring on time in a financially secure manner. If you are a Gen Xer, you won't want to miss Megan's invaluable tips on how to stay on top of saving for retirement. Megan Gorman has been coloring outside the lines from an early age and continues...2019-05-1329 min
MONEY MATTERS with Christopher HensleyMoney Matters Episode 233The chief scientist at the Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS) turns a critical eye toward such practices as telepathy, clairvoyance, precognition and psychokinesis. Are such powers really possible? Science says yes. According to noted scientist and bestselling author of The Conscious Universe, Dean Radin, magic is a natural aspect of reality, and each of us can tap into this power with diligent practice. But wait, aren't things like ESP and telepathy just wishful thinking and flights of the imagination? Not according to the author, who worked on the US government's top secret psychic espionage program k...2019-05-0830 min
MONEY MATTERS with Christopher HensleyMoney Matters Episode 232Are you not getting the maximum benefit possible out of Social Security? If you're like most Americans, you may not be getting the maximum benefit possible out of Social Security. That's why Beau Henderson spends so much of his time helping Americans navigate the tricky waters that come with retiring these days. Beau Henderson is the CEO and founder of RichLife Advisors, and the author of several books, including "The Rich Life" and "The Roadmap to a RichLife." To learn more about Beau, visit: https://www.richlifeadvisors.com/about-beau-henderson-and-richlife-advisors-inc/ ...2019-04-2430 min
MONEY MATTERS with Christopher HensleyMoney Matters Episode 230Houston Money Week (HMW) is a community-wide financial education initiative that empowers families and individuals to be successful in making financial choices. HMW provides resources to help consumers better manage their personal finances through the collaboration and coordinated effort of organizations across Houston and surrounding counties. HMW’s programming offers free financial education events that cover all facets of personal finance while raising awareness of community resources. HMW partners, businesses, financial institutions, schools, libraries, non-profits, government agencies and media outlets come together each year in April to emphasize the importance of financial education, and inform consumers where they can ge...2019-04-0430 min
MONEY MATTERS with Christopher HensleyMoney Matters Episode 229In order to boost the economy of Houston, Houston Center for Literacy strengthens providers of adult education who, in turn, provide necessary skills for underemployed citizens to fulfill their potential and become economically self-sufficient. Houston Money Week (HMW) is a community wide initiative to empower families and individuals with financial education. Through the collaboration and coordinated effort of organizations across Houston and surrounding areas, including businesses, financial institutions, schools, libraries, non-profits, government agencies and the media, individuals of all ages will have access to financial resources and ongoing opportunities.  Jackie Aguilera has over 20 years experience in a...2019-04-0430 min
MONEY MATTERS with Christopher HensleyMoney Matters Episode 228Are you retiring soon, or planning on retiring in the future and you don't feel prepared to tackle the behemoth that is Medicare? Arturo Perez is the current owner of his own brokerage firm, and is a top expert of Medicare knowledge in the Houston area. Medicare is extremely complex and is not intuitive at all. There are many different penalties that can be assessed on individuals if they are not aware of certain restrictions and enrollment period dates. Having an advisor by your side such as Arturo can make it much easier to navigate...2019-04-0129 min
MONEY MATTERS with Christopher HensleyMoney Matters Episode 227Can being optimistic make you more successful both personally and financially? According to bestselling author and happiness researcher Michelle Gielan, an optimistic outlook has a high correlation with better overall financial health. Michelle Gielan has spent the past decade researching the link between happiness and success. She is the bestselling author of Broadcasting Happiness: The Science of Igniting and Sustaining Positive Change and was named one of the Top 10 authors on resilience by the Harvard Business Review. Michelle is an Executive Producer of “The Happiness Advantage” on PBS and a featured professor in Oprah's Happiness course. Sh...2019-03-1930 min
