What past shutdowns can teach federal workers and veterans about navigating the one we’re in now

The federal government has shut down 22 times since 1976, but only a handful lasted long enough to disrupt paychecks. As furloughs stretch on, lessons from past shutdowns offer practical financial strategies to help federal families stay resilient. With advice on managing through uncertainty, here’s Mike Meese, President of Armed Forces Mutual. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .