Stretching Your Dollar: How A Government Shutdown Could Impact Your Finances
A looming government shutdown could have an impact on the finances of everyday workers. Federal worker, in particular, could face furloughs and stoppage of pay, while the everyday American is likely to be less impacted. Andy Smith, executive director of financial planning at Edelman Financial Engines, joined 'Stretching Your Dollar' to tell viewers what they should expect in the coming weeks if the government is unable to avert the shutdown.
Shawn Fain, the international president of the United Auto Workers union who recently won large raises for his workers, is taking aim at a new target: New Jersey lawmakers who are delaying votes on a bill to ban smoking in Atlantic City’s casinos.
