How a government shutdown impacts the economy, markets, and your money

With many uncertainties around the government shutdown, here's how it could affect your finances. When it comes to your portfolio, investor sentiment may be jarred in the short term, particularly if the shutdown affects the Fed's rate lowering agenda. That could mean potential volatility in financial markets.But historically, shutdowns have not resulted in a major sell-off. Now, turning to the economy, the impact will depend on the length of the shutdown. Federal employees won't get paid until the governmen ...