Student loans are back in the spotlight, with significant changes carrying major implications for millions of borrowers. The “Henssler Money Talks” hosts break down what’s happening with income-driven repayment plans, including updates to IBR and the emerging Repayment Assistance Plan, and how these shifts may affect monthly payments and long-term forgiveness timelines.
Markets jumped and predictions flew after the election—but were they signals or just noise? In the Marietta Daily Journal, Bill Lako, CFP®, looks at how these bets played out and why market timing is harder than it sounds.
Holiday tipping can feel awkward—but it doesn’t have to be. From who to tip, to how much to give, a little planning can help you show appreciation without overdoing it. Read our practical guidelines to help you navigate holiday tipping with confidence and gratitude.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act reshapes borrowing limits, repayment plans, Parent PLUS and Grad PLUS loans, Pell Grants, and even what counts as a qualified 529 expense. We break down what’s changing—and what it could mean for students, parents, and colleges
Since the election, investors have been buzzing about the “Trump Trades”—the stocks and sectors expected to soar under the new administration. But did they actually perform? The “Henssler Money Talks” cast digs into the stocks that were supposed to surge, the ones that fizzled, and how chasing returns often costs more than it delivers.
As seen in the Marietta Daily Journal, Bil Lako, CFP®, explains how resetting cost basis and using the 0% capital gains bracket can strengthen your portfolio heading into the new year.
These cash balance plans can stack on top of a 401(k), allowing business owners — especially partners in professional firms — to save hundreds of thousands more each year on a tax-deferred basis.
Whether it’s Roth conversions in a low-income year, maximizing education credits, optimizing charitable giving, planning for RMDs, selling winning or losing stocks, or making the most of new SALT rules and enhanced retirement catch-up limits, your window for action closes December 31.
This week on “Henssler Money Talks,” K.C., Nick, D.J., and Kelly-Lynne explore year-end strategies like tax-loss selling, harvesting gains to offset recognized losses, and resetting your cost basis. We also break down how capital gains are taxed and why these moves can help you keep more of what you’ve earned.
As seen in the Marietta Daily Journal: Bil Lako, CFP® explains why your portfolio may show something different than “what’s going on in the market.” Get the breakdown on how the major market indices really work—and why they don’t tell the whole story.