MONEY MATTERS with Christopher Hensley

The Internet gave average people the ability to transmit information globally. That was a power once reserved for only the very largest media corporations and news agencies.  Mobile journalism is an emerging form of new media storytelling where reporters use portable electronic devices with network connectivity to gather, edit and distribute news from his or her community.   We were joined by Murr...

Money Does NOT Have to be a Serious, Stuffy Subject The Financial Guides look like real people, talk like real people, and are real people. They have real life experience and are here to help you reach all your goals. Financial Foundations is a series of books to teach kids about money, goal setting, and living a balanced life.   Determined to be more than just another insurance salesman, Tammy fo...

Are risk-takers born or made? Why are some more willing to go out on a limb (so to speak) than others? How do we weigh the value of opportunities large or small that may have the potential to change the course of our lives?   These are just a few of the questions that author Kayt Sukel tackles, applying the latest research in neuroscience and psychology to compelling real-world situations. Buildin...

Nearly half of all working Americans could risk losing their jobs because of technology. It's not only blue-collar jobs at stake. Millions of educated knowledge workers—writers, paralegals, assistants, medical technicians—are threatened by accelerating advances in artificial intelligence. The industrial revolution shifted workers from farms to factories. In the first era of automation, machines re...

Most parents will do just about anything to secure happy lives and bright futures for their kids. Add in competition with other parents and near-constant pressure, their drive to give their kids the best of everything can backfire, setting back the child and the household finances. Brett Graff, "The Home Economist," exposes how overspending can harm children by setting back intellect and encouragi...

After graduating in 2012, Bobby Hoyt started his career as a high school band director in Texas. In addition to a shiny new diploma, he also came out of college with $40,000 in student loan debt. He still planned on buying a new car, a house he couldn't really afford, and wanted to do all of the things that other Millennials his age were doing. Everyone has debt right? He paid off $40,000 in stude...

Using interviews, NASA oral histories, and recently declassified material, Into the Black pieces together the dramatic untold story of the Columbia mission and the brave people who dedicated themselves to help the United States succeed in the age of space exploration. On April 12, 1981, NASA's Space Shuttle Columbia blasted off from Cape Canaveral. It was the most advanced, state-of-the-art flying...

Duncan Clark first met Jack in 1999 in the small apartment where Jack founded Alibaba. Granted unprecedented access to a wealth of new material including exclusive interviews, Clark draws on his own experience as an early advisor to Alibaba and two decades in China chronicling the Internet's impact on the country to create an authoritative, compelling narrative account of Alibaba's rise. We were j...

On average, teachers spend $700 per year of their own personal funds to purchase educational supplies and resources for their classrooms. And some report spending as high as $5,000! During the month of May Educents is giving away $10,000 to teachers for Teacher Appreciation Month. We were joined by the CEO of Educents, Kate Whitling.  Kate Whiting is the CEO and cofounder of  Educents , the online...

When it comes to taxes, many file early if they are getting money back or wait to the last minute if they owe. Once we make it past the April deadline there is a sense of relief. Now that taxes are done, now what? We were joined by the Executive Director of the Credit Coalition, Sherrie Young.  Sherrie Young serves as the Executive Director of the Credit Coalition, a HUD Approved Housing Counselin...

Senior Wonders: People Who achieved Their Dreams After Age 60 introduces you to twenty-five individuals who achieved extraordinary success, for the first time, after the age of sixty. We were joined by Author, Karen Pepkin .  Karen Pepkin is an educational consultant/trainer who has published resources in her field as well as two cookbooks. The 25 brief biographies in this uplifting book showcase...

In 2016 we have seen many musicians pass away. Almost daily we are surprised with headlines of celebrity deaths. The story we often fail to hear is the mess that's left behind for survivors if estate issues are not taken care of before hand. For those who haven't yet done any estate planning -- finalizing legal documents to manage and pass on property and set out wishes for end-of-life matters --...

The idea of knowing your neighbor should not be a radical concept. Yet many of us sometime wave but seldom know who our neighbors really are. The idea of Co-Housing is based on intentional community.   Many of us do not want to leave our longtime home, but all that extra space is costly! Share your home, and you can afford to stay put! We were joined by CEO of SeniorHomeshares.com, Stephanie Heaco...

