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MONEY MATTERS with Christopher Hensley

Money Matters has been airing for over a decade, providing important money management education to the Houston community. Originally launching in 2013, the show has evolved to cover a wide range of financial topics beyond just budgeting and saving. From investing and retirement planning the show explores every aspect of personal finance.

With an engaging interview format, host Christopher Hensley talks candidly with both financial experts and everyday community members about their experiences with money. By sharing real-life stories and actionable advice, the show makes financial literacy accessible and interesting to a broad audience. Popular episodes over the years have addressed things like getting out of debt, affording college, planning for retirement, and teaching kids about money.

Now approaching its 10th anniversary, the show continues to be a vital educational resource for Houstonians looking to take control of their finances. Stream episodes on demand at www.moneymatterspodcast.com With the Money Matters show, you'll gain the knowledge and confidence to achieve your financial goals.

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Recent Episodes

April 12, 2025

Money Matters 327- From Paycheck to Purpose W/ Derrick Kinney

Money Matters 327- From Paycheck to Purpose W/ Derrick Kinney What if more money wasn’t the end goal—but the beginning of your bigger purpose? In this episode of the Money Matters Podcast, host Christopher Hensley sits down with Derrick Kinney, Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling auth…
Feb. 22, 2025

Money Matters 326-Navigating Caregiving Challenges with Isabel Melgarejo

Money Matters 326- Navigating Caregiving Challenges with Isabel Melgarejo
Feb. 13, 2025

Money Matters 325- Shut the F up and Listen ! W/ Matt Halloran

📢 New Podcast Episode! 🎙️ 🚀 Want to make your podcast interviews unforgettable? In this episode of Money Matters 325, host Chris sits down with Matt Halloran, expert podcast coach and author of Shut the F Up and Listen, to reveal the secrets of powerful conversations, audience engagement, and podc…
Feb. 12, 2025

Money Matters 324 - How Poor Sleep Costs You Money & Success with Dr. Meeta Singh

💤 Is Sleep the Missing Piece in Your Financial & Career Success? 💤 In this episode of Money Matters Podcast, sleep expert Dr. Meeta Singh, MD breaks down the science behind sleep, decision-making, and peak performance. Whether you're an entrepreneur, executive, or investor, optimizing your sleep…
Oct. 4, 2024

Money Matters 323- Avoiding Financial Pitfalls for New Widows W/ Alexandra Armstrong and Mary Donahue

Money Matters 323- Avoiding Financial Pitfalls for New Widows W/ Alexandra Armstrong and Mary Donahue
Sept. 11, 2024

Money Matters Episode 322- Life Planning, Mindfulness, and the Future of Fiduciary Advice W/ George Kinder

Money Matters Episode 322- Life Planning, Mindfulness, and the Future of Fiduciary Advice W/ George Kinder

Recent Blog Posts

April 16, 2025

The WEP and GPO Repeal Revolution for Texas Educators

For years, Texas educators faced an unfair reality. Teach in public schools, earn your TRS pension, and watch your hard-earned Social Security benefits vanish. The Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) weren't just…

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April 10, 2025

Houston Layoffs 2025: Financial Survival Guide From The Trenches

  Since January 2025, we've witnessed a troubling wave of layoffs sweeping across Houston's economic landscape. This isn't isolated to a single industry or a temporary correction—it's systemic and affecting thousands of Houstonians acros…

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April 6, 2025

Rules-Based Active Management Shields Retirees When Markets Fall

The biggest retirement mistake isn't choosing the wrong investments—it's treating retirement as if it were a single event rather than an ongoing process with multiple decision points. After more than two decades working with state employees an…

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Highly recommended!

"Everyone has an issue with money and most people are not fully aware of handling their finances and economy status. You'll surely find each episode interesting."

Derek Loudermilk | Oct. 15, 2015

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"I appreciate the breadth of financial knowledge in this show! Unfortunately, it looks like the host forgot to fill in all of the fields for iTunes, as the author and description info is missing. It w…"

ScottRoberts | Oct. 7, 2015