MONEY MATTERS with Christopher HensleyMoney Matters Episode 226Many Americans set financial goals, but why is it so difficult to achieve them sometimes? Billy J. Hensley, Ph.D., was appointed president and chief executive officer of the National Endowment for Financial Education® (NEFE®) in 2018. Before his time at NEFE, Hensley served as assistant director for the Ohio College Access Network, and program associate at KnowledgeWorks Foundation in Cincinnati; assistant director of admissions at Hiram College (OH); and as campaign coordinator at Union College (KY). He helped build the number of college access programs in Ohio by designing sustainability plans for communities all across the state....2019-03-1430 min
MONEY MATTERS with Christopher HensleyMoney Matters Episode 225Are you overspending? Perhaps too highly leveraged with credit? Individuals must plan for the unplannable. Fair Lending Officer of Allegiance Bank Rickey Jimenez provides valuable insight into how people can protect themselves for unpredictable events such as floods by taking small measures each and every day. Rickey is experienced in Community Development and Fair Lending with a specialization in transitioning ISB to Large Bank for CRA examination purposes. He has a proven history of forming powerful and strategic relationships in the community and leveraging resources to make the greatest positive impact possible. He is also...2019-02-2629 min
MONEY MATTERS with Christopher HensleyMoney Matters Episode 224Robots are coming for your job. Regardless of your profession, degree or experience, there is no escaping the automated future. However, you can take steps today that will guarantee you not only survive, but thrive in this new economy. John Pugliano is an independent money manager and the author of The Robots are Coming: A Human's Survival Guide to Profiting in the Age of Automation. In his book, he details how you can harness the uniquely human qualities of creativity, ingenuity, and entrepreneurship. Over the past 30 years, he's honed his skills as an individual investor...2019-02-1630 min
MONEY MATTERS with Christopher HensleyMoney Matters Episode 223Women are more likely than men to feel that they lack investment knowledge. This can discourage them from taking even basic steps in ensuring their long-term financial security. For this reason, many women face a real risk of being financially under-prepared for retirement. Being poor is not anyone’s idea of a good time. Sad statistic: women are 80% more likely to be in poverty at retirement compared to a man. However, the good news is that with some guidance women are very well placed to grow their wealth and become financially empowered. In fact, studies indi...2019-02-0830 min
MONEY MATTERS with Christopher HensleyMoney Matters Episode 222Families often undergo financial crisis situations that can be difficult to traverse alone. Richard Simonds is a senior financial coach at Family Houston. He is an experienced Director Of Services with a demonstrated history of working in the individual and family-services industries. He is skilled in Nonprofit Organizations, Coaching, Crisis Intervention, ProgramDevelopment and Evaluation. Richard is also a strong operations professional and an alumni of the University of Houston. Family Houston's mission is to create a stronger community for tomorrow by helping individuals and families meet the challenges they face today. Through various programs and...2019-01-2630 min
MONEY MATTERS with Christopher HensleyMoney Matters Episode 221Why is it that some artists are wildly successful, while others just barely squeak by? It may seem like an unfathomable mystery, how some are earning six figures while other, more talented artists, are struggling. Maria Brophy has dedicated 20 years of her life to researching the specific strategies that successful artists follow. After applying these strategies to her husband Drew Brophy's career, Maria grew his art sales to multiple six-figures yearly. In ART MONEY SUCCESS, Maria tells personal stories of her own business deals, successes and failures, while sharing non-conventional wisdom that will help artists bo...2019-01-1830 min
MONEY MATTERS with Christopher HensleyMoney Matters Episode 220It's often said that the chairman of the Fed is the second most powerful person in the world, next only to the president of the United States. Some say the chairman is even more powerful. When Ben Bernanke publicly stated on September 8, 2013, the Fed's intent to continue its policy of quantitative easing, global markets instantly reversed direction from a worrying downward spiral to an exuberant upward surge. Even POTUS can't do that. Dr. Robert R. Johnson's Invest with the Fed takes the simple position that correct interpretation of Federal Reserve policy actions leads to better investing decisions. To...2019-01-0129 min
