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May 30, 2026
May 30, 2026: Mortgages, Money Transfers & Monetary Policy:
ARMs: Smart Strategy or Warning Sign? Passing Down Wealth Without Passing Down Problems; Fighting Inflation with the Wrong Tools?
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The Tax Rules That Shape Your Legacy
The “Henssler Money Talks” hosts tackle a listener's question about inheriting and gifting money. From estate taxes and inheritance taxes to annual gift exclusions and lifetime exemptions, we'll explain what the rules are — and just as importantly, what they aren't. Learn how annual gift exclusions, lifetime exemptions, carryover basis, and step-up in basis rules can affect your family's financial future.
Henssler Money Talks - June 6, 2026
The Most Expensive IPOs Ever
The next wave of blockbuster IPOs — SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic — are expected to reach public markets with valuations measured in trillions of dollars. That raises a fascinating question: If investors are buying into these companies at prices that already assume enormous future success, how much upside is really left? We'll explore how today's AI and space giants compare to the early days of the Magnificent Seven, why valuation matters even for extraordinary businesses, and what it means when investors are being asked to pay nearly 100 times sales for future growth. Plus, we'll discuss the ripple effects these mega-IPOs could have on major stock indexes, passive investing, and whether everyday investors will benefit—or simply be late to the party.
Lessons Learned the Hard Way
In this conversation, the “Henssler Money Talks” team shares some of the biggest financial lessons they've learned firsthand — not the investments they wish they had picked, but the decisions they would approach differently if given a second chance. From taking on debt that lasted longer than expected to underestimating the true cost of major purchases, we'll discuss the real-world experiences that changed how we think about money. Because some of the most valuable financial wisdom doesn't come from getting everything right. It comes from learning what you'd do differently the next time around.
Trust the Plan—or Tinker With It?
How much control should investors maintain over their investment accounts—and how much should be delegated to their adviser? We'll explore the safeguards available to help protect investment accounts, from fraud prevention measures and withdrawal controls to the role custodians and advisers play in monitoring account activity.
Along the way, we'll tackle a different, but surprisingly related, challenge: What happens when investors make changes to their portfolios without consulting their adviser first. A few trades here and there can seem harmless, but they can unintentionally alter risk levels, disrupt asset allocation, and undermine the strategy designed to help achieve long-term goals. We'll examine why coordination matters and how the adviser-client relationship can be more effective when everyone is working from the same game plan.
We discuss financial planning encompassing spending, saving, taxes, investments, insurance, retirement, estate plans, and more.
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