We're playing a fun little game show on today's episode of Our 2 Cents. Steve and Gabriel will take sides on pressing retirement issues. Whether you're a perpetual optimist or a wary pessimist, this episode will equip you with perspectives to plan your retirement years with confidence as we ask the longstanding question, "is the glass half full or half empty?"

1. Will a Government Shutdown Hurt Retirees?:
   • A looming potential government shutdown has some retirees wondering if they need to be worried about the impact it could have on their daily lives.
   • Will Social Security, Medicare, or other essential services be shut down?
   • What delays in services could be expected?
2. Retirement Outlook - Is the Glass Half Full or Half Empty?:
   • The stability of Social Security
   • Healthcare affordability in the future
   • Tax rates in the next decade
   • Long-term care options for the future
   • The next five to ten years in the stock market