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May 2, 2026
May 2, 2026: Data Centers, Down Payments, and the Death of 60/40:
Earnings Roll In, Fed Holds; AI’s Buildout: Big Tech, Big Power, Bigger Questions; Approved Doesn’t Mean Affordable; 60/40 Isn’t Dead—But It’s Not the Plan
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60/40 Didn’t Fail — It Just Wasn’t Built for You
The hosts of “Henssler Money Talks” revisit the classic 60/40 portfolio, exploring why it’s faced criticism in recent years, where it may still hold value, and why a needs-based approach — focused on time horizon, liquidity, and real-world spending goal — may offer a more practical path forward than any one-size-fits-all allocation.
Henssler Money Talks - May 2, 2026
AI’s Buildout: Big Tech, Big Power, Bigger Questions
AI is driving one of the biggest investment cycles we’ve seen—but the story underneath is starting to shift. From surging energy demands and the environmental footprint of data centers to Big Tech earnings and signs that even OpenAI may be rethinking the pace of its buildout, we’ll look at what’s really powering the AI boom—and what could slow it down.
60/40 Isn’t Dead—But It’s Not the Plan
The classic 60/40 portfolio has taken some hits—but is it obsolete? We’ll look at why this time-tested strategy can still hold up, where it may need adjusting, and why we’ve never relied on it—favoring a needs-based approach built around when you’ll actually use your money and positioning the liquidity to support it.
Approved Doesn’t Mean Affordable
How much is too much house? Just because the bank says you can afford it doesn’t mean it fits your life. This conversation looks at how much house is too much and why stretching your budget for a home can quietly crowd out everything else you’re working toward.
We discuss financial planning encompassing spending, saving, taxes, investments, insurance, retirement, estate plans, and more.
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