MONEY MATTERS with Christopher Hensley

How do customers want your brand to navigate the political landscape? Christine Wise discusses the surprising research findings from Seattle agency DNA's deep dive into when and why corporate political advocacy works... and when it doesn't.   We were joined today by Christine Wise, the agency's Chief Strategy Officer to talk about Foresight 2020 - a national representative study on the attitudes a...

Small business owners are famous for taking as many deductions at tax time as the possibly can. When it comes time to get a car loan, mortgage or business loan they are disappointed to find out they are declined. How can entrepreneurs find balance preparing for a loan and making sure they are doing the right thing at tax time. We were joined today by CPA, Charlene Quah , and WenFang Bruchett Licen...

Today's spotlight was on the up and coming podcast Savage and Scholars.  Past topics have included music, philosophy, psychedelics, computer science, Brazilian jiu jitsu, psychology , working out and much more!!!!   We were joined today by podcast host, Miguel Dominguez   Miguel shared his take on the positive health benefits of training in competitive Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. How BJJ can help build a...

Probability-based or safety-first? What trade-offs exist between these two dramatically different philosophies for retirement income planning? Wade Pfau discusses his new book - Safety-First Retirement Planning: An Integrated Approach for a Worry-Free Retirement.   We were joined today by bestselling author Wade D. Pfau, Ph. D., CFA, RICP. Dr. Pfau is the director of the Retirement Income Certifie...

When preparing for standardized tests, most students only study content and strategy. But teacher and mindfulness expert Logan Thompson claims that those are just the tip of the iceberg. Beyond the Content  shows readers how to use mindfulness to identify and cope with hindering thoughts and emotions--what author Logan Thompson calls "passengers." Thompson says that while mindfulness is already pr...

Can worker cooperatives help prevent the silver tsunami? The threat of impending retirement of many business-owning baby boomers could result in the closure of businesses, loss of jobs, and loss of critical local services. Today, We were joined today by Executive Director of Democracy at Work Institute, Melissa Hoover. Democracy at Work Institute, the think-and-do-tank that expands worker cooperat...

Did you lose your car in the flood waters that Imelda brought to the Gulf Coast area? Without reliable transportation to get you to work or take the kids to school how do you start getting back on track? Are you worried that based on your credit history you might get price gouged or pay an unreasonably high interest rate? Many people are not aware of a nonprofit organization that can help get you...

Have you ever wondered what the best way to differentiate yourself is? How can you rise about the competition and all the noise in today's crowded world? In  Think and Grow Rich - Success and Something Greater , authors Sharon Lechter and Greg Reid once again join forces with the Napoleon Hill Foundation including never before published original content from Napoleon Hill. In today's world of inst...

Are you ready to get unstuck, love your work, and make the dream happen?  If so, Brian Dixon has the answer for you in his eye-opening new book,  Start with Your People: The Daily Decision that Changes Everything.  After one too many burned bridges and failed projects, Brian Dixon set out to discover the secret to work you love and a life that matters. In  Start with Your People , Brian shows you...

Have you ever heard of a world-class photographer dubbed "A Master of Light"? Michael Grecco is one of the best-known celebrity photographers in the world. His beautiful, insightful work is all around us--on movie posters, in advertising, on magazine covers,  everywhere . "I delight in inspiring people," he writes. "I want them to stop, think, and feel." Grecco grew up near New York City and recei...

Does your company throw around new ideas until one sounds just good enough to execute and scale to everyone? In  Start at the End,  technology executive and behavioral scientist Matt Wallaert argues that the purpose of everything is behavior change. By starting with outcomes instead of processes, the most effective companies understand what people want to do and why they aren't already doing it, t...

How can you be the mom you want to be without walking away from your career and all you've worked so hard for? What if you could work part-time, continuing down your professional path, and actually spend quality time with family? Suzanne Brown shares her expertise combined with detailed research and advice from other part-time working moms. In her award-winning book, Mompowerment: Insights from Su...

