When negative feedback shakes your confidence, it can be difficult to get back to feeling like yourself at work. In this episode, Anne and Frances help a struggling listener who has spent years toning herself down in the workplace after being told that she was too assertive — now, she feels that her modest approach is holding her back. Together, they use Anne and Frances’s “trust triangle” framework to explore how empathy, authenticity, and logic can help you rebuild confidence and trust with your colleagues, and share helpful confidence hacks for getting comfy with discomfort. What problems are you dealing with at work? Text or call 234-FIXABLE or email fixable@ted.com to be featured on the show. For the full text transcript, visit ted.com/podcasts/fixable-transcripts Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward? Fill out our survey ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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.
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Letting Your Cash Sit in Savings? It’s Time for a Smarter Strategy
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21:07There’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 Treasury bonds. We break down the difference between saving and investing—and why your idle Venmo balance m…
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June 21, 2025: Lazy Money, Market Rattles, and Pet Math
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1:06:05There’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 smarter options like high-yield savings accounts, money market funds, short-term CDs, and Treasury bonds. We break down the difference between saving and investing—and why your idle Venmo balance …
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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 viability of a BRICS-backed currency, we explain why the dollar’s dominance—and your portfolio—remain on solid gro…
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June 14, 2025: Discord in Margaritaville, Trade Tensions, and the Dollar Debate
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1:05:00June 14, 2025: Discord in Margaritaville, Trade Tensions, and the Dollar Debate We’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 things off with a real-world look at just how messy estate planning can get—even when it’s done in advance. Jimmy Buffett’s widow …
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You Can’t Take It With You—But You Can Decide Who Gets It
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43:04We 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 differences between probate and non-probate assets, Chris explains it all in plain English. Original Air Dat…
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June 7, 2025: Market Moves & Estate Planning Musts with Christopher Reeves, Esq.
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1:05:47In 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 global markets. Then, we sit down with estate planning attorney Christopher Reeves of Reeves Law, P.C., to break dow…
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Why Emotional Intelligence Still Beats Artificial Intelligence in Financial Planning
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17:48The “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 be onboarded by an adviser’s AI assistant? It’s possible—but the value of personal relationships and huma…
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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 announcements have repeatedly sparked market volatility, often leading to sharp declines followed by rebounds when h…
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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 that could further increase the national debt. We examine what this downgrade means and whether it reflec…
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May 24, 2025: Retail Investors, Tax Bills, and Triple Tax Tricks
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59:45Did 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 individual investors conduct to the extensive analysis performed by Henssler’s research analysts. K.C. then ta…
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Electric Utilities and AI: Tactical Opportunity or Market Timing?
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8:44“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 future, utilities may see rising demand and revenue. But is this a strategic move or just market timing in disgui…
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May 17, 2025: Deals, Discounts, and Data Demands
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1:02:04We 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 in action—persistence, bluffing, and pushing boundaries to secure favorable “deals”? Next, AMC is trying to lure movie b…
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Retirement with a Road Map: The Role of a Financial Adviser
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27:50We 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 goals and risk capacity, it’s a deep dive that compares to a financial root canal—but one that can set you up for …
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May 10, 2025: Rollovers, Dollar-Cost Averaging, and Chasing Yields—Let’s Talk Strategy
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52:58It 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 unemployment, while the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, citing caution amid shifting global conditions. We als…
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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. Barker, CWS®, as they explain that P/E isn’t a silver bullet; interest rates, earnings growth, and market d…
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May 3, 2025 - From Market Metrics to Retirement Moves: P/E Ratios, Gold, and RMDs
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1:01:30In 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 past 50 years compares to major stock indices. We also cover the recent market volatility and the factors dri…
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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. Barker, CWS®, as they unpack the latest data, explore why working-age Gen Z is receiving the most support, an…
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April 26, 2025: Cash-Flow Crunch: When Parents Pay and Wallets Still Feel Empty
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47:16Nearly 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 parents’ annual spending and financial plans? Piggybacking off of supporting your adult children, we’re al…
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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 dispute tied to an NIL agreement. He potentially lost millions before ever seeing a dime—which begs the q…
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April 19, 2025: The Cost of Chasing Headlines—In Markets and College Sports
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1:00:44With 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 Henssler Ten Year Rule is designed to help you ride out this kind of manufactured volatility. Despite ongoin…
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April 12, 2025: Can You Fund Your Retirement by Selling Air Jordans?
