MONEY MATTERS with Christopher Hensley

During the glory of industrialism, from 1945 to 1965, our physical standard of living shot up. But during that that period, we also turned human beings into human "doings" and that entire generation was sadly labeled the silent generation, who were taught to act at work like children; to shut up; don't make waves and go out quietly. Our guest today, Chuck Blakeman author of "Why Employees Are Alwa...

In the history of disease we have never before faced such rampant levels of illnesses. We are turning to prescriptions for answers, but they do not address the root cause of diseases. The truth is our health is not completely dictated by our genes. Our meat and dairy diets are the primary cause of our alarming rise in chronic health problems and disease. Shushana Castle and Amy-Lee Goodman are a s...

What would Washington, Jefferson, Madison, Lincoln, the Roosevelts, Truman, and Eisenhower have done about today’s federal debt crisis? America’s Fiscal Constitution  tells the remarkable story of fiscal heroes  who imposed clear limits on the use of federal debt, limits that for two centuries were part of an unwritten  constitution. Those national leaders  borrowed only for four extraordinary pur...

"Anything conducted in standard amounts simply won't get the job done. The normal levels of action at which most people operate fail to take into account the effects of various forces- such as gravity, age, resistance, timing and the unexpected... people will try to take from you what they are unable to create themselves... succeed so big that no one person or event or series of missteps can take...

Of the nearly 20 million Americans who attend college each year, about 12 million borrow, according to the Almanac of Higher Education. Estimates show that the average four-year graduate accumulates $26,000 to $29, in loans, and some leave college with six figures worth of debt. Today we were joined by speaker and College Planning expert Jolyn Brand. Jolyn's company Brand College Consulting helps...

On todays show we learned what a zero waste lifestyle is. We also learned how it can help reduce the footprint we leave on the planet as well as save us lots of money.   In Zero Waste Home , Bea Johnson shares the story of how she simplified her life by reducing her waste. Today, Bea, her husband, Scott, and their two young sons produce just one quart of garbage a year, and their overall quality o...

In the coming decades the mushrooming costs of programs like Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid will leave our nation's youth in a swimming in a sea of red ink. On today's show we posed the question "why should millenials carry the burden of social programs and benefits they are unlikely to receive?". Our Guest today was Author and Financial Analyst Neil Grossman. In his book Generation WTF ,...

Are you and your partner on the same page when it comes to retirement planning? Or…are you like millions of couples avoiding these critical conversations? • If, When and How to Retire: Twice The Husband, Half the Income • Let’s Talk About Money: Finances Without Fighting • Changing Roles and Identity: I Don’t Do Windows! • Time Together, Time Apart: I Love You and I Need My Space • Health and Well...

Your Libsyn Video Watching Activity on Facebook When auto-sharing is on, the videos you watch will be automatically shared on Facebook. Christopher Hensley Activity | Auto-sharing: ON Today we discussed the merits of waking up early with Andy Traub author of The Early To Rise Experience- Learn To Rise Early in 30 Days I hate getting up early I love being up early. If you're willing to take one min...

Today we discussed Long Term Care With Author Phyllis Shelton.   Phyllis Shelton is the President of LTC Consultants , a 22 year old national consulting company specializing in long-term care insurance consumer education and agent training. In addition to Protecting Your Family with Long-Term Care Insurance (2013), she is the author of The ABC s of Long-Term Care Insurance (2012) and Phyllis Shelt...

Today we discussed Storytelling, Family History and Making a Legacy Video. We were joined by Stephani Twyford Owner of Legacy Multimedia.   We hear adages such as time is fleeting, life is short, and there’s no time like the present. When it comes to documenting the personal history of yourself or a loved one, these old adages couldn’t have more significance.   Stefani Twyford, Founder & President...

Today we learned about Houston Money week and visited with HMW partner Money Management International. We were joined by Regional Director of Education and Community relations for MMI Rudy Cavazos Jr. We also discussed working with a non-profit credit counseling agency, financial literacy and credit card fraud   Recognized as a credit authority, Cavazos has represented MMI in numerous television,...

