This government shutdown is the longest in US history and millions of workers are now on their third zero-dollar paycheck with no end in sight.

They’ll probably get backpay when this is over, but that’s no consolation to the people who have bills knocking at their door and didn’t have the foresight to save for a rainy day

Government is traditionally considered one of the most – if not the most – secure and stable jobs in the country. Yet this is happening

Today’s lesson is this: no matter how secure you think your income is, do not get complacent and save like your life depends on it. At the very least, be debt free (other than a mortgage), with 3-6 months of expenses in a savings account.

Those of you with 100% “permanent and total” disability from the VA, do not get complacent as I know so many of you are. Horrifying changes can happen overnight. Save every penny you can. Appreciate the fact that the American veteran is the most well-compensated in the history of the world and do not take that money for granted.

Save like your life depends on it, because it may