MONEY MATTERS with Christopher HensleyMoney Matters Episode 219Can money be a symbolic representation of deeper issues underlying everyday relationships? According to Kira Nurieli, a dedicated mediation and conflict resolution expert, sometimes we have to dig deeper to find the true meaning behind the crises that plague family relationships, friendships, and the like. With money as a central theme in many of these crises, it is often that conscious financial planning can assuage the problems that subsequently arise in these cases. Kira is an alumni of Columbia University and has 10+ years of experience in mediation. Her experience and skills come from her life...2018-12-2230 min
MONEY MATTERS with Christopher HensleyMoney Matters Episode 218Are you married to a doctor? Do you find being married to a doctor isn’t as glamorous as society assumes? Lara McElderry is the host of the Married to Doctors podcast, where she explores how you can navigate having a relationship with a spouse that is a physician. According to Lara, being married to a physician is not an easy journey, but she has also realized that having the right mindset can make a successful home happier. To learn more about Lara, visit: https://marriedtodoctors.com/lara/ To lea...2018-12-1830 min
MONEY MATTERS with Christopher HensleyMoney Matters Episode 217With the holidays approaching, living a healthy financial lifestyle is more important than ever. In The C.A.S.H. Formula, WenFang Bruchett draws from over two decades of banking experience in wealth building. This book will teach you strategies for getting loan approvals, capitalizing credit, creating assets, and living a healthy lifestyle. Once you learn and apply the formula, you will master the secret of achieving lasting financial freedom. Everyone knows that money can't buy happiness. However, having money can solve many problems. Once you read, understand, and apply The C.A.S.H. Formula, you...2018-12-1329 min
MONEY MATTERS with Christopher HensleyMoney Matters Episode 216What are the best ways to be spending your money this holiday season? How can you budget for buying gifts? With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season right around the corner, you want to make sure you are not overextending yourself when it comes to shopping for friends and family. Rudy Cavazos Jr. provides valuable insight into how we can avoid the Christmas shopping guilt crisis plaguing so many Americans. Rodolfo Cavazos Jr, Founder and President of The BridgePath brings over 20 years of personal money and credit management experience.  His mission has always be...2018-11-3030 min
MONEY MATTERS with Christopher HensleyMoney Matters Episode 215Have you ever wondered about how Alzheimers can affect working with a financial advisor? Jennifer L. FitzPatrick, MSW, LCSW-C, CSP is the founder of Jenerations Health Education, Inc., a full service healthcare education organization. With over 20+ years experience in healthcare, Jennifer is also a gerontology instructor at Johns Hopkins University’s Certificate on Aging program. Her mission is to help healthcare organizations and professionals grow while empowering patients and their caregivers. Jennifer appears frequently in the media and has been featured on ABC, CBS, NBC, Univision, Sirius XM and in Fast Company, Reader’s Digest, Forb...2018-11-1130 min
MONEY MATTERS with Christopher HensleyMoney Matters Episode 214Are you currently looking for work? What things can you do to better navigate the job market? Mark Anthony Dyson is the Founder of The Voice of Job Seekers, the award-winning blog and podcast. He is a career consultant and career-advice writer, and a passionate advocate for job seekers. Mark loves helping the unemployed, underemployed and underappreciated find jobs, and his career advice has been featured in Fast Company, Money, TIME, and Fox Business. To learn more about Mark, visit: https://thevoiceofjobseekers.com/author/markadyson/ To learn more about Houston Money...2018-11-0430 min
MONEY MATTERS with Christopher HensleyMoney Matters Episode 213Are you going through financial hardship in life? If so, you could be prey to predatory payday loan lenders in the state of Texas. Even though lawmakers continue to look for ways to regulate payday loan lenders, a legal loophole allows lenders to charge unreasonable rates in the state of Texas. To combat this issue, Zara Mohidin works with Fig Loans to offer products that charge lower rates for people that are struggling financially. Zara Mohidin is the head of strategy and business development at Fig Loans, where she works with everyday people to help...2018-10-1930 min
MONEY MATTERS with Christopher HensleyMoney Matters Episode 211More and more retirees are turning to the equity in their homes to finance their retirement. Would you like to learn how to navigate reverse mortgages to access this equity? Eric Rittmeyer is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He founded Fidelis Mortgage in 2006. In 2010, he was the first person in the United States to obtain the designation of Certified Reverse Mortgage Professional (CRMP). Eric speaks regularly at just about all the Realtor® Associations in Maryland, educating real estate agents on the Reverse Mortgage for Purchase program. To learn more about Eric, visit:2018-10-0229 min
