June 20, 2026: World Cup Crowds, Market Narratives, and HSA Strategies

Major events, market narratives, and retirement planning may seem like completely different topics, but they all share a common theme: understanding the forces that shape financial outcomes before they show up in your portfolio.The FIFA World Cup is bringing the world’s attention to the United States, but some of the biggest winners may never step onto the field. From hotels and restaurants to transportation providers and local businesses, we’ll examine how major sporting events generate economic activity, who benefits most from the influx of visitors, and whether the long-term economic impact lives up to the promises often made by host cities.We’ll also look at several stories dominating the headlines — SpaceX’s first week of trading, developments in the Iran conflict, and Kevin Warsh’s first Federal Reserve meeting — and discuss why markets increasingly respond to sentiment, geopolitics, and cultural events alongside traditional economic data. Finally, Health Savings Accounts are often praised as one of the most powerful tax-advantaged savings tools available, but accumulating assets is only half the equation. We’ll explore how retirees can strategically use HSA balances, when it makes sense to pay medical expenses from other accounts, and why these accounts can create unexpected tax consequences for heirs. Because with HSAs, the real challenge isn’t building the balance — it’s developing a plan to use it effectively.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 — June 20, 2026  |  Season 40, Episode 25Timestamps and Chapters6:25: The World Cup Effect: Winners Beyond the Pitch25:19: SpaceX, Spectacles, and Sentiment43:21: When Should You Spend Your HSA?Follow 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