Why Shutdowns Often Matter Less Than Headlines Suggest

Will a government shutdown rattle your portfolio—or is the panic overblown? In this interview, Mel Casey, Senior Portfolio Manager at FBB Capital Partners, breaks down the real impact of shutdowns on markets, 401(k)s, and everyday investors.

🔹 Why shutdowns often matter less than headlines suggest

🔹 What history tells us: 10 shutdowns & 22 funding gaps since 1980

🔹 How the Federal Reserve, interest rates, and earnings season matter far more

🔹 Key advice for investors: discipline, rebalancing, and focusing on controllable factors

🔹 Why Washington brinksmanship may be “just noise” for long-term portfolios

If you’re worried about your retirement account, market volatility, or just curious how Wall Street views D.C. dysfunction, this video will give you clarity.