Have Markets Become the ‘Safe’ Asset
In a recent Wall Street Journal article, “Gen Z, Locked Out of Home Buying, Puts Its Money in the Market,” a 23-year-old renter said she feels her money is safer in the stock market than in a house. To borrow a Gen Z phrase, we were a little “shook.” But it led us to ask […]
$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.
When Loyalty and Legacy Create Portfolio Risk
The “Henssler Money Talks” hosts explore why investors so often fall in love with certain companies—and how nostalgia, personal experience, and compelling stories can quietly override sound investment discipline. They discuss the real risks of concentrated single-stock positions, why familiarity frequently feels safer than it truly is, and why long-term investing success often requires behavior that runs counter to human instinct.
Is Front-Loading Your 401(k) a Smart Move—or a Cash-Flow Trap?
Front-loading retirement contributions can feel like a smart move—especially in volatile markets. But is it always the best strategy? The “Henssler Money Talks” hosts walk through when front-loading can help, when it can hurt, and why discipline and cash-flow planning matter just as much as time in the market.
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.
IRS Issues Guidance on 530A (Trump) Accounts
New IRS guidance is out on 530A “Trump Accounts” for children—covering contributions, investments, and the federal $1,000 pilot deposit. If this is on your radar for family planning, we breakdown of how they work.
Consider Capital Gains Harvesting—Not Just Tax-Loss Selling
This week on “Henssler Money Talks,” K.C., Nick, D.J., and Kelly-Lynne explore year-end strategies like tax-loss selling, harvesting gains to offset recognized losses, and resetting your cost basis. We also break down how capital gains are taxed and why these moves can help you keep more of what you’ve earned.
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.
Alternative Investments May Be Coming to 401(k) Plans
Big changes may be coming to retirement plans. On August 7, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order directing the Department of Labor to explore making private assets — including crypto — more accessible in workplace retirement plans. Supporters say it could expand diversification; critics warn of added risk.