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But all the while, the homesick robot was secretly planning her escape.

However, Ms Dewar's Halloween night plans have not been written off yet.

"There was nothing said before about there being a strict plan," he said.

With continuing uncertainty over how long the shutdown will last, Kates said, it’s important to map out a plan beyond the relief options offered by your financial institution.

“Seven years is a lifetime for Congress, but it’s not when you’re trying to plan your retirement,” said Marc Goldwein, senior vice president and senior policy director at the Center for a Responsible Federal Budget.