The Importance of an Emergency Fund

Covers Lessons Learned of the 2025 Government shutdown: The importance of an Emergency Fund. How building an Emergency Fund builds financial resilience.

When Congress Benches Your Paycheck: Why Every Gov’t Worker or Military Member Needs a Financial Goalkeeper

Coach Holdren / 11 October 2025

It’s day 11 of the government shutdown, and Congress has gone home until at least day 14. That means it’s […]

The Importance of an Emergency Fund

Furloughed – Now What?

Coach Holdren / 1 October 2025

The first of October hit, and once again, the U.S. government shut down. It’s not the first time, and it

The Importance of an Emergency Fund

When Policy Becomes Psychology: OMB’s Shutdown Memo, Project 2025, and What Federal Workers Should Do Next.

Coach Holdren / 26 September 2025

If you’re a federal employee, the headlines this week probably hit like a gut punch. The Office of Management and