A mid-year review isn’t just about catching up; it’s about getting ahead. The “Henssler Money Talks” experts walk through what you should be reviewing with your adviser now: spending, saving, taxes, investments, and any significant life changes. From rebalancing your portfolio to making smart tax moves, minor adjustments now can make a big difference by year-end.
As seen in the Marietta Daily Journal: Bil Lako, CFP®, explains it’s time to make your cash work smarter, not harder. From high-yield savings to money market funds, we break down where to park your money without locking it away.
Investing with your values in mind has evolved—from excluding certain industries to actively scoring companies on environmental, social, and governance factors. But does aligning your portfolio with your principles come at a cost? Or could it actually lower risk?
Before you hand out those paychecks, make sure you’re not accidentally inviting the IRS to your summer party. Misclassifying workers—even “just for the summer”—can cost your business big.
There’s a lot of cash sitting on the sidelines in low-yield savings accounts, earning next to nothing. Instead of settling for 0.05% interest, we explore more savvy options, like high-yield savings accounts, money market funds, short-term CDs, and Treasury bonds. We break down the difference between saving and investing and why letting your cash sit idle could cost you more than you think.
Worried headlines are calling time on the U.S. dollar as the global reserve currency? In this week’s Marietta Daily Journal, Bil Lako, CFP®, explains the data tells a different story. Before you buy the BRICS hype, he examines what really backs the greenback’s dominance.
Federal student loan rates for 2025-2026 halt upward trend! Interest rates on federal student loans for the 2025-2026 school year will decrease slightly, after four straight years of increases.
Calling all freelancers, entrepreneurs, and small business owners—do you really understand self-employment tax? From what counts as net earnings to key deductions and exemptions, we break down what need to know to stay compliant and maximize your savings.
Amid alarming headlines about the U.S. dollar losing its status as the world’s reserve currency, the “Henssler Money Talks” hosts break down the realities behind the rhetoric. From the strength of multinational earnings to the unlikely viability of a BRICS-backed currency, we explain why the dollar’s dominance—and your portfolio—remain on solid ground.
As seen in the Marietta Daily Journal: Bil Lako, CFP®, explains that if you think your assets will just “go to your family” if you pass away without a will, technically, they will, but not without confusion, court costs, and potential conflict.