GREENSBORO, N.C. — The shutdown has prompted credit card companies to send messages to consumers offering assistance if you’re impacted due to the Federal government shutdown.
“They would much prefer that you let them in and tell them, rather than just say stop paying your bills unexpectedly, because that’s when you’re going to see a lot of really difficult consequences,” said Sara Rathner, Credit Card Expert for Nerdwallet.
Rathner says Hardship Programs are common and can be used when you have a family emergency, unexpected large medical bills, a divorce, or a job loss…