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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.
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Etymology of “Hedge” in Hedge Fund
From medieval hedgerows to modern hedge funds, the word “hedge” has always been about protection—with a few shady detours along the way. In this episode, we unpack how a term rooted in enclosure, risk, and even insult became one of the most powerful—and misunderstood—forces in today’s financial markets.
Listener Question:
“I’ve been going down a rabbit hole on water scarcity out West—it seems like a problem that’s only getting bigger. With all the infrastructure needed to move water and the added demand from AI and data centers, I’m wondering: do Water ETFs make sense as a long-term investment, or is that story already priced in?”
Income vs. Return: Understanding Bond Math
A bond’s coupon may tell you what it pays—but it doesn’t tell you what you’ll actually earn. In this episode, we break down the critical difference between coupon rate and yield to maturity, and why paying below par can quietly boost your real return.
The Rule That Lets You Keep the House—and the Loan
If you inherit a home with a mortgage, are you stuck refinancing—or worse, forced to sell? In this episode, we break down the little-known federal law that could let you step into the loan and keep the home without triggering a costly payoff.
We discuss financial planning encompassing spending, saving, taxes, investments, insurance, retirement, estate plans, and more.
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