Fort Worth-based First Command Financial Services Inc. is aiding federal workers and military service members during the ongoing U.S. government shutdown.
The veteran-focused company, founded in 1958 by retired Lt. Col. Carroll Payne, is providing zero-interest direct deposit payroll advances and loan assistance to clients to ease their financial burdens from the shutdown. The company has more than 300,000 clients, 69% of which are veterans or active duty military members.
Mark Steffe, First Command president and CEO, said the company offered similar services to clients during previous government shutdowns in October 2013 and December 2018 to January 2019…