Hold on—K.C.’s fired up! He can’t watch football because Disney and YouTube are at war over money. ESPN, ABC, SEC Network—all gone from YouTube TV. Disney says it’s about fair value; YouTube says it’s about protecting customers. So, what’s really going on in this streaming standoff—and how many streaming subscriptions will K.C. have when the dust settles?

Meanwhile, the markets are digesting a lot at once: a Fed rate cut, one of the strongest earnings seasons in years, and the longest government shutdown in history, which has stalled key economic data. Historically, shutdowns haven’t hurt performance, but this time, timing matters. With more than 80% of S&P 500 companies beating expectations and no fresh reports to guide policy or sentiment, we ask—how much longer can this rally keep its footing?

After the break, we tackle how many Americans are trapped by their biggest asset: their homes. And not because of mortgage rates, but because of capital gains. In our example, a widow faces more than $100,000 in capital gains tax if she sells. That’s the “lock-in effect” of a $250,000 home-sale exclusion that hasn’t changed in nearly 30 years. We’ll break down what that means for “everyday millionaires” and explore planning tools like QPRTs, the step-up in basis, or even paying the tax strategically that can make a difference.

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 — November 8, 2025  |  Season 39, Episode 45

Timestamps and Chapters

• 4:22 : Paying More for Less: Inside the Disney–YouTube Dispute
• 19:09 : No Data, No Problem? Markets Digest Fed, Earnings, and Shutdown
• 35:07 : Stuck in Your Home? How Capital Gains Taxes Can Hold You Back

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