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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

Money Matters Episode 344- Slow Down to Go Faster with Ralph Simone
May 22, 2026

Money Matters Episode 344- Slow Down to Go Faster with Ralph Simone

What if the reason you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, and constantly behind is because you’ve been taught that faster always means better?In this episode of Money Matters, Christopher Hensley sits down with executive coach and author Ralph Simone to discuss the ideas behind his book Slow Down to …
Money Matters Episode 343-Why Men Get Perimenopause Completely Wrong (And What to Do Instead) w/ Sam Anderson
April 1, 2026

Money Matters Episode 343-Why Men Get Perimenopause Completely Wrong (And What to Do Instead) w/ Sam Anderson

Most men get perimenopause completely wrong.Not because they don’t care—…but because no one ever taught them what’s actually happening.On the latest episode of the Money Matters Podcast, I sat down with Sam Anderson (tag him here), author of Perimenopause: The A–Z Guide for Us Idiots—and …
Money Matters Episode 342-Back Office Burnout & AI: What Advisors Must Know W/ Ryan George
March 31, 2026

Money Matters Episode 342-Back Office Burnout & AI: What Advisors Must Know W/ Ryan George

What if the real reason advisory firms struggle to scale… isn’t growth? It’s what happens after the client says yes. In this episode, Christopher Hensley sits down with Ryan George (CMO at Docupace) to talk about the unsung “...
Money Matters Episode 341-Public Radio, AI, and the Future of Audio Storytelling W/ Ernesto Aguilar
Feb. 19, 2026

Money Matters Episode 341-Public Radio, AI, and the Future of Audio Storytelling W/ Ernesto Aguilar

Public radio helped define trust in audio. Now AI is reshaping how audio gets made. In this episode, I sit down with Ernesto Aguilar — public radio executive, author, and the person who gave me my first big break at KPFT in H...
Money Matters Episode 340-From Note-Takers to AI Assistants: The New Standard for Financial Advisors W/ Matt Halloran
Jan. 13, 2026

Money Matters Episode 340-From Note-Takers to AI Assistants: The New Standard for Financial Advisors W/ Matt Halloran

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:Why AI note-takers are just the beginningHow AI assistants capture details advisors miss during meetingsThe difference between generic AI tools and purpose-built advisor platformsWhy better listening leads to stronger trust and referralsHow advisors…
Money Matters Episode 339-AI Workers, Not Chatbots: How Advisors Scale with Digital Co-Workers W/Jonathan Michael
Dec. 18, 2025

Money Matters Episode 339-AI Workers, Not Chatbots: How Advisors Scale with Digital Co-Workers W/Jonathan Michael

What if financial advisors didn’t just use AI tools—but had AI workers supporting their business?In this episode of Money Matters, host Chris Hensley is joined by Jonathan Michael, Director of Growth at TIFIN AXIS, to unpack what AI agents really are, how they differ from chatbots, and why they…

Recent Blog Posts

How AI Is Transforming Long-Term Care Planning: A Conversation with Waterlily AI's Lily Vittayarukskul
May 27, 2026

How AI Is Transforming Long-Term Care Planning: A Conversation with W…

TL;DR: Waterlily AI uses machine learning trained on 500+ million data points to compress LTC planning from weeks into minutes. The platform predicts personalized care journeys, matches policies in under one second, and shows advisors exactly where …

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AI That Feels More Human: How Cambridge Rewrote Back Office Operations
Oct. 17, 2025

AI That Feels More Human: How Cambridge Rewrote Back Office Operations

Cambridge just launched something that makes every other financial services innovation look like a toy.Their AI digital associate reduces a portion of the account opening process from minutes to seconds. Not just faster. Not just more efficient. W…

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What Enterprise Data Leaders Can Teach Advisors About AI
Sept. 16, 2025

What Enterprise Data Leaders Can Teach Advisors About AI

Why Most Advisors Build AI BackwardsI've been watching advisors rush toward AI tools like kids in a candy store.They download ChatGPT. They sign up for AI portfolio analyzers. They attend webinars promising instant transformation.Then they won…

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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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ScottRoberts | Oct. 7, 2015