MONEY MATTERS with Christopher Hensley

Approximately 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 Belo...

How 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 specia...

Older 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 asso...

"You can't have a win/win scenario in poker because of the way the game is designed. In economic and game theory we call this a zero-sum game." - Sarah Nadav That's what we are looking at with the COVID-19 response. Countries are putting people on lockdown because the virus either spreads or it doesn't. And if it spreads, everyone loses- not just the people who get sick. One person's gain (freedom...

"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 Ec...

Some 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-finan...

A little bit of planning can have a big impact on the lives of your loved ones after you pass away. We spoke with Jennifer Gumbel of An Organized (after)Life about the important steps you can take now - even if you're not wealthy. anorganizedafterlife.com   More about Houston Money Week visit:   www. Houstonmoneyweek.org   http://www.cheatsheet.com/personal-finance/how-schools-can-improve-their-pe...

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 wit...

Millions 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...

The 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/...

Every business needs a succession plan to ensure continuity in the absence of the owner. Today, we spoke with Rochelle Clarke, the founder and CEO of Succession Strength, Inc about how business owners can prepare for unexpected interruptions.    To learn more about Succession Strength, visit: www.successionstrength.com   More about Houston Money Week visit:   www. Houstonmoneyweek.org   http://www...

At this point many of us are restless, anxious and bored. We might be going a little stir crazy. We have that feeling like we want to go outside and play, go to the gym or we might even miss going into the office. What can we do about it? How important is it to stay active right now?  We were joined today by IBJJF World Champion, Professor Pablo Silva and former linebacker for the Houston Texans a...

Putting 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...

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-financ...

Youth activism influences the decision-making of entrepreneurs, politicians, and philanthropists. In the midst of one of the most open presidential election races in recent memory, we spoke with Henna Hundal, a recent cell biology graduate from Harvard University, the former Chief Operator of Harvard Radio Broadcasting, and the founder of the eponymous Henna Hundal Show.    More about Houston Mone...

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/...

Emotions can be hazardous to your wealth. Financial misbehavior impacts people at every income level. What strategies can individuals employ to protect themselves from emotion-driven mistakes with money?   We were joined today by Martin Hurlburt. He is a Tedx speaker, author and founder of TM Wealth Management. His passion is helping people make better decisions with their money so they can live a...

Recent research from the University of Michigan and Strictly Financial suggests that sustained family wealth over multiple generations is the exception, not the rule. We were joined today by Charles "Chuck" Self, who believes that parents and children should work together when choosing a financial advisor. Charles Self is known for his ability to architect an accelerated revenue topline, as well a...

The California Consumer Privacy Act is the front-line in data privacy and regulation in the United States. As many of its provisions come online, we were joined by cybersecurity expert Andrew Rossow. Andrew is an Internet Attorney, Author, Adjunct Law Professor, and Media Consultant for ABC, FOX, and NBC in Dayton, Ohio. As a millennial, he is able to provide a unique perspective on new, emerging...

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.c...

  Isolation, reduced communication, and a lack of mental cues can burden remote workers. How can remote workers successfully balance the demands of their professional lives? We were joined today by Teresa Douglas, coauthor of Secrets of the Remote Workforce. Teresa Douglas was born in San Jose, California. She has worked remotely since 2010 in a variety of management-level roles. She holds an MFA...

Making sense of jewelry appraisal is crucial whenever buying, selling, or insuring precious stones. We were joined today by Graduate Gemologist Jessica Khurana. As the owner of Houston Jewelry Appraiser, Jessica specializes in fine jewelry appraisal and uses gemological testing in her examinations. As someone who has been in the jewelry appraisal business for 20 years, Jessica explains the differe...

50 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.chea...

What's in store for Continental Societies' upcoming event: Jingle & Mingle. Houston Money Week managers Chris Hensley and Bennette Davis discuss Houston Continental's annual scholarship and program fundraiser.   Bennette Davis is the President of the Houston Metropolitan Chapter as well as a chapter charter member.    Continental Societies, Inc. is an international women's service organiza tion de...

Why women's relationships with other women at work are often fraught and when they are, have the potential to completely derail women's careers.   We were joined today by author and practicing attorney Andrea S. Kramer. Her new book, coauthored with Alton B. Harris, It's Not You, It's the Workplace: Women's Conflict at Work and the Bias that Built It delves into the reasons that the gender pay gap...