Infographic: Where Inflation Has Hit the Hardest, 2000-2025
Affordability for key essentials remains a sticky issue in the United States. This graphic shows the cumulative rate of inflation across key goods and services in the U.S. between 2000 and September 2025. Items with the highest inflation Hospital services have consistently outpaced inflation over the past several decades, with costs rising a stunning 275% […]
Supreme Court Rules Against Emergency Tariffs and Administration Responds
The Supreme Court ruled 6–3 that tariffs imposed under IEEPA were unlawful. What does that mean for businesses, refunds, and what could come next? We break down the decision, the administration’s response, and practical considerations
$650+ Billion on AI: Strategic Investment or Excess?
Big Tech is opening the checkbook for AI. Amazon, Alphabet, Meta, and Microsoft are on track to spend nearly $650+ billion in 2026 alone, even if it means absorbing short-term pressure on free cash flow. We’ll what is driving this spending surge, where the money is going, and what it could mean for earnings, valuations, and investors navigating the AI boom.
Geopolitics and the U.S. Financial Markets
Global headlines can be unsettling—but history suggests markets tend to regain their footing. We look at what past events can teach investors about staying disciplined when the news cycle feels anything but calm.
Reacting to Headlines or Investing With Purpose?
A timely listener question also sparked a deeper discussion about how we evaluate market-moving headlines—and why news alone doesn’t automatically trigger changes to a well-constructed portfolio. The “Henssler Money Talks” hosts walk through the critical distinction between short-term trading and long-term investing. We explain how Henssler evaluates stocks using multi-point criteria and in-depth fundamental analysis, and why that approach aligns with our long-term financial planning philosophy, the Henssler Ten Year Rule.
AI Expectations Underpin The Fed’s Economic Outlook for 2026
Fed forecasts, rate cuts, AI investment, and a shifting labor market—what do they mean for the economy in 2026? We break down the outlook and the risks investors should be watching. Read more.
The Illusion of Predicting Market Moves: Lessons from 2025
Since the election, investors have been buzzing about the “Trump Trades”—the stocks and sectors expected to soar under the new administration. But did they actually perform? The “Henssler Money Talks” cast digs into the stocks that were supposed to surge, the ones that fizzled, and how chasing returns often costs more than it delivers.
The Market Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story—Here’s Why
The “Henssler Money Talks” hosts break down “the market” by exploring the major indices investors follow every day. From the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average to the Nasdaq Composite, we explain what these benchmarks measure, how they’re built, and why your portfolio may not always mirror their movements.
Europe in Your Portfolio: Trends, Risks, and Opportunities
With Europe’s valuations looking attractive and the euro appearing undervalued, Morgan Stanley envisions European equities outperforming U.S. markets in 2026. The experts from “Henssler Money Talks” examine that outlook, discuss ways to gain exposure to Europe, and consider how global diversification fits into a well-rounded portfolio.
Three Ways to Play Defense in Your Stock Portfolio
Market ups and downs are inevitable — but your portfolio doesn’t have to take the full hit. Learn how defensive investment strategies like value tilts, low-volatility funds, and dividend stocks can help you manage risk without missing out on growth.