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What if more money wasn’t the end goal—but the beginning of your bigger purpose? In this episode of the Money Matters Podcast, host Christopher Hensley sits down with Derrick Kinney, Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author of Good Money Revolution and host of the Good Money Podcast. Derrick shares why traditional money advice is broken—and how you can rewrite your money story, ditch guilt, and build wealth with purpose. From asking for a raise to redefining what it means to be successful, this conversation is packed with practical tools and inspiring stories. 🔑 Topics Covered: Why money isn’t bad—and why wanting more doesn’t make you selfish The power of a Generosity Purpose and how it can unlock your income How to crush debt, save more, and earn more using the 3 Levers of Money The biggest money mindset mistakes people carry from childhood A framework to confidently ask for the raise you deserve Whether you're climbing out of debt, stuck in a job that underpays you, or ready to give your money more meaning—this episode will flip your mindset and fuel your financial journey. 🔗 Resources Mentioned: Derrick’s Website: https://derrickkinney.com Book: Good Money Revolution Get the Raise You Want Toolkit: gettheraiseyouwant.com

Navigating Caregiving Challenges with Isabel Melgarejo | Money Matters Podcast In this episode of Money Matters with Christopher Hensley, we dive deep into the emotional and financial challenges of caregiving with special guest Isabel Melgarejo, caregiving planner and host of Time to Care: The Caregivers Podcast. What You’ll Learn: 🔹 The financial burdens caregivers face and how to plan ahead 🔹 Building a support system to avoid burnout and maintain balance 🔹 Navigating difficult conversations about aging and end-of-life care 🔹 Practical self-care strategies for caregivers 🔹 How Isabel’s personal caregiving journey shaped her mission to empower others Isabel shares powerful insights and actionable advice to help caregivers feel more empowered and prepared. Whether you’re currently a caregiver or planning to support a loved one in the future, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways. Connect with Isabel: LinkedIn: Isabel Melgarejo Website: atumcoeur.com Podcast: Time to Care: The Caregivers Podcast Listen now and discover how to navigate caregiving challenges with resilience and grace! #Caregiving #FamilyCaregivers #FinancialPlanning #SelfCare #AgingInPlace #CaregiverSupport #MoneyMattersPodcast #ChristopherHensley #IsabelMelgarejo #TimeToCarePodcast

Want to make your podcast interviews unforgettable? 🚀 In this episode of Money Matters 325, host Chris sits down with Matt Halloran, expert podcast coach and author of Shut the F Up and Listen, to reveal the secrets of powerful conversations, audience engagement, and podcast growth. 🔹 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ Why listening, not talking is the key to an engaging podcast 🎙️ ✅ The biggest interviewing mistake podcasters make—and how to fix it ✅ How to use storytelling to captivate your audience 📖 ✅ The Google SEO hack for growing your podcast audience 🚀 ✅ How to turn podcasting into a business growth tool 🔥 Whether you're a podcaster, entrepreneur, or financial advisor, this episode is packed with practical strategies to help you stand out in a crowded space! 🎧 Listen now and level up your podcasting game! Resources & Links: 📕 Get Matt’s book 🌐 Follow Matt Halloran 🔗 Visit ProudMouth: [proudmouth.com] 🔔 Subscribe for more expert insights on podcasting, business growth, and storytelling! Tags: #Podcasting #InterviewTips #Storytelling #Marketing #MoneyMatters325 #AuthorityBuilding #PodcastGrowth #BusinessDevelopment

💤 Is Sleep the Missing Piece in Your Financial & Career Success? 💤 In this episode of Money Matters Podcast, sleep expert Dr. Meeta Singh, MD breaks down the science behind sleep, decision-making, and peak performance. Whether you're an entrepreneur, executive, or investor, optimizing your sleep could be the key to better financial decisions, productivity, and overall well-being. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ How sleep deprivation leads to poor financial & business decisions ✅ The hidden dangers of "internet loafing" at work ✅ How elite athletes & C-suite executives optimize sleep for peak performance ✅ Simple sleep hacks to improve focus, energy & success ✅ The latest innovations in sleep science & what’s next for high performers 🎧 Listen Now 🔗 Connect with Dr. Meeta Singh: 🌍 Website: MeetaSinghMD.com 📩 Sign up for her free weekly newsletter for expert sleep tips! 💬 Follow her on LinkedIn, Twitter & Instagram 💡 Like this episode? Be sure to subscribe, rate & review the podcast! Your feedback helps us bring you more expert insights on money, mindset, and success. #SleepOptimization #Productivity #FinancialSuccess #PeakPerformance #MoneyMattersPodcast #Entrepreneurship

How much can you spend in retirement? Naturally, this is an essential question for those approaching this important life transition. Essentially, if you wish to retire one day, you are increasingly responsible for figuring out how to save during your working years and convert your savings into sustainable income for an ever-lengthening number of retirement years. The nature of risk also changes in retirement, as the lifestyle of retirees become more vulnerable to the impacts of market volatility, unknown longevity, and spending shocks. Retirees have one opportunity to build a successful plan. It is not an easy task, but it is manageable. On today’s show we talked with Author Dr. Wade Pfau about his new book How to Spend Money Wisely in Retirement. Dr. Wade D. Pfau, CFA®, is a Professor of Retirement Income in the PhD in Financial and Retirement Planning program at The American College of Financial Services. He is also a contributor to the The College’s Retirement Income Certified Professional® (RICP®) designation program curriculum. Dr. Pfau is a co-editor of the Journal of Personal Finance. He has spoken at the national conferences of organizations for financial professionals such as the CFA Institute, FPA, NAPFA, AICPA-PFP, and AFS. He also publishes frequently in a wide variety of academic and practitioner research journals. He hosts the Retirement Researcher blog, and is a monthly columnist for Advisor Perspectives, a RetireMentor for MarketWatch, a contributor to Forbes, and an Expert Panelist for The Wall Street Journal. His research has been discussed in outlets that include print editions of The Economist, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Money Magazine. To learn more about Wade visit: www.retirementresearcher.com To learn more about Houston Money Week visit: www.Houstonmoneyweek.org http://www.cheatsheet.com/personal-finance/how-schools-can-improve-their-personal-finance-education.html/ Financial Advisor Magazine Articles: http://www.fa-mag.com/news/advisors-stay-the-course-amid-monday-s-market-drop-22864.html?section=3 http://www.fa-mag.com/news/on-it-s-80th-anniversaryadvisors-consider-social-security-s-impactfuture-22784.html?section=3 You can listen live by going to www.kpft.org and clicking on the HD3 tab. You can also listen to this episode and others by podcast at: http://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/moneymatters or www.moneymatterspodcast.com #KPFTHOUSTON #HoustonMoneyWK #WadePfau