Before heading off to the Ed Slott Elite IRA Advisor conference this week, David recorded a show on a variety of topics. The government shutdown continues (November 6 marks 36 days of closure), the Fed cut interest rates and tariffs continue to appear in the headlines. How is the US economy doing with all this going on? David will discuss that and share insights from a recent Wall Street Journal article. Also, as the holidays approach, many families will be gathering in-person - and that can be a good time to talk with parents about their wishes for their financial plans and potential long-term care. The aging process is different for everyone - and David will talk about handling conversations on these subjects.