When government shutdowns make headlines, the ripple effects reach far beyond Washington. Many Americans face uncertainty about their jobs, benefits, and bills — and for borrowers with student loans, the question often becomes: Should I skip a payment until things settle down? While skipping a student loan payment may feel like a small act of financial survival, it could come back to haunt you — … Continue reading Skipping Student Loan Payments? Here’s How It Could Delay Buying Your First Home