Credit card debt is a burden anytime — but it can be especially difficult when you’re facing financial uncertainty.
And if you’re one of at least 750,000 federal workers furloughed due to the government shutdown, your finances may be more uncertain than ever. Experts now predict the shutdown could continue into November, which may result in another missed paycheck for federal employees.
Throughout this period, don’t ignore your approaching credit card payment due dates and high-interest balances. Instead, seek help from an unlikely source: your credit card company.
Read more: How the government shutdown affects your money
Credit card hardship programs are payment plans and other resources you may qualify for when…