👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Stiff shoulders? A massage might feel good, but it’s not always the fix. A certified strength expert recommends this instead — and explains why it works.

Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day.

5 things

1️⃣ Blame game

There’s a well-founded bit of conventional wisdom that government shutdowns never really work for the side making demands, according to CNN’s Aaron Blake. But there’s growing evidence that the current shutdown is somewhat different from its predecessors .

2️⃣ 401(k) changes

A new rule is going into effect next year that will impact high earners who make “catch-up contributions” in their tax-deferred workplace retirement plans. This breakdown shows what will change and who, specifically, will be affected.

3️⃣ Burst

See Full Page