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39:49Can you fund your retirement by selling Air Jordans? We learned that Hermès Birkin bags have averaged an annual increase in value of 14.2%, outperforming the S&P 500—but are they truly investments? Investors often view illiquid assets positively because they’re tangible, whereas stock investments can be up one minute and down the next. We explore t…
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It has been a wild ride in the markets since “Liberation Day.” With global reactions to Trump’s aggressive tariff plan, intraday swings ranging from 2% to 10%, and a surprise 90-day suspension of tariffs, the volatility is far from over. In this episode, we discuss Trump’s escalating trade war with China, the massive moves in the bond markets, what…
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Special guest Jacob Keen, CFA, Henssler’s Director of Investments, joins Nick Antonucci, CVA, CEPA, Director of Research, and Managing Associates K.C. Smith, CFP®, CEPA, and D.J. Barker, CWS®, to take a deep dive into Henssler’s portfolio strategy, explaining how diversification plays a crucial role in managing risk. Original Air Date: April 5, 202…
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In this episode, we dive into Trump’s proclaimed ‘Liberation Day,’ a bold move that slapped tariffs ranging from 10% to 90% on key imports—aimed at reshaping trade relationships, addressing imbalances, and bolstering domestic manufacturing. Joining us is special guest Jacob Keen, CFA, Henssler’s Director of Investments, who not only unpacks the pot…
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Watching the tariff war shift from day to day can give investors whiplash. On Henssler Money Talks, Nick Antonucci, CVA, CEPA, Director of Research, along with Managing Associates K.C. Smith, CFP®, CEPA, and D.J. Barker, CWS®, discuss what tariffs are, their potential impact on businesses and consumers, and the administration’s broader economic str…
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Is Your Genetic Makeup for Sale? 23andMe has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, and customers are flocking to the site to delete their data. However, the company says it won't change how it protects customer information. But what happens if someone buys the company? How much of your data is out there? We explore how to protect your personal informati…
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Imagine being relatively confident that when you need to sell your investments for liquidity, the market would be up! On “Henssler Money Talks,” Nick Antonucci, CVA, CEPA, Director of Research, and Managing Associates K.C. Smith, CFP®, CEPA, and D.J. Barker, CWS®, explain our Henssler Ten Year Rule strategy, which allows investors to stay invested …
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We start with a detailed breakdown of the Henssler Ten Year Rule, explaining how it allows investors to weather downturns without selling equities. Then, we break down the latest market volatility, how inflation uncertainty is affecting the Producer Price Index and consumer Sentiment, and the Federal Reserve’s decision to maintain monetary policy. …
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Original Air Date: March 15, 2025 From AI to GameStop to marijuana stocks, thematic investing has driven some of the hottest market trends in the last five years—but are these themes still delivering? The “Henssler Money Talks” show hosts Nick Antonucci, CVA, CEPA, Director of Research, and Managing Associates K.C. Smith, CFP®, CEPA, and D.J. Barke…
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Henssler Money Talks — March 15, 2025 Season 39, Episode 11 This week on "Henssler Money Talks," show hosts Nick Antonucci, CVA, CEPA, Director of Research, and Managing Associates K.C. Smith, CFP®, CEPA, and D.J. Barker, CWS®, discuss the subscription economy, what services we’re using and their perceived value, and how price hikes could change co…
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Original Air Date: March 8, 2025 The “Henssler Money Talks” show hosts Nick Antonucci, CVA, CEPA, Director of Research, and Managing Associates K.C. Smith, CFP®, CEPA, and D.J. Barker, CWS®, discuss the market’s volatility. Despite only being down 5% from the all-time high, many investors want to pull back their equity exposure as emotions are driv…
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Henssler Money Talks — March 8, 2025 Season 39, Episode 10 This week on "Henssler Money Talks," show hosts Nick Antonucci, CVA, CEPA, Director of Research, and Managing Associates K.C. Smith, CFP®, CEPA, and D.J. Barker, CWS®, discuss the market’s volatility. Despite only being down 5% from the all-time high, many investors want to pull back their …
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Original Air Date: March 1, 2025 The “Henssler Money Talks” show hosts Nick Antonucci, CVA, CEPA, Director of Research, and Managing Associates K.C. Smith, CFP®, CEPA, and D.J. Barker, CWS®, explore the idea circulating in Washington of creating a Sovereign Wealth Fund for the United States. They examine the potential benefits and drawbacks, includ…
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Henssler Money Talks — March 1, 2025 Season 39, Episode 9 This week on "Henssler Money Talks," show hosts Nick Antonucci, CVA, CEPA, Director of Research, and Managing Associates K.C. Smith, CFP®, CEPA, and D.J. Barker, CWS®, discuss the week’s major news, including Nvidia’s earnings, consumer sentiment, and the latest cost-cutting measures from th…
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Original Air Date: February 22, 2025 The “Henssler Money Talks,” show hosts Nick Antonucci, CVA, CEPA, Director of Research, and Managing Associates K.C. Smith, CFP®, CEPA, and D.J. Barker, CWS®, welcome Matthew Reed, CPA/ABV, a Tax Director with Henssler CPAs & Advisers, to join them in a strategy session about investors facing a key tax decision.…
