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Paychecks on pause: Lessons everyone can learn from the shutdown

  • About 65% of federal workers live paycheck to paycheck, with no savings for emergencies, as reported by an estimate based on income and job grade.
  • Amanda Barroso mentions that her family's emergency fund is treated as a shutdown fund due to her spouse's employment.
  • Barroso and her family are cutting back on spending due to uncertainty over the duration of the shutdown, highlighting widespread anxiety among federal workers.
  • There is uncertainty whether the situation is a negotiating tactic or something more serious, which may face legal challenges.
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Paychecks on pause: Lessons everyone can learn from the shutdown

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