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.
Recent Episodes
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Sept. 30, 2026
Money Matters Episode 350: I Met a Humanoid Robot—and It Knew Doctor Strange w/ Brendan Ahern & Joseph Dube
What happens when artificial intelligence steps off the screen and into the physical world? At Future Proof, Christopher Hensley stopped at the KraneShares booth after spotting KOID, a humanoid robot. KOID noticed Christopher’s Doctor Strange shirt and responded with an unexpected lesson about the character—turning a quick convention encounter into this conversation. In Money Matters Episode 350, Christopher is joined by Brendan Ahern, Chief Investment Officer at KraneShares, and Joseph Dube—a
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Sept. 2, 2026
Money Matters Episode 349: The Battle for Cancer Research Funding w/ Dr. Fumiko Chino
Could cuts to federal cancer research funding slow new treatments and clinical trials? Dr. Fumiko Chino, MD, FASCO, joins Christopher Hensley to explain how NIH and National Cancer Institute investments move discoveries from the laboratory into patient care—and why today’s funding choices can shape cancer outcomes for decades. The conversation explores clinical trials, survivorship, rural and underserved access, medical debt, financial toxicity, and the economic return created by sustained re
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Aug. 17, 2026
Money Matters Episode 348-The Widow's Medicare Penalty: What Every Couple Needs to Plan For W/ Mark Annese
A reasonable retirement decision today could unexpectedly increase your Medicare premiums two years later. In Episode 348, Christopher Hensley speaks with IRMAA Certified Planner Mark Annese about the Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount and its impact on Medicare Part B and Part D costs. Mark explains how Roth conversions, required minimum distributions, investment sales, and other income events can trigger Medicare surcharges. The conversation also examines the “widow’s penalty”—the finan
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July 23, 2026
Money Matters Episode 347-Brain Fog, Weight Gain, and Mood Changes? It Could Be Perimenopause W/ Dr. Susan Hardwick-Smith
Brain fog, mood changes, disrupted sleep, weight gain, and changes in sexual wellness can make perimenopause feel confusing and isolating. Christopher Hensley speaks with Dr. Susan Hardwick-Smith—OB-GYN, certified menopause practitioner, author, and founder of Complete Midlife Wellness Center—about how changing hormone levels may affect the brain and body. Dr. Hardwick-Smith discusses the phases of perimenopause and menopause, common questions surrounding hormone therapy, the importance of find
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June 27, 2026
Money Matters Episode 346- The Working Budget: Budgeting, Kaizen, and Better Money Habits W/Jabez Roberts
In this episode of Money Matters, Chris Hensley welcomes Jabez Roberts, host of The Working Budget and The Boardroom Podcast. Jabez shares the story behind launching The Working Budget, a new podcast focused on practical financial education, money management, and helping everyday people understand how money moves through their personal economy. Chris and Jabez discuss the connection between Kaizen and compound interest, showing how small, consistent improvements can create meaningful long-
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June 24, 2026
Money Matters Episode 345- Books4Guys: Saving Critical Thinking in a Distracted World W/ Chris Clinard
Episode Title Why Men Need to Read More: Chris Clinard on Books, Growth, and the Mission Behind Books4Guys Episode Description In this episode of Money Matters, Chris Hensley welcomes Chris Clinard, host of the Books4Guys podcast and founder of the Books4Guys community. Chris shares the story behind Books4Guys, a platform built to encourage more men and young people to read, explore new ideas, and build lifelong learning habits. The conversation covers why men are reading less, how b
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