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Henssler Money Talks — February 22, 2025 Season 39, Episode 8 This week on "Henssler Money Talks," show hosts Nick Antonucci, CVA, CEPA, Director of Research, and Managing Associates K.C. Smith, CFP®, CEPA, and D.J. Barker, CWS®, welcome Matthew Reed, CPA/ABV, a Tax Director with Henssler CPAs & Advisers, to discuss the benefits of having your fina…
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Original Air Date: February 15, 2025 The “Henssler Money Talks” show hosts Nick Antonucci, CVA, CEPA, Director of Research, and Managing Associates K.C. Smith, CFP®, CEPA, and D.J. Barker, CWS®, answered key questions from seniors about required minimum distributions (RMDs)—specifically, whether it's better to take them at the beginning of the year…
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Henssler Money Talks — February 15, 2025 Season 39, Episode 7 This week on "Henssler Money Talks," show hosts Nick Antonucci, CVA, CEPA, Director of Research, and Managing Associates K.C. Smith, CFP®, CEPA, and D.J. Barker, CWS®, examined the impact of reciprocal tariffs on Consumer Sentiment. They also reviewed the latest earnings reports and the …
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Original Air Date: February 8, 2025 The "Henssler Money Talks," show hosts, Nick Antonucci, CVA, CEPA, Director of Research, and Managing Associates K.C. Smith, CFP®, CEPA, and D.J. Barker, CWS®, discuss relationship investment scams, offering advice on warning signs to watch for and how working with a trusted financial adviser can help protect aga…
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Henssler Money Talks — February 8, 2025 Season 39, Episode 6 This week on "Money Talks," show hosts Nick Antonucci, CVA, CEPA, Director of Research, and Managing Associates K.C. Smith, CFP®, CEPA, and D.J. Barker, CWS®, reviewed the week’s market movements in response to earnings announcements, new U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods, and China’s retalia…
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Original Air Date: February 1, 2025 This week on "Henssler Money Talks," show hosts Nick Antonucci, CVA, CEPA, Director of Research, and Managing Associates K.C. Smith, CFP®, CEPA, and D.J. Barker, CWS®, shed light on when and why investors should consider selling their stocks. When a market disruptor shakes investor confidence, suddenly everyone i…
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Henssler Money Talks — February 1, 2025 Season 39, Episode 5 This week on "Money Talks," show hosts Nick Antonucci, CVA, CEPA, Director of Research, and Managing Associates K.C. Smith, CFP®, CEPA, and D.J. Barker, CWS®, delved into the week’s market disruptor—DeepSeek, China’s latest entry into the artificial intelligence market. The team also shed…
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Balancing Risk, Reward, and Emotions: The Adviser Advantage
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19:29Original Air Date: January 25, 2025 "Money Talks," hosts Nick Antonucci, CVA, CEPA, Director of Research, and Managing Associates K.C. Smith, CFP®, CEPA, and D.J. Barker, CWS®, address an investor’s concern about the value a financial planner brings to the table. They explore how advisers provide personalized guidance, emotional support, and strate…
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Henssler Money Talks — January 25, 2025 Season 39, Episode 4 This week on "Money Talks," show hosts Nick Antonucci, CVA, CEPA, Director of Research, and Managing Associates K.C. Smith, CFP®, CEPA, and D.J. Barker, CWS®, have no shortage of topics in a week that kicked off with the Presidential Inauguration. In addition to the market news, the hosts…
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Original Air Date: January 18, 2025 Director of Research Nick Antonucci, CVA, CEPA, and Managing Associates K.C. Smith, CFP®, CEPA, and D.J. Barker, CWS®, debated the Financial Independence, Retire Early movement, a lifestyle approach focused on aggressive saving, investing, and frugality to achieve financial independence and retire significantly e…
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Henssler Money Talks — January 18, 2025 Season 39, Episode 3 This week on "Money Talks," Director of Research Nick Antonucci, CVA, CEPA, is joined by Managing Associates K.C. Smith, CFP®, CEPA, and D.J. Barker, CWS®, to examine the week’s market performance, looking at inflation indicators, the Producer Price and Consumer Price indices. The team an…
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Original Air Date: January 11, 2025 Director of Research Nick Antonucci, CVA, CEPA, is joined by Managing Associates K.C. Smith, CFP®, CEPA, and D.J. Barker, CWS®, to talk about how they frequently find themselves stepping into the role of a mediator or “marriage counselor” when helping couples navigate emotionally charged financial topics like ret…
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Henssler Money Talks — January 11, 2025 Season 39, Episode 2 This week on "Money Talks," Director of Research Nick Antonucci, CVA, CEPA, is joined by Managing Associates K.C. Smith, CFP®, CEPA, and D.J. Barker, CWS®, to weigh in on the ISM Manufacturing and Nonmanufacturing indices, the Job Openings and Labor Turnover for November, and the minutes …
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Original Air Date: January 4, 2025 Director of Research Nick Antonucci, CVA, CEPA, is joined by Managing Associate K.C. Smith, CFP®, CEPA, and Senior Associate Michael Griffin, CFP®, to discuss the “magic retirement number,” and why spending makes it different for each investor. Read the Article: https://www.henssler.com/your-spending-dictates-your…
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Henssler Money Talks — January 4, 2025 Season 39, Episode 1 This week on "Money Talks," Director of Research Nick Antonucci, CVA, CEPA, is joined by Managing Associate K.C. Smith, CFP®, CEPA, and Senior Associate Michael Griffin, CFP®, to cover the market’s final week of trading for 2024, October’s home prices, and 2024’s annual return. In this wee…
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