November 29, 2025

First, we break down “the market” by exploring the major indices investors follow every day. From the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average to the Nasdaq Composite, we explain what these benchmarks measure, how they’re built, and why your portfolio may not always mirror their movements. You’ll learn the differences between price-weighted, equal-weighted, and market-cap-weighted indices, plus get insight into the Dow’s historic milestones as it inches closer to 50,000.

Then, we shift to Black Friday. With the holiday shopping season kicking off, we dig into the latest projections—how many Americans will shop, where they’ll spend, and what trends are shaping this year’s deals. Whether you love doorbusters or prefer digital carts, we’ll connect the stats to what they could mean for consumers and the broader economy.

Finally, as the year wraps up, we turn to your retirement strategy. We walk through the essentials of year-end IRA planning—from maximizing contributions to handling required minimum distributions and reviewing beneficiaries. We highlight key deadlines, common pitfalls to avoid, and tactics that can help strengthen your long-term savings.

Three conversations, one goal: giving you the clarity and confidence to make informed financial decisions. Tune in!

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.

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