Today we discussed Entrepreneurship and Real Estate with Jason Hartman. Jason Hartman is the Founder and CEO of Platinum Properties Investor Network, The Hartman Media Company and The Jason Hartman Foundation. Starting with very little, Jason, at the age of 19, embarked on a career in real estate while promoting his unique Personal Branding methodology through which Jason says “virtually anyone ca...

Is Your Body Language Keeping You Broke? Train your body to communicate with confidence and clarity-have your body match what your mouth says... The popular phrase "leading from influence" takes for granted that influence derives chiefly from verbal communication. However, communication is about more than words. To get to the next level in your career, you must communicate with your entire self. W...

On todays show we discuss the financial issues surrounding death. We were joined by author Karen Jones   Down deep, do any of us really expect to die? We push it away. After all, the Road Runner always escaped the Coyote. Moose and Squirrel survived countless plots by Boris and Natasha. It was Ensign What’s-His- Name in the red shirt who got eaten by the salt vampire, not Captain Kirk. So clearly,...

On todays show we discuss the topic how to find or get a Work-At-Home job. We were joined by author Leslie Truex   Leslie Truex truly knows how to combine comfort with making a living. For nearly two decades, she worked at home, often in her pajamas, and helping others do the same. In 1998, Leslie started sharing her real life experiences and tips to other work-at-home wannabes through Work-At-Hom...

On todays show we discuss the topic how to save for college without going broke. We were joined by author Reecy Aresty.   For over three decades, Reecy has been pioneering a topic of immense concern to millions of families.  He takes great pride ensuring that students obtain that all-important edge at application time and helps parents employ legal strategies to pay less than they ever dreamed pos...

Doctors, Pilots and Financial Advisors all use checklist. When it comes to reviewing 2013 dont miss this crucial reminder off what things are important at year end. Also On this episode we are joined by Pamela Davis.   Pamela Davis, a Macedonia, Ohio businesswoman uses coupons to feed her growing family while holding down seven jobs. Then, after being a contestant on "TLC's Extreme Couponing," she...

On this weeks show we answered the question how does one make good financial decisions in a world dominated by risk and uncertainty. We discussed the book The Power of Choice which is dedicated to the idea that each of us has a choice to better our lives, empower ourselves and reach our goals.  We were joined by author Jeff Kanaly. Jeff is Vice Chairman of Kanaly Trust and serves on the organizat...

Whether you’ve been training for years for your retirement or you are a newbie, moving toward your goals, taking the right actions and following a plan will help you to cross the finish line feeling great and it will inspire those around you to do the same! ·         How preparing for retirement is like preparing for a marathon – and the 6 training fundamentals that apply to both goals ·         W...

The “tiny house” movement can be traced back at least as far as Henry David Thoreau, and the publication of his book, Walden . “I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately,” Thoreau wrote, “to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived.” Today’s tiny house movement is less conce...

The Sages asked, “Who is mighty?” and answered, “Those who can control their own emotions and make of an enemy a friend.” In the bestselling book The Go-Giver , Bob Burg and John David Mann revolutionized the way we think about success via one very simple lesson: “Shifting one’s focus from getting to giving (constantly and consistently providing value to others) is both very fulfilling and the mos...

How can we solve the national debt crisis? Should you or your child take on a student loan? Is it safe to talk on a cell phone while driving? Are there viable energy alternatives to fossil fuels? Could simple policy changes reduce political polarization? These questions may all seem very different, but they share two things in common. First, they are all questions with important implications for e...

We had a great show today! We were joined by Author and Motivational Speaker, Mary Hunt. Before Mary started teaching others about personal finance she was over 100k in debt. Mary was able to get her family out of debt and went on the start the Debt-Proof Living website and Cheapskate Monthly newsletter. What does a woman want to do when she retires? Travel? Pursue hobbies? Spend time with friends...

The Slight Edge is a way of thinking, a way of processing information that enables you to make the daily choices that will lead you to the success and happiness you desire. Learn why some people make dream after dream come true, while others just continue dreaming and spend their lives building dreams for someone else. It’s not just another self-help motivation tool of methods you must learn in or...