April is National Financial Literacy month. We are kicking of April with Houston Money Week partner Ebony Thomas.   We were joined by founder and president of God's Money God's Way Ministries, Ebony Thomas.  We discussed spring cleaning your finances and much more!   In 2009, amidst the economic downturn, God blessed Ebony Thomas with the concept of GMGW; God’s Money God’s Way Ministries, a faith-...

In an effort to keep up appearances, many people live far beyond their means, causing unnecessary stress and financial hardship. Poor decisions surrounding money can wreak havoc on every area of life. This week we were joined by author and financial counselor, William S. Matthews. We discussed his new book, credit reports and much more!   To learn more about William visit: www.williamsmatthews.com...

They are savvy, independent, skeptical and far more fiscally conservative than some might think. This week we were joined by Certified Financial Planner and Podcaster Shannah Game. We discussed the millennial mindset, student loans and much more.   To learn more about Shannah: www.yourmillennialmoney.com To learn more about Houston Money Week 2016 visit: www.houstonmoneyweek.org You can keep up to...

The cost of a higher education has more than doubled, when adjusted for inflation, since 1986. Friday we were joined by Dean of Students at East Side University, Jackie Aguilera.  We discussed the cost of college for Houston and Texas. We also talked about best practices when applying for financial aid and scholarships. To learn more about Jackie: http://www.esuvclc.org/ To learn more about Housto...

There's a reason Facebook was birthed in a dorm room, Amazon.com came from people not in the bookstore business, and UBER was created by people who weren't from the taxi industry.  Innovation, discovery, and creating disruption require blowing up conventional thinking and unleashing your entrepreneurial brilliance. Mad Genius  is a fire hose of creative stimulation that will spark breakthrough ide...

One of the key challenges of managing your finances during retirement is determining how much you can spend without depleting your nest egg. What do you do if you retire and the market goes south shortly after? Friday we were joined by Jeffrey Christakos, CPA/PFS, CFP, CLU, AIF. We discussed rightsizing your life for retirement and what to do in the event of a market downturn when you retire. To l...

In this age or rapid disruption driven by technology and globalization, jobs and entire career tracks are created and destroyed in front of our eyes. Today's careers are episodic- they don't happen on a smooth path, but move through many phases. No job is perfect forever, and we have to be prepared to adapt and move on, perhaps multiple times, unlike our parents and grandparents who may have staye...

Every year in December we witness families who overextend their budget just to keep up with the Jones's. Only in January when it is time to pay the credit card bill do we ask the question - How do we prevent this from happening next year? Friday we were joined live in the studio by Author and Speaker Lonnie Mathews. We discussed how to cure the Christmas credit card hangover. We also kicked off Ho...

College is a time of new found freedom for many students. But that can spell trouble if that freedom applies to personal finances too. Students need to understand basic money management skills such as living within a budget and handling credit and debt. A solid financial foundation can lead to a lifetime of financial success. We were joined on the show by Patsy Collins. Patsy Collins is the Direct...

Libsyn Making Ends Meet Podcast | The Economics of Comedy Making Ends Meet is a podcast where lovely NYC youths Max Ash and Tovah Silbermann talk to up-and-coming comedians about their day jobs and how they can afford to be a comic in one of the most expensive cities in the country.  We were joined on the show today by comedy producer and co-host of the podcast Making Ends Meet, Tovah Silbermann. ...

Ah, retirement—you’ve anticipated this life stage for years, but now that it’s finally here, you’re not quite sure what to do with it. Presenting 99 fresh ideas to keep you active and engaged,   I’m Retired…Now What?   is more than just a list of things to do. Written by a financial advisor who has worked with retirees for more than sixteen years, this guide helps you see your continued value and...

Today, the most successful businesses and entrepreneurs thrive through connectivity, socialization, and sharing. It is an age of WE-Commerce, an economy centered on the power of “we” instead of “me,” focused on the needs of the many over the few.  On-demand, sharing economy, gig economy, collaborative consumption -­ whatever the latest term, there’s a great economic shift happening, and consequent...