Government shutdown threat eases after House passes a temporary funding plan, sending it to Senate

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90. There are lots of resources to utilize

Many creditors offered payment deferments during the last few shutdowns, TSP loans were available (great resource, you basically just pay yourself back since it’s your money anyway), junior military members could receive 0% interest mutual assistance loans, some of the credit unions like Navy Federal and banks like USAA advanced military members their regular direct deposit pay amount into their account on payday anyway or offered a 0% loan equal to the amount of their missed paycheck.

A lot of people were understandably stressed though, my commands were good about keeping civilian and military members informed, compiled all the resources, and counseled junior members on setting up a plan when one was imminent.