MONEY MATTERS with Christopher HensleyMoney Matters Episode 210Are you thinking about retirement? Are you overwhelmed by the pressure of the decisions you now have to make? A Certified Financial Planner practitioner and Retirement Income Certified Professional based in Stamford, Connecticut, Nahum Daniels has specialized for over thirty years in serving clients facing the challenge of making income last in retirement and wealth span generations. Independent and experienced, he has travelled the world, lived abroad and offers a global perspective. A teacher at heart ever mindful of his professional responsibility to put clients’ interests first, he seeks to transmit the practical knowledge today’s retirees need...2018-09-2829 min
MONEY MATTERS with Christopher HensleyMoney Matters Episode 209Why do businesses do the things they do? What makes people make certain life decisions? Melina Palmer is the host of the The Brainy Business Podcast, which explores concepts of behavioral economics, and why people buy (or don't buy) certain items. Consumers are weird. They don't do what they say they will do and don't act how we think they"should." Enter Melina Palmer, a sales conversion expert with a personal mission to make yourbusiness more effective and brain friendly. In her podcast, The Brainy Business: Understandingthe Psychology of Why People Buy, Melina showcases how s...2018-09-2729 min
MONEY MATTERS with Christopher HensleyMoney Matters Episode 208How much do you pay in Flood Insurance? The average homeowner can pay over $100 a month. Which of course is $1200 a year. On a thirty-year loan, that equates to $36,000. That's a lot of money! Wouldn't it be great if you could get your Flood Insurance rate reduced? Better yet, what if you didn't have to pay for ANY Flood Insurance? In his book, Flood Money, author Brad Hubbard shares how he has saved residential clients hundreds of thousands of dollars by legally getting them out of a flood zone. He has...2018-08-3130 min
MONEY MATTERS with Christopher HensleyMoney Matters Episode 207Don’t plan to die? Bad news – humans have a 100% mortality rate. Yet only 30% of us make end-of-life plans: wills or trusts, advance medical directives and pre-need funeral planning. That leaves 70% of us unprepared and devastated, not if but when a death occurs. Listen to Gail Rubin on why we avoid the topic of death and what we can do to improve end-of-life planning rates so everyone can have a good goodbye. Gail Rubin is a pioneering Certified Thanatologist – a death educator who uses humor and funny films to help teach about serious subjects. She was one of the...2018-08-1730 min
MONEY MATTERS with Christopher HensleyMoney Matters Episode 206Budgeting is hard enough, but relocating your place of residence every few years can make this age-old task even more difficult. Charlene Wilde is a veteran and military spouse who has experienced permanent change of station both here and abroad. She has managed relocations both alone and with her family, including seven moves in the past 15 years with her husband and two sons. Charlene works for AAFMAA. Charlene discusses budgeting tips, insights on military home buying and mortgages, and resources available to help military spouses find employment in a new city. To learn mo...2018-07-2724 min
MONEY MATTERS with Christopher HensleyMoney Matters Episode 205Immigrants arriving in the US already have a plethora of struggles. To add finance struggles to that is a whole other issue entirely. Adina Appelbaum founded and helps lead the Immigration Impact Lab, CAIR Coalition's newest initiative and first-ever concerted appellate impact litigation project. From 2015-2017, Adina was an Equal Justice Works Fellow sponsored by the Arnold & Porter Foundation at CAIR Coalition, where she created and led the Crim-Imm Pro Bono Project to expand access to counsel trained in the intersection of criminal and immigration law and impact litigation to defend detained immigrants facing deportation due to...2018-07-1229 min
MONEY MATTERS with Christopher HensleyMoney Matters Episode 204Common misconceptions, assumptions, and behavioral biases often prevent people from building robust and flexible retirement plans—and this is an enormous problem. If you don’t know your decisions are based on false assumptions, how can you avoid making serious mistakes? Rewirement: Rewiring the Way You Think about Retirement! offers a solution. Under the expert guidance of Jamie P. Hopkins, Esq., CFP®, RICP®, you’ll learn to identify problems that might sabotage your savings while learning how to build and implement the retirement plan you need. Jamie Patrick Hopkins, Esq., MBA, LLM, CLU®, RICP® is an Associate...2018-06-1929 min