Are you disillusioned with politics influencing corporations you purchase goods from? Goods Unite Us is a company designed to empower consumers by putting a "Goods Score" on companies to show much they are influenced by political donations. Each company's Goods Score is calculated on a scale of -100 to +100. The higher the score, the more likely that purchases from the company or brand will lead t...

Have you ever wondered what the next step is human evolution? Are you ready to take this next step? Exploring human potential through consciousness, desires, and destiny. POTENTIALLY HUMAN by Jessica Jay Dee combines years of research, hard and soft sciences, and innovative approaches to help us unleash our innate super-human abilities. Jessica Jay Dee is a leadership advocate who excels at workin...

Do you have a small-business that you can't fully devote your attention to due to financial, accounting, and tax worries? Joshua Santana is familiar with this area and has some tips to help. Joshua Santana is a tax specialist with over 17 years of experience in personal and business tax preparations and IRS resolution. With over 25+ years in the industry, he decided to team up with Maria Degaine w...

Are you a member of Gen X who does not feel that you will be prepared to retire at age 75? If so, you are not alone. Megan Gorman is the founder of Chequers Financial Management, and believes that Gen Xers have unique challenges to face when it comes to retiring on time in a financially secure manner. If you are a Gen Xer, you won't want to miss Megan's invaluable tips on how to stay on top of sav...

The chief scientist at the Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS) turns a critical eye toward such practices as telepathy, clairvoyance, precognition and psychokinesis. Are such powers really possible? Science says yes. According to noted scientist and bestselling author of  The Conscious Universe , Dean Radin, magic is a natural aspect of reality, and each of us can tap into this power with diligent...

Are you not getting the maximum benefit possible out of Social Security? If you're like most Americans, you may not be getting the maximum benefit possible out of Social Security. That's why Beau Henderson spends so much of his time helping Americans navigate the tricky waters that come with retiring these days. Beau Henderson is the CEO and founder of RichLife Advisors, and the author of several...

Houston Money Week (HMW) is a community-wide financial education initiative that empowers families and individuals to be successful in making financial choices. HMW provides resources to help consumers better manage their personal finances through the collaboration and coordinated effort of organizations across Houston and surrounding counties. HMW's programming offers free financial education eve...

In order to boost the economy of Houston, Houston Center for Literacy strengthens providers of adult education who, in turn, provide necessary skills for underemployed citizens to fulfill their potential and become economically self-sufficient.  Houston Money Week (HMW) is a community wide initiative to empower families and individuals with financial education.  Through the collaboration and coord...

Are you retiring soon, or planning on retiring in the future and you don't feel prepared to tackle the behemoth that is Medicare? Arturo Perez is the current owner of his own brokerage firm, and is a top expert of Medicare knowledge in the Houston area. Medicare is extremely complex and is not intuitive at all. There are many different penalties that can be assessed on individuals if they are not...

Can being optimistic make you more successful both personally and financially? According to bestselling author and happiness researcher Michelle Gielan, an optimistic outlook has a high correlation with better overall financial health. Michelle Gielan has spent the past decade researching the link between happiness and success. She is the bestselling author of Broadcasting Happiness: The Science o...

Many Americans set financial goals, but why is it so difficult to achieve them sometimes? Billy J. Hensley, Ph. D., was appointed president and chief executive officer of the National Endowment for Financial Education® (NEFE®) in 2018. Before his time at NEFE, Hensley served as assistant director for the Ohio College Access Network, and program associate at KnowledgeWorks Foundation in Cincinnati;...

Are you overspending? Perhaps too highly leveraged with credit? Individuals must plan for the unplannable. Fair Lending Officer of Allegiance Bank Rickey Jimenez provides valuable insight into how people can protect themselves for unpredictable events such as floods by taking small measures each and every day. Rickey is e xperienced in Community Development and Fair Lending with a specialization i...

Robots are coming for your job. Regardless of your profession, degree or experience, there is no escaping the automated future. However, you can take steps today that will guarantee you not only survive, but thrive in this new economy. John Pugliano is an independent money manager and the author of The Robots are Coming: A Human's Survival Guide to Profiting in the Age of Automation. In his book,...