Appearing in MarketWatch on Oct. 31, 2025, Geena Contino talks to Alys Cohen, director of federal housing advocacy at NCLC, and Chi Chi Wu, director of consumer reporting and data advocacy, about how consumers seeking financial relief during the government shutdown should read the fine print and take steps to protect their credit.
“Take the assistance if you need it, but be aware of what the risks are before you do. Keep really good records and try to get things in writing from the lender and put things in writing yourself, even to confirm a phone call.”
Alys Cohen, director of federal housing advocacy at NCLC.
“If your back is against the wall and you don’t have enough money to pay all of your bills as a federal worker, pay the bills that are the most important, credit be damned.”
Chi Chi Wu, director of consumer reporting and data advocacy at NCLC.
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