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Are you a federal worker? We want to know how the shutdown is impacting your finances

The U.S. Capitol is photographed, Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (Mariam Zuhaib/AP)
The U.S. Capitol is photographed, Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (Mariam Zuhaib/AP)

The government shutdown has federal workers worried about their finances. Some in essential roles are working without pay, while many others have been sent home.

Are you one of them? And do you want tips on how to handle your household budget? If so, send us your questions. We'll put them to personal finance expert Jill Schlesinger.

Send us a voice message by clicking on the button below, or submit a written response to letters@hereandnow.org. Please include your full name and contact information. And don't forget to tell us where you live. Your response may be used on air.
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