How a Government Shutdown Could Impact Your Finances: Social Security, Student Loans, Investments, and More

A government shutdown looms when Congress fails to pass funding bills by the fiscal deadline, often turning federal budgets into a political chessboard. With September 30, 2025, as the next critical cutoff, a failure to act could pause non-essential government operations, sending ripples through personal finances. From Social Security checks to student loan processing, travel plans, and market volatility, the effects vary by sector and duration.
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