Social Security is a big part of many retirees financial plans - and there are always rumors and concerns about the long-term role it will play as an income source.

This week on the show, David will talk about the history of Social Security - when it started, what has changed over the years, why a change in the 1980s was crucial and more.

Rod Holloway from CFCI will be calling in this week as well, giving an update on the markets, the new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh and where the country is related to the partial government shutdown.

Also - why you should not fully rely on dividends as a reliable source of income in retirement, and what happens now that the US national debt has surpassed GDP (Gross Domestic Product).