Clark Howard: What to do as the partial government shutdown continues

Jacksonville, FL — The 2019 partial government shutdown is not the longest shutdown in U.S. history as Congress and President Trump work to find a deal to reopen the government and funds a wall along the U.S./Mexico border.

Consumer Warrior Clark Howard says federal employees should turn to their local banks or credit unions if they are going without pay during this time.

"There are many credit unions in the country and a handful of small banks that are extending zero-percent loans as long as you can prove you are a current active federal employee."

Clark says this is a special thing for credit unions because so many of their members have other loans with the credit unions.

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As more stories emerge about TSA employees calling out sick and long lines happening at some airports across the nation, Clark says this is the time to be proactive.

"Take advantage of checking the local airport's website."

Clark says by doing this, people will be able to get an idea of how early to arrive at the airport and which security area they should go through.

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