Fastest Four: The Government is Shut Down
The Get Ready For The Future Show
<p>A government shutdown began on October 1st, and while markets are still sitting at all-time highs, the impact could grow the longer it drags on. In this week’s Fastest 4 Minutes in Finance, Scott Inman breaks down:</p>
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<li>Why Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid benefits keep flowing (but with possible delays)</li>
<li>How a prolonged shutdown could trigger market volatility and impact Federal Reserve decisions</li>
<li>The real economic cost — from furloughed workers missing paychecks to GDP shrinking</li>
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<p>Bottom line: short-term uncertainty can rattle investors, but sticking to your financial independence plan is key.</p>