August 2, 2025: Rates on Hold, Taxes in Motion, and Money of Tomorrow

This week, we’re breaking down several key economic reports, including the Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, the first estimate of second-quarter GDP, and the PCE deflator—the Fed’s preferred measure of inflation. It’s been a data-heavy week, capped by the conclusion of the Federal Reserve’s FOMC meeting on Wednesday, where policymakers held rates steady and signaled a more cautious outlook on future rate moves.

We’re also joined by special guest Matthew Reed, CPA/ABV, for a post–tax season debrief. He shares key takeaways from the most recent filing season and walks us through major provisions in the One Big Beautiful Act, passed on July 4, highlighting the potential impact on both individual and business tax planning strategies.

Plus, in Part 2 of our Evolution of Payments series, we dive into stablecoins—a type of cryptocurrency designed to maintain a steady value by being pegged to assets like the U.S. dollar. But if they’re backed by dollars, why not just use dollars? We explore what sets stablecoins apart from more volatile cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, and why they’re gaining traction in the financial world despite their dollar ties.

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 — August 2, 2025  |  Season 39, Episode 31

Timestamps and Chapters

• 5:06: Fed Holds Rates, No Set Plan for a Rate Cut 
• 14:42: Matthew Reed, CPA/ABV: Post-Tax Season Debrief 
• 22:18: Matthew Reed, CPA/ABV: OBBBA Changes that Affect You
• 43:23: Part 2, Evolution of Payments: Stablecoin

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Chapters

• 5:06 Fed Holds Rates, No Set Plan for a Rate Cut
• 14:42 Matthew Reed, CPA/ABV: Post-Tax Season Debrief
• 22:18 Matthew Reed, CPA/ABV: OBBBA Changes that Affect You
• 43:23 Part 2, Evolution of Payments: Stablecoin