Unless you work for the federal government or are doing some traveling right now, how much does the federal government shutdown really impact you? Laurel & Taylor Steward of Mattson Financial Services dig into that topic this week, discussing the potential impact of government gridlock - and how to protect your finances at times like this. We'll also share the results of a new survey from the University of Michigan on which group of consumers is still feeling the most confident about the economy. Have a question about anything you hear on this week's episode? Connect for a chat at www.MattsonFinancial.com.