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Today, the Fed said something that matters for all of us. They’re okay letting inflation run a little hotter for a while—because for years, it’s been stuck too low.It’s like a thermostat tha…

Today, the Fed said …

Today, the Fed said something that matters for all of us. They’re okay letting inflation run a little hotter for a while—because for years, it’s been stuck too low.It’s like a thermostat that’s been set too cold—they’re turning it up to bring things back in balance.And they’re not going to hit the brakes just because the job market looks tight on paper. They’ve learned the hard way—numbers don’t always tell the whole human story.But if inflation starts hurting everyday folks? They’ll step in fast.For you, this is a gentle nudge: Check your plan. Make sure it fit…

🎥 NEW EPISODE: The Hidden Currency of Data — with Justin Evans Is data the new oil… or is it something even more valuable? In this episode of Money Matters, I sit down with Justin Evans, author…

🎥 NEW EPISODE: Th…

🎥 NEW EPISODE: The Hidden Currency of Data — with Justin Evans Is data the new oil… or is it something even more valuable? In this episode of Money Matters, I sit down with Justin Evans, author of the upcoming Little Book of Data (dropping this June), to unpack how data is reshaping Money, business, and your everyday life. 💡 You’ll learn: Why data is the overlooked asset class of the 21st century How businesses are using data to gain an unfair advantage The hidden risks of bad data and how it can mislead decision-makers Justin’s simple, human-centered approach to telling …

🔎 Data isn't just about numbers—it can save lives.In my latest Money Matters podcast, I had the privilege of speaking with Justin Evans, author of the upcoming The Little Book of Data. One stor…

🔎 Data isn't just…

🔎 Data isn't just about numbers—it can save lives.In my latest Money Matters podcast, I had the privilege of speaking with Justin Evans, author of the upcoming The Little Book of Data. One story from our conversation hit me hard.Justin shared the story of “Priya,” a data analyst using her skills to track and stop sex traffickers. By analyzing patterns and applying her expertise, Priya was able to pinpoint a trafficker and save a girl who was running out of time—a life-or-death mission made possible by data.👉 This is the human side of data we don't talk about enough.Data i…

🎙️ NEW EPISODE: How Data Became the New Currency of Influence — with Justin EvansIn this episode of Money Matters, host Chris Hensley sits down with Justin Evans, author of the soon-to-be-rel…

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🎙️ NEW EPISODE: How Data Became the New Currency of Influence — with Justin EvansIn this episode of Money Matters, host Chris Hensley sits down with Justin Evans, author of the soon-to-be-released The Little Book of Data, to uncover how data has quietly become the most powerful asset of the 21st century—even more influential than Money itself.💡 Key takeaways from this episode:Data is everywhere—even in everyday moments like getting an Uber or visiting the doctor. Justin shares his personal story of how a simple day revealed dozens of invisible data collection points.Data …

Pension decisions aren’t just numbers—they’re life choices. In a recession, choosing the wrong payout could cost you decades of income.This short clip breaks down what TRS, ORP, and ERS member…

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Pension decisions aren’t just numbers—they’re life choices. In a recession, choosing the wrong payout could cost you decades of income.This short clip breaks down what TRS, ORP, and ERS members need to know before they sign.🎯 Survivor benefits 💰 Lump sum vs. monthly income 📉 Inflation + COLA risks Watch now—because you don’t get a second chance to choose right.#shorts #pensionplanning #TRS #retirementplanning #recessionproof #texasretirement #financialliteracy

🎯 Episode 6: Pension Choices in a Recession — What Retirees Need to Get RightChoosing your Pension payout isn’t just a checkbox—it’s one of the most permanent, high-stakes financial decis…

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🎯 Episode 6: Pension Choices in a Recession — What Retirees Need to Get RightChoosing your Pension payout isn’t just a checkbox—it’s one of the most permanent, high-stakes financial decisions you’ll make in Retirement. And during a recession? The risks of getting it wrong multiply.In this episode, I walk you through what every TRS, ORP, and ERS retiree needs to understand before signing on the dotted line:✅ The 3 most common Pension mistakes retirees make under pressure ✅ How to weigh survivor benefits, lump sum options, and COLA limitations ✅ Why TRS doesn’t offer g…

📉 "We might see a delay..." — Fed Chair Jerome Powell gets real about tariffs, inflation, and the road ahead.In just 57 seconds, he outlines the risks to Growth, uncertainty around ta…

