Financial Literacy Episodes

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-term growth. They also explore why budgeting is often misunderstood, why money decisions are emotional, and how a working budget can help people prepare for emergencies, save for the future, and spend with more intention. Jabez also shares the books that shaped his view of money, including The Richest Man in Babylon, Rich Dad Poor Dad, and One Up On Wall Street. The conversation touches on entrepreneurship, stewardship, financial education, and Jabez’s mission to build a media-first educatio…

In this powerful conversation, host Christopher Hensley, RICP®, CES® sits down once again with George Kinder—internationally recognized as the father of life planning and the visionary behind the global Fiduciary in All Things (FIAT) movement. Together, they explore what it would mean for our institutions, our democracy, and our financial systems to finally act in the best interest of the people they serve. Kinder explains how a fiduciary society—rooted in truth, people, democracy, and the planet—could dissolve many of the challenges we face today while preserving the entrepreneurial energy, innovation, and competitiveness that have fueled economic growth. From redefining the role of leadership to examining how polarization and mistrust have fractured civic life, this episode offers an inspiring blueprint for a more ethical and human-centered future. You’ll learn: Why fiduciary principles shouldn’t stop at financial advice, but extend to government, media, business, and techn…

Money Matters Episode 328- The Little Book of Data w/ Justin Evans 🔎 Data isn't just about numbers—it can save lives. In my latest Money Matters podcast, I had the privilege of speaking with Justin Evans, author of the upcoming The Little Book of Data. One story from our conversation hit me hard. Justin shared the story of “Priya,” a data analyst using her skills to track and stop sex traffickers. By analyzing patterns and applying her expertise, Priya was able to pinpoint a trafficker and save a girl who was running out of time—a life-or-death mission made possible by data. 👉 This is the human side of data we don't talk about enough. Data is not just dashboards and KPIs. It’s a tool for justice, protection, and change—if we use it ethically. This moment reminded me why data literacy and data ethics need to be at the center of every conversation we have about tech, AI, and decision-making. 🎧 Check out this powerful clip from the episode. It will change how you …

Money Matters Episode 320- Gen X Guide to Early Retirement W/ Dalene Higgins

Money Matters Episode 319- Couples and Money: Mastering Financial Conversations with Chris Wong

Money Matters Episode 316 - ESG, SRI, and Beyond with Melissa Reaktenwalt

Money Matters Episode 314 - Money Talks W/ Skyler Fleming