Did you know that the median retail investor spends only six minutes researching a stock before buying it? Most of that time is spent staring at a price chart—often just the current day’s movement. Nick compares the limited “research” many individual investors conduct to the extensive analysis performed by Henssler’s research analysts.
K.C. then takes a closer look at the “One Big Beautiful Bill” that passed the House of Representatives just hours before we recorded. We discuss the revised State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction cap, the increased Child Tax Credit, and the proposed tax break on tip income. While the bill’s fate in the Senate remains uncertain, it appears that many of Trump’s 2017 tax cuts may be extended.
Last Friday, after the market closed, Moody’s became the third major credit rating agency to downgrade the U.S. government’s debt rating. The cut comes at a time when global confidence in U.S. debt is wavering, and Congress is debating a tax bill that could further increase the national debt. We examine what this downgrade means and whether it reflects actual investment risk.
After the break, D.J. breaks down Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and explains why they’re one of the most powerful tools for saving money—thanks to their unique triple tax benefit. While many people use HSAs to pay for health-care expenses as they arise, there are compelling advantages to covering those costs from other funds and allowing the HSA to accumulate, benefiting from tax-deferred growth over time.
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 24, 2025 | Season 39, Episode 21
Timestamps and Chapters
- 4:38: Impulse Investors
- 26:31: House Approves One Big Beautiful Bill
- 33:06: Moody’s Downgrade
- 39:50: Economic News
- 45:37: HSAs: Triple Tax Benefit
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