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📉 "We might see a delay..." — Fed Chair Jerome Powell gets real about tariffs, inflation, and the road ahead.In just 57 seconds, he outlines the risks to Growth, uncertainty around tariffs, and what it could mean for future rate cuts.🎯 Inflation in the low 2s 📈 Growth at 2.5% ⚠️ But tariffs may cloud the outlook👉 Watch until the end. His tone says as much as his words.#JeromePowell #FedUpdate #InterestRates #Tariffs #Inflation2025 #Shorts #EconomicOutlook #FinanceShorts #StockMarket #RecessionWatch

Most people track CPI to understand inflation—but retirees? They should be watching CPI-E: the Consumer Price Index for the Elderly.This version of inflation reflects what older Americans actually…

Most people track CP…

Most people track CPI to understand inflation—but retirees? They should be watching CPI-E: the Consumer Price Index for the Elderly.This version of inflation reflects what older Americans actually spend Money on—like healthcare, prescription drugs, and long-term care.The scary part? CPI-E often runs higher than regular inflation, especially during economic downturns.👉 This 60-second clip breaks down why retirees need to pay attention—especially if you’re 5–10 years from Retirement and haven’t factored healthcare inflation into your plan.💡 Like, share, and subscribe fo…

🎯 Episode 5: "Retire Right in a Recession: The Health Care Trap You Can’t Ignore"If you're within 5–10 years of Retirement, especially as a Texas state employee, educator, or Health…

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🎯 Episode 5: "Retire Right in a Recession: The Health Care Trap You Can’t Ignore"If you're within 5–10 years of Retirement, especially as a Texas state employee, educator, or healthcare worker, this episode is a must-watch. In today's environment, a recession doesn’t just affect your investment accounts—it can put serious pressure on your retiree healthcare benefits, premiums, and long-term medical costs.In this episode, Chris Hensley, President of Houston First Financial Group, breaks down:✅ How Health care costs behave differently during economic downturns ✅ Wh…

⚡ Retiring during a recession? Your income plan can’t stay on autopilot.Smart retirees separate their Money for short-term needs, mid-term Growth, and long-term recovery.They don’t just “s…

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⚡ Retiring during a recession? Your income plan can’t stay on autopilot.Smart retirees separate their Money for short-term needs, mid-term Growth, and long-term recovery.They don’t just “set it and forget it”—they adjust with a plan.🎯 Guardrails. Buckets. Flexibility. That’s how you keep your Retirement paycheck flowing when markets get rough.👉 Watch the full episode here for the complete strategy: 🎥 https://youtu.be/fH7HDySkqnw#RetirementPlanning #Recession2025 #RetirementIncome #Guardrails #SmartRetirement #FinancialFreedom #ChrisHensley #YouTubeShorts

🎥 Episode 4: Managing Income in a Recession – What Smart Retirees Do DifferentlyWhen markets turn volatile, it’s not just your investments that are at risk— it’s your Retirement paycheck.…

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🎥 Episode 4: Managing Income in a Recession – What Smart Retirees Do DifferentlyWhen markets turn volatile, it’s not just your investments that are at risk— it’s your Retirement paycheck.In Episode 4 of Retirement in a Recession, I break down exactly how smart retirees structure their income during downturns using:Strategic short-term, mid-term, and long-term "bucket" planningA guardrail approach to stay flexible with withdrawalsReal-time risk management focused on resilience, not panic📉 In a recession, rigid withdrawal plans can backfire—and retirees who …

🎯 YouTube Shorts Description for Episode 3 Snippet⚠️ Buy and hold works... until it doesn’t.If you’re retired—or about to be—you can’t afford to watch your portfolio drop 30% beca…

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🎯 YouTube Shorts Description for Episode 3 Snippet⚠️ Buy and hold works... until it doesn’t.If you’re retired—or about to be—you can’t afford to watch your portfolio drop 30% because of tariffs, policy shifts, or political volatility.Ain’t nobody got time for that. Not when your Retirement income is on the line.👉 Watch the full breakdown in Retirement in a Recession Episode 3:#RetirementPlanning #BuyAndHoldMyth #ChrisHensley #FinancialFreedom #ActiveManagement #Recession2025 #SequenceOfReturns #WealthPreservation #YouTubeShorts