With the government shutdown continuing into its fourth week, thousands of federal employees are facing their usual pile of monthly bills without their regular paychecks.
Some workers’ most recent paychecks were already missing a few days of pay, but, depending on where they work, they will miss their first full direct deposit on Friday.
Many financial institutions are offering interest-free loans, fee waivers, deferred payments and other forms of temporary relief to help keep workers afloat while the political gridlock drags on.
Some financial institutions already know who you are, and may be proactively providing some assistance in the background. JPMorgan Chase, for example, is refunding service and overdraft fees for customers with direct deposits made by the federal government.
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