MONEY MATTERS with Christopher HensleyMoney Matters Episode 203Dr. Art Langer founded Workforce Opportunity Services (WOS), which is a nonprofit charitable organization that helps empower young adults and military veterans through unique, innovative work-study programs. WOS works with companies to identify specific staffing needs and then trains its students to fill those roles. The goal: To provide these students with long-term career and educational opportunities, along with the tools to become productive citizens. WOS works with academic partners (including Rutgers, Penn State, Georgia Tech, University of Texas at El Paso, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and others) to create company-appropriate academic curriculums. C...2018-05-2830 min
MONEY MATTERS with Christopher HensleyMoney Matters Episode 202What if the real secret to greater productivity, happiness and success is a habit that is thousands of years old? Productivity has become an international obsession. We celebrate a work culture where people boast of long working hours, their extreme schedules and how little they sleep. A constant stream of emails, texts, tweets and more keeps us connected every minute and we rarely put our phones down. Every moment needs to be maximized and no time can be wasted. And yet most of us also feel something is wrong. All of these attempts at optimizing business...2018-05-2229 min
MONEY MATTERS with Christopher HensleyMoney Matters Episode 201The chief scientist at the Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS) turns a critical eye toward such practices as telepathy, clairvoyance, precognition and psychokinesis. Are such powers really possible? Science says yes. According to noted scientist and bestselling author of The Conscious Universe, Dean Radin, magic is a natural aspect of reality, and each of us can tap into this power with diligent practice. But wait, aren't things like ESP and telepathy just wishful thinking and flights of the imagination? Not according to the author, who worked on the US government's top secret psychic espionage program known as S...2018-05-1430 min
MONEY MATTERS with Christopher HensleyMoney Matters Episode 200Tommy Servos is a trial attorney who focuses on representing clients that were injured in car, truck and bus accidents, plant and refinery explosions, offshore accidents, and by dangerous prescription drugs. He has tried—and won—a number of cases across Texas and recovered millions of dollars for his clients. Mr. Servos was born and raised in Texas, living the majority of his life in Houston. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Government from the University of Texas at Austin. While there, Mr. Servos accepted an invitation to join the Silver Spurs and served as a Handler f...2018-05-0930 min
MONEY MATTERS with Christopher HensleyMoney Matters Episode 199Houston Money Week (HMW) is a community-wide financial education initiative that empowers families and individuals to be successful in making financial choices. The Women’s Resource helps women and girls make choices toward becoming independent, productive and financially stable. In its programs, women acquire the essential financial knowledge, skills and confidence they need to make sound decisions and improve their lives - for themselves and for generations to come. Christine has led The Women’s Resource since 2014. She is a passionate advocate for social equality and has devoted her career to helping the underserved in her c...2018-05-0429 min
MONEY MATTERS with Christopher HensleyMoney Matters Episode 198Houston Money Week (HMW) is a community-wide financial education initiative that empowers families and individuals to be successful in making financial choices. HMW provides resources to help consumers better manage their personal finances through the collaboration and coordinated effort of organizations across Houston and surrounding counties. HMW’s programming offers free financial education events that cover all facets of personal finance while raising awareness of community resources. HMW partners, businesses, financial institutions, schools, libraries, non-profits, government agencies and media outlets come together each year in April to emphasize the importance of financial education, and inform consumers where they can ge...2018-04-2429 min
