Support WBUR3 ways to protect your money if the U.S. defaults on its debtPlay03:29Download AudioArezou RezvaniMay 25, 2023 SharePreschool teacher Jaqueline Benitez depends on California's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to help pay for food. If the debt ceiling isn't raised, SNAP and other federal payments would be delayed. (AP Photo/Allison Dinner)
