May 2, 2026: Data Centers, Down Payments, and the Death of 60/40

This week on “Henssler Money Talks,” the hosts begin with the latest market developments, breaking down a fresh round of Big Tech earnings and the Fed’s decision to hold rates steady as investors look for clues on what comes next. From there, the conversation turns to artificial intelligence—one of the largest investment themes in today’s market—as the team explores the growing demands on energy and infrastructure, the environmental impact of data centers, and whether the pace of the AI buildout may begin to shift.They also tackle a question many homebuyers are facing right now: how much house is too much? Just because you can qualify for a certain price doesn’t mean it fits your broader financial life, and stretching for a home can come with trade-offs that aren’t always obvious upfront. Finally, they revisit the classic 60/40 portfolio—why it’s taken criticism in recent years, where it may still hold value, and why a needs-based approach focused on timing, liquidity, and real-world spending goals may offer a more practical path forward than any one-size-fits-all allocation.Join hosts Nick Antonucci, CVA, CEPA, Director of Research, and Managing Associates K.C. Smith, CFP®, CEPA, and D.J. Barker, CWS®, and Kelly-Lynne Scalice, a seasoned communicator and host, on Henssler Money Talks as they explore key financial strategies to help investors navigate market uncertainty. Henssler Money Talks — May 2, 2026  |  Season 40, Episode 18Timestamps and Chapters8:29: Earnings Roll In, Fed Holds15:36: AI’s Buildout: Big Tech, Big Power, Bigger Questions 35:22: Approved Doesn’t Mean Affordable48:13: 60/40 Isn’t Dead—But It’s Not the PlanFollow Henssler:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HensslerFinancial/ YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/HensslerFinancial LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/henssler-financial/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hensslerfinancial/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hensslerfinancial?lang=en X: https://www.x.com/hensslergroup “Henssler Money Talks” is brought to you by Henssler Financial. Sign up for the Money Talks Newsletter: https://www.henssler.com/newsletters/ Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization’s initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks.See important disclosures at Henssler.com