MONEY MATTERS with Christopher HensleyMoney Matters Episode 197Houston Money Week (HMW) is a community-wide financial education initiative that empowers families and individuals to be successful in making financial choices. HMW provides resources to help consumers better manage their personal finances through the collaboration and coordinated effort of organizations across Houston and surrounding counties. HMW’s programming offers free financial education events that cover all facets of personal finance while raising awareness of community resources. HMW partners, businesses, financial institutions, schools, libraries, non-profits, government agencies and media outlets come together each year in April to emphasize the importance of financial education, and inform consumers where they can ge...2018-04-1829 min
MONEY MATTERS with Christopher HensleyMoney Matters Episode 196Houston Money Week (HMW) is a community-wide financial education initiative that empowers families and individuals to be successful in making financial choices. HMW provides resources to help consumers better manage their personal finances through the collaboration and coordinated effort of organizations across Houston and surrounding counties. HMW’s programming offers free financial education events that cover all facets of personal finance while raising awareness of community resources. HMW partners—businesses, financial institutions, schools, libraries, non-profits, government agencies and media outlets—come together each year in April to emphasize the importance of financial education, and inform consumers where they can get as...2018-04-1129 min
MONEY MATTERS with Christopher HensleyMoney Matters Episode 195In order to boost the economy of Houston, Houston Center for Literacy strengthens providers of adult education who, in turn, provide necessary skills for underemployed citizens to fulfill their potential and become economically self-sufficient. Houston Money Week (HMW) is a community wide initiative to empower families and individuals with financial education. Through the collaboration and coordinated effort of organizations across Houston and surrounding areas – including businesses, financial institutions, schools, libraries, non-profits, government agencies and the media – individuals of all ages will have access to financial resources and ongoing opportunities.  Jackie Aguilera has over 20 years experience in adult...2018-04-0429 min
MONEY MATTERS with Christopher HensleyMoney Matters Episode 194- Trump U: The Inside Story of Trump University W/ Stephen GilpinThe first insider account straight from Trump University, by one of its principal instructors. While the President of the United States seems to be able to shock with each new tweet, and no depth seems too low for him to sink to, we've yet to hear from someone who was at the heart of one of his signature outrages--Trump University, the infamous and elaborate scheme to con hundreds of earnest citizens out of their hard-earned dollars. Until now. Stephen Gilpin is a real estate guy. His forte is buying distressed properties and flipping...2018-03-1229 min
MONEY MATTERS with Christopher HensleyMoney Matters Episode 193Who doesn’t want to know how to be their best when it matters most? To be more creative, more contented, more consumed? To soar and not to sink? As the deeds of these athletes prove, if we can master flow, there are no limits to what we can accomplish. In this groundbreaking book, New York Times–bestselling author Steven Kotler decodes the mystery of ultimate human performance. Drawing on over a decade of research and first-hand reporting with dozens of top action and adventure sports athletes like big wave legend Laird Hamilton, big mountain snowboarder Jeremy Jones...2018-03-0829 min
MONEY MATTERS with Christopher HensleyMoney Matters Episode 192Our ego, and its accompanying sense of nagging self-doubt as we work to be bigger, better, smarter, and more in control, is one affliction we all share. And while our ego claims to have our best interests at heart, in its never-ending pursuit of attention and power, it sabotages the very goals it sets to achieve. In Advice Not Given, renowned psychiatrist and author Dr. Mark Epstein reveals how Buddhism and Western psychotherapy, two traditions that developed in entirely different times and places and, until recently, had nothing to do with each other, both identify the ego as...2018-02-2629 min
MONEY MATTERS with Christopher HensleyMoney Matters Episode 191Ira Shapiro places the Senate at “ground zero for America’s political dysfunction”--the institution that has failed the longest and the worst. In Broken, Ira Shapiro, a former senior Senate staffer and author of the critically-acclaimed book The Last Great Senate, offers an expert’s account of some of the most prominent battles of the past decade and lays out what must be done to restore the Senate’s lost luster. With a narrative that runs right through the first year of the Trump presidency, Broken will be essential reading for all concerned about the state of American polit